Make a creative start to the New Year at Art Est. Art School’s annual Summer Art School for adults.
4-19 January 2025
Learn from the best with workshops and masterclasses taught by our regular and guest tutors including: Idris Murphy, Nick Stathopoulos, Ross Laurie, Sally Mowbray, Ash Frost, Paul McCarthy, Jody Graham, Susie Murphie, Tania Mason.
Our ceramics program includes workshops with Niharika Hukku, Tanya Bechara, Denise McDonald, Carol Hudson, Stephanie Phillips with more to be announced.
Come join them and immerse yourself in a world of art at our spacious air-conditioned warehouse studios in Leichhardt.
One, two and three-day workshops and master classes
Workshops for all skill levels and interests
Experienced and award-winning tutors
Painting and drawing classes in a wide range of media and across different genres
Small class sizes for optimal learning
Held in our air-conditioned studios.
All Summer Art School workshops suitable for HSC and senior school students
Exploring the art of sgraffito in this hands-on one day workshop! Guided by your tutor Tanya Bechara, you’ll learn this centuries-old decorative technique, where intricate designs are carved into underglaze on leather-hard greenware (unfired ceramic plate) Using a pre-made clay platter (unfired) as your canvas, you’ll have the chance to sketch, carve, and personalise your piece with striking patterns and textures. Whether you’re inspired by traditional motifs or modern designs,...
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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. Workshop fee includes a fee to cover materials including a hand-made platter, underglazes, and glazing and glaze firing by our ceramics tech.
Overview This series of three masterclass workshops is positioned to be experienced as individual modular workshops or together as three workshops, with a connected multidisciplinary approach to expanding one's creative vocabulary. You can choose to book the workshops as individual masterclasses or as a carefully combined group of three workshops. Students will gain skills in understanding composition, tonal design and colour harmony through research drawing practice. This...
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$200Limited
inc GST
Master class | Exploring Colour and Gesture in Monotypes with Ashley Frost
This Bootcamp will make a big difference to your watercolour painting skills and confidence. Susie will address common mistakes in watercolour painting and how to avoid or fix them. She will teach you how to control your tone, mix colours with subtlety and the correct way to apply paint. She will also cover basic and effective drawing. By the end of the workshop, you will be confident in applying the paint, so it always looks beautiful and transparent. Susie is well-known for...
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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.
Overview This series of three masterclass workshops is positioned to be experienced as individual modular workshops or together as three workshops, with a connected multidisciplinary approach to expanding one's creative vocabulary. You can choose to book the workshops as individual masterclasses or as a carefully combined group of three workshops. Students will gain skills in understanding composition, tonal design and colour harmony through research drawing practice. This...
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$200Limited
inc GST
Master class | Exploring Colour and Gesture in Painting with Ashley Frost
Join sculptural ceramicist Stephanie Phillips, who was a 2024 Finalist in Australia's Next Top Designer, in this one-day contemporary ceramics workshop to create an architectural style sculpture or sculptural vase. Learn some expert tips including coiling methods to make your piece. Stephanie’s ceramic work is bold, textural, architectural, and always sculptural. She playfully manipulates negative space in and around each piece, making forms that are abstract and jaunty while at...
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$260Limited
inc GST
Workshop | Contemporary Ceramics with Stephanie Phillips
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. Workshop fee includes a fee to cover materials including clay and underglazes, bisque firing, glazing and glaze firing by our ceramics tech.
Zoe Sernack's imagined landscapes reflect the forms of nature above and below the surface, weaving together observation, memory and sensory experiences of place. In this workshop, Zoe will show you ways to revitalise your painting practice and expand your visual vocabulary of landscape abstraction. From sketching the outdoors and looking towards nature, you will plan compositions and gather mark-making techniques that can be applied to paintings on wooden boards. We will paint...
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$400Limited
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Workshop | Abstract Landscapes and Botanicals with Zoe Sernack
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.
Join award-winning portrait artist Nick Stathopoulos for an immersive two-day masterclass exploring the intricacies of painting photo-realistic portraits. Designed for experienced painters seeking to refine their skills, this workshop focuses on mastering essential techniques and studying critical elements of portraiture. Through in-depth demonstrations, guided practice, and expert feedback, participants will gain insights into Nick’s meticulous process, including brushwork, colour...
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$475Limited
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Master Class | Elements of Photo-realistic Portraiture with Nick Stathopoulos
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.
Join celebrated artist and illustrator Tannya Harricks for a creative and expressive drawing and painting workshop exploring the beauty and character of native Australian birds. Tannya’s distinctive style has brought Australian wildlife to life in acclaimed picture books like Dingo (2018) and Kookaburra (2020), commissioned by Walker Books. This workshop focuses on capturing the lively essence of birds through bold, loose, and expressive drawing and painting techniques. Bring your...
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$200Limited
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Workshop | Expressive Drawing and Painting - Birds with Tannya Harricks
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.
Have you ever wanted to master the art of painting with watercolours or gouache on a board instead of paper? This is your chance to learn how! Join Tania Mason for a hands-on two-day workshop where you’ll discover how to work with these water-based mediums on a board, achieving beautiful, professional results. Designed for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced artists, this workshop focuses on developing the techniques needed to successfully paint with your choice of...
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$400Limited
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Workshop | Painting on Board using Watercolour or Gouache with Tania Mason
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.
Join acclaimed artist and illustrator Tannya Harricks for an inspiring day of creativity, where you'll explore drawing and painting animals with energy and expression. Tannya, celebrated for her vivid and emotive work, has illustrated picture books Dingo (2018) and Kookaburra (2020) for Walker Books, showcasing her unique ability to bring animals to life through dynamic brushwork and bold use of colour. In this hands-on workshop, you can focusing on your favourite animal —be it...
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$200Limited
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Workshop | Expressive Drawing and Painting - Animals with Tannya Harricks
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.
