Our week-on-week term 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 subjects.
Mid-term 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.
Special Offer: Any adult student enrolled in a Term course receives a 10% discount on any weekend workshop in the same term, click below for more information:
Learn portrait painting in oils with 2023 Archibald Prize finalist and winner of the 2021 Portia Geach Memorial Award, Marie Mansfield. This painting course is for students who want to learn how to paint portraits. Marie works with each student at their own level and works to progress each student's ambitions. 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. Students...
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Learn to Paint Portraits in Oil with Marie Mansfield
Mid-term enrolments welcome in most courses. Save 10% when you enrol in more than one course in the same term. See More>This class is for experienced oil painters and students who have completed Marie's introductory course or workshop. Apply to join this class or phone 95641519 to discuss your suitability.
Discover the fundamental techniques of oil painting and build your own beautiful collection of masterpieces by artists such as, Raphael, Velasquez, Rembrandt, Vermeer and Leonardo da Vinci. Michelle Hiscock guides you in this practical investigation of classical painting techniques with expert demonstrations of methods and materials including preparation of supports, coloured grounds, tonal underpainting, the palette, colour mixing and structuring oil paint in layers. You will have...
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$540Limited
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Oil Painting after the Masters with Michelle Hiscock
This 4 week course with artist Carol Hudson, packs a wide range of ceramic hand-building techniques into 4 sessions. Designed to inspire, and ignite your creativity, this short course will give you the skills to get you started in making fabulous ceramics works. Carol’s classes are social, fun and rich in ideas and possibilities. She will share her secrets of making refined, beautiful, elegant and simple functional ceramics. What to expect Week 1: Pinch pot method with texture ...
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$300Limited
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Ceramics | Start Up for Beginners with Carol Hudson
In this fun hand-building class you will create and decorate a totem based around a theme of interest to you. Perhaps botanical, animal, magical or even abstract. No experience necessary! With her expertise, Lisa will help you plan and realise your ideas. What to expect This is a three part workshop held over a few dates. Your tutor, Lisa Holzl , is here to make your experience easy and fun. Day 1 - Sunday November 26: 10am-2pm: Planning and Building Totem Elements Day 2 -...
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$375Limited
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NEW | Ceramic Totems | Three Part Workshop | Lisa Holzl
In this one-day workshop, students will learn how to paint human facial features in oils (including an eye, nose, mouth and ear) using just four colours. Michael will provide tips and tricks on how to simplify some of the most seemingly complex areas of the face into basic geometric shapes that make painting digestible and fun. Michael will cover the basic principles of colour theory, how to structure and organise their palette, and how to mix flesh tones suitable for the specific...
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Course Overview Join Mellissa for a day of painting feathered or furry friends — a line-up of characters infused with life, humour and personality. Learn composition skills in a contemporary and impressionistic style + colour mixing, simplification of shapes, observation of the subject and how to choose the best photos and drawings needed for your finished painting. Images: Galahs by Mellissa Read-Devine Is this course right for me? This class is suitable for all levels of...
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In this three hour workshop we'll embark on a colorful journey into the world of watercolour painting, focusing specifically on capturing the delicate beauty of flowers. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a budding enthusiast, this workshop is designed to inspire and enhance your skills. You'll practice fundamental watercolor techniques, exploring the interplay of water and pigment to create stunning floral compositions. Learn the art of layering and blending to understanding the...
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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.
This yuletide edition of our Pottery + Prosecco class is full of festive cheer. So grab a friend for some effervescent pleasure in our ceramics studio while making handmade Christmas tree, elf or reindeer. No experience is required. All materials are included. Plus, your finished works will be bisque fired and glaze fired in our kiln. Ready to impress friends and family this festive season, and for many more after that! This class is for adults. What will I achieve? During these...
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Expand your perception of collage and the re-purposing of visual ideas. Sydney-based artist Janet Parker-Smith will teach you how to transform existing images into new ones using the process of collage. Learn the practices of cutting and composition to create original artworks using archival and existing imagery. Bring a range of materials with you, such as prints, drawings, photographs, offcuts of fabrics, threads, newspaper and magazine clippings and learn how to transform them...
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$190Limited
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Collage Art and Design Workshop with Janet Parker-Smith
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.
This workshop is an excellent starting point in drawing and painting in acrylics for absolute beginners. This 3-day bootcamp is a condensed, step-by-step course for beginners looking to grasp foundational drawing and painting skills. Our aim is to equip you with the confidence and strategies needed to pursue further art studies or work independently. The course begins with a focus on drawing. You'll learn fundamental techniques like line, tone, and gestural drawing, covering...
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$560Limited
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Beginner's Bootcamp | Foundations of Drawing and Painting with Sally Mowbray
Great for beginners and includes most materials. 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.
