Contemporary artist Lisa Wallace visited the senior painters to talk about her art practice and running a business.

During this term, the Level 2 Visual Arts learners had local Christchurch artist Lisa Wallace to complete a two-day workshop.  This included a portrait painting workshop and talks about being a practising artist alongside another career (Lisa is a pediatric nurse).  Lisa also spoke to the learners about running a small business, and how to do this alongside a regular job. 

Emily Whiteman, HOLA of Art, is wanting to expose learners to practising artists, not only to learn and experience different skills and techniques but also to show learners that they can pursue Art as a viable business, either alone or alongside another career or job.   "Learners don't have to choose between jobs or their love of creativity," Miss Whiteman says. There is space to do both. 

Learners completed an A3 portrait of anyone they chose. Some have been part of their final folio work. With others being gifted to family and whanau.