Weekend Workshops and Master Classes for Adults - Art Est Art School and Gallery
Results for
Weekend Workshops and Master Classes for Adults

Workshops and Masterclasses for Adults

Our workshop program for adults runs year-round and includes one-day and two-day weekend workshops or masterclasses. Occasionally, we run specialised workshops at other times throughout the year and workshops with special guest tutors. We carefully curate workshops for beginners and intermediate artists so there's something for all experience levels.

When you enrol in three or more workshops for adults in one transaction you'll a receive 10% discount on your fees. 

Our workshop program is updated regularly so visit this page or "sign up to our mailing list":https://artest.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3161cfbb06e72512eb99d347d&id=ab10f94b55  to stay up to date with what’s on offer.

Thanks for adding:

Proceed to Checkout

Continue browsing

X
Working With Watercolour Workshop with Tanya Baily | Travel Sketching

Working With Watercolour Workshop with Tanya Baily | Travel Sketching

Course Overview Getting ready for the summer season and learn how to use this most portable and beautiful of mediums to record happy moments. Workshop theme: The Holiday Sketchbook aka Travel Sketching Join us for a one-day travel sketching in watercolour workshop. Tanya will teach you how to simplify scenes and capture them quickly. You'll learn to use a few pigments, set up compositions with colour washes, and practice sketching familiar subjects. We'll focus on capturing light... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Workshop | Observational Drawing with Catherine O'Donnell

Workshop | Observational Drawing with Catherine O'Donnell

Learn to draw what you see in this observational drawing workshop, where you'll explore the power of tonal drawing using a still life as your subject. You will be guided through classical drawing techniques, such as perspective, proportion, negative space, and composition, helping you build confidence as you create detailed pencil or charcoal drawings. Beginning with observational exercises, you’ll gain the skills to confidently translate a three-dimensional scene into a convincing... [More]
$200 Limited inc GST
Workshop | Observational Drawing with Catherine O'Donnell

<p>{image name:"Catherine_O'Donnell_Charcoal Drawing_hero"}</p>

<p>Learn to draw what you see in this observational drawing workshop, where you'll explore the power of tonal drawing using a still life

...
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.

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Master Class | Landscape  Painting Studio with Idris Murphy

Master Class | Landscape Painting Studio with Idris Murphy

Art Est. is delighted to welcome Idris Murphy back as guest tutor to our Summer Art School. Students are encouraged to bring finished works and works in progress and Idris will work with students on an individual basis. You could also start new works as part of this master class. The workshop focuses on using acrylic paints, but oil painters are also welcome. Leading Australian contemporary landscape painter, Idris Murphy, is one of the most individual and highly respected artists... [More]
$600 Limited inc GST
Master Class | Landscape Painting Studio with Idris Murphy

<p>{image name:"idris-murphy-master-class-hero"}</p>

<p>Art Est. is delighted to welcome Idris Murphy back as guest tutor to our Summer Art School. Students are encouraged to bring finished works and

...
SUMMER ART SCHOOL | This two day master class style workshop is for experienced painters and is not suitable for beginners. Price excludes materials
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.

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Workshop | Chiaroscuro - Drawing Mood and Depth with Catherine O'Donnell

Workshop | Chiaroscuro - Drawing Mood and Depth with Catherine O'Donnell

Learn how artists have used chiaroscuro—the interplay of light and dark—to evoke mood and atmosphere. Focusing on found objects as your subject, you will explore how to use charcoal to convey mood and depth in your drawings. Applying traditional drawing techniques such as proportion, perspective, line, tone, and composition to craft dynamic and compelling compositions. Through charcoal's nuances, you'll experiment with mark-making, shading, and contrast to amplify drama, gaining... [More]
$200 Limited inc GST
Workshop | Chiaroscuro - Drawing Mood and Depth with Catherine O'Donnell

<p>{image name:"Catherine_O'Donnell_Charcoal Drawing_hero"}</p>

<p>Learn how artists have used chiaroscuro—the interplay of light and dark—to evoke mood and atmosphere. Focusing on found objects as

...
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.

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Painting on Ceramics with Niharika Hukku | One day workshop

Painting on Ceramics with Niharika Hukku | One day workshop

Join the incredible artist and ceramicist Niharika Hukku to learn to paint onto bisque-fired surfaces where your bisque-ware is your canvas.  Niharika is known for her exquisite illustrative designs painted onto ceramics. From flowers and fish, to birds and botanicals - her work gives a new reality to hand-built and decorated ceramics.  Niharika will guide you through her unique process to beautifully paint a ramen-style ceramic bowl. She will facilitate your ideation and encourage... [More]
$260 Limited inc GST
Painting on Ceramics with Niharika Hukku | One day workshop

<h3 id="header-image-nameceramicsworkshoppaintingniharikahukkuhero">{image name:"Ceramics.Workshop.Painting.Niharika.Hukku.Hero"}</h3>

<p>Join the incredible artist and ceramicist Niharika Hukku to

...
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 bisque-fired platter, underglazes, and glazing and glaze firing by our ceramics tech.

