Our week-on-week short 4, 6 or 8 week term courses allow students to immerse themselves in a specific 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.
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.
Introducing our new Life Drawing Sketch Group, an untutored weekly session where you can draw or paint a live model. Whether you're looking to improve your skills or simply enjoy drawing from life, our sessions are untutored, allowing you to express yourself without constraints. For beginners through to experienced artists, this weekly group offers an opportunity to explore the human form in a supportive environment. Bring your preferred drawing or painting materials, whether you...
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Everyone from enthusiastic beginners to those with prior experience is welcome in this relaxed and friendly class. Students will cover a range of subject matter and learn different techniques for drawing while exploring a range of media. What to expect Each week your tutor will take you step-by-step to help you tackle a new challenge and come out the other side with new skills and knowledge. Students will also practice using a range of drawing media each week, including charcoal,...
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This class will transform the way you paint! Suitable for anyone who has been painting for a while but reached a creative block, feels stale or needs some technical intervention. In this studio-based course, work with experienced tutor and award-winning artist Ashley Frost who is known for his palette knife paintings with compositions that use light to capture a fleeting moment in time. Ashley will recommend structured exercises to help students overcome technical difficulties...
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This course is your gateway to the world of painting, whether you prefer oils or acrylics. Designed for artists of all levels- especially beginners, you’ll be guided through a variety of engaging exercises aimed at building your confidence and enhancing your painting skills. From mastering the basics to developing your personal style, you’ll also have the opportunity to work on your own projects with the expert mentorship of award-winning artist, Jackson. Work at your own pace in a...
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Learn to draw what you see in this observational drawing workshop, where you'll explore the power of tonal drawing using a still life as your subject. You will be guided through classical drawing techniques, such as perspective, proportion, negative space, and composition, helping you build confidence as you create detailed pencil or charcoal drawings. Beginning with observational exercises, you’ll gain the skills to confidently translate a three-dimensional scene into a convincing...
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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.
Part 1: 6 hours 10am — 4pm Saturday 4 January 2025 Create a stunning flower-based sculpture in this 2-part workshop. During Part 1 of this workshop you will learn techniques for making proteas, banksias or other flowers that interest to you. You will make a single, self-supporting table sculpture to be bisque fired ready for colour and glaze two weeks later during Part 2 of the workshop. With her incredible experience Lisa will help you realise your ideas. There is a scheduled...
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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 clay, underglazes, glazes and bisque firing, glazing, and glaze firings by our ceramics tech.
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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$600Limited
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Master Class | Landscape Painting Studio with Idris Murphy
SUMMER ART SCHOOL | This two day master class style workshop is for experienced painters and is not suitable for beginners. Price excludes materials 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.
Learn how artists have used chiaroscuro—the interplay of light and dark—to evoke mood and atmosphere. Focusing on found objects as your subject, you will explore how to use charcoal to convey mood and depth in your drawings. Applying traditional drawing techniques such as proportion, perspective, line, tone, and composition to craft dynamic and compelling compositions. Through charcoal's nuances, you'll experiment with mark-making, shading, and contrast to amplify drama, gaining...
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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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$260Limited
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Painting on Ceramics with Niharika Hukku | One day workshop
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.
This 3-day workshop is the perfect starting point for absolute beginners who want to explore drawing and painting with acrylics. Designed as a condensed, step-by-step program, it covers foundational skills to help you build confidence and develop strategies for independent art practice or further study. Materials are provided—just bring yourself and get ready for an exciting art experience to kickstart the new year! What You’ll Gain: Essential drawing techniques Foundational...
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$560Limited
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3 Day Bootcamp | Introduction to Drawing and Painting for Beginners with Sally Mowbray
Great for beginners and includes most materials. 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.
