Sustainability Week - Eco Painting Workshop

Join RUSU for this very special workshop on plastic-free, eco-friendly paint making.

Did you know that know that traditional acrylic paints, while bright and cheery, contain plastics that end up in our waterways? Not just their packaging, but the paints themselves. So whenever we use acrylic paints and rinse our brushes at the end, small plastic particles are going into our waterways. 

In Serene’s class you’ll learn to make your own eco-friendly paints – how to prepare the paints from simple household ingredients. Then you’ll be guided step-by step in drawing a special surprise creature who benefits from plastic free paints in their habitat!

No art experience required – just come and have a wonderful time!

What will we cover?

In this hands on class you’ll learn:

• How to make paints from everyday kitchen ingredients and waste (vegans please note that honey is used in this workshop)
• What paint is and how modern paints affects the marine environment
• The cultural impacts of paint and colour
• Natural vs Synthetic paints – what is the difference?
• How to draw from a reference image
• How to paint a surprise creature in 3D

All materials provided.

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This event is for RMIT Students only.

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RUSU is a safe space for all students, including those from all nations and LGBTQIA+ students.

If at any point during the event you feel uncomfortable, please inform one of our event organisers or student representatives, and they will assist you.

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COVID Safe Info:

Mask wearing is up to your own discretion. Please adhere to all venue signage and instruction regarding COVID Safety.

If you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 5 days, or you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, please DO NOT attend the event: Fever, dry cough, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, chest pain or pressure.

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There may be a photographer/videographer at this event. By taking part in this event, you grant the event organisers full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes to help achieve the group’s aims.

This may include (but is not limited to), the right to use them in their printed and online publicity, social media, press releases and funding applications.

If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform an event organiser at the event.

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All tickets for RUSU events are sold exclusively through RUSU. If you purchase a ticket through a reseller we cannot guarantee that ticket will be valid for the event.

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Refund Policy:

No refunds available, except where non-attendance is due to isolating due to Covid symptoms/Covid requirements. You must inform us pre-event in order to be eligible for the refund.

Humanitix fee is non-refundable.