A Melbourne art school for all ages and abilities

We offer a wide range of quality education art classes in Melbourne, including drawing, painting, life drawing, Japanese ink and art therapy for both adults and children.

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Our Courses

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Watercolour and Gouache Intensive Short Course with Catalina Leichner

Thursdays
29 January - 26 February 2026
(5 sessions)
6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn

This is an introduction to watercolour and gouache intensive taught by Catalina Leichner, Argentinian artist and Art Conservator who specialises in watercolour illustration. Catalina will introduce students to key foundational techniques for using gouache and watercolour media. Catalina will offer personalised assistance informed by the participants individual illustration goals.

$340

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Introduction to Painting Short Course with David Hamilton

Thursdays
29 January - 26 February 2026
(5 sessions)
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Union Studio, Armadale

This course is designed for people who are looking to learn the fundamentals of painting. Over the course, artist and teacher David Hamilton will introduce you to: Underpainting, Composition, Value (light and dark), Application of paint, Tonal painting.

$425

Courtesy of Samara Adamson-Pinczewski and Charles Nodrum Gallery

Introduction to Abstraction Short Course with Samara Adamson-Pinczewski

Tuesdays
27 January - 24 February 2026
(5 sessions)
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Union Studio, Armadale

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.

$425

Introduction to Drawing Short Course with Saffron Newey

Saturdays
31 January - 28 February 2026
(5 sessions)
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Union Studio, Armadale

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.

$425

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About Melbourne Art Class

Melbourne Art Class emerged from the community art classes being taught by Melbourne artist and teacher, Marco Corsini.

Marco’s Children’s Art Class and Enderby Studio Art Program were originally created in 2008 in collaboration with and sponsored by the Uniting Church at Enderby Studio in Richmond.

Our teachers

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Marco Corsini

Studio Art, Painting, Drawing and Children’s & Teen's Art Courses

Marco Corsini (B.Ed.-Visual Arts and Master Of Creative Arts, University of Melbourne) specialises in painting and drawing.

Sam Leach

Studio Art, Drawing and Painting Courses

Sam Leach (Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting), Honours Fine Art (Painting), Master of Arts (Fine Arts) and Doctor of Philosophy (Fine Arts) from RMIT University) specialises in drawing and painting.