Arts

Beyond Age Project

On Thursday 30 April, five photography students from Eltham High School went to the Nillumbik Shire Council in Greensborough to participate in a workshop and photoshoot as a part of the Beyond Age Project. 

We arrived by bus and participated in a workshop that combatted against ageism and to hopefully change people’s perspective of ageing.  We took part in conversation with older models who expressed their experiences of when they were younger.  We also worked to  brainstorm the positives and negatives of being our age, which highlighted the similarities between each age group. 

Once the workshop was over, as the young photographers we set up and prepared for the older models to have their portraits taken; many photos were taken and will later be put up in a display with photos of their younger self. 

This was a great learning experience about what is means to age and the importance to treat older people the same way we would treat any other person. As one of the young photographers, I found this a rewarding experience in a real-world photography environment with a different generation to our own. The older models a part of this experience were very lovely and inviting, which made the experience fun and a nice way to connect. 

MADDIE C Year 12 Student

Life Drawing at Nyora Studio

This is the last opportunity to participate in Life Drawing at Nyora Studio with practicing artist Emmy Mavroidis for our senior Arts students in Years 10, 11 & 12  and interested staff.

This is an excellent enrichment opportunity for students hoping to build their artistic practice and folio. VCE students who are exploring themes around the human figure or are serious about their practice should seriously consider this possibility.

Experience in life drawing for students considering further studies in the visual arts is well regarded by tertiary institutions.

There are 2 available spots remaining in the program commencing on 20 May. 

When: Wednesdays 4-6pm, 20 May - 24 June

Where: Nyora Studio Eltham 

Cost: $240 - includes materials, models and tutoring 

If you are interested in participating, please contact emma.shelton@eduction.vic.gov.au ASAP 

EMMA SHELTON, Arts KLA Coordinator