A Melbourne art school for all ages and abilities

Tuesdays
22 July - 16 September 2025
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Union Studio

The program is a studio-based class that mixes personalised tuition with a program of short presentations. A wide range of mediums are available, including drawing and painting in both oils and acrylics. It would be suitable for anyone who is interested in a class that develops observational skills and fundamental artistic skills while maintaining a degree of flexibility for creativity.

Sundays
20 July - 17 August 2025
(5 sessions)
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Union Studio

Sundays
24 August -  21 September 2025
(5 sessions)
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Union Studio

Mondays
25 August - 22 September 2025
(5 sessions)
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm 
Union Studio

This is an introduction to watercolour and gouache short course 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.

Saturdays
26 April - 28 June 2025 (10 sessions)
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Union Studio

Our studio-based art class for Adults & an opportunity to develop your contemporary painting practice in this class with Sam Leach. In 2010, Leach famously won both Wynne and Archibald Prizes at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. His work has been extensively exhibited nationally and internationally.

MAC Union Studio, Armadale

Wednesday morning Life Drawing for artists at our Union St, Armadale Studio.

This is a specialised course in painting and drawing which focuses on the development of foundational techniques, combined with a mentoring style support for children and teens producing their own artwork. These classes are for students who are interested in creating outside of regular school hours and would like to further develop their artistic skills. We aim to nurture our students’ natural artistic ability and interests, whilst also teaching the fundamentals of art practice.
(Please note prices vary depending on how many sessions per course)

Join artist and teacher, Jennifer Hopper, in a course designed to help you explore your own creative language and gain confidence in expressing yourself. In this class you will explore a range of methods, materials and media to develop a personal process that is authentic and meaningful for you.

Saturdays
28 June - 26 July 2025
(5 sessions)
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Elgin Studio


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.

Sundays
20 July -  7 September 2025
(8 sessions)
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Glenferrie Studio


Learn Drawing Fundamentals
This course combines both formal and informal approaches to drawing. Each week, Camila will guide the class through a unique drawing experience. Participants will work observationally from life in various contexts and settings, including studio-based work and street drawing. The course will emphasise drawing as both a skill and a tool for self-expression, helping participants discover and develop their personal style. Designed as a rolling program, participants will journey with Camila as their guide, exploring a range of drawing techniques and materials.