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.
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.
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
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Printmaking | Screen Printing Exploration with Laura Carey
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<p>Unleash Your Creativity with Screenprinting Mastery!</p>
<p>Join us for an unforgettable journey where you'll learn the art
...If there isn't a class to suit you, 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
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Exploring the Landscape with Michael Simms
<p>This course is about exploring the landscape through drawing and painting. Students can following a step-by-step approach or continue painting at their own pace. We will cover different painting
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Working With Watercolour | Tanya Baily | Colour No. 2 - The Colour of Shadows and Capturing Light
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<p>Working from images of your own
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Expressive Drawing Workshops 2024 with Jody Graham | 3. Mood, Tone and Atmosphere is Mixed Media Drawings and Paintings
This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.
Drawing Course | Fundamentals of Charcoal Drawing with Michael Simms
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<p>Learn the fundamentals of how to draw with charcoal - one of the most versatile and expressive mediums. Students will experiment with
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<p>Learn the fundamentals of how to draw with charcoal - one of the most versatile and expressive mediums. Students will experiment with
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Watercolour | Portrait Painting Made Easy | Susie Murphie
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<p>A class for watercolour painters who would love to learn how to paint portraits from photographs, simply. In Susie's classes, you will learn
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Workshop | Botanicals in Watercolour for Beginners with Tania Mason
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<p>Get creative with watercolour in this workshop for beginners and those with some experience. Tania has gained a solid reputation for
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.