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.
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 sessions if places available.
This is a new untutored sketching session for artists of any level. Not included in discount offers. Casual attendance $30 per sessions if places available.
This is a new untutored sketching session for artists of any level. Not included in discount offers. Casual attendance $30 per sessions if places available.
This is a new untutored sketching session for artists of any level. Not included in discount offers. Casual attendance $30 per sessions if places available.
This workshop is dedicated to teaching participants how to draw and paint portraits that are expressive and exciting and unlock artistic potential. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this workshop is designed to guide you through the fascinating world of creating contemporary, fun portraits of yourself, friends, and family. Throughout the day, you'll engage in structured projects that make learning to draw faces enjoyable and accessible with easy-to-follow...
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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.
A class for watercolour painters who would love to learn how to paint portraits from photographs. Learn how to make dozens of colours from a limited palette to get the subtle effects required for portrait painting. In Susie's classes, you will learn how to keep watercolours transparent and beautiful. 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...
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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.
Do you want to 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 tutor and artist,...
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$90Limited
inc GST
Developing your Painting with Sally Mowbray | Open Studio Casual Attendance
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
inc GST
Developing your Painting with Sally Mowbray | Painting Studio for Beginners and Beyond
Save 10% on your second course – call the office to enrol with this discount. See More> Price excludes materials. Casual attendance in this class welcome. “Pre-book via this link”: https://www.artest.com.au/course/AdultPaintingStudioDayCasual
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 | Beginners and Beyond
Save 10% on your second course – call the office to enrol with this discount. See More> Enrolment by application only. Please apply via the link or phone 95641519 to enquire.
Take your hand-building ceramic artworks to the next level. Students will expand upon previous knowledge to create more advanced clay sculptures. Students will focus on finding and developing their own voice in clay using various techniques that your tutor Tanya Bechara uses in her own practice. Students will develop their own style through experimentation and exploration. Includes handbuilding and sculptural techniques, surface treatments like airbrushing, sgraffitto, carving,...
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Unlock Your Inner Artist in a Fun and Friendly Atmosphere! Are you yearning to explore your creative side but unsure where to begin? Look no further – this class is the perfect starting point for beginners and seasoned enthusiasts alike. Join us for an engaging 4 week journey where you'll dive into various painting mediums and drawing techniques, all in a relaxed and supportive environment. In this hands-on course, you'll have the opportunity to experiment with different mediums,...
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$275Limited
inc GST
Art for beginners | Drawing and Painting with Laura Carey
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Are you yearning to explore your creative side but unsure where to begin? Look no
Go back to basics or start from scratch to refresh your skills and learn the fundamentals of painting with watercolours. This course will cover the full range of watercolour techniques from the past and contemporary with loads of practical exercises and a solid understanding of different papers and watercolour materials. There will be practice with sketching and working plein air, and you will learn how to make longer finished studio watercolours. Perfect for beginners and great...
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$520Limited
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Watercolour Painting for Beginners with Tanya Baily
Learn portrait painting in oils with 2023 Archibald Prize finalist and winner of the 2021 Portia Geach Memorial Award, Marie Mansfield. This painting course is for students who want to learn how to paint portraits. Marie works with each student at their own level and works to progress each student's ambitions. Students will benefit from working on tonal studies and colour mixing and the course can cater for students who wish to improve their painting skills using oils. Students...
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Save 10% on your second course – call the office to enrol with this discount. See More>This class is for experienced oil painters and students who have completed Marie's introductory course or workshop. Apply to join this class or phone 95641519 to discuss your suitability.
