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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:

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Learn to Paint Portraits in Oil with Marie Mansfield

Learn to Paint Portraits in Oil with Marie Mansfield

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... [More]
Learn to Paint Portraits in Oil with Marie Mansfield

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<p>Learn portrait painting in oils with 2023 Archibald Prize finalist and winner of the 2021 Portia Geach Memorial Award, Marie Mansfield. This

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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.

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

Oil Painting after the Masters with Michelle Hiscock

Oil Painting after the Masters with Michelle Hiscock

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... [More]
$540 Limited inc GST
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

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$490 Limited inc GST
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

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

Ceramics | Start Up for Beginners with Carol Hudson

Ceramics | Start Up for Beginners with Carol Hudson

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  ... [More]
$300 Limited inc GST
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

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Mid-term enrolments welcome in most courses. Save 10% when you enrol in more than one course in the same term. See More>
NEW | Ceramic Totems | Three Part Workshop | Lisa Holzl

NEW | Ceramic Totems | Three Part Workshop | Lisa Holzl

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 -... [More]
$375 Limited inc GST
NEW | Ceramic Totems | Three Part Workshop | Lisa Holzl

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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,

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

Workshop | Oil Painting | Individual Facial Features in Colour with Michael Simms

Workshop | Oil Painting | Individual Facial Features in Colour with Michael Simms

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... [More]

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

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Acrylic Painting | Birds and Animal Portraits with Mellissa Read-Devine

Acrylic Painting | Birds and Animal Portraits with Mellissa Read-Devine

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... [More]

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

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Watercolour Workshop |  Flowers with Saba Manesh

Watercolour Workshop | Flowers with Saba Manesh

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... [More]
$100 Limited inc GST
Watercolour Workshop | Flowers with Saba Manesh

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<p>In this three hour workshop we'll embark on a colorful journey into the world of watercolour painting, focusing specifically on capturing

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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.

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

Pottery + Prosecco | Christmas Edition

Pottery + Prosecco | Christmas Edition

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... [More]
$90 Limited inc GST
Pottery + Prosecco | Christmas Edition

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<p>This yuletide edition of our Pottery + Prosecco class is full of festive cheer. So grab a friend for some effervescent pleasure in

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$90 Limited inc GST
Pottery + Prosecco | Christmas Edition

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<p>This yuletide edition of our Pottery + Prosecco class is full of festive cheer. So grab a friend for some effervescent pleasure in

...

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

Collage Art and Design Workshop with Janet Parker-Smith

Collage Art and Design Workshop with Janet Parker-Smith

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... [More]
$190 Limited inc GST
Collage Art and Design Workshop with Janet Parker-Smith

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<p><em>Expand your perception of collage and the re-purposing of visual ideas. Sydney-based artist Janet Parker-Smith will teach you how

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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.

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

Beginner's Bootcamp | Foundations of Drawing and Painting with Sally Mowbray

Beginner's Bootcamp | Foundations of Drawing and Painting with Sally Mowbray

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... [More]
$560 Limited inc GST
Beginner's Bootcamp | Foundations of Drawing and Painting with Sally Mowbray

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<p>This workshop is an excellent starting point in drawing and painting in acrylics for absolute beginners. This 3-day bootcamp is a

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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.

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

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