Drawing Under the Dome
Take inspiration from classical architecture in this immersive drawing workshop.
In this expert-led workshop, students will be guided through drawing techniques as they explore light, form and detail beneath the timeless, classical architecture of the Royal Exhibition Building.
This program has been made possible thanks to the generous support of the Italian Australian Foundation.
Students will experience
- The opulent dome and rich murals of the Royal Exhibition Building (a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site)
- A facilitated, guided drawing lesson from a professional, experienced visual artis
Students will learn
- Drawing techniques and practices
- About the classical architecture and intricate decorative elements of the Royal Exhibition Building
- How Ancient Roman architecture and art inspired the building, as well as other influences including Italian Renaissance styles
Student will be provided
- Some materials will be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own visual diaries (or similar) and preferred drawing supplies.
Other key information
- This is a stand-alone workshop which can be complemented with a self-guided visit to Rome: Empire, Power, People.
- This session will be shared by a number of school groups.
Availability
Tuesday 19 May to Tuesday 19 May
11am - 12:30pm
Duration: 90 minutes
Student information
Years 7 to 10, VCE
Minimum 15 students
Maximum 150 students
Bookings
Bookings for this event open in 2026. Please register your interest via the Teacher Registration – Under the Dome student drawing workshop form.
Workshop
Presented by artist, Richard Payne
Facilitator
Richard Payne was born in Melbourne Australia. Initially Payne trained in the studio of Robert W Gill and later classical realism at The Florence Academy of Art (Italy). He has taught and lectured in Europe, USA Florence Academy of Art New York and Australia including the University of Melbourne and his Atelier studio.
Seeking to push the art conversation forward in both the public and private realms, Payne often references ancient myths and wisdom from many cultures, Magick, spirituality, philosophy and original thought, expressed through energy, movement and colour. Payne has taught perspective, composition, drawing and various media techniques and is a sought-after public speaker for keynote presentations, lectures, talks and interviews discussing such topics as; the importance of art in today’s world, digital art, beauty and the spiritual in art.
Victorian Curriculum Links
Visual Arts: Levels 7 and 8
Exploring
- investigate ways that visual conventions, visual arts processes and materials are used to communicate ideas, perspectives and meaning in artworks created across cultures, times, places and other contexts VC2AVA8E01
Developing Practices
- develop and refine skills in visual arts practices using visual conventions, visual arts processes and materials to create artworks VC2AVA8D01
Visual Arts: Levels 9 and 10
Exploring
- investigate the ways that artists across cultures, times, places and other contexts develop personal expression in their visual arts practice to communicate and/or challenge ideas, perspectives and meaning VC2AVA10E01
Developing Practices
- experiment with visual conventions, visual arts processes and materials to develop and refine skills and personal expression to create artworks that communicate ideas, perspectives and meaning VC2AVA10D01
VCE Art Creative Practice
Unit 1: Interpreting artworks and exploring Creative Practice
- Area of Study 2: The Creative Practice
VCE Art Making and Exhibiting
Unit 1: Explore, expand and investigate
- Area of Study 1: Explore materials, techniques and art forms
VCE Visual Communication Design
Unit 2: Design contexts and connections
- Area of Study 1: Design, place and time
Accessibility
Please view our accessibility page for general information. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your visit.
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