1 day workshop
Sunday 26 October 2025
9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Union Studio
This workshop is designed to give you access the acclaimed artist, Sam Leach's experience as a professional contemporary painter by following with him through a process of painting a finch which is a common motif that appears in Sam's work.
$267
Sunday
12 October 2025
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Union Studio
Be introduced to some fundamental drawing and illustration techniques and follow Camila Quintero's drawing process as it relate to her own art practice.
$145
Saturdays
22 November - 13 December 2025
(4 sessions)
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Union Studio
This course introduces the key elements and techniques of observational drawing and will help beginner students, and artists who would like to revisit the fundamentals.
$316
Saturday 26 July
9:30 am – 3:00 pm - Union Studio
During this one-day intensive workshop, artist Lucy Maddox will present you with the basic tools for drawing from direct observation of Still life. Using classical skills, you will learn how to accurately and convincingly capture what you see using a variety of dry drawing media.
$195
Coming Soon
Sunday
19 October 2025
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Union Studio
Presented by Catalina Leichner, an artist, art conservator and restorer, who is knowledgeable in the technical and historical aspects of colour. Spend an afternoon exploring colour theory, mixing, and composition through guided practical exercises.
$145
Tuesdays
11 November - 9 December 2025
(5 sessions)
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Union Studio
Leading Australian contemporary abstract artist Samara Adamson-Pinczewski will present this specialist abstraction short course, focusing upon the tradition of Geometric Abstraction, her own work and that of artists Malevich, Mondrian, and Albers.
$395
Saturdays
20, 27 September, 4 October 2025
(3 sessions)
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Union Studio
Learn how to approach painting the figure using only alla prima or wet-on-wet techniques. "Alla prima," meaning "at the first [attempt]," is a painting style that is quick and loose, lending itself to expressive and impactful paintings.
$345
Coming Soon
Mondays
29 September - 27 October 2025
(5 sessions)
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Union Studio
Have you always wanted to join an art class, but never known where to begin? Join art conservator and artist Catalina Leichner and explore a range of art materials and techniques to gain a broad understanding of the different mediums you can use to create art.
$395
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)
$490
Coming Soon
Monday 19 – Friday 23 January 2026
9:30am – 4:00pm (6.5 hrs x 5 days)
Union Studio
A 5 day workshop to lift your painting practice to new heights, with the founder of Melbourne Art Class.
$895
Melbourne Art Class welcomes leading Australian contemporary abstract artist Samara Adamson-Pinczewski to conduct an Abstraction Studio Practice Short Course. This course builds on fundamentals covered in the introductory course, and is a great opportunity for students to progress their practice.
$395
Coming Soon
MAC Elgin Studio, Hawthorn and Union Studio, Armadale
Our Studio Art Courses are the foundation of Melbourne Art Class. In these classes you have the freedom to work on your own projects, or our Still Life display with guidance from an experienced teacher and professional artist. During the term, we sometimes have mini-lectures on a particular art movement, genre or technique. We welcome all skills levels, from complete beginners, to experienced artists who need a space and dedicated time to create.
$656
MAC Union Studio, Armadale and Elgin / Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn
These Courses are for Secondary school 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 length of course)
starting from:
$603
Tuesday 4 November 2025 (Melbourne Cup Day)
9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Union Studio
Monday 26 January 2026 (Australia Day)
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.
$247
Thursdays
18 September - 16 October 2025
(5 sessions)
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Union 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.
$395
Coming Soon
Wednesdays
20 August - 17 September 2025
(5 sessions)
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Union Studio
Portraiture Drawing with Michelle Zuccolo short course will focus on the fundamentals of portraiture drawing through cast drawing and drawing from a portraiture life model. You will be introduced to various strategies and techniques for drawing the face by an award-winning portraiture artist. This course will assist beginner and intermediate artists in developing fundamental drawing techniques.
$395
Coming Soon
Mondays
10 November - 8 December
(5 sessions)
9:30 am - 12:00 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.
$395
During this workshop, artist Rina Kondakova will introduce students to the history of Manga, its techniques and fundamental elements. You’ll learn how to develop your own original Manga characters and gain confidence in your drawing practice.
$145
Coming Soon
Wednesdays
24 September - 22 October 2025
(5 sessions)
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Union Studio
Drawing the Figure and the Face short course will focus on the fundamentals of drawing through cast drawing and life drawing.
You will be introduced to various strategies and techniques for drawing the figure and the face. This course will assist beginner and intermediate artists in developing fundamental drawing techniques.
$395
In this course, participants will engage in various intuitive and expressive art-making activities, each aimed at unlocking creativity and fostering personal growth.
$294
Coming Soon
Sundays
27 July - 14 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.
$528
Coming Soon
Saturdays
11 October - 13 December 2025
9:30am – 12:30pm
Union Studio
Artist David Hamilton will guide participants in developing their painting practices, develop a theoretical understanding of their painting and enhance their unique voice.
$788
Coming Soon
Monday
22nd September 2025
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Union Studio
A watercolour workshop about sea animals, designed for school children in Grades 3 to 6 and taught by Catalina Leichner. Catalina is an Argentinian artist from Buenos Aires who specialises in watercolour and oil painting.
$113
Coming Soon
Thursdays
6 November - 4 December 2025
(5 sessions)
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Elgin Studio
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.
$395
Thursday
25th September 2025
10:00am - 3:00pm
Glenferrie Studio
This workshop guides teens through the fundamentals of facial structure and how to represent the face using watercolour. They'll explore how watercolour’s unique qualities, such as delicate tonal transitions, shadows, and expressive washes, can enhance mood and bring portraits to life with softness and luminosity.
