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
Friday evenings
30 January - 27 February 2026
(5 sessions)
6:15 pm - 8:15 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.
$340
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
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
29 January - 26 February 2026
(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.
$425
Mondays
2 February - 30 March 2026
(8 sessions - no class 9th March, Labour Day)
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Union Studio
Take a deep dive into landscape and portraiture using classical techniques 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.
$680
Tuesdays
27 January - 24 February 2026
(5 sessions)
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Union 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.
$425
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
Coming Soon
Saturdays, 31 January - 28 March 2026
10:00am - 1:00pm
Union Studio, Armadale
The program is a studio-based art 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.
We welcome all skill levels in this class – from complete beginners to focused artists pursuing a project. For beginners.
$716
Coming Soon
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
Coming Soon
Thursdays
5 March - 2 April 2026
(5 sessions)
9:30 am - 12:00 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.
$425
Coming Soon
Mondays
2 February - 30 March 2026
(8 sessions no class 9th March - Labour Day)
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Union Studio
Learn Drawing Fundamentals
This course combines both formal and informal approaches to drawing. Each week, Catalina 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 Catalina as their guide, exploring a range of drawing techniques and materials.
$680
Sunday
22 March 2026
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Union Studio
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
Thursdays
29 January - 26 February 2026
(5 sessions)
6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Glenferrie Studio
This is an introduction to watercolour and gouache intensive 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.
$340