Art Classes for Adults
Short Courses
Our week-on-week short 4, 6 or 8 week 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 of subjects.
Mid-course 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. As a bonus, any adult student enrolled in a short course receives a 10% discount on any weekend workshop in the same term.
Special Mother’s Day Offer until midnight 12 May.
Enrol one person in any two classes or workshops (or more), or enrol two people (or more) in one course or workshop, and receive 25% discount. Must be in the one transaction and when you use code MD24 at the checkout.
Click below for more information on discounts and special offers:
Our week-on-week courses allow students to immerse themselves in a range of media, learn new skills and become part of our art community. Our classes are available at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels allowing students to follow through a course of study.
Sign up to our mailing list to be notified when enrolments are open.- Beginners: Beginner courses build confidence and skills, exploring the fundamentals and theory of art, including drawing, colour and composition across various media. Students are nurtured and encouraged to find their voice.
- Intermediate (some experience): More experienced students can build on their skills by focusing on a particular medium in-depth or finessing a style or technique.
- Advanced (Masterclass): For students who are confident and experienced and are striving to explore new or traditional techniques.
Learn to Paint Portraits in Oil with Marie Mansfield
This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.
Illustration in Pen, Watercolour and Gouache with Tania Mason
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<p>Join Tania Mason to explore the broad and numerous areas of Illustration - using pen
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Landscape | Painting Spaces with Mathew Lynn
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<p>Let award winning artist Mathew Lynn be your guide on a journey exploring spaces in its widest definition; including interiors,
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<p>Let award winning artist Mathew Lynn be your guide on a journey exploring spaces in its widest definition; including interiors,
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Portraits in Charcoal, Pastel and Chalk with Tam Cao
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<p>This 4 week drawing course is a great way for students to improve their portrait drawing skills. Learn portrait drawing in charcoal, pastel
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<p>This 4 week drawing course is a great way for students to improve their portrait drawing skills. Learn portrait drawing in charcoal, pastel
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If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Little Monsters Clay Sculpture Workshop
<p>Grab a friend for a 2.5 hour creative evening in our ceramics studio making your own handmade quirky little monsters. Purge your inner monster (or someone else’s) in this fun and therapeutic
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Classical Painting | Oils or Acrylics with Jackson Davies
<p>This course teaches you the classical approach to painting whether you use oil or acrylic paints. Throughout the course you will be guided through a series of informative exercises designed to
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Ceramics | Food and Nostalgia Family Workshop with Jayanto Tan
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<p>In this class, Jayanto will guide you to make your own Sampuru or lunchbox inspired by your culture and the foods that evoke memories. Be
...Developing your Painting with Sally Mowbray | Open Studio Casual Attendance
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Drawing Wildlife in Pencil, Ink and Wash with Shannon Dwyer
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<p>Develop your signature style for drawing wildlife in pencil, ink and wash with illustrator Shannon Dwyer in this new short course.</p>
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...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Pottery + Prosecco | Handmade Bowls Workshop
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...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.