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.
Drawing Wildlife in Pencil, Ink and Wash with Shannon Dwyer
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<p>Develop your signature style for drawing wildlife in pencil, ink and wash with illustrator Shannon Dwyer in this new short course.</p>
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Pottery + Prosecco | Handmade Bowls Workshop
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...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Expressive Drawing Workshops 2024 with Jody Graham | 2. Exciting Possibilities of Line
This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.
Acrylic Painting | Beautiful Birds with Mellissa Read-Devine
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<p>Join Mellissa Read-Devine for this bold and vibrant workshop, where you can paint an
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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
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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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Watercolours for Beginners and Beyond Workshop with Susie Murphie
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<p>This watercolour painting class is perfect for absolute beginners or those who have previously enjoyed Susie's workshops and wish to
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...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
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Painting | Transform the way you paint with Mathew Lynn
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<p>Let award winning portraitist and contemporary artist Mathew Lynn be your guide in the process of critically assessing and transforming your
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Acrylic Painting | Acrylics and Collage | Mellissa Read-Devine
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<p>Join us for a one-day painting workshop that combines the versatile medium of acrylic paint with the captivating world of mixed media.
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
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Ceramic Totems: Fun Forms and Cascading Colours | Three Part Workshop | Lisa Hölzl
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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,
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.