Painting Fundamentals
Course details
About the course
Discover the foundations of painting and develop the skills to create expressive, visually engaging artworks. Whether you're a complete beginner, an emerging artist, or looking to refresh your creative practice, this hands-on course provides a supportive introduction to the essential techniques and processes of painting.
Explore a range of painting mediums and learn how to apply core techniques across portraiture, landscapes, and experimental painting styles.
You'll develop confidence in colour, composition, brushwork, and visual storytelling while discovering your own artistic voice. The course also covers professional finishing and presentation techniques to help you showcase your work to a high standard.
Perfect for creative growth, further study, a small creative business, or a new career path, this course combines practical painting skills with creative exploration. You'll gain confidence, develop valuable skills, and create a portfolio of finished paintings.
Entry requirements
You must be 16 years old or over and not attending high school.
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest tertiary provider in the Bay of Plenty and the third largest institute of technology in New Zealand. We are home to more than 14,000 students, more than 1,000 staff, and we offer more than 150 study options ranging from certificate to post-graduate level.