School of Art

he School of Art is situated at the corner of Hereford and Antigua Streets, close to the College and Museum. It was founded in 1882 by the Board of Governors of Canterbury College, on a similar basis to that of Art Schools under the Art Department of the Committee of Council of Education, South Kensington, London. The Course of Instruction is arranged to meet the requirements of the following classes of students: 1st—Those wishing to develop a true appreciation of all forms of Art work, while not intending to make practical use of the knowledge and power gained; 2nd—Those wishing to study Art for the purpose of becoming Art teachers, or for teaching the elementary branches of Art as part of general education, and for the training of those who intend to adopt Art as a profession; 3rd—Those wishing to gain a thorough knowledge of the principles and practice of various branches of Art, with a view to their practical application in the various arts, crafts and manufactures. The staff consists of Head-master, G. Herbert Elliott, Art Master South Kensington, London; and Assistant-masters, S. Hurst Seager, A.R.I.B.A., A. W. Walsh, and C. Kidson; and also Miss E. E. Munnings. Illustration, see page 49.