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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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