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.
In these two half-day sessions, we will have a model so students will paint a portrait from life. Topics covered include Basics of colour theory: understanding hue, value and chroma How to mix a palette of flesh tones Keeping your palette organised Tips and tricks for rending individual features of the face such as the eyes, nose, mouth Tips and tricks on brush work and how to apply paint effectively Is this class right for me? This workshop is suitable for students with some basic...
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$100Limited
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Workshop | Oil Painting | Portraits from Life with Michael Simms
<p>In these two half-day sessions, we will have a model so students will paint a portrait from life.</p>
Join sculptural ceramicist Stephanie Phillips, who was a 2024 Finalist in Australia's Next Top Designer, in this one-day contemporary ceramics workshop to create an architectural style sculpture or sculptural vase. Learn some expert tips including coiling methods to make your piece. Stephanie’s ceramic work is bold, textural, architectural, and always sculptural. She playfully manipulates negative space in and around each piece, making forms that are abstract and jaunty while at...
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$250Limited
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Workshop | Contemporary Ceramics with Stephanie Phillips
In this fun hand-building class you will sculpt and decorate a quirky, colourful bird using your own creativity. No experience necessary, as you will be shown various clay sculpting methods including coiling and slab techniques to construct your bird. Use textured rollers to give your bird different patterns on their feathers and paint with underglazes, to bring colour to their bird. If you like you may bring pictures of birds that interest you for inspiration. What to expect This...
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Have you always wanted to create a travel sketchbook with beautiful sketches created outdoors? If yes, join us on the Urban Sketching & Walking tour starting in Circular Quay and ending in The Rocks. Learn how to transform your surroundings into captivating sketches by mastering key tips, skills and strategies. Explore the urban environment with a professional artist with 25 years’ experience in freehand sketching in art, architecture and urban design to capture street scenes,...
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Join well-known ceramicist Clare Unger in this unique hand-building class. You will create 2 handmade bowls that reflect your own story through textiles and texture. Clare’s current work is inspired by an inherited collection of textiles, which she began stitching and looking for ways to incorporate into her ceramics practice. Her desire to tell her personal stories and connect with others through shared memories is a powerful driver in the making of her work. In this workshop,...
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$300Limited
inc GST
Ceramic Bowls the Handstitched Way | Two-part Workshop with Clare Unger
Bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn as you enjoy developing skills for painting a picturesque harbourside. 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 give you a solid...
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$100Limited
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Watercolour Workshop | Boats on the Harbour with Saba Manesh
<p>Bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn as you enjoy developing skills for painting a picturesque harbourside. This is a practical three-hour session where we'll cut through the
Making Indonesian Jajan Pasar (Street Vendor Snacks) Come and join us making Indonesian Jajan Pasar. In this class, Jayanto will guide you to make your dream street vendor snacks that are inspired by his motherland’s culture, and the foods that evoke memories. Be inspired by the rich colours, cultures, textures, shapes and designs of real or imaginary snacks and a knowledge about street vendor food, and create a life-size delicious clay sculpture. Explore the materiality of clay...
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A two-day Creative journey with Jody Graham into the artistic hub of Portland, NSW | 12-13 October 2024 Join Jody Graham for an enriching 2-day workshop set in the vibrant creative hub of Portland, NSW. Immerse yourself in a creative journey filled with inspiration that will fuel your artistic endeavors. This workshop offers a comprehensive exploration of diverse drawing and painting techniques in mixed media, covering a spectrum of themes including buildings, birds, landscapes,...
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Luscious and visually delicious. Have you always wanted to have a go at painting in the impasto style but didn’t know where to start? Learn how to use the different mediums that can give this effect. Find out what tool is best for you – brushes, painting knives or even a spatula. A simple still life will be used as a demonstration, and then you can choose to paint a second painting of your choice. What to expect You will learn: To simplify shapes and keep your colours bold and...
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$195Limited
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Acrylic Painting | Impasto with Acrylics | Mellissa Read-Devine
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<p>Luscious and visually delicious. Have you always wanted to have a go at painting in the impasto style but didn’t know where to start?</p>
SPECIAL! Enrol in 3 or more workshops for adults in one transaction and receive 10% discount on your fees. Discount applied at the checkout. No further discounts apply.
Course Overview Wanting to paint with watercolour but either struggling to begin or getting confused and dispirited? Then this hands-on workshop is for you. Workshop theme: Back to Basics In a structured day of demonstrations and practical exercises, Tanya will guide you through the essential techniques of watercolour and how this beautiful medium works. You will learn how to manage bleeds and blends working in wet and dry, how to organise a palette and mix colours from a limited...
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$180Limited
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Working With Watercolour with Tanya Baily | Back to Basics for Beginners and Beyond
SPECIAL! Enrol in 3 or more workshops for adults in one transaction and receive 10% discount on your fees. Discount applied at the checkout. No further discounts apply.
