Painting Classes
We offer over thirty painting classes across a variety of media including acrylics, oils, watercolours and mixed media in a range of traditional and contemporary genres.
The Nude in Colour with Anthony Cahill / 2 Day Workshop
Join artist and NAS lecturer Anthony Cahill on a two day workshop focusing on exploring colour and the nude. This workshop is best suited to those with prior experience - intermediate to advanced students.
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This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.
Semi-Abstract Landscapes and Monoprinting 'En Plein Air' with Rachel Carroll / 1 Day Workshop
NEW WORKSHOP!
Learn to create semi-abstract landscapes in an outdoors experience. You will draw and sketch in the garden or from a photo. Back in the studio you will then complete a canvas and learn 3 ways to mono-print. Click the course name for more information and a list of materials to bring..
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<p>Try an outdoor art experience at Willoughby Art Centre. Let’s explore the garden and make an original artwork, or bring
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Capturing Australian Landscape with Idris Murphy / 2 Day Workshop
<p><em>Suitable for intermediate - advanced students.</em></p>
<p>Learn from Murphy’s deep understanding of colour. </p>
<p>This workshop involves technical discussions at the start of each day and
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Practical Colour Mixing and Tones with Mathew Lynn / 2 Day Workshop
In this workshop award winning artist Mathew Lynn will explore with you a direct and intuitive way of colour mixing. Discover how to mix virtually any colour from a limited selection of 11 colours as well as learning to understand tonal dynamics. Together, fluency with colour and tone are a seamless tool by which you can express anything...
<p><em><strong>Suitable for all levels, including beginners.</strong></em></p>
<p>Practice mixing colours and making tones with award-winning artist Mathew Lynn.</p>
<p>In this workshop Mathew will
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Australian Landscape Painting with Ross Laurie / 3 Day Workshop
This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.
Beginners Oil Painting with Marie Mansfield / 2 Day Workshop
Start your oil painting journey with Marie Mansfield in this beginners still life oil painting workshop. Also a great option for those wanting to refresh their oil painting skills. Over this two day workshop students will learn the fundamentals of tonal painting by observing light, tone and proportion. Click the course name for more information and a list of materials to bring...
This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.
Portraits with Mathew Lynn / 2 Day Workshop
<h4 id="header-suitable-for-all-levels">Suitable for all levels.</h4>
<p>Join portrait artist Mathew Lynn as he introduces you to the fundamentals of portraiture, or helps you to consolidate your
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Landscape Studio with Tannya Harricks / 1 Day Workshop
NEW WORKSHOP!
Bring the landscape to life through composition, colour and gesture in this one day, expressive painting and drawing workshop.workshop. This is an opportunity to experiment and push beyond representation, to create expressive, personal interpretations of landscape. Click the course name for more information and list of materials...
This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.
Introduction to Abstract Painting with Yaeli Ohana / 1 Day Workshop
If you’ve always wanted to try abstract and experimental painting but not known how, this is the workshop for you! With step-by-step exercises you will learn exciting new techniques used by abstract and semi-abstract painters to achieve beautiful results. Paint images that you'd be happy to hang on your walls...
<p><strong>Suitable for beginner - intermediate students</strong></p>
<p>If you’ve always wanted to try abstract and experimental painting but not known how, this is the workshop for you! With
...<p><strong>Suitable for beginner - intermediate students</strong></p>
<p>If you’ve always wanted to try abstract and experimental painting but not known how, this is the workshop for you! With
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Portraits from the Masters with Jackson Davies / 1 Day Workshop
NEW WORKSHOP!
In this workshop, students will explore the portrait techniques of the Old Masters. We will examine how artists used colour, brushwork, and contrast to create compelling portraits. Participants will work through studies in colour, facial structure, and a small copy of a master portrait. Click the course name for more information and a list of materials to bring...
<p>In this workshop, students will explore the portrait techniques of the Old Masters. We will examine how artists used colour, brushwork, and contrast to create compelling portraits.</p>
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...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.