Make a creative start to the New Year at Art Est. Art School’s annual Summer Art School for adults.
4-19 January 2025
Learn from the best with workshops and masterclasses taught by our regular and guest tutors including: Idris Murphy, Nick Stathopoulos, Ross Laurie, Sally Mowbray, Ash Frost, Paul McCarthy, Jody Graham, Susie Murphie, Tania Mason.
Our ceramics program includes workshops with Niharika Hukku, Tanya Bechara, Denise McDonald, Carol Hudson, Stephanie Phillips with more to be announced.
Come join them and immerse yourself in a world of art at our spacious air-conditioned warehouse studios in Leichhardt.
One, two and three-day workshops and master classes
Workshops for all skill levels and interests
Experienced and award-winning tutors
Painting and drawing classes in a wide range of media and across different genres
Small class sizes for optimal learning
Held in our air-conditioned studios.
All Summer Art School workshops suitable for HSC and senior school students
Join acclaimed artist and illustrator Tannya Harricks for an inspiring day of creativity, where you'll explore drawing and painting animals and birds with energy and expression. Tannya, celebrated for her vivid and emotive work, has illustrated picture books Dingo (2018) and Kookaburra (2020) for Walker Books, showcasing her unique ability to bring animals to life through dynamic brushwork and bold use of colour. In this hands-on workshop, you can focusing on your favourite animal...
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Overview Explore the captivating world of fibre art in this inspiring one-day felting workshop led by renowned Australian fibre artist Denise Lithgow. Swap paint for pure merino wool and fabrics as you create a vibrant 2D artwork, blending colour, texture, and imagination. Whether you want to bring your favourite landscape to life, craft a unique abstract design, or sketch a still life in felt, this workshop offers a fresh, creative approach to artistic expression. What to Expect...
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Discover a one-day chalk pastel drawing workshop focused on layered hatching, a unique approach to pastel drawing. Bring your own landscape or seascape reference images to work from and be prepared for a day of insightful learning and creative exploration. This fun and exciting workshop led by experienced artist Paul McCarthy will teach participants how to get the most out of 'painting' landscapes or seascapes using chalk (soft) pastels. Paul will share tips, skills and ways to...
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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.
Join Paul McCarthy for a one-day workshop where you'll turn an old painting into a vibrant abstract work. Bring along a painting from your collection (we won’t be painting over it!) to serve as the inspiration for a bold, expressive reimagining on canvas. Working in acrylics, you’ll explore techniques in abstraction under Paul’s expert guidance, learning how to experiment with colour, shape, and composition to create something uniquely fresh while retaining the essence of your...
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Perfect for beginners or those looking to refresh their skills, this two-day workshop focuses on still-life painting techniques that bring a sense of reality and atmosphere to your work. As your paints, brushes and palettes are included in your workshop fee, this makes it a great opportunity to try oil-painting before investing in all the materials. Under the guidance of award-winning artist Marie Mansfield—winner of the 2021 Portia Geach Memorial Award and a Finalist in the 2023...
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$560Limited
inc GST
Oil Painting for Beginners with Marie Mansfield | 2 day workshop
Use of oil paints, brushes, palettes etc included in your workshop fee. 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 Enjoy a day with a block of clay in a creative atmosphere! In this workshop you will learn a range of clay hand building techniques to create life size bust. Take inspiration from a range of contemporary and historical artists, such as Rodin (pictured). Students are welcome to bring a subject or photographs of their chosen subject. (An info sheet on the required photos will be provided). image: Camille Claudel and Portrait Of The Japanese Dancer Hanako by August...
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Hand building with clay offers a myriad of possibilities for creating functional and decorative ceramic objects, and is a great alternative to working with the pottery wheel. In this one day workshop you will learn slab building techniques to make a serving platter and matching bowl. What to expect: watch demonstrations by your tutor who will show you step by step what to do learn how to prepare your clay (wedging) learn how to prepare and roll out your slabs and joining techniques...
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Discover the beauty and history of egg tempera painting in this immersive two-day workshop with renowned artist and experienced tutor, Kim Spooner. Egg tempera, a unique medium where egg yolk serves as the binder for pigments, has been cherished for centuries, from ancient art to contemporary works. Its distinct transparency and luminosity create unmatched colour layering effects, though mastering its techniques requires careful handling. This workshop offers a comprehensive...
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