Our week-on-week short 4, 6 or 8 week courses allow students to immerse themselves in a range of 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.
Mid-course enrolments are welcome in many of our courses.
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.
Special Mother’s Day Offer until midnight 12 May.
Enrol one person in any two classes or workshops (or more), or enrol two people (or more) in one course or workshop, and receive 25% discount. Must be in the one transaction and when you use code MD24 at the checkout.
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Our week-on-week courses allow students to immerse themselves in a range of media, learn new skills and become part of our art community. Our classes are available at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels allowing students to follow through a course of study.
Beginners: Beginner courses build confidence and skills, exploring the fundamentals and theory of art, including drawing, colour and composition across various media. Students are nurtured and encouraged to find their voice.
Intermediate (some experience): More experienced students can build on their skills by focusing on a particular medium in-depth or finessing a style or technique.
Advanced (Masterclass): For students who are confident and experienced and are striving to explore new or traditional techniques.
This course teaches you the classical approach to painting whether you use oil or acrylic paints. Throughout the course you will be guided through a series of informative exercises designed to develop your painting skills. You can also work on your own projects under the mentorship of Jackson. You are encouraged to go at your own pace and to enjoy learning in a relaxed studio environment. Jackson has a Master of Cultural Materials Conservation, and his teaching is informed by his...
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$625
$563
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Classical Painting | Oils or Acrylics with Jackson Davies
<p>This course teaches you the classical approach to painting whether you use oil or acrylic paints. Throughout the course you will be guided through a series of informative exercises designed to
Save 25% this Mother’s Day when you book 2 classes or 2 people (or more) in the one transaction. (Adult classes only) Use code MD24 at the checkout until 12 May. See More>. Fee excludes materials. Pleae note the later start time of 11am for this course.
Unlock the secrets of creating impactful drawings in this workshop. Learn the art of restraint and discover that what you don't say in your work is just as vital as the marks you make. This session is dedicated to understanding the power of tone in drawings combined with learning about the crucial role of composition in art. Join Jody Graham for a one-day exploration of tone drawing that will elevate your skills and knowledge about how to make distinctive artworks. This workshop is...
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Enrol in 3 or more workshops in the one transaction and receive 10% discount on your fees. Discount applied at the checkout. No further discounts apply. No retrospective discounts.
This is a fun and inspiring drawing workshop that will push you in new directions and expand your charcoal drawing and mark-making skills. The class starts with a series of structured exercises to encourage new ways to see and think about all the possibilities drawing with charcoal can offer. Projects in this class explore the power and subtleties that can be achieved with both compressed and willow charcoal. Drawing ideas demonstrated and taught will increase your knowledge about...
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$200Limited
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Expressive Drawing Workshops 2024 with Jody Graham | 5. The Magic of Charcoal
Enrol in 3 or more workshops in the one transaction and receive 10% discount on your fees. Discount applied at the checkout. No further discounts apply. No retrospective discounts.
This painting course is open to anyone, from beginners to those with prior experience who are seeking a painting studio experience and to learn from an experienced art tutor. Over the 4 weeks, the course will explore some fundamentals including tone and colour, perspective and proportions and finding structure in the painting. We will also look at drawing exercises to help discover gestures and movement in the work. Students can work on their own subject or seek direction from...
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This is a 4 Week block with Ash this term. The second 4 week block will be taught by Mathew Lynn. Save 25% this Mother’s Day when you book 2 classes or 2 people (or more) in the one transaction. (Adult classes only) Use code MD24 at the checkout until 12 May. See More> Price *excludes* materials | Suitable for enthusiastic beginners and those with prior experience | Suitable for new and continuing students.
This is a 4 Week block with Ash this term. The second 4 week block will be taught by Mathew Lynn. Save 25% this Mother’s Day when you book 2 classes or 2 people (or more) in the one transaction. (Adult classes only) Use code MD24 at the checkout until 12 May. See More> Price *excludes* materials | Suitable for enthusiastic beginners and those with prior experience | Suitable for new and continuing students.
Save 25% this Mother’s Day when you book 2 classes or 2 people (or more) in the one transaction. (Adult classes only) Use code MD24 at the checkout until 12 May. See More> Price *excludes* materials | Suitable for enthusiastic beginners and those with prior experience | Suitable for new and continuing students. This 4 week block will be taught by Mathew Lynn
This class will transform the way you paint! Suitable for anyone who has been painting for a while but reached a creative block, feels stale or needs some technical intervention. In this studio-based course, work with experienced tutor and award-winning artist Ashley Frost who is known for his palette knife paintings with compositions that use light to capture a fleeting moment in time. Ashley will recommend structured exercises to help students overcome technical difficulties...
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Painting | Transform the way you paint with Ash Frost
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<p>This class will transform the way you paint! Suitable for anyone who has been painting for a while but reached a creative block, feels stale or needs
Save 25% this Mother’s Day when you book 2 classes or 2 people (or more) in the one transaction. (Adult classes only) Use code MD24 at the checkout until 12 May. See More> Fee excludes materials. This term Ash Frost will teach the first 4 week block and Mathew Lynn will teach the second 4 week block.
Painting | Transform the way you paint with Ash Frost
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<p>This class will transform the way you paint! Suitable for anyone who has been painting for a while but reached a creative block, feels stale or needs
Save 25% this Mother’s Day when you book 2 classes or 2 people (or more) in the one transaction. (Adult classes only) Use code MD24 at the checkout until 12 May. See More> Fee excludes materials. This term Ash Frost will teach the first 4 week block and Mathew Lynn will teach the second 4 week block.
This 4 week painting course is a great introduction for students who want to learn how to paint portraits in oils or improve their skills. Tam Cao is our visiting tutor this term. Primarily a portrait and landscape artist, Tam studied at the Julian Ashton Art School and was awarded the John Olsen Scholarship in 2010. 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....
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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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$550
$495
Limited
inc GST
Expressive Drawing with Jody Graham | A Two-day Creative Journey in Portland NSW
Course Overview Demystify perspective and conquer the complexity of the urban environment in this two-day intensive workshop. Workshop theme: Buildings and the Urban Environment Day 1: We start in the studio with exercises in understanding perspective and practicing best ways to accurately draw complex buildings and streetscapes, working up from light colour washes through to detail and shadows. Students will learn how to render rextures of the city, such as brickwork and masonry,...
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Course Overview This is a day of rigorous exploration into the fundamentals of colour, pigments, colour mixing and their applications for students of watercolour painting. Workshop theme: Colour Theory and Mixing in Watercolours Starting with understanding a basic colour wheel, students will learn to mix in the palette, wet-in-wet on the page, and change colours by glazing on dry. We study how colours affect each other, and how to best start a watercolour for success. Working from...
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In this class learn how to make dozens of colours from a limited palette. In Susie's classes, students learn tips and tricks for keeping watercolours transparent and beautiful. You will come away with a feeling of wonder and addiction to this extraordinary watery paint and be confident that you can tackle anything. Is this course right for me? While all levels of artist are welcome, some prior experience with watercolours is recommended. Students should have at least attended a...
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