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Our week-on-week short 4 or 8 week 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 of subjects.

Mid-course 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 short course receives a 10% discount on any weekend workshop in the same term, click below for more information:

Special Offers

Our week-on-week courses allow students to immerse themselves in a range of media, learn new skills and become part of our art community. Our classes are available at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels allowing students to follow through a course of study.

  • Term 2 commences: 6 May for most classes.
  • Priority Earlybird Enrolment: 5-14 March (current students have early access to re-enrol)
  • Early Bird Enrolment: 15 March – 8 April (enrolments are open to everyone)
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  • Beginners: Beginner courses build confidence and skills, exploring the fundamentals and theory of art, including drawing, colour and composition across various media. Students are nurtured and encouraged to find their voice.
  • Intermediate (some experience): More experienced students can build on their skills by focusing on a particular medium in-depth or finessing a style or technique.
  • Advanced (Masterclass): For students who are confident and experienced and are striving to explore new or traditional techniques.

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Pottery + Prosecco | Handmade Bowls Workshop

Pottery + Prosecco | Handmade Bowls Workshop

Grab a friend and have a creative evening in the ceramics studio making your own handmade bowls (useful for serving dips/olives/nibbles etc). No experience is required and all materials are included in the workshop fee + your finished works will be bisque fired and glaze fired in our kiln. Students will be introduced to basic clay hand building techniques to make two dip bowls and spoons. Learn some basic clay decorating techniques so you can make your bowls unique – be it... [More]
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Pottery + Prosecco | Handmade Bowls Workshop

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$90 Limited inc GST
Pottery + Prosecco | Handmade Bowls Workshop

<p>{image name:“handmade-ceramic-bowls-hero”}</p><p>Grab a friend and have a creative evening in the ceramics studio making your own handmade bowls (useful for serving dips/olives/nibbles etc).</p><p>

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

Ceramics Master Class | Shake it Up with Myfanwy Gullifer

Ceramics Master Class | Shake it Up with Myfanwy Gullifer

Create your own piece of whimsy using hand-building techniques in the fun ceramics workshop with Myf Gullifer. Learn tips and tricks from Myf to add character, visual interest, texture, and meaning to your pieces. This is a one-off opportunity to work with this highly acclaimed artist whose work is met with rave reviews from public and critics alike. Colourful, joyous and abundant, Walcha-based artist Myfanwy Gullifer’s ceramic sculptures are inspired by everyday objects and her... [More]
$395 Limited inc GST
Ceramics Master Class | Shake it Up with Myfanwy Gullifer

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<p>Create your own piece of whimsy using hand-building techniques in the fun ceramics workshop with Myf Gullifer. Learn

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Includes a $60 fee for materials, glazing and firing.

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

Watercolour Workshop | Classic Still Life for Kitchens | Susie Murphie

Watercolour Workshop | Classic Still Life for Kitchens | Susie Murphie

In this class paint still life favourites like fruit, lemons or vegetables. In Susie's classes, students learn tips and tricks for keeping watercolours transparent and beautiful. You will come away with a feeling of wonder and addiction to this extraordinary watery paint and be confident that you can tackle anything. Is this course right for me? While all levels of artist are welcome, some prior experience with watercolours is recommended. Students should have at least attended a... [More]
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Watercolour Workshop | Classic Still Life for Kitchens | Susie Murphie

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<p>In this class paint still life favourites like fruit, lemons or vegetables. In Susie's classes, students learn

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