There's so much to choose from in Term 3 with new courses and new artists teaching at Art Est.

We're introducing more classes for beginners,  including drawing, painting and printmaking, as well as new courses in Screenprinting on Fabric and Sculpture and Mixed Media. Students 16 years and over are also welcome to enrol in any adult course.

Mid-term enrolments are possible for some courses, so contact us to discuss your options.

Mixed Palette is a chance for you to sample something new in art! Come along to one of our short introductory sessions where the tutor will give you a taste of art and what you can expect from their course this term. Each session will be a hands-on, practical class, so you'll be creating art from scratch! What's more, all materials are supplied for this trial class, so you just need to turn up and enjoy a new art experience.

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Learn how to design your own fabric or t-shirts using stencil, block and mono-printing techniques. This class will give an overview of some easy and fun printing techniques with an understanding of formal elements and principles of design.

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A drawing class with a life model that offers practical unobtrusive instruction for both beginners and the more advanced.

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An introduction to three modalities of sculpture - construction, carving and modelling. Absolutely no experience is required! All you need is your imagination and be willing to have some fun.

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Dynamic Drawing is for anyone who wants to learn to draw in a nurturing, organic environment. Still life, the figure and landscape provide starting points for the development of your individual drawing style.

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An experimental and intuitive acrylic painting class that will give students insights into painting process, techniques, materials and expression.

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A class for beginners who wish to explore the world of painting and drawing through the work of important artists to build your art skills and confidence in a fun learning environment.

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An intensive introduction to a variety of simple and effective printmaking techniques using drypoints, linocut, and/or collograph plates. Learn to print in both ‘intaglio’ and ‘relief’ printing using an etching press.

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Learn how to create artworks on card from collectables and beautiful treasures, experimenting with a variety of mediums, including painting, drawing, sewing and collage.

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Each session consists of an exploration of famous artists and their use of colour. The workshops will cover basic colour theory and a series of practical exercises in a fun way.

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This is an introduction to the endless possibilities of printmaking. You will gain an understanding of intaglio and relief printmaking methods, e.g. Drypoint and Collagraph, colour roll-ups, a la poupee and viscosity printing and the use of an etching press.

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An experimental and intuitive acrylic painting course that will give students insights into painting process, techniques, materials and expression. Working from the inspiration of "the everyday" using still life, photographs and other resource materials, students are encouraged to explore styles and subjects which will aid in the development of their own art practice.

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This is a two session intensive course for the beginner to advanced printmakers that will cover what you Must know, Should know and Could know about the wonderful endless possibilities of collagraph printmaking and more...

This short course will provide a more individual approach for all printmakers, focussing on safe printmaking techniques with collagraphs including colour roll-ups, a la poupee (colour) and viscosity printing. By the end of the course, you will have gained further insights into printmaking and completed a Limited Edition Fine Art Print.

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Are you a collector and have a passion for ribbons, fabrics, stationery, tickets, maps of travels past? Pieces and objects collected that you have an emotional connection to? This course is for those who would love to learn how to create art from collectables and beautiful treasures. Each week you will experiment with a variety of mediums, including painting, drawing, sewing and collage. You will learn how to make artworks on card, canvas or paper. This course will enable you to create an artwork with little skill, all you need is enthusiasm and imagination.

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Dynamic Drawing is for anyone who wants to learn to draw in a nurturing, organic environment. Still life, the figure and landscape provide starting points for the development of your individual drawing style.This class will build your confidence, and you will learn to trust your instinct to draw without the pressure of what is right or wrong, good or bad, realistic or abstract. Music adds another dimension to the class which is conducted in a relaxed yet energising atmosphere. Drawing paper, compressed charcoal, paint, pastels or any media you wish to explore is welcome.

This course can be taken in conjunction with Colour and Painting for Beginners as a foundation program to further courses.

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This program is a series of project based workshops that explore and develop colour, its properties and functions in a visual language. Each session consists of an exploration of famous artists and their use of colour. The workshops will cover basic colour theory and a series of practical exercises in a fun way.

This course can be taken in conjunction with Dynamic Drawing as a foundation program to further courses.

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While focusing on acrylic painting, students will be able to experiment with a variety of drawing and painting materials creating art works from a vast array of subjects. This course is the perfect class for beginners who wish to explore the world of painting and drawing through the work of important artists. Working from the inspiration of "the everyday" using still life, photographs and other resource materials, students are encouraged to explore artists, styles and subjects which will aid in the development of their own art practice. Studying a new artist each class, students will build their skills and confidence in a fun learning environment.

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A life drawing class course that offers practical unobtrusive instruction for both beginners and the more advanced. Working from a life model, students will focus on brief expressive poses to study formal, fundamental drawing skills. The course will introduce students to a variety of drawing techniques using charcoal, pencils, ink, pastel and conte sticks.

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An intensive introduction to a variety of simple and effective printmaking techniques. Experimenting with different methods, students will be inspired by their choice of subject matter, exploring techniques to create texture, colour and form using drypoints, linocut, and/or collograph plates. You will learn to print in both ‘intaglio’ and ‘relief’ printing using an etching press to produce a limited edition of printworks ready to frame.

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Learn how to design your own fabric or t-shirts using stencil, block and mono-printing techniques. This course will give an overview of some easy and fun printing techniques with an understanding of formal elements and principles of design. Explore and experiment with your own surface pattern ideas to create individualist finished designs. We will complete several small projects of our own design, printing on both paper and fabric.

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This is an introductory course to provide an overview of three modalities of sculpture - construction, carving and modelling. Absolutely no experience is required! We will use inexpensive materials to achieve legitimate sculptures. Images of works form important artists will provide our starting point at the beginning of each of the three modules. All you need is your imagination and be willing to have some fun.

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A six week course for beginners who wish to explore all aspects of the art room. Classes will focus on mixed media projects that integrate various processes including drawing, painting, printmaking, collage and more. Students will expand their skill base through an exploration of the art of famous artists. This course is particularly suitable for busy people who don't know where to start with art and want to try a bit of everything.

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This class provides an introduction to the principles of intaglio printmaking using drypoint etching techniques and collographs. Students will learn basic lessons in plate preparation, mark making using line (as gesture and tone creation), printing, registration, paper preparation, and also be introduced to the principles of editioning prints. Students will be assisted in developing creative ideas and how to apply this knowledge to printmaking.

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Learn how to design your own fabric or t-shirts using stencil, block and mono-printing techniques. This course will give an overview of some easy and fun printing techniques with an understanding of formal elements and principles of design . Explore and experiment with your own surface pattern ideas to create individualist finished designs. We will complete several small projects of our own design, printing on both paper and fabric.

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This course will introduce you to Illustration. The course aims to develop drawing and media-based skills, creativity and problem solving through a set project. The course develops skills appropriate to the diverse illustration industry. Individual creativity is fostered as well as guiding each student through problem solving to develop the skills to become successful visual communicators. Some previous drawing skills will be beneficial but not a requirement.

The course is suitable for HSC students and beginners through to the more experienced artist.

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An experimental and intuitive acrylic painting weekend workshop that will give students and intensive insights into painting process, techniques, materials and expression. Working from the inspiration of "the everyday" using still life, photographs and other resource materials, students are encouraged to explore styles and subjects which will aid in the development of their own art practice. Larissa is an intuitive and insightful teacher who brings a new and creative energy to her students. She has a unique eye for the technical as well as being an extremely gifted colourist.

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