Our Courses

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Tuesdays
6 October - 10 November (5 sessions - no class Melbourne Cup Day 3 November)
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Glenferrie 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 as well as providing historical context.


$430

Spring School Holiday Workshops

Our School Holiday Workshops vary each school holidays, giving children and teens a chance to try something new or deep dive into developing better techniques.
Join us for our fun and engaging workshops with experienced artists and teachers guiding participants creativity!

Sunday
15 November-13 December
10.00 am – 12:30 pm
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn


This short course is designed for people who are looking to learn the fundamentals of observational drawing. A foundational skill that underpins nearly every drawing discipline, from figure drawing and portraiture to landscape work.


$430

Thursdays
8 October - 5 November 2026
(5 sessions)
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn


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.


$430

MAC Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn

Wednesday morning Life Drawing for artists at our Glenferrie, Hawthorn Studio.


$30

Saturdays
21 November - 19 December 2026
(5 sessions)
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn


Participants will learn key observational and rendering techniques for botanical art through drawing, watercolour, and gouache. By the end of the course, students will produce a series of studies and resolved botanical artworks.


$345

Introduction to Painting

Thursdays
12 November - 10 December 2026
(5 sessions)
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn


A course that instructs in the fundamentals of painting. Artist and teacher David Hamilton will introduce you to underpainting, composition, value (light and dark), colour and painting techniques.


$495

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.

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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.

Since 2000, Adamson-Pinczewski has featured in more than 90 exhibitions and has participated in several international residencies. Her work can be found in major private and public collections throughout Australia.

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