Art Classes for Adults
Short Courses
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.
Sign up to our mailing list to be notified when enrolments are open.- 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.
Expressive Drawing Workshops 2024 with Jody Graham | 2. Exciting Possibilities of Line
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Acrylic Painting | Beautiful Birds with Mellissa Read-Devine
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<p>Join Mellissa Read-Devine for this bold and vibrant workshop, where you can paint an
...Oil Painting after the Masters with Michelle Hiscock
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<p>Discover the fundamental techniques of oil painting and build your own beautiful collection of masterpieces by artists such
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Ceramics | Start Up for Beginners with Carol Hudson
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<p>This 4 week course with artist Carol Hudson, packs a wide range of ceramic hand-building techniques into 4 sessions. Designed to inspire
...Acrylic Painting Workshop | Harmony to Abstraction with Flowers with Sally Mowbray
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<p>Join us for a delightful 4-hour acrylic painting workshop where you'll discover the joy of painting flowers on canvas using a combination
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Watercolours for Beginners and Beyond Workshop with Susie Murphie
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<p>This watercolour painting class is perfect for absolute beginners or those who have previously enjoyed Susie's workshops and wish to
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<p>This watercolour painting class is perfect for absolute beginners or those who have previously enjoyed Susie's workshops and wish to
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
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Painting | Transform the way you paint with Mathew Lynn
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<p>Let award winning portraitist and contemporary artist Mathew Lynn be your guide in the process of critically assessing and transforming your
...Drawing Workshop for Absolute Beginners with Sally Mowbray
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<p>A perfect start to drawing for beginners. This is a dynamic step-by-step drawing workshop for people who want to learn
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Acrylic Painting | Acrylics and Collage | Mellissa Read-Devine
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<p>Join us for a one-day painting workshop that combines the versatile medium of acrylic paint with the captivating world of mixed media.
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
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Ceramic Totems: Fun Forms and Cascading Colours | Three Part Workshop | Lisa Hölzl
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<p>In this fun hand-building class you will create and decorate a totem based around a theme of interest to you. Perhaps botanical,
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.