Our week-on-week short 4, 6 or 8 week term courses allow students to immerse themselves in a specific 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.
Workshops
For those interested in a one-off session, try our Weekend Workshops which run year-round on Saturdays and Sundays. As a bonus, any adult student enrolled in a short course receives a 10% discount on any weekend workshop in the same term.
Overview Travel sketching or holiday sketching is a great way to record your travel experiences. You can sketch on the spot or bring your travel photos to life by sketching them. In this fun class, learn the tips, tricks and secrets of travel sketching with popular watercolour tutor Susie Murphie. This class is conducted in the studios working from reference photos. Bring along your favourite travel photos/postcards for reference or use Susie's reference material. What to expect...
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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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Join Mellissa Read-Devine for this bold and colourful landscapes workshop. Learn how to simplify shapes and keep your colours bold and bright, learn about colour mixing, composition and much more. Bring along photographs of landscapes/gardens that you might like to paint. Mellissa is known for her impressionistic style of painting, has been the recipient of many award and prizes and is displayed in many galleries and private collections. She is a regular tutor all over Sydney and...
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A perfect start to drawing for beginners. This is a dynamic step-by-step drawing workshop for people who want to learn representational drawing strategies in a relaxed yet productive setting. Starting with a series of fun warm-up exercises, you will progress through the day to more sustained works. This half-day workshop is paced to repeat the trickier aspects in different ways so students can have an opportunity to try things out until they make sense. With an emphasis on the...
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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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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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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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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...
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Bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn as you enjoy developing skills for painting seascapes, moody skies, and boats in watercolour. This is a practical three-hour session where we'll cut through the complexities and focus on the essentials of painting marine 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...
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Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of urban sketching with pen and watercolour, where you'll learn to capture the intricate details of lamps, monuments, and clocks on historic buildings. This engaging three-hour session will simplify the complexities and focus on the essentials of depicting urban details. Whether you're just starting out or already have some sketching experience, this workshop offers a practical, hands-on approach to learning. You'll explore a variety of...
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