Still Life in Muted Colour (Year 7 & 8)
Introduce your students to the quirky world of Archibald Prize-winning artist Mitch Cairns in our Enrichment Program inspired by his exhibition Restless Legs. Known for his stylised imagery, refined brushwork, and restricted colour palette, Cairns’ work offers a unique lens into contemporary Australian art.
Students will begin with a guided tour of the exhibition, gaining insight into Cairns’ creative process and visual language. The tour is followed by two hands-on artmaking activities.
Still Life Drawing
Students will experiment with muted and restricted colours to create their own compositions, echoing Cairns’ distinctive style.
Text-Based Artwork
Inspired by Cairns’ series of text-based prints, students will explore the intersection of language and visual art in their own expressive creations.
Program details
| Suitable for | Year 7 & 8 students |
| Maximum bookings per school | 5 students |
| Total maximum group size | 20 students |
| Cost per student | $50 |
| Bookings close | Wed 19 November 2025 |
Bookings
Please contact us to make a booking. You will need to provide the following information:
- Your school name
- Contact teacher's name, phone and email
- Number of students attending, and list of student names.
Visit our High School Enrichment Programs page for more information about payment methods, risk assessments and the day of your visit.
Image: Mitch Cairns, Life-like, 2024 (detail), collection of the artist© Mitch Cairns, courtesy The Commercial, Sydney, photo: The Commercial