Our week-on-week short 4, 6 or 8 week term courses allow students to immerse themselves in a specific media, learn new skills and become part of our art community. With classes available for beginners, intermediate and advanced students in a range of subjects.
Workshops
For those interested in a one-off session, try our Weekend Workshops which run year-round on Saturdays and Sundays. As a bonus, any adult student enrolled in a short course receives a 10% discount on any weekend workshop in the same term.
Join well-known ceramicist Clare Unger in this unique hand-building class. You will create 2 handmade bowls that reflect your own story through textiles and texture. Clare’s current work is inspired by an inherited collection of textiles, which she began stitching and looking for ways to incorporate into her ceramics practice. Her desire to tell her personal stories and connect with others through shared memories is a powerful driver in the making of her work. In this workshop,...
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$300Limited
inc GST
Ceramic Bowls the Handstitched Way | Two-part Workshop with Clare Unger
A two-day Creative journey with Jody Graham into the artistic hub of Portland, NSW | 12-13 October 2024 Join Jody Graham for an enriching 2-day workshop set in the vibrant creative hub of Portland, NSW. Immerse yourself in a creative journey filled with inspiration that will fuel your artistic endeavors. This workshop offers a comprehensive exploration of diverse drawing and painting techniques in mixed media, covering a spectrum of themes including buildings, birds, landscapes,...
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Immerse yourself in the luscious, textured world of impasto painting, where every brushstroke is rich and visually irresistible. Whether you’re a beginner eager to dive into this bold technique or an experienced painter looking to elevate your style, this workshop offers the perfect blend of creativity and guidance. Learn how to mix and layer vibrant acrylics with thick, creamy mediums that bring your artwork to life with depth and texture. Explore the tactile pleasure of working...
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$195Limited
inc GST
Acrylic Painting | Impasto with Acrylics | Mellissa Read-Devine
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SPECIAL! Enrol in 3 or more workshops for adults in one transaction and receive 10% discount on your fees. Discount applied at the checkout. No further discounts apply.
Course Overview Wanting to paint with watercolour but either struggling to begin or getting confused and dispirited? Then this hands-on workshop is for you. Workshop theme: Back to Basics In a structured day of demonstrations and practical exercises, Tanya will guide you through the essential techniques of watercolour and how this beautiful medium works. You will learn how to manage bleeds and blends working in wet and dry, how to organise a palette and mix colours from a limited...
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$180Limited
inc GST
Working With Watercolour with Tanya Baily | Back to Basics for Beginners and Beyond
SPECIAL! Enrol in 3 or more workshops for adults in one transaction and receive 10% discount on your fees. Discount applied at the checkout. No further discounts apply.
Develop your signature style for drawing in pencil, ink charcoal and wash with illustrator Shannon Dwyer in this new short course. Through a series of guided lessons and fun, practical exercises, students will learn techniques for illustrating a range of subjects. Learn how to draw realistic animals, portray textures, bring depth and shape, and depict emotions and motion using different techniques. Drawing inspiration from reference images, videos, and the diverse styles of a...
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$250Limited
inc GST
Drawing in Pencil, Ink, Charcoal and Wash with Shannon Dwyer
Introducing our new Life Drawing Sketch Group, an untutored weekly session where you can draw or paint a live model. Whether you're looking to improve your skills or simply enjoy drawing from life, our sessions are untutored, allowing you to express yourself without constraints. For beginners through to experienced artists, this weekly group offers an opportunity to explore the human form in a supportive environment. Bring your preferred drawing or painting materials, whether you...
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This is a new untutored sketching session for artists of any level. Not included in discount offers. Casual attendance $30 per session. This week's model is Amber Short
This is a new untutored sketching session for artists of any level. Not included in discount offers. This is for the whole term (10 sessions) Book separately for casual attendance.
This is a new untutored sketching session for artists of any level. Not included in discount offers. Casual attendance $30 per session. This week's model is Annique Azure
This is a new untutored sketching session for artists of any level. Not included in discount offers. Casual attendance $30 per session. This week's model is Ricky G
This is a new untutored sketching session for artists of any level. Not included in discount offers. Casual attendance $30 per session. This week's model is Elly Brickhill
This is a new untutored sketching session for artists of any level. Not included in discount offers. Casual attendance $30 per session. This week's model is Amber Short
This is a new untutored sketching session for artists of any level. Not included in discount offers. Casual attendance $30 per session. This week's model is Ricky G
This is a new untutored sketching session for artists of any level. Not included in discount offers. Casual attendance $30 per session. This week's model is Alicia Cho
This is a new untutored sketching session for artists of any level. Not included in discount offers. Casual attendance $30 per session. This week's model is Olivia Farag
This workshop is perfect for those who want to learn the basics of drawing. It is also suitable for students who wish to develop their current drawing skills. During the workshop students will work from life and photographs. These drawing exercises will explore two fundamentals: line and tone. Jackson will also discuss materials and techniques to help you draw with confidence. The workshop is conducted in a relaxed and friendly environment and students are encouraged to ask as many...
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Do you want to learn how to paint or work on your painting or drawing projects, but would like the guidance of a tutor? Would you like to learn how to develop an idea into a finished work or refine your artistic style? Then this is the open studio class for you. Whether you are a beginner or more experienced, you will learn much in this course. Sally has a choice of drawing techniques, introduction to colour, and other projects to get you started. Under the guidance of experienced...
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$670Limited
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Developing your Painting with Sally Mowbray | Painting Studio for Beginners and Beyond
This course is suitable for painters with some experience with oils, who would like to continue to evolve their practice. Over 8 weeks, you will continue to paint with oil paints through a range of subject matter of your choice and gain confidence week by week. By painting various subjects, students will explore and observe light, tone and proportion to bring a sense of reality and atmosphere to their work - as well as encourage their own vision and style. Note: Enrollments are by...
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Oil Painting Essentials with Marie Mansfield | Advanced
Get 10% discount on your second course in the same term. See More> Price excludes materials. Class limited to 9 students. Apply to join this class or phone 95641519 to discuss your suitability.
This course and is suitable for beginners and beyond who will gain confidence in using oils. Over this 6-week course, you will learn to paint with oil paints through a range of exercises designed to teach you the fundamentals and gain skills week by week. Students will learn to observe light, tone and proportion to bring a sense of reality and atmosphere to their work. Working mostly from still life for beginners, students will learn colour theory through practical exercises. More...
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Oil Painting Essentials with Marie Mansfield | Intermediate
Get 10% discount on your second course in the same term. See More> This class is limited to 8 students. Materials not included. Apply to join this class or phone 95641519 to discuss your suitability.
