17 April - 15 May, 2024 (5 sessions)
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29 May - 26 June, 2024 (5 sessions)
Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 9:00pm - Union Studio
This Introduction to Life Drawing short course will focus on the fundamentals of life drawing.
Every session is conducted with a different life model (undressed). You will be introduced to various strategies and techniques for drawing the figure. This course will assist beginner and intermediate artists in developing fundamental drawing techniques.
$325
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Introduction to Life Drawing
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Ages: Students must be 18+ to enrol
April / May 5 week Workshop, Wednesdays – UNION STUDIO
May / June 5 week Workshop, Wednesdays – UNION STUDIO
This Introduction to Life Drawing short course will focus on the fundamentals of life drawing. Every session is conducted with a different life model (undressed) to introduce you to a variety of figures. You will be introduced to various strategies and techniques for drawing the figure. This course will assist beginner and intermediate artists in developing fundamental life drawing techniques.
The classes are limited to ensure one-on-one tuition. Unfortunately, we cannot accept students under 18 years of age in this course. For more information, please contact us via our contact page.
You can see artwork produced in previous classes here.
This course will be taught by experienced Artist and Teacher Michelle Zuccolo. She has a MA (Visual Arts) from the University of Ballarat, a BA (Fine Art) from Victoria College of Art and Design and a DipEd from Melbourne College of Advanced Education.
Michelle has over twenty-five years teaching experience at various levels of education including secondary schooling, tertiary levels and in community art programs. She is currently teaching the International Baccalaureate.
Saturday 13th April, 2024 (postponed from March due to illness)
9:30 am – 4:00 pm - Union Studio
Be introduced to some of the most powerful drawing techniques you will ever use. With a focus on the perception of a three-dimensional world this intensive is designed to re-train your brain to see.
Founder and Director of Melbourne Art Class, Marco Corsini will draw on his extensive experience of working with beginner artists to set the foundation for a new way of seeing and drawing from life. You will explore fundamental techniques and tools and refine your drawing skills with this extremely experienced tutor.
$230
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25 May - 22 June, 2024 (5 sessions)
Saturdays, 1:30pm - 4:00pm - Elgin Studio
Drawing is fundamental to any artistic practice. This short course is designed for people who are looking to learn the fundamentals of observational drawing. Perfect for beginners or those looking for a refresher on drawing techniques.
$380
31 May - 28 June, 2024 (5 sessions)
Fridays 9:30am – 12:30 pm (3hrs) - Union Studio
Learn Drawing Fundamentals. Each week David will lead the class through a drawing experience. Participants will work observationally from life in various context and settings; from studio based work to street drawing. Designed as a rolling program, participants will journey with David as their guide, trying a range of drawing techniques and materials.
$380
16 April - 14 May, 2024 (5 sessions)
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Union Studio
How did some of the greatest artists of all time begin a painting? Contemporary painter Saffron Newey will lead you though the fundamentals of Grisaille, and demonstrate how artists such as Da Vinci, Titian, Vermeer and Rembrandt created such memorable work. A great course for beginners and those that are wanting to improve their painting.
$380
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MAC Elgin Studio, Hawthorn
Melbourne Art Class welcomes leading Australian contemporary abstract artist Samara Adamson-Pinczewski to conduct an introductory course solely dedicated to abstract art practice. This course introduces the key elements and techniques of abstraction and will help beginner students, and artists who would like to revisit the fundamentals.
$385
28 May - 25 June, 2024 (5 sessions)
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Union Studio
Take a deep dive into the landscape and the classical techniques used by contemporary painter Saffron Newey. She will lead you though the fundamentals of Grisaille, and demonstrate how artists such as Da Vinci, Titian, Vermeer and Rembrandt created such memorable work. A great course for beginners and those that are wanting to improve their painting.
$380
30 May - 27 June, 2024 (5 sessions)
Thursdays, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm - Glenferrie Studio
Students will be introduced to basic gouache and watercolour illustration techniques including colour mixing, laying washes, colour glazing and lifting out, to set the foundation for watercolour painting. Olivia will also discuss the basic materials and equipment of watercolour such as a selection of basic colours in pans or tubes, brushes, watercolour papers, palettes and accessories.
$380
18 April - 23 May, 2024 (5 sessions) (no class April 25)
Thursdays, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm - Glenferrie Studio
This is an introduction to watercolour and gouache short course taught by Olivia York, a Melbourne-based artist and illustrator who specialises in watercolour illustration.
Olivia will introduce students to key foundational techniques for using gouache and watercolour media. Olivia will offer personalised assistance informed by the participants individual illustration goals.
$380
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Fundamental life drawing techniques
Strategies and techniques for drawing the figure
For this course, students must be 18+ to enroll.