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Art classes for everyone

Art Est. is Sydney’s leading independent art school, with short courses, weekend workshops and masterclasses for adults, as well as term courses and school holiday workshops for kids and teens.

Established in Leichhardt in 2008 by Jennifer McNamara, Art Est is a local art school where students of all ages and abilities can discover their artistic potential in a professional studio environment with practicing artists. Our refurbished warehouse studios have transformed Art Est into a creative art space for painting, drawing, printmaking and ceramics.

Over the past 16 years, Art Est has gained a reputation for employing local creatives, offering a platform for new and emerging artists, and providing quality tuition in a nurturing and relaxed environment.

Classes are taught by award-winning practicing artists, qualified art teachers or art school graduates, and those who exhibit with respected galleries. Art Est. offers excellence in art education. It is not a registered training organisation (RTO) and does not offer accredited courses – it’s about making art accessible and getting everyday creatives in the same studio as practicing artists offering hands-on learning.

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Coming up

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    09 Nov
    Watercolour Workshops with Saba Manesh

    Enjoy Saturday afternoons painting in watercolours in these short 3-hour workshop for all levels

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  • 11 Nov
    Painting Studio with Sally Mowbray

    A great casual session for beginners and beyond to develop painting or drawing projects from ideas to finished artworks. Book for the term or attend casually.

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  • 10 Nov
    Handstitched Ceramic Bowls with Clare Unger

    Make your own designs to imprint your ceramics with handstitched embroidery in this 2 part workshop.

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  • 22 Nov
    Pottery and Prosecco

    Make some fun Christmas themed ceramics in this great social class.

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