Willemina Foeken

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Willemina Foeken is an exhibiting, practising artist and art teacher. Qualifications: BA (Fine Arts), B. Ed, Grad Dip Fine Arts. Teaching Experience 1999 – 2003 English (ESL) and Academic Skills – Edith Cowan University 1997 – 1999 English (ESL) at TAFE 1994 - 1996 English Lecturer, Edwards College and Alexander College. 1989 - 1994 Art Lecturer, Rossmoyne and Rockingham TAFES 1973 - 1989 Art Teacher, high schools, primary Schools. 1963 - 1965 Art Teacher, Gov. Stirling S.H.S. Private Classes Conducted art worshops for children and adults 1979 - 2005. Illustrating Experience 1994 Back cover, Dec. Reader's Digest. 1993 Greeting cards - Huntington's Dis. Soc/R.S.P.C.A. 1986-'89,'76 Illustrator and writer, Distance Education. Awards 1993 Shire of Plantagenot Acquisition Prize for most outstanding work in all categories. First prize - Mt Barker and Districts Agricultural Society - pastel. 1992 First prize - Mt Barker and Districts Agricultural Society - drawing. First prize - Beverley Art Society - any medium. 1991 First prize - Mt barker and Districts Agricultural Society - drawing. 1989 Bunbury Regional Art Gallery Invitation Art Purchase Award. 1982 Second prize - Tresillean Art Award. 1987 First prize - Bunbury Art Gallery - Hayward Award for Drawing. Exhibitions 1996 - 1998 Exhibitions in NY [Abney Gallery - group] and the Netherlands [Indigo Gallery - solo]. 1994 & '95 Exhib. in artist's studio.[solo] 1993 Perth Galleries.[solo] and Swan Cottage Homes.[solo] 1991 Alumni Invitation Art Exhibition, Curtin University.[group] 1990 Fremantle Arts Centre.[solo] 1989 Invitation Exhib. Bunbury Art Gallery.[group] 1987 Ivon Doherty Gallery, Sydney.[group] 1986 Invitation Exhib. Curtin University.[group] 1985 William Curtis Gallery.[solo]

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Willemina Foeken

Posted on Jun 20, 2012 | Last Updated Jun 21, 2012
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paintings for sale, art classes

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Willemina Foeken Event

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Email art lessons!

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Drawing for Beginners

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Children's Art Class

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Children's Art Class

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Drawing and Painting

Posted on Jan 25, 2006 | Last Updated Jun 21, 2012

Drawing and Painting

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Posted on Jul 23, 2005 | Last Updated Jun 21, 2012

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Creative Art Workshops for Young People

Posted on Jun 8, 2005 | Last Updated Jun 21, 2012

This article describes the philosophy behind the children's workshops at the Willemina Foeken Studio of Fine Arts. It also provides an outline of activities taught and has sections on communicating with parents.

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art classes, drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, expression, visual art

Identifying Artistically Gifted Children

Posted on Jun 8, 2005 | Last Updated Jun 21, 2012

What is giftedness in art? How can we identify it? What should we do for gifted children?

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art, gifted, talented, artists, programme, teaching

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