Make a creative start to the New Year at Art Est. Art School’s annual Summer Art School for adults held throughout January 2025

Learn from the best with workshops and masterclasses taught by our regular and guest tutors including: Idris Murphy, Marie Mansfield, Ross Laurie, Sally Mowbray, Tanya Baily, Ash Frost, Paul McCarthy, Jody Graham, Susie Murphie, Tania Mason, Jackson Davies, Michelle Hiscock and Saba Manesh.

Come join them and immerse yourself in a world of art at our spacious airconditoned 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
• A maximum 8-12 students per class for optimal learning
• All Summer Art School workshops suitable for HSC and senior school students

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Master Class | Landscape Painting Studio with Idris Murphy

Art Est. is delighted to welcome Idris Murphy back as guest tutor to our Summer Art School. Students are encouraged to bring finished works and works in progress and Idris will work with students on an individual basis. You could also start new works as part of this master class. The workshop focuses on using acrylic paints, but oil painters are also welcome. Leading Australian contemporary landscape painter, Idris Murphy, is one of the most individual and highly respected artists... [More]

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Oil Painting for Beginners with Marie Mansfield | 2 day workshop

Overview This class is for beginners or those wishing to refresh their skills. In this still-life painting class learn how to bring a sense of reality and atmosphere to your work. Over this 2 day workshop learn the fundamentals of tonal painting by observing light, tone and proportion. You will start with monochrome studies and learn how to mix colours tonally through a series of exercises and demonstrations to build on skills, finishing with studies in colour.  Taught by... [More]

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Exploring Colour and Gesture in the Landscape | Master class with Ashley Frost

This workshop will be about discovering gesture and colour in the landscape through a mix of quick compositional drawings, monoprint works and mixed media colour studies. Student’s drawings and prints will provide the foundation and direction for a major watercolour, acrylic or oil painting on canvas or board. We will look at the compositions of the great masters and examine the colour expression of the Japanese printmakers through to the impressionists and abstract expressionists.... [More]

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Contemporary Interior Spaces with Nicole Kelly

Join award winning artist Nicole Kelly in a one day painting workshop exploring Contemporary Interior Spaces in oils or acrylics. The workshop begins with Nicole setting an interior for you to draw from life and then create a sustained painting. Nicole works closely with each individual, encouraging you to develop your own style and aesthetics, within the parameters of your own level. What to expect Nicole will work with you to explore pallet set up, mark making, colour and... [More]

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Master Class | Making your Mark on the Landscape with Ross Laurie

Art Est. is delighted to welcome Ross Laurie as guest tutor for this Master Class. Ross captivates his students with his thought-provoking teaching style and warm rapport. This Master Class has a focus on observing images of landscape and ways to translate the landscape into art using oils or acrylics.  The workshop is about drawing and painting from your own images and memory, and being exposed to ideas and influences that will assist in you reaching your full potential guided by... [More]

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Little Monsters Clay Sculpture Workshop

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 workshop. You will be introduced to basic clay hand-building techniques to make your monster. Be prepared to get addicted! What will you achieve You'll sculpt a little monster in clay that will be fired and ready to collect in about 3 weeks time. Your sculpture will be bisque-fired and then... [More]

Acrylic Painting Workshop for Beginners with Sally Mowbray

This workshop is an excellent starting point in painting in acrylics for absolute beginners. Students will enjoy a step by step approach, building skills and gaining confidence as the day progresses. Students will be introduced to fundamental painting skills using acrylics, as well as essential drawing skills in an interesting and informative format. What to expect Students will learn new concepts and techniques. Students can expect to: learn foundation drawing skills working from... [More]

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Fundamentals of Drawing with Jackson Davies

This workshop is perfect for those who want to learn the basics of drawing. It is also suitable for students who wish to develop their current drawing skills. During the workshop students will work from life and photographs. These drawing exercises will explore two fundamentals: line and tone. Jackson will also discuss materials and techniques to help you draw with confidence. The workshop is conducted in a relaxed and friendly environment and students are encouraged to ask as many... [More]

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