Beginners

Be introduced to some fundamental drawing and illustration techniques and follow Camila Quintero's drawing process as it relates to her own art practice.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

In this course, participants will engage in various intuitive and expressive art-making activities, each aimed at unlocking creativity and fostering personal growth.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.