Illustration - Art Est Art School and Gallery

Creative Drawing, Painting and Illustration with Monika Diak | 8-12 years

Love to draw? Whether you're into comics, fantasy art, or doodling in your journal, this class will help you grow your own style and skills! We'll explore different ways to tell stories through art and try out cool materials like watercolour, coloured pencils, and collage. Each week, you'll get fun drawing prompts and exercises, with a bit of insight into how professional artists work. If you have your own project, you can focus on that too, and your teacher will be there to guide... [More]

Painting on Ceramics with Niharika Hukku | One day workshop

Join the incredible artist and ceramicist Niharika Hukku to learn to paint onto bisque-fired surfaces where your bisque-ware is your canvas. Niharika is known for her exquisite illustrative designs painted onto ceramics. From flowers and fish, to birds and botanicals - her work gives a new reality to hand-built and decorated ceramics. Niharika will guide you through her unique process to beautifully paint a ramen-style ceramic bowl. She will facilitate your ideation and encourage... [More]

Painting on Ceramics with Niharika Hukku | One day workshop

Sun 5 Jan
10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 6 hours total

Niharika Hukku

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. Workshop fee includes a fee to cover materials including a hand-made bisque-fired platter, underglazes, and glazing and glaze firing by our ceramics tech.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sun 5 Jan 2025	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Ceramics - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street \| Leichhardt NSW 2040

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

Workshop | Painting on Board using Watercolour or Gouache with Tania Mason

Have you ever wanted to master the art of painting with watercolours or gouache on a board instead of paper? This is your chance to learn how! Join Tania Mason for a hands-on two-day workshop where you’ll discover how to work with these water-based mediums on a board, achieving beautiful, professional results. Designed for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced artists, this workshop focuses on developing the techniques needed to successfully paint with your choice of... [More]

Workshop | Painting on Board using Watercolour or Gouache with Tania Mason

Wed 15 Jan - Thu 16 Jan 2025
10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
2 sessions, 12 hours total

Tania Mason

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.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Wed 15 Jan 2025	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 1 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street \| Leichhardt NSW 2040
Thu 16 Jan 2025	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 1 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street \| Leichhardt NSW 2040

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

Urban Sketching in Circular Quay and The Rocks with Gauri Torgalkar

Have you always wanted to create a travel sketchbook with beautiful sketches created outdoors? If yes, join us on the Urban Sketching & Walking tour starting in Circular Quay and ending in The Rocks. Learn how to transform your surroundings into captivating sketches by mastering key tips, skills and strategies. Explore the urban environment with a professional artist with 25 years’ experience in freehand sketching in art, architecture and urban design to capture street scenes,... [More]

Urban Sketching in Circular Quay and The Rocks with Gauri Torgalkar

Sat 18 Jan
10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 5 hours total

Venue TBA

Gauri Torgalkar

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 18 Jan 2025	10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00)

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

Drawing Masterclass with Shannon Dwyer | Bilbies and Wildlife | 10+years

Is your child passionate about drawing and animals? If so, this short course is perfect for them! Join wildlife artist Shannon Dwyer in an engaging drawing session where your child will learn to sketch one of Australia’s most beloved creatures, the Bilby! This interactive class is tailored for young art enthusiasts who have a love for nature and wildlife. It’s designed to enhance their drawing skills and boost their confidence in art. Shannon will share fantastic techniques for... [More]

Drawing Masterclass with Shannon Dwyer | Bilbies and Wildlife | 10+years

Thu 23 Jan
10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 6 hours total

Shannon Dwyer

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 23 Jan 2025	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street \| Leichhardt NSW 2040

Masterclass | Charcoal Drawing with Rachel Fairfax | 10+ years

A special one day drawing-workshop aimed at learning fundamental drawing skills of seeing, proportion, perspective, composition, tone and value. Students will learn how to discern between the different drawing mediums of willow and compressed charcoal, pastel, graphite and ink. Students will learn how to maximise the effect of each of these materials to achieve their drawing potential. Looking at master artist drawings of pointillist painter Georges Seurat and Post impressionist... [More]

Masterclass | Charcoal Drawing with Rachel Fairfax | 10+ years

Tue 28 Jan
10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 6 hours total

Rachel Fairfax

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Tue 28 Jan 2025	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street \| Leichhardt NSW 2040

Drawing | Pastel Waterlillies | 7-9 years

We’re going to explore the beauty of water lilies! These elegant flowers, often seen floating serenely on ponds, offer a fantastic opportunity to practice using soft, vibrant pastels to capture both delicate details and bold color contrasts. Water lilies are not just beautiful to look at—they’re also an amazing subject for creating a sense of movement and tranquility in your artwork. What will students take home? A few sketches and a full drawing of your watery scene on quality... [More]

Drawing | Pastel Waterlillies | 7-9 years

Thu 30 Jan
9:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 3 hours total

Rachel Fairfax

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 30 Jan 2025	9:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 2 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street \| Leichhardt NSW 2040

Drawing in Pencil, Ink, Pen and Wash with Shannon Dwyer

Develop your signature style for drawing in pencil, ink, pen and wash with illustrator Shannon Dwyer in this new short course. Through a series of guided lessons and fun, practical exercises, students will learn techniques for illustrating a range of subjects. Learn how to draw realistic animals, portray textures, bring depth and shape, and depict emotions and motion using different techniques. Drawing inspiration from reference images, videos, and the diverse styles of a variety... [More]

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Oddbirds | Drawing and Painting Quirky Birds in Pen, Ink and Watercolour | 12 Years +

Join us for an exciting and creative workshop with the artist Tania Mason! This workshop is designed for children aged 10 and over and provides an engaging introduction to the art of drawing with pen and ink, and the vibrant techniques of adding color using gouache and watercolors. This workshop focuses on drawing "Oddbirds" where you can use your imagination to create fantastical birds with two heads, one eye, four wings, or any other odd features you can dream up! Tania will... [More]

Illustration | Terrific Teapots | 8-12 years

Design and draw your Terrific Teapot. Using watercolours and ink you will learn drawing techniques to bring your very own tea party to life. More Information More FAQs Terms & ConditionsMore Courses [More]