This term we're offering a great range of classes to enable you to immerse yourself and learn new skills in art. Discover the joys of painting, drawing, mixed media and more in small classes of up to 12 students, so you are guaranteed individual attention.

All daytime courses during the week are offered between school hours, usually over an 8 week term, with courses also scheduled on Saturday morning or afternoon. Fees are for tuition only, and you will receive a materials list with your enrolment confirmation. Note that all courses offered are subject to a minimum number of enrolments.

You'll find evening courses and weekend workshops on separate web pages.

Find out more about our tutors on the Artists page.  You can also click on the tutor's name in the course information below to find out more about their qualifications and art practice.

If you would like to discuss your options, please call us on 9564 1519. Students 15 years and over are also welcome to enrol in any adult art class.

Download an enrolment form here!

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This course is designed to help students find their way into creating their own subject matter and content for paintings.

The course it consists of a series of tutor led and student initiated projects catering to the varying range of abilities and interests in different subject matters. It aims to help students build on their ability to work from observation and to then help them use their skills to follow their own visual sensibilities and develop a personal body of work. We will make use of drawings and photographs and your own subject material to develop visual ideas depending on individual students interests.

By the end of the course, you will have practised observational drawing/painting skills; practised ways of laying out the palette; explored a variety of brushes; considered and practised formats for laying out a painting; considered opacity and transparency of pigments; learned about colour mixing and transparency and opacity;- worked towards completing several paintings on canvas in your personal expressive way.

Suitable for new and continuing students who have some painting experience, but need help with technical aspects and to overcome any creative blocks you may have. Due to the structure of this course, mid term enrolments are possible.

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In this course you will design and complete a painting with a modern and contemporary feel that will complement the style of your home. An exciting 6 weeks of experimentation and fun!

Bring along some images of a style of painting you would like to create, or if unsure you can develop ideas with your tutor. We will play with colour and design, focussing on abstract images and patterns. Through the course, we will explore ways to give a fresh and modern feel to a subject matter, referencing some well know modern artists for inspiration.

A perfect course for anyone with a blank wall to fill with a modern art piece, or if you simply want to have a go at creating your own unique artworks and don't know where to start.

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This course will send students on an adventure into differing approaches to painting the portrait. Reflecting on styles of portrait artists past and present, students will use a range of new ideas with which to capture the illusive "likeness" of their subject. This course embraces the idea that portraiture is more than the correct arrangement of facial features.

Students will explore the use of colour, tone, materiality and composition in portraiture, referencing photographs of your own subjects. Students will gain a strong understanding of the power of colour and composition in portraiture, and will begin to build a personal language with which to express themselves. A great opportunity to paint a portrait of a relative or friend!

Students are welcome to work in the medium of their choice such as acrylics or watercolours, or even oils. Suitable for new and continuing students. Some painting experience necessary.

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A perfect course for students who have limited art experience and seek a step by step approach to learning to draw. Starting with observational drawings of simple objects, you will be guided step-by-step and learn how to draw using the principals of tone, complementary colours, shading and more.

You will be introduced to the fundamentals of drawing, colour and composition from the gestural to more academic working in pastels and charcoal and learn by duplication of various images such as landscapes and animals.

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Learn quickly how to paint with the tricky medium of watercolour. You will be taught how to keep colours transparent and beautiful. We will cover different subjects from still life to flowers and landscape in a loose style that does not concentrate on a lot of detail. This method will give you the essential techniques to tackle all sorts of subjects with confidence. You will come away with a feeling of wonder and addiction to this extraordinary watery paint and be confident that you can tackle anything.

This class is fully booked for term 1, however Susie also has a Saturday afternoon class and runs regular weekend workshops

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Sophie Gralton's art is a celebration of the innocence and simple pleasures of childhood. In this eight-week course, students will learn elements of Sophie's style which relies on layering, texture and a sense of re-invention. Painting in oils on collage, students will explore subjects close to them and learn to create beautiful layered artworks on canvas or board, incorporating personal objects and collage materials in their work.

Returning students will build on the skills gained in previous terms.

Some oil painting experience is necessary.

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Explore your creative potential in this dynamic drawing class. During the 6 week intensive class, students learn about line, form, mass, space and colour by focusing on a different subject every 2 weeks.  Subjects include still-life, urban and natural landscape as well as drawing the figure.  A range of drawing techniques will be introduced including methods of observation and how to develop an expressive way of working.  Students will explore a range of mediums including charcoal, graphite, ink, chalk pastel and watercolour. Each class begins with quick gestural drawings, students will then work on a sustained drawing. This course is suitable for all levels of experience.

