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.
Whether you're a complete beginner or want to brush up on the basics, our painting and drawing course is the perfect starting point. Designed to build your confidence step by step, this course focuses on teaching the essential skills needed to create strong, well-executed artwork. With clear, structured lessons, you’ll dive into the core principles of drawing, such as perspective, proportions, and shading—giving you the foundation to confidently approach a range of subjects. Your...
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$275Limited
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Art for Beginners | Drawing and Acrylic Painting | Sally Mowbray
This 4 week course with the fabulous, well-known ceramicist Stephanie Phillips will give you the hand building skills and techniques used by Stephanie to create her stunning geometric, sculptural works. Stephanie’s generosity in sharing her tips, tricks and methods make these classes productive, and rich in ideas and information to get you making professional and unique works. What to expect Week 1: Design and plan In your first class you will begin with research, finding...
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$350Limited
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Ceramics | Sculptural Hand-Building with Stephanie Phillips
This 4 week course with artist Carol Hudson, packs a wide range of ceramic hand-building techniques into 4 sessions. Designed to inspire, and ignite your creativity, this short course will give you the skills to get you started in making fabulous ceramics works. Carol’s classes are social, fun and rich in ideas and possibilities. She will share her secrets of making refined, beautiful, elegant and simple functional ceramics. What to expect Week 1: Pinch pot method with texture ...
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$300Limited
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Ceramics | Start Up for Beginners with Carol Hudson
Discover the joy of ceramics in this 6-week course, perfect for both beginners and those with experience. Whether you're eager to start a new hobby or looking to refine your skills, Kara Pryor, an award-winning ceramicist celebrated for her whimsical hand-built animals and teapots, will be your guide. Beginners will receive step-by-step instruction, with each week introducing a new project and technique. If you're already familiar with the basics, feel free to bring your own...
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$575Limited
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Hand-building Ceramics | Open Studio for Beginners and Beyond with Kara Pryor
Join award-winning painter Mathew Lynn as he guides you through a transformative journey in your painting and art-making process! This course is open to artists of all levels, from beginners to more experienced painters, and welcomes a variety of media including oils, acrylics, watercolour, gouache, and drawing. Whether you're eager to experiment boldly or refine specific aspects of your practice, Mathew is here to help you gain deeper insights into your artistic goals. Students...
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$550Limited
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Painting without Limits | Painting Studio with Mathew Lynn
Bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn as you enjoy developing skills for painting an urban landscape. 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 give you a solid foundation....
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$100Limited
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Watercolour Workshop | Monumental Buildings with Saba Manesh
<p>Bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn as you enjoy developing skills for painting an urban landscape. This is a practical three-hour session where we'll cut through the complexities and
In this 3 hour fun workshop, you will be guided by award winning Ceramicist Kara Pryor to handbuild a plate and cup using the slab method. And then apply either fun tissue transfers to your pieces or use underglazes to decorate your pieces. Materials All materials and kiln firing is included in the workshop fee. Students should bring an apron or wear clothes you don't mind getting clay on. Also bring along any ideas for designs you may have or use our inspiration. Syntax error in...
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$100Limited
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Ceramics | Slab Dish and Cup with Decorative Transfers with Kara Pryor
<p>In this 3 hour fun workshop, you will be guided by award winning Ceramicist Kara Pryor to handbuild a plate and cup using the slab method.</p>
<p>And then apply either fun tissue transfers to your
Course Overview An energised and structured expressive drawing and mixed media course which will teach you a broad range of techniques to develop your drawing skill and creativity. Lessons are designed to build on and enhance participants existing experience with new ideas and approaches. Push your drawing ability further with supportive guidance to create your own unique artwork. What will I achieve? Results you can expect to achieve in this course are to develop drawing skills...
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$350Limited
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Expressive Drawing in Charcoal and Mixed Media with Jody Graham
Bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn as you enjoy developing skills for painting an urban landscape. 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 give you a solid foundation....
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$100Limited
inc GST
Watercolour Workshop | Coach Lights with Saba Manesh
<p>Bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn as you enjoy developing skills for painting an urban landscape. This is a practical three-hour session where we'll cut through the complexities and
Join well-known ceramicist Clare Unger in this unique hand-building class. You will create 2 handmade bowls that reflect your own story through textiles and texture. Clare’s current work is inspired by an inherited collection of textiles, which she began stitching and looking for ways to incorporate into her ceramics practice. Her desire to tell her personal stories and connect with others through shared memories is a powerful driver in the making of her work. In this workshop,...
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$300Limited
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Ceramic Bowls the Handstitched Way | Two-part Workshop with Clare Unger
