Sunday
6 July 2025
1:30 pm – 4:30 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
Sunday
22 June 2025
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Union Studio
Be introduced to artists acrylic paint, its origins, uses and techniques. During this workshop you can get a sound understanding of the pros and cons of using acrylic paint for your own art practice.
$145
Mondays
21 July - 18 August 2025
(5 sessions)
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Union Studio
Sundays
24 August - 21 September 2025
(5 sessions)
9:30 am - 12:00 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
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
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.
$591
Coming Soon
Sunday
29 June
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Union Studio
Join Jennifer Hopper for a fun introductory session exploring the wonderful world of ink. Through a series of fun exercises you will discover the playful side of this fascinating medium.
$145
Sundays
20 July - 17 August 2025
(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.
$395
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.
$395
Sunday
13 July 2025
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
Wednesdays
16 July - 13 August 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
Saturdays
21 June - 5 July 2025
(3 sessions)
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Union Studio
Mondays
21 July - 18 August 2025
(5 sessions)
9:30pm - 12:00pm
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
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.
$395
Tuesdays
15 July - 12 August 2025
(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.
$395
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.
$528
Sunday, 1:00pm - 3:30pm - Union Studio
In this Workshop, you will learn various brush techniques, calligraphy styles, stroke order and balance of Japanese characters as well as the history of calligraphy and the meaning of Japanese characters so you don't need to know any Japanese to begin.
$145
Coming Soon
Sunday
13th July 2025
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Glenferrie 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
21 July - 8 September 2025
(8 sessions)
1:00 pm - 3:00 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
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.
$416
Coming Soon