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This is a progressive and fun course exploring all kinds of mixed media materials and subjects for drawing and painting, to create interesting texture in your artworks.

You will cover quick and exciting painting techniques, textures, collage, faux finishes, distressing of metal leafs. The course covers "Make Your Colours Pop" - painting bright and vibrant still life study of flowers, fruits and teapots, etc. Included in the course is one week of sketching the nude female life model which will become your reference for a later project to complete a beautiful gold leaf and mixed media project on canvas. The course concludes with a contemporary landscape painting..

Each student will learn freedom of expression, have fun working with various mediums and techniques. Take home finished paintings and a wealth of knowledge to use in the future.

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A perfect course for students who have limited art experience and seek a classical approach to learning the fundamentals of drawing and painting.

Starting with observational drawings of simple objects, you will be guided step-by-step and learn how to draw using the principals of tone, shading and more. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of drawing, from the gestural to more academic working in pencil and charcoal.

Progressing to painting, this course will take you on a journey of discovering the fundamentals of painting so that you develop skills and confidence.

This course will continue each term, building on skills to develop confidence, skills and your own painting style.

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A class for students who love to draw the body or would love to be shown how.

A fabulous model will pose each class. Pina will work through a series of creative drawing approaches, explain structural anatomy and open up a range of visual analytical approaches to give students a strong foundation to their drawing practice. Experiment with a range of drawing media. Beginners and experienced welcome to join this fun, friendly and energetic class.

Fee includes a life model each week.

Suitable for new and continuing students. This course would partner well with Tanya Baily's Painting the Portrait course held on Tuesdays

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Expect a fun and exciting day jam packed with a range of activities and a whole lot of fun painting, drawing with pastels, charcoal, and other mixed media. No experience necessary just a desire to escape for a day and have fun exploring your inner da Vinci!

Workshops are free for patients of Sydney Cancer Centre and their carers, and include morning and afternoon tea, all art materials and expert tutoring! Just bring some lunch and your enthusiasm for art!

Attend just one session, or all of them!

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This course will look at two distinct approaches to painting; the alla prima technique (completing a painting in one sitting) and building up a painting in several layers. We will discuss the fundamentals of composition, light, tone, colour and expression as they relate to these two approaches including techniques for underpainting, working with a limited palette and working with opaque and transparent paints.

Students will complete four small paintings using the alla prima technique and one larger painting, built up in layers. The choice of subject is up to the student.

The first class we will be working from a still life object so bring a few items that you might like to paint (flowers, fruit, bowls, pots etc). Bring a canvas 40cmx40cm or smaller and whatever oil or acrylic paints and brushes you already have – materials will be discussed in the first class so don’t buy anything especially until then.

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Learn quickly how to paint with the tricky medium of watercolour. You will be taught how to keep colours transparent and beautiful. We will cover different subjects from still life to flowers and landscape in a loose style that does not concentrate on a lot of detail. This method will enable you to tackle all sorts of subjects with confidence. You will come away with a feeling of wonder and addiction to this extraordinary watery paint.

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Discover the wonderful world of printmaking and throw away any preconceived notions from your school day experiences! Printmaking is such a great art form. This course will introduce you to the basic principles of printmaking through the use of monotype, drypoint etching, collograph and relief techniques. In the process of completing three printing projects, you will learn to use the printing press, the tools for cutting the matrixes and the process of editioning. As well, you will explore the rich history of printmaking as a fine art medium.

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So you've seen the masterpieces of Picasso at the AGNSW, now it's your turn to learn his techniques using a variety of materials and approaches to making art.  This course will include collage, wall relief, sculpture, painting and drawing.  A great introduction to the art of Picasso, and the man who changed the way we view the world!

Students will be introduced to a variety of ways of making art using references to Picasso’s work. A fun and engaging program for everyone, no matter what your artistic ability.

Come along and explore your inner Picasso and have some fun!

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This three part workshop will be an introduction to and a demonstration of the application of several colour intaglio processes using safe etching techniques. Secondly, to explore the skills required in the production of a Limited Edition Original fine Art Prints.

You will be guided through the indirect methods of etching on aluminium plates. Create your own personal visual imagery in a SAFER printmaking environment. With humour and support, the tutor will have a range of techniques for you to try, gaining full understanding of each process.

Learn about different approaches, through discussions, demonstrations and hands on plate-making and printing. The tutor will share her experience and joy of printmaking and you will come away with a fresh eye for your work and the endless possibilities of printmaking.