Art Classes for Adults
Short Courses
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:
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)
- 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.
Oil Painting Essentials with Marie Mansfield | Intermediate
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<p>This course and is suitable for beginners who will gain confidence in using oils. Over this 4 week stage, you will learn to paint with oil
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Art for beginners | Drawing and Painting with Laura Carey
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<p>Unlock Your Inner Artist in a Fun and Friendly Atmosphere!<br />
Are you yearning to explore your creative side but unsure where to begin? Look no
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<p>Unlock Your Inner Artist in a Fun and Friendly Atmosphere!<br />
Are you yearning to explore your creative side but unsure where to begin? Look no
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Learn to Paint Portraits in Oil with Marie Mansfield
This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.
Portraiture – Realism to Contemporary with Mathew Lynn
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<p>Challenge yourself to look at portraiture from a variety of approaches. Starting with realism, Mathew can guide you through the
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<p>Challenge yourself to look at portraiture from a variety of approaches. Starting with realism, Mathew can guide you through the
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If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Illustration in Pen, Watercolour and Gouache with Tania Mason
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<p>Join Tania Mason to explore the broad and numerous areas of Illustration - using pen
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Landscape | Painting Spaces with Mathew Lynn
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<p>Let award winning artist Mathew Lynn be your guide on a journey exploring spaces in its widest definition; including interiors,
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<p>Let award winning artist Mathew Lynn be your guide on a journey exploring spaces in its widest definition; including interiors,
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Portraits in Charcoal, Pastel and Chalk with Tam Cao
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<p>This 4 week drawing course is a great way for students to improve their portrait drawing skills. Learn portrait drawing in charcoal, pastel
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<p>This 4 week drawing course is a great way for students to improve their portrait drawing skills. Learn portrait drawing in charcoal, pastel
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If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Still Life Oil Painting with Tam Cao
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<p>Join artist Tam Cao in this 4 week still life painting course as a great way for students to improve their skills. Learn about still life
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<p>Join artist Tam Cao in this 4 week still life painting course as a great way for students to improve their skills. Learn about still life
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Classical Painting | Oils or Acrylics with Jackson Davies
<p>This course teaches you the classical approach to painting whether you use oil or acrylic paints. Throughout the course you will be guided through a series of informative exercises designed to
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Working With Watercolour | Tanya Baily | Colour No. 1 - Colour Theory and Mixing for Watercolours
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<p>This is a day of rigorous
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.