Stage 2 HPGE Art experience

Stage 2 HPGE Art experience

HPGE

Student creating an artwork of leaves on the forest floor.
Sgrafitti

About this program

We are excited to offer a unique visual art experience designed specifically for High Potential Gifted Stage 2 students. The program will inspire creativity and foster artistic skills through engaging activities centered on the theme "The Fabulous Forest Floor".

Activities

Ink and Leaves Artwork: Students will explore natural textures and patterns by using ink and real leaves to create detailed and expressive artworks.

Scratch Art Forest Creatures: Combining creativity and technique, students will use scratch art methods to depict various forest floor creatures, bringing their artwork to life with intricate designs.

Abstract Acrylic Paintings: Encouraging imagination and experimentation, students will use acrylic paints to produce vibrant abstract pieces inspired by the forest floor.

Important information

2026 Program dates

This program will be delivered twice throughout 2026:

  • Tuesday 19 May 2026 (Term 2, Week 5)
  • Tuesday 4 August 2026 (Term 3, Week 3)
Booking Information

Contact us to make a booking. Please indicate your chosen date/s when you book (see above, 2026 program dates).

This program is designed to cater for students from multiple schools. Please note that program capacity is capped at 24 students in total. Each school is able to nominate a maximum of 4 students per date.

We currently have 24 places available for 4/8/2026

Sample activities schedule
10.00am Ink and Leaves Printing
11.00am Morning Tea
11.20am Sgrafitti
12.40pm Lunch
1.10pm Abstract Acrylics
2.20pm Program ends
Teacher information
What to bring

Students

  • Comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor learning
  • Hat
  • Covered walking shoes
  • Own recess and lunch ('nude food'/plastic free food is encouraged)
  • Water bottle

Teachers

  • Own recess and lunch. Visiting adults are welcome to use the refrigerator and microwave. Tea and coffee is provided.
  • Water bottle
  • Special medical/learning requirements for individual students
Extreme or wet weather

Program may be modified, postponed or cancelled due to predicted extreme temperatures, bush fire danger, heavy rainfall, high winds or dust storms.

Check the weather forecast for the Armidale area.
Medical notifications Notify us by completing and returning the student welfare form at least one week before the excursion. This form will be sent out upon confirmation of booking.

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