$175
Coming Soon
Sunday
9 November 2025
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Union Studio
Join Junko Azukawa to learn various brush techniques, calligraphy styles, stroke order and balance of Japanese characters. You will also be introduced to the history of Japanese calligraphy and the meaning of Japanese characters.
$145
Thursday
2 October 2025
10:00am - 12:30pm
Glenferrie Studio
An Around the World Workshop to Antarctica!
Join us for a fun and creative art workshop as we explore the icy landscapes of Antarctica! Students will use watercolour and mixed media techniques to bring their artworks to life, fostering creativity while celebrating nature and global diversity.
$113
Coming Soon
Sunday
21 September 2025
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Glenferrie Studio
Melbourne Art Class welcomes award-winning sumi-e (Japanese Ink) artist, Junko Azukawa to host a three hour Hanko Seal Carving workshop.
Lovers of traditional Japanese art will be familiar with the red stamp or seal often seen on paintings or documents. This seal is used in place of a signature and forms an important part of traditional Japanese culture.
$155
Coming Soon
Sunday
9 November 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Union Studio
Sumi-e is the ancient art of Japanese brush painting. Traditionally, paintings feature subjects from nature, such as flowers and birds. Melbourne Art Class welcomes award-winning sumi-e artist, Junko Azukawa to host a three-hour Japanese ink painting workshop.
$145
MAC Union Studio, Armadale
Wednesday morning Life Drawing for artists at our Union St, Armadale Studio.
$30
Union Studio, Armadale: Tuesday 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm during term
Union Studio, Armadale Friday 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm during term
Melbourne Art Class students* can access the Melbourne Art Class studio and resources for a supervised but untutored session in the studio.
This class is a great option for students who want to finish a piece of work from their course, those who have missed a session during the term looking for some time to catch up, or just those looking for more studio time.
Image: Union Studio, Armadale
$30
Melbourne Art Class offers private artist coaching and mentoring for those with a busy schedule, or who want to work outside of our scheduled classes in a one-on-one environment. For remote or international students, these sessions can be undertaken using Zoom.
Wednesday
1 October 2025
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Glenferrie Studio
This unique drawing masterclass for young teens will be taught by teacher Camila Quintero. A great opportunity for Young teens to be introduced to effective observational drawing techniques with a focus on the perception of a three-dimensional world.
$135
Coming Soon
Tuesday
30th September 2025
9:30am - 12:30 pm
Glenferrie Studio
Manga is comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. The most common styles of Manga have become extremely popular among audiences all over the world and we see many children and teens experimenting with this style of art.
$135
Coming Soon
Mondays
10 November - 8 December 2025
(5 sessions)
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Union 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.
$395
Mondays
29 September - 27 October 2025
(5 sessions)
9:30am - 12:00pm
Union Studio
Learn Drawing Fundamentals
This course combines both formal and informal approaches to drawing. Each week, Saffron 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 Saffron as their guide, exploring a range of drawing techniques and materials.
$395
Saturdays
18 October - 15 November 2025
(5 sessions)
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Union Studio
This course is designed for people who are looking to learn the fundamentals of painting. Over the course, artist and teacher Lucy Maddox will introduce you to: Underpainting, Composition, Value (light and dark), Application of paint, Tonal painting.
$395
DECEMBER
Wednesday 17 - Friday 19 December 2025
9:30am - 2:30pm (5hrs x 3 days)
Union Studio
This beginner friendly workshop for Teens is designed for students to learn and explore all the basics of oil painting, including history, techniques, and composition.
$380
Tuesday
23rd September 2025
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Glenferrie Studio
Manga is comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. The most common styles of Manga have become extremely popular among audiences all over the world and we see many children and teens experimenting with this style of art.
$113
Coming Soon
Thursdays
2 October - 30 October 2025
(5 sessions)
6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Glenferrie Studio
Thursdays
6 November - 4 December 2025
(5 sessions)
6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Glenferrie 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.
$395
Coming Soon
Reflect and Renew – One Day Art Therapy Workshop
Join us for a transformative one-day art therapy workshop designed to help you reflect on the past year and envision new possibilities for the year ahead!
$176
Coming Soon
Wednesdays
12 November - 10 December 2025
(5 sessions)
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Union Studio
This Introductory Life Drawing short course will focus on the fundamentals of life drawing.
Every session is conducted with a life model (undressed). You will be introduced to various strategies and techniques for drawing the figure. This course will assist a beginner and intermediate artists in developing fundamental drawing techniques.
$395
This workshop blends creative arts therapy with mindful art-making, offering a space for self-discovery and personal insight. Through a gentle and intuitive process, you will gather, arrange, and reassemble images to create a Soul Collage—a deeply personal artwork that reflects your inner world.
$135
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In this workshop, children will create vibrant landscapes using pastels to blend sweeping skies, rolling hills, and glowing sunsets, while also defining sharp details like trees, rocks, or buildings.
$135
Coming Soon
Students will develop a deeper appreciation for nature through the careful observation and accurate depiction of plants. Botanical drawing encourages precision and attention to detail, while also offering a calming, meditative creative process.
$175
Coming Soon
Thursdays
9 October - 6 November 2025
(5 sessions)
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Glenferrie Studio
Presented by experienced professional art therapist Jaana Sahling, this course will introduce participants to Creative Art Therapy. The focus will be on experiential practice, going through guided exercises to reflect on how we are feeling right now and to examine how we want to be in the world going forward.
$316