Adult Art Classes
Explore your passion for art with classes tailored to provide excellent guidance for anyone at any level.
Term 3 classes begin on Monday 20 July. These classes are available for bookings on Tuesday 19 May at midday.
Whether you are a beginner or more experienced, our adult art class can help you grow. Our tutors are accomplished artists in their own right and have a passion for sharing their knowledge.
All our adult classes are 10 week courses unless otherwise specified, one day per week and materials are required as shown in the course details. Prices shown are non-member prices.Â
Enrolments must be completed online.
Enrolment alone does not guarantee a space in the class until payment has been made. Bookings cannot be made on the day the class begins.
Proudly sponsored by The Lion Foundation, Foundation North and Gordon Harris.
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11 Spaces Available
Wednesday 22 July - 19 Aug | 6:30 - 8:30pm
Wednesday 26 Aug - 23 Sept | 6.30 - 8.30pm
This course offers students a variety of fun, creative ways to approach the human figure. The course covers basic proportions, anatomy, angles, gesture and contour...
$231.00
5 Spaces Available
Wednesday 22 July - 23 Sept | 12.30 - 3pm
Are you an enthusiastic painter eager to ignite your creativity? Or perhaps you're a budding artist ready to dive into a new artistic...
$299.00
5 Spaces Available
Wednesday 22 July - 26 Aug 12.30 - 3pm
This six-week option is designed for those seeking a shorter, more flexible learning experience while participating alongside our regular term students....
$179.00
3 Spaces Available
Tuesday 21 July - 25 Aug 9.30am - 12pm
This six-week option is designed for those seeking a shorter, more flexible learning experience while participating alongside our regular term students....
$179.00
6 Spaces Available
Tuesday 21 July - 22 Sept | 9.30am - 12pm
This course is designed for both the novice and experienced painter wanting a safe and encouraging studio space and those beginning their visual journey. The...
$299.00
3 Spaces Available
Monday 20 July - 21 Sept | 6 - 8pm
Often how to start a painting is our biggest stumbling block. By the act of applying materials to a surface we begin the artistic process....
$273.00
10 Spaces Available
Monday 20 July - 24 Aug | 6 - 8pm
This six-week option is designed for those seeking a shorter, more flexible learning experience while participating alongside our regular term students. ...
$164.00
9 Spaces Available
Thursday 23 July - 24 Sept | 6 - 8pm
For those who have completed the Painting for Beginners course or have had previous experience. This...
$273.00
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By joining our membership community you will get access to a range of exclusive benefits including discounts on all our arts, culture and heritage programmes while contributing to the well being of this historic house.
Our Other Classes
We offer various types of art classes in different mediums with qualified tutors who can help you and your children learn the techniques and explore the craft.
9 Spaces Available
Monday 27 July – 31 Aug 4.30 – 6pm
This six-week option is designed for those seeking a shorter, more flexible learning experience while participating alongside our regular term students. Digital device with stylus...
$167.00
2 Spaces Available
Thursday 30 July – 3 Sept | 4 – 5.30pm
This six-week option is designed for those seeking a shorter, more flexible learning experience while participating alongside our regular term students. * CLOSED TOE SHOES...
$185.00
8 Spaces Available
Thursday 30 July – 3 Sept 4 – 5pm
This six-week option is designed for those seeking a shorter, more flexible learning experience while participating alongside our regular term students. ...
$154.00
10 Spaces Available
Monday 27 July - 31 Aug | 4.30 - 6pm
Wednesday 29 July - 2 Sept | 4.30-6pm
This six-week option is designed for those seeking a shorter, more flexible learning experience while participating alongside our regular term students....
$175.00
9 Spaces Available
Mondays 27 July - 31 August | 4.15 - 5.45pm
This six-week option is designed for those seeking a shorter, more flexible learning experience while participating alongside our regular term students....
$175.00
5 Spaces Available
Mondays 27 July - 21 Sept | 4.15 - 5.45pm
In this fun painting course, you’ll explore acrylics and you'll have the chance to apply other media to an acrylic foundation, while learning exciting new...
$262.50
Tuesday 28 July – 22 Sept | 4 – 5.30pm
Trina's classes are fun, vibrant and busy. A place where young children learn to make, create and do all things arty and crafty. Developing fine...
$262.50
4 Spaces Available
Monday 27 July - 21 Sept | 6.30 – 8pm
Learn to breathe the illusion of life into your favourite cartoon creations. Give them the gestures and expressions that make you believe they have personality,...
$262.50
18 Spaces Available
Monday 27 July - 21 Sept | 4.30 - 6pm
Wednesday 29 July - 23 Sept | 4.30-6pm
Join this fun and engaging class to explore the basics of character drawing, cartooning, doodling, visual perspectives, colour application, illustration and storytelling. Through exciting activities...
$262.50
7 Spaces Available
Monday 27 July – 21 Sept | 4.30 – 6pm
Learn how to create digital illustrations, from basic drawing fundamentals to learning how to develop your...
$250.00
5 Spaces Available
Thursday 30 July – 24 Sept | 4 – 5pm
Learn the techniques of hand-building and sculpting with clay. You will work on several pieces through the term and learn the processes involved in taking...
$231.00
2 Spaces Available
Monday 27 July – 21 Sept | 4 – 5pm
Wednesday 29 July – 23 Sept | 4 – 5pm
Learn the techniques of hand-building and sculpting with clay. You will work on several pieces through the term and learn the processes involved in taking...
$231.00
1 Spaces Available
Thursday 30 July – 24 Sept | 4 – 5.30pm
Join Natanahira Pona in exploring new avenues of art with pyrographic techniques – free handed art of decorating wood with controlled application of burn marks...
$278.00
4 Spaces Available
Tuesday 28 July – 22 Sept | 4.30 - 5.30pm
Thursday 30 July – 24 Sept | 4.30 - 5.30pm
Kids' guitar explores guitar playing with technique, theory and practice for mixed abilities. This process includes, chords, scales, soloing, strumming, finger picking, composition, learning new...
$315.00
Tuesday July 21 - Sep 22
Join for one, some or all of the sessions. KOHA ENTRY (Card payment available) NO BOOKING REQUIRED Enjoy multimedia lectures and join discussions on concepts...
Inspiring, hands-on art workshops for kids aged 5–13, designed to spark creativity and confidence. Run by experienced educators and artists in a calm, supportive environment....
$88.00
Travel sketching is that quick impression sketched in minutes. We take you through an 8-week programme right from the first steps to becoming...
$595.00
Join artist James Lawrence for an engaging 5-week block designed for those interested in abstract art and mastering the fundamentals of acrylic painting....
$170.00
Welcome to our Procreative Kids’ Digital Drawing Basic Class! This fun and creative program introduces children to the world of digital art using iPad and...
$280.00
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37 Fred Thomas Drive,

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