Our week-on-week term 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 subjects.
Mid-term 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 Term course receives a 10% discount on any weekend workshop in the same term, click below for more information:
In this fun hand-building class you will create and decorate a totem based around a theme of interest to you. Perhaps botanical, animal, magical or even abstract. No experience necessary! With her expertise, Lisa will help you plan and realise your ideas. What to expect This is a three part workshop held over a few dates. Your tutor, Lisa Holzl , is here to make your experience easy and fun. Day 1 - Sunday November 26: 10am-2pm: Planning and Building Totem Elements Day 2 -...
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$375Limited
inc GST
NEW | Ceramic Totems | Three Part Workshop | Lisa Holzl
Course Overview Join Mellissa for a day of painting feathered or furry friends — a line-up of characters infused with life, humour and personality. Learn composition skills in a contemporary and impressionistic style + colour mixing, simplification of shapes, observation of the subject and how to choose the best photos and drawings needed for your finished painting. Images: Galahs by Mellissa Read-Devine Is this course right for me? This class is suitable for all levels of...
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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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Enrol in 3 or more workshops for adults in the one transaction and receive 10% discount on your fees. Discount applied at the checkout. No further discounts apply. No retrospective discounts.
This yuletide edition of our Pottery + Prosecco class is full of festive cheer. So grab a friend for some effervescent pleasure in our ceramics studio while making handmade Christmas tree, elf or reindeer. No experience is required. All materials are included. Plus, your finished works will be bisque fired and glaze fired in our kiln. Ready to impress friends and family this festive season, and for many more after that! This class is for adults. What will I achieve? During these...
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Expand your perception of collage and the re-purposing of visual ideas. Sydney-based artist Janet Parker-Smith will teach you how to transform existing images into new ones using the process of collage. Learn the practices of cutting and composition to create original artworks using archival and existing imagery. Bring a range of materials with you, such as prints, drawings, photographs, offcuts of fabrics, threads, newspaper and magazine clippings and learn how to transform them...
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$190Limited
inc GST
Collage Art and Design Workshop with Janet Parker-Smith
Enrol in 3 or more workshops for adults in the one transaction and receive 10% discount on your fees. Discount applied at the checkout. No further discounts apply. No retrospective discounts.
This workshop is an excellent starting point in drawing and painting in acrylics for absolute beginners. This 3-day bootcamp is a condensed, step-by-step course for beginners looking to grasp foundational drawing and painting skills. Our aim is to equip you with the confidence and strategies needed to pursue further art studies or work independently. The course begins with a focus on drawing. You'll learn fundamental techniques like line, tone, and gestural drawing, covering...
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$560Limited
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Beginner's Bootcamp | Foundations of Drawing and Painting with Sally Mowbray
Great for beginners and includes most materials. Enrol in 3 or more workshops for adults in the one transaction and receive 10% discount on your fees. Discount applied at the checkout. No further discounts apply. No retrospective discounts.
Join sculptural ceramicist Stephanie Phillips over 2 days to create an architectural style geometric sculpture or sculptural vase. Learn some great coiling method tricks along the way. Some basic experience is recommended for this workshop. 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 the same time monumental. Texture is vital...
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$350Limited
inc GST
NEW | Bold and Textural Ceramics with Stephanie Phillips | Two-Day Workshop
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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SUMMER ART SCHOOL | This three day master class style workshop is not suitable for beginners. Price excludes materials Enrol in 3 or more workshops for adults in the one transaction and receive 10% discount on your fees. Discount applied at the checkout. No further discounts apply. No retrospective discounts.
In this one-day workshop, students will learn how to construct human facial features including an eye, nose, mouth and an ear using both graphite pencil and charcoal. Michael will provide tips and tricks on how to simplify some of the most seemingly complex areas of the face into basic geometric shapes that make drawing digestible and fun. Students will learn how to embed structure into their drawings before building them up to achieve a sense of volume and form. Michael will...
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$200Limited
inc GST
Charcoal Drawing Workshop | Individual facial features with Michael Simms
<p>In this one-day workshop, students will learn how to construct human facial features including an eye, nose, mouth and an ear using both graphite pencil and charcoal.</p>
Enrol in 3 or more workshops for adults in the one transaction and receive 10% discount on your fees. Discount applied at the checkout. No further discounts apply. No retrospective discounts.
Join well-known ceramicist Clare Unger in this unique hand-building class. You will create a handmade cup and spoon that reflects your own personal 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 own personal stories and connect with others through shared memories is a powerful driver in the making of her...
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$300Limited
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NEW | Ceramic Cups + Spoons the Handstitched Way | Two-part Workshop with Clare Unger
