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
Sat 20 & 27 Feb 9.30am to 1pm Upcycle Books into Art Journals
100.00 - 140.00Create your own family treasure by repurposing old but well made books. Learn how to prepare the pages and transform them with your original artwork. The result may be a fascinating book of varied works as well as a place to explore, try out new effects, colour combinations and grow as an artist. No special skills required. Materials below, gesso & books provided.
We paint mostly abstracts and practice artistic fundamentals: colour, composition, texture, line, contrast and shape. Explore mixed media: gouache, watercolour, acrylic then embellish with paint pens, ink, crayon and pencil.View more details...SelectQuantityTerm Classes
Develop your creative skills over a few weeks
Fridays 6-27 March Printmaking for Beginners with Margaret Taylor from 2-4pm
96.00 - 140.00Learn the basics of printmaking in a small group with an experienced printmaker.
Each week Margaret will demonstrate a new technique that you can try out with her support.
Those with experience can extend their practice and develop their expertise with her guidance.
Some materials included in the fee. See below.View more details...SelectQuantityLearn to Draw and Paint Materials Pack
4.50 - 85.00As we stock the materials packs on an as needs basis we need 6 business days to get the order.
Paint pens are expensive but last a long time. Molotow brand are also refillable. Other colours on G
Paper we buy is the best available for a reasonable price point
Paints are student grade - fine for beginners, investing in more expensive supplies can be staggered with your growth
Brushes range hugely in price - this kit only has one brush the Princeton that will last beyond 6 months
Do label your items for class use and to help us identify lost property.
W/C = watercolourSelectQuantityTuesday 1-3.30pm Contemporary Semi Abstract Painting with Rachel Helson. Starts 23rd Feb - 30 March
120.00 - 160.00A 6 week class to introduce painting in a contemporary semi abstract style. Rachel will cover technique and approaches to composing landscapes, still life and floral studies working in either acrylic, oil, pastel or mixed media. She will also explore the use of mediums and cold wax (subject to sourcing some for the class) to add texture and depth to her work.
More suited for those with some painting experience in oil, acrylic, pastel or coloured pencil. A materials list will be issued on enrolment.SelectQuantityMonday Feb 15 to 29 Mar First Steps in Drawing with Margaret Taylor from 1-3pm
26.00 - 180.00Designed for absolute beginners and those who want to commit to improving their drawing ability.
Using examples, demonstration and structured exercises Margaret will guide you in observing and capturing a range of objects that cover core shapes to master.
Once some basic skills in line, tone and form are gained she will expand your mark-making with more experimental approaches in different mediums.
A materials pack to cover the 7 weeks can be sourced with one week's notice by emailing the office. It should cost $20-25. A materials list will be sent following your payment.SelectQuantityTerm 1:Tues 9 Feb until 30 Mar Watercolour Painting - Tutor: Robyn Eastgate-Manning
160.00 - 200.00Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm
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...SelectQuantityTerm 1 2021 Thurs 11 Feb - 6 April Learn to Draw then Paint in Watercolour with Robyne, 7-9pm
180.00 - 210.00An eight week structured course to equip you with basic drawing and watercolour painting skills in a small group. Designed for absolute beginners or those returning after a long break from drawing or painting.View more details...SelectQuantityWatercolour Materials Pack
3.50 - 95.00
1) Hahnemule A3, 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.SelectQuantityTerm 1 2021: Wed from 7-9pm, 10 Feb - 5 Apr Intermediate Watercolour - Robyn Eastgate-Manning
150.00 - 200.00This 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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