Our workshop program for adults runs year-round and includes one-day and two-day weekend workshops or masterclasses. Occasionally, we run specialised workshops at other times throughout the year and workshops with special guest tutors. We carefully curate workshops for beginners and intermediate artists so there's something for all experience levels.
When you enrol in three or moreworkshops for adults in one transaction you'll a receive 10% discount on your fees.
Get creative with watercolour in this workshop for beginners and those with some experience. Tania has gained a solid reputation for working with botanicals, and nature’s complex geometric shapes such as native Australian flora, 19th-century botanical studies, and learning to paint with watercolour. Join Tania in a warm and inviting introduction to ways of thinking and creating a final image and composition on paper using watercolour. The final aim is to have students thinking...
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Course Overview Join Mellissa Read-Devine for this bold and vibrant workshop, where you can paint an image of your favourite bird. Bring along images of birds such as fairy wrens, galahs, parrots or cockatoos and infuse your subject with character and personality. Learn to simplify shapes and keep your colours bold and bright, learn about colour mixing, composition and much more. Mellissa is well-known for her impressionistic style of painting, has been the recipient of many awards...
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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...
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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....
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This Bootcamp will make a big difference to your watercolour painting skills and confidence. Susie will address common mistakes in watercolour painting and how to avoid or fix them. She will teach you how to control your tone, mix colours with subtlety and the correct way to apply paint. She will also cover basic and effective drawing. By the end of the workshop, you will be confident in applying the paint, so it always looks beautiful and transparent. Susie is well-known for...
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Join us for a one-day painting workshop that combines the versatile medium of acrylic paint with the captivating world of mixed media. During this workshop, you can expect to delve into various aspects of acrylic painting and mixed media techniques. Mellissa will demonstrate a range of processes, equipping you with valuable skills and knowledge to enhance your creative expression. What to expect Students will learn: simplifying shapes while maintaining the vibrancy and boldness of...
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In this three hour workshop we'll embark on a colorful journey into the world of watercolour painting, focusing specifically on capturing the delicate beauty of flowers. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a budding enthusiast, this workshop is designed to inspire and enhance your skills. You'll practice fundamental watercolor techniques, exploring the interplay of water and pigment to create stunning floral compositions. Learn the art of layering and blending to understanding the...
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Bring your curiosity, a willingness to learn, and enjoy learning skills for painting landscapes and urban scenes in watercolour. This is a practical three-hour session where we'll cut through the complexities and get down to the essentials of painting nature scenes. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this workshop is all about hands-on learning. You will learn a range of watercolour techniques, including colour mixing, brush control, and composition to give you a...
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Learn how to transform your surroundings into captivating sketches by mastering key tips, skills and strategies using pen and wash. Explore the urban environment with a professional artist with 20 years of experience in freehand sketching for architecture and urban design to capture street scenes, buildings and public spaces in sketched compositions – then bring them to life with the tone and texture of watercolour washes. In this class you will get a chance to develop and...
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In this one-day workshop, students will learn how to construct human facial features (including an eye, nose, mouth and ear) with tonal or ‘monochrome’ painting techniques in oils. Michael will provide tips and tricks on how to simplify some of the most seemingly complex areas of the face into basic geometric shapes that make painting digestible and fun. Without the distraction of colour, students will hone their vision to observe light and dark, building a series of small...
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