Saturdays
31 January - 28 February 2026
(5 sessions)
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn
Participants will learn key observational and rendering techniques for botanical art through drawing, watercolour, and gouache. The course culminates in a series of studies and a finished botanical artwork.
$340
Tuesday
20 January 2025
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn
Embark on an artistic journey through the vibrant landscapes and glaciers of New Zealand, exploring the incredible scenery and native animals of Aotearoa. Using watercolour and mixed media, students will experiment with colour and texture to create imaginative depictions of New Zealand’s unique environment.
$113
Thursday 22 – Friday 23 January 2026
9:30 am – 12:00 pm (3 hrs x 2 days)
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn
This unique drawing masterclass for young teens will be taught by teacher Catalina Leichner. A great opportunity for Young teens to be introduced to effective observational drawing techniques with a focus on the perception of a three-dimensional world.
$250
Melbourne Art Class offers private artist coaching and mentoring for those with a busy schedule, or who want to work outside of our scheduled classes in a one-on-one environment. For remote or international students, these sessions can be undertaken using Zoom.
This is a specialised course in painting and drawing which focuses on the development of foundational techniques, combined with a mentoring style support for children and teens producing their own artwork. These classes are for students who are interested in creating outside of regