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.
Which course should I do?
- 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.
Special Offers
Many classes still accept students once the course has commence with discounts on your fees. Contact the office on 94541519 to enquire.
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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.
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.
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.
Oil Painting Essentials with Marie Mansfield | Beginners and Beyond
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<p>This course and is suitable for beginners and beyond who will gain confidence in using oils. Over this 6-week course, you will learn to paint
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Oil Painting after the Masters with Michelle Hiscock
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<p>Discover the fundamental techniques of oil painting and build your own beautiful collection of masterpieces by artists such
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Ceramics | Start Up for Beginners with Carol Hudson
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<p>This 4 week course with artist Carol Hudson, packs a wide range of ceramic hand-building techniques into 4 sessions. Designed to inspire
...Acrylic Painting Workshop | Harmony to Abstraction with Flowers with Sally Mowbray
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<p>Join us for a delightful 4-hour acrylic painting workshop where you'll discover the joy of painting flowers on canvas using a combination
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Watercolours for Beginners and Beyond Workshop with Susie Murphie
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<p>This watercolour painting class is perfect for absolute beginners or those who have previously enjoyed Susie's workshops and wish to
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<p>This watercolour painting class is perfect for absolute beginners or those who have previously enjoyed Susie's workshops and wish to
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.