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 in the one transaction you’ll a receive 10% discount on your fees. Discount applied at the checkout. No further discounts apply and no retrospective discounts.
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In this two-day workshop, students will learn how to draw the human face with charcoal - one of the most versatile and expressive mediums. Michael will provide his unique tips and tricks on how to simplify the face into basic shapes to make portraiture fun and accessible. Students will complete a series of quick warm-up exercises before learning how to lay the foundations for a portrait with structure, and build up their drawing with willow and compressed charcoal to achieve a...
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$400Limited
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Drawing Workshop | Portraiture in Charcoal with Michael Simms
Enrol in 3 or more workshops for adults in the one transaction and receive 10% discount on your fees. Discount applied at the checkout. No further discounts apply. No retrospective discounts.
Bring your curiosity, a willingness to learn, and enjoy learning skills for painting landscapes and urban scenes in watercolour. This is a practical three-hour session where we'll cut through the complexities and get down to the essentials of painting nature scenes. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this workshop is all about hands-on learning. You will learn a range of watercolour techniques, including colour mixing, brush control, and composition to give you a...
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$100Limited
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Watercolour Workshop | Landscapes with Saba Manesh
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— This one-day acrylic painting class is for anyone who would like to give painting a try. Mellissa will help you create a bright and contemporary work from your own reference images. Take home a finished painting and a newfound confidence to continue. Anyone can learn to paint in this relaxing, friendly and supportive class, you will be shown practical methods and techniques to paint a simple subject on canvas. No experience is necessary and your paints are included in the fee....
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$220Limited
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Acrylic Painting | Essentials for Beginners with Mellissa Read-Devine
Enrol in 3 or more workshops for adults in the one transaction and receive 10% discount on your fees. Discount applied at the checkout. No further discounts apply. No retrospective discounts. Includes most materials. BYO canvas.
Join well-known ceramicist Ilona Bruckard to make a beautiful nature-inspired ceramic wall piece in this unique hand-building class. Ilona’s ceramics practice centres around organic forms inspired by nature, the Australian landscape — particularly the ocean. In this two-part workshop she will inspire and teach you how to create your own hand-crafted ceramic sculpture. No experience necessary! With her expertise, Ilona will help you plan and realise your ideas. What to expect...
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$350Limited
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NEW | Organic Ceramic Wall Piece | Two-part Workshop with Ilona Bruckard
Learn the art of screenprinting and how to work from texts and illustrations, images and shapes to create printed paper or fabric artworks. This introductory workshop introduces you to the principles of screenprinting, including preparing hand cut stencils, printing on paper or fabric and registration techniques. Spend two full days experimenting with the basic techniques and methodologies of screenprinting with a paper and a fabric project. What will students take home? 1 x...
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$450Limited
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Printmaking | Screen Printing Exploration with Laura Carey
Enrol in 3 or more workshops for adults in the one transaction and receive 10% discount on your fees. Discount applied at the checkout. No further discounts apply. No retrospective discounts.
Join Mellissa Read-Devine for this bold and colourful still life workshop focussing on florals. Immersing yourself in the glorious freedom of colourful, bold brushstrokes. Students can either bring in a bundle of their favourite florals to set up a still life, work from your garden photos or from another inspiration source. What to expect Students will learn: To simplify shapes and keep your colours bold and bright About colour mixing How to build and balance the composition How to...
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$200Limited
inc GST
Acrylic Painting | Fabulous Florals with Mellissa Read-Devine
Enrol in 3 or more workshops for adults in the one transaction and receive 10% discount on your fees. Discount applied at the checkout. No further discounts apply. No retrospective discounts.
Join designer and ceramicist Rina Bernabei in this unique opportunity to master hand-building a pedestal bowl. Some experience is helpful but not essential. What to expect This is a two-part workshop held over two consecutive days. Your tutor, Rina Bernabei, will guide you through the making process and help make your experience productive, rewarding and enjoyable. Day one: • Planning, instructions and demonstration of slab rolling • Compressing and preparing slabs...
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$300Limited
inc GST
NEW | Terracotta Pedestal Bowls with Rina Bernabei | Two-Day Workshop
Overview Drawing - an insightful and dynamic endeavour of the mind and body. Come and enjoy a weekend workshop all about drawing - expressive, gestural, direct, sensitive, and raw! Both days are packed with inspiring techniques that will supercharge countless drawing possibilities. The structure of the workshop will expose participants to a wide range of mark-making techniques. There will be drawing project after drawing project — some beautifully brief, others longer. Enrol in...
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$450Limited
inc GST
Drawing Bootcamp | Expressive Drawing with Jody Graham
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Discover the world of oil painting in this immersive two-day workshop designed for beginners. This course serves as an essential introduction to the foundational techniques and principles of oil painting, providing students with a solid understanding of the medium and its potential for artistic expression. Through a carefully structured program, students will learn the fundamental concepts, materials, and methods necessary to create compelling oil paintings. With materials...
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Enrol in 3 or more workshops for adults in the one transaction and receive 10% discount on your fees. Discount applied at the checkout. No further discounts apply. No retrospective discounts. Fee includes most materials.
This watercolour painting class is perfect for absolute beginners or those who have previously enjoyed Susie's workshops and wish to learn tips and techniques for painting with the tricky medium of watercolour. You will come away with a feeling of wonder and addiction to this extraordinary watery paint and be confident that you can tackle anything. What to expect In this course you will: learn how to keep watercolours transparent and beautiful learn about painting a variety of...
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$200Limited
inc GST
Watercolours for Beginners and Beyond Workshop with Susie Murphie
Enrol in 3 or more workshops for adults in the one transaction and receive 10% discount on your fees. Discount applied at the checkout. No further discounts apply. No retrospective discounts.
Enrol in 3 or more workshops for adults in the one transaction and receive 10% discount on your fees. Discount applied at the checkout. No further discounts apply. No retrospective discounts.
