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Learn to Paint Portraits in Oil with Marie Mansfield

Learn portrait painting in oils with 2023 Archibald Prize finalist and winner of the 2021 Portia Geach Memorial Award, Marie Mansfield. This painting course is for students who want to learn how to paint portraits. Marie works with each student at their own level and works to progress each student's ambitions. Students will benefit from working on tonal studies and colour mixing and the course can cater for students who wish to improve their painting skills using oils. Students... [More]

Learn to Paint Portraits in Oil with Marie Mansfield

Tue 17 Oct - Tue 5 Dec 2023
10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)
8 sessions, 24 hours total

Marie Mansfield

Mid-term enrolments welcome in most courses. Save 10% when you enrol in more than one course in the same term. See More>This class is for experienced oil painters and students who have completed Marie's introductory course or workshop. Apply to join this class or phone 95641519 to discuss your suitability.

When	Time	Where
Tue 17 Oct 2023	10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)
Tue 24 Oct 2023	10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)
Tue 31 Oct 2023	10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)
Tue 7 Nov 2023	10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)
Tue 14 Nov 2023	10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)
Tue 21 Nov 2023	10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)
Tue 28 Nov 2023	10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)
Tue 5 Dec 2023	10am - 1pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Oil Painting after the Masters with Michelle Hiscock

Discover the fundamental techniques of oil painting and build your own beautiful collection of masterpieces by artists such as, Raphael, Velasquez, Rembrandt, Vermeer and Leonardo da Vinci. Michelle Hiscock guides you in this practical investigation of classical painting techniques with expert demonstrations of methods and materials including preparation of supports, coloured grounds, tonal underpainting, the palette, colour mixing and structuring oil paint in layers. You will have... [More]

Oil Painting after the Masters with Michelle Hiscock

Tue 17 Oct - Tue 5 Dec 2023
2:30pm - 5:30pm (UTC+11:00)
8 sessions, 24 hours total

Michelle Hiscock

When	Time	Where
Tue 17 Oct 2023	2:30pm - 5:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)
Tue 24 Oct 2023	2:30pm - 5:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)
Tue 31 Oct 2023	2:30pm - 5:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)
Tue 7 Nov 2023	2:30pm - 5:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)
Tue 14 Nov 2023	2:30pm - 5:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)
Tue 21 Nov 2023	2:30pm - 5:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)
Tue 28 Nov 2023	2:30pm - 5:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)
Tue 5 Dec 2023	2:30pm - 5:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)

Oil Painting after the Masters with Michelle Hiscock

Tue 17 Oct - Tue 5 Dec 2023
6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00)
8 sessions, 20 hours total

Michelle Hiscock

When	Time	Where
Tue 17 Oct 2023	6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)
Tue 24 Oct 2023	6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)
Tue 31 Oct 2023	6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)
Tue 7 Nov 2023	6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)
Tue 14 Nov 2023	6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)
Tue 21 Nov 2023	6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)
Tue 28 Nov 2023	6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)
Tue 5 Dec 2023	6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Workshop | Oil Painting | Individual Facial Features in Colour with Michael Simms

In this one-day workshop, students will learn how to paint human facial features in oils (including an eye, nose, mouth and ear) using just four colours. 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 painting digestible and fun. Michael will cover the basic principles of colour theory, how to structure and organise their palette, and how to mix flesh tones suitable for the specific... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

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Master Class | Landscape Painting Studio with Idris Murphy

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... [More]

Master Class | Landscape Painting Studio with Idris Murphy

Wed 3 Jan - Fri 5 Jan 2024
10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
3 sessions, 18 hours total

Idris Murphy

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.

When	Time	Where
Wed 3 Jan 2024	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 2 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)
Thu 4 Jan 2024	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 2 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)
Fri 5 Jan 2024	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 2 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Portrait Studies from the Masters | Oil Painting with Michelle Hiscock

Discover the fundamental techniques of portrait painting in oils as you copy a masterpiece by artists such as Raphael, Velasquez, Rembrandt, and Leonardo da Vinci. Michelle Hiscock guides you in this practical investigation of classical painting techniques with expert demonstrations of methods and materials including preparation of supports, coloured grounds, tonal underpainting, the palette, colour mixing and structuring oil paint in layers. You will have the opportunity to choose... [More]

Portrait Studies from the Masters | Oil Painting with Michelle Hiscock

Sat 6 Jan - Sun 7 Jan 2024
10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
2 sessions, 12 hours total

Michelle Hiscock

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.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 6 Jan 2024	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)
Sun 7 Jan 2024	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Introduction to Oil Painting with Jackson Davies

Discover the world of oil painting in this immersive two-day workshop designed for beginners. This course serves as an essential introduction to the foundational techniques and principles of oil painting, providing students with a solid understanding of the medium and its potential for artistic expression. Through a carefully structured program, students will learn the fundamental concepts, materials, and methods necessary to create compelling oil paintings. With materials... [More]

Introduction to Oil Painting with Jackson Davies

Wed 10 Jan - Thu 11 Jan 2024
10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
2 sessions, 12 hours total

Jackson Davies

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. Fee includes most materials.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Wed 10 Jan 2024	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)
Thu 11 Jan 2024	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)

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Exploring Colour and Gesture in the Landscape | Master class with Ashley Frost

This workshop will be about discovering gesture and colour in the landscape through a mix of quick compositional drawings, monoprint works and mixed media colour studies. Student’s drawings and prints will provide the foundation and direction for a major watercolour, acrylic or oil painting on canvas or board. We will look at the compositions of the great masters and examine the colour expression of the Japanese printmakers through to the impressionists and abstract expressionists.... [More]

Exploring Colour and Gesture in the Landscape | Master class with Ashley Frost

Sat 13 Jan - Sun 14 Jan 2024
10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
2 sessions, 12 hours total

Ashley Frost

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 is a 2 day structured master class for experienced painters. Materials not included.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 13 Jan 2024	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 2 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)
Sun 14 Jan 2024	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 2 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street (Main Studios)

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Oil Painting Master class | Portraits with Andrea Huelin

Course overview In this two day workshop with 2023 Archibald Packing Room Prize winner Andrea Huelin, you will learn how to achieve a satisfying likeness with your portraits without overworking them. Andrea will share how she approaches a portrait painting, with special attention to composition, tonal values and tricky things like hair, eyes and hands (hint: there are secret shortcuts!). If you find mixing colours for skin tones challenging, Andrea will share her ‘recipes’ that... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Workshop | Oil Painting | Tonal Painting - Individual Facial Features with Michael Simms

In this one-day workshop, students will learn how to construct human facial features (including an eye, nose, mouth and ear) with tonal or ‘monochrome’ painting techniques in oils. 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 painting digestible and fun. Without the distraction of colour, students will hone their vision to observe light and dark, building a series of small... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

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Tonal Portrait Painting in Oils | Workshop with Michael Simms

In this one-day workshop, students will learn how to render the human face with a tonal or ‘monochrome’ painting in oils. Without the distraction of colour, students will hone their vision to observe light and dark, building a three-dimensional painting that captures a likeness to their sitter. Students will learn how to lay the foundations for a strong portrait, breaking the face down into simple shapes and then using thin washes of raw umber paint to block-in their paintings.... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.