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Weekend Workshops and Master Classes for Adults
Workshops and Masterclasses for Adults
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 more workshops for adults in one transaction you'll a receive 10% discount on your fees.
Our workshop program is updated regularly so visit this page or "sign up to our mailing list":https://artest.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3161cfbb06e72512eb99d347d&id=ab10f94b55 to stay up to date with what’s on offer.
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...
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NEW | 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...
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Painting | Bird Life with Mellissa Read-Devine
Course Overview Join Mellissa Read-Devine for a dynamic 3-hour workshop, open to all skill levels. You’ll have everything you need provided, including a 30cmx30cm canvas, or you can bring your own materials if you prefer. In this session, you'll get the chance to paint your favourite bird—whether it’s a fairy wren, galah, parrot, or cockatoo—while infusing your artwork with personality and charm. Mellissa will guide you through simplifying shapes, keeping colours bold and vibrant,...
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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...
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Family Workshop | Whistling Creatures | Ceramics with Janet Selby
Looking for an activity the whole family will love? Why not turn your family's pet into a beautiful sculpture that whistles? In this family workshop, Janet will take you through the steps to create a small hand-held size animal sculpture that makes a whistle sound when you blow through the built-in mouthpiece. You can choose to make the family dog, cat or bird so bring a photo for inspiration. Students will learn to create a beautiful small animal or bird sculpture that sings! ...
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Expressive Drawing Workshops 2024 with Jody Graham | 5. The Magic of Charcoal
This is a fun and inspiring drawing workshop that will push you in new directions and expand your charcoal drawing and mark-making skills. The class starts with a series of structured exercises to encourage new ways to see and think about all the possibilities drawing with charcoal can offer. Projects in this class explore the power and subtleties that can be achieved with both compressed and willow charcoal. Drawing ideas demonstrated and taught will increase your knowledge about...
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Expressive Drawing Workshops 2024 with Jody Graham | 4. Expressive Portraits with Ink, Colour and Collage
This workshop is dedicated to teaching participants how to draw and paint portraits that are expressive and exciting and unlock artistic potential. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this workshop is designed to guide you through the fascinating world of creating contemporary, fun portraits of yourself, friends, and family. Throughout the day, you'll engage in structured projects that make learning to draw faces enjoyable and accessible with easy-to-follow...
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Watercolour Workshop | Seascapes and Boats with Saba Manesh
Bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn as you enjoy developing skills for painting seascapes, moody skies, and boats in watercolour. This is a practical three-hour session where we'll cut through the complexities and focus on the essentials of painting marine 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...
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Watercolour Workshop | Urban Sketching - Architectural Detail and Buildings with Saba Manesh
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of urban sketching with pen and watercolour, where you'll learn to capture the intricate details of lamps, monuments, and clocks on historic buildings. This engaging three-hour session will simplify the complexities and focus on the essentials of depicting urban details. Whether you're just starting out or already have some sketching experience, this workshop offers a practical, hands-on approach to learning. You'll explore a variety of...
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Workshop | Contemporary Ceramics with Stephanie Phillips
Join sculptural ceramicist Stephanie Phillips, who was a 2024 Finalist in Australia's Next Top Designer, in this one-day contemporary ceramics workshop to create an architectural style sculpture or sculptural vase. Learn some expert tips including coiling methods to make your piece. Stephanie’s ceramic work is bold, textural, architectural, and always sculptural. She playfully manipulates negative space in and around each piece, making forms that are abstract and jaunty while at...
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