Our classes and workshops
Open to everyone, have options for all skill levels, and include evening and weekends
Art or craft classes can improve your creative thinking, alleviate stress and build resilience in your brain...
With our tutors you will learn how to enhance your creativity
Our classes provide a pathway to learn how to draw, paint, sew or quilt. Natural creativity is not a requirement.
The absolute beginner classes are designed for those who are keen to learn but have no experience yet. In this type of class you will learn in a structured, step-by-step approach all the basic techniques and knowledge that you will need.
Following this class you can progress to an advanced beginner class which will build on those basic skills and expand the range of techniques that you can apply to your art or craft.
For those with more experience our intermediate classes and specialist workshops provide a way to explore more advanced techniques or different styles of work that can expand your creative expression.
Open to everyone but our members get discounted rates
Discounts range from 20-30% each class
If you plan to attend more than one workshop or term class you will save significantly by joining as a member.
The number of non-member places are limited so enrol early to secure your place. See here for the full range of membership benefits.
Weekend Workshops
Perfect for achieving quick results
Saturday 21 March Composition for Beginners with Robyn Eastgate-Manning from 10am to 5pm70.00 - 100.00Designed to introduce beginners to the best approach to design an effective composition (design) for your drawing or painting. This area is vast and the big difference between a ho-hum result or an attention grabbing artwork. You will learn the tricks for a good compositional base which will allow you to create the painting freely. Work with Robyn to explore techniques in the morning then select one approach and complete a painting in the afternoonView more details...SelectQuantity
Saturday 29th February - Colour Mixing for Beginners with Robyn Eastgate-Manning from 10am to 5pm70.00 - 100.00Designed to introduce beginners or more experienced painters to the importance of understanding colour and how to use it to best effect. This area is a core skill for any artist and having mixed a range of tiles to generate a wide –range of colour we will apply that theory in a full-scale painting. You will also develop your own personal colour palette and learn how to use it effectively . See below for materials.View more details...SelectQuantity
22 February Urban Sketching for Beginners with Robyn Eastgate-Manning, From 10am to 5pm70.00 - 100.00We begin at the Centre (7 Beauchamp Street) then move out and about in the streets around us. This course is designed to introduce people to sketching on the go, a great past-time that helps you observe and refine your ability to capture areas and scenes with your own flair. No experience necessary and your drawing ability will develop as you learn easy techniques to capture what interests you.
Materials: hard cover notebook, variety of lead pencils, eraser and sharpener. Ink pens useful. Bring a small folding camping stool, sunhat, sunscreen and sunglasses, water to drink.SelectQuantity
Learn to Sew - Part 2 with Brenda Turner November 12th to December 3rd Tuesday 7-9pm100.00 - 105.00Week 1. Make an oven mitt: learn to sew curves and binding. Discussion of pattern and fabric choices for weeks 2-4
Weeks 2-4 Simple drawstring/elastic waist trousers - wide-leg palazzo style or slimmer-fit for casual wear.
Time-permitting a stretch t-shirt may also be made. You bring your own sewing machine, bobbins, and scissors then material for weeks 2-4View more details...SelectQuantityTerm Classes
Develop your creative skills over a few weeks
Thursday 5 Feb - 26 Mar 2020, 7-9pm, Beginners Drawing with Helen Casey160.00 - 200.00Would you like to be able to draw? Getting started can be quite intimidating, many believe that drawing well is for the lucky or "gifted" with inborn talent.
Join Helen whose lovely manner and gradual approach allows you to gain skills to capture subjects accurately. For those with experience or returning to drawing, let Helen guide you toward identifying your unique style.
Students bring their own materials: A3 cartridge paper - spiral bound pad portrait $13.99 (prices quoted from Gordon Harris), Range of pencils from 2B-6B, kneadable eraser and sharpenerSelectQuantity
TUESDAY 4 Feb - 24 Mar 2020 Watercolour Painting. Tutor Robyn from 9.30am to 12.30pm weekly120.00 - 185.00Day: Tuesday from 4 February 2020
Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Tutor: Robyn Eastgate-Manning
Robyn covers a wide range of techniques during her classes using demonstrations and tailored feedback once students begin the exercises. Each class begins with a review of work completed since the last class. A review of work produced during class is also undertaken. Suitable for keen beginners who are eager to learn and experienced watercolourists alike. Students bring their own materials.View more details...SelectQuantity
MONDAY 3rd Feb - 23 Mar 2020, 1-3pm Drawing Beginners & Beyond. Tutor Helen Casey25.00 - 185.00Term 1 Monday 3rd Feb 2020 for 8 weeks
Time: 1-3pm
Everyone will improve their drawing by observing more closely and receiving feedback. Helen is skilled at coaching those new to drawing in a weekly step-by-step manner to build your ability. Her remarkable collection of 3D objects e.g. animal skulls, glass netted sea buoys and intricate carved vases, challenge more experienced students to portray detail, light, shade, texture and tone. A lovely afternoon class suitable for all levels that welcomes newcomers. Materials Required A3 paper, 2B, 3B, 4B pencils, eraser & sharpener.SelectQuantityLearn to Sew - Part 2 with Brenda Turner November 12th to December 3rd Tuesday 7-9pm100.00 - 105.00Week 1. Make an oven mitt: learn to sew curves and binding. Discussion of pattern and fabric choices for weeks 2-4
Weeks 2-4 Simple drawstring/elastic waist trousers - wide-leg palazzo style or slimmer-fit for casual wear.
Time-permitting a stretch t-shirt may also be made. You bring your own sewing machine, bobbins, and scissors then material for weeks 2-4View more details...SelectQuantity
Watercolour Materials Pack9.00 - 85.001) Hahnemule A3 size 300 gsm rough 10 sheets plus 1 sheet Fabriano paper that you can rip to more irregluar sizes.
2) A paint palette and paint in the base colours required for class. This covers 2 applications of each colour in your palette enough for 8 wks Cotman Student
3) Brushes can be bought in a cheap Reeves set or individually, you will also need a round size 20 with the set or one of each brush.
Materials available at the centre on your first class of term or by arrangement once payment made. A cheaper set of Pebeo paint for $19-25 can be purchased by arrangement.SelectQuantity
WED NIGHT 5 Feb - 2 Mar 2020, 7-9pm Keen Beginners in Watercolour - Robyn150.00 - 200.00Term 1 2020 Night Classes
Date: 5 Feb - 2 Mar 2020
Time: 7-9pm
This course is the next step for those who have some experience under their belts and want to continue learning more about watercolour. We highly recommend that participants complete the Absolute Beginners course before advancing to this one but we can accommodate beginners if this night works better for you or there are insufficient numbers to run the Beginners Class.View more details...SelectQuantity
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