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

Michelle Zuccolo - Rick Amor Self Portrait Award, Winner, Oil on Canvas, 2019, Montsalvat

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

Term Courses Adults

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

Drawing by Camila Quintero

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

Courtesy of Samara Adamson-Pinczewski and Charles Nodrum Gallery

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

Drawing by Camila Quintero

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

Japanese calligraphy Shodo with Junko Azukawa


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

Bamboo, Junko Azukawa

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

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