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

3 Day Bootcamp | Introduction to Drawing and Painting for Beginners with Sally Mowbray

3 Day Bootcamp | Introduction to Drawing and Painting for Beginners with Sally Mowbray

This 3-day workshop is the perfect starting point for absolute beginners who want to explore drawing and painting with acrylics. Designed as a condensed, step-by-step program, it covers foundational skills to help you build confidence and develop strategies for independent art practice or further study. Materials are provided—just bring yourself and get ready for an exciting art experience to kickstart the new year! What You’ll Gain: Essential drawing techniques Foundational... [More]
$560 Limited inc GST
3 Day Bootcamp | Introduction to Drawing and Painting for Beginners with Sally Mowbray

<p>{image name:"beginners_bootcamp_sally_mowbray_Hero"}</p>

<p>This 3-day workshop is the perfect starting point for absolute beginners who want to explore drawing and painting with acrylics. Designed

...
Great for beginners and includes most materials. 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.

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Ceramics | Slab Building and Texture with Denise McDonald

Ceramics | Slab Building and Texture with Denise McDonald

Course overview: With your tutor Denise McDonald, you will build a pitcher using textured slabs of clay in this hands-on two-day workshop. Believe it or not, even an absolute beginner will finish up at the end of the 2 days with a pitcher.  What to expect We will start by exploring how to create texture to the clay. You are encouraged to bring objects and materials that have special meaning for you, such as embroidery and lacework, plant material, pieces of wood, shells etc. These... [More]
$300 Limited inc GST
Ceramics | Slab Building and Texture with Denise McDonald

<p>{image name:"denise-slab-building-and-texture-hero"}</p>

<h3 id="header-course-overview">Course overview:</h3>

<p>With your tutor Denise McDonald, you will build a pitcher using textured slabs of

...
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, underglazes, glazes and bisque firing, glazing, and glaze firings by our ceramics tech.

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Master Class | Making your Mark on the Landscape with Ross Laurie

Master Class | Making your Mark on the Landscape with Ross Laurie

Art Est. is delighted to welcome Ross Laurie as guest tutor for this Master Class. Ross captivates his students with his thought-provoking teaching style and warm rapport. This Master Class has a focus on observing images of landscape and ways to translate the landscape into art using oils or acrylics.  The workshop is about drawing and painting from your own images and memory, and being exposed to ideas and influences that will assist in you reaching your full potential guided by... [More]
$790 Limited inc GST
Master Class | Making your Mark on the Landscape with Ross Laurie

<p>{image name:"ross-laurie-master-class-hero"}</p>

<p>Art Est. is delighted to welcome Ross Laurie as guest tutor for this Master Class. Ross captivates his students with his thought-provoking

...

This 3 day master class is for experienced painters working in oils or acrylics.

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.

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Ceramics | Quirky Bird Sculptures with Kara Pryor

Ceramics | Quirky Bird Sculptures with Kara Pryor

In this fun hand-building class you will sculpt and decorate a quirky, colourful bird using your own creativity. No experience necessary, as you will be shown various clay sculpting methods including coiling and slab techniques to construct your bird. Use textured rollers to give your bird different patterns on their feathers and paint with underglazes, to bring colour to their bird. If you like you may bring pictures of birds that interest you for inspiration. What to expect This... [More]
$250 Limited inc GST
Ceramics | Quirky Bird Sculptures with Kara Pryor

<p>{image name:"kara-pryor-ceramic-quirky-birds-workshop-hero"}</p>

<p>In this fun hand-building class you will sculpt and decorate a quirky, colourful bird using your own creativity. No experience

...
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.

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Ceramics | Pinch Techniques for Porcelain with Gretel Corrie

Ceramics | Pinch Techniques for Porcelain with Gretel Corrie

In this two-night workshop with ceramicist Gretel Corrie, you will make 3 pinch technique porcelain items in beautiful white porcelain, including mug, bowl and dish set.  Gretel packs a lot into this 5-hour session. Designed to inspire, and ignite your creativity, this workshop gives you the skills and knowledge to get you started in making beautiful pinched technique works.  Gretel will share her secrets of making refined, beautiful, elegant and simple functional ceramics.  What... [More]
$240 Limited inc GST
Ceramics | Pinch Techniques for Porcelain with Gretel Corrie

<p>{image name:"Gretel-Corrie-Pinching-Porcelain-Hero"}</p>

<p>In this two-night workshop with ceramicist Gretel Corrie, you will make 3 pinch technique porcelain items in beautiful white porcelain,

...
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, underglazes, glazes and bisque firing, glazing, and glaze firings by our ceramics tech.

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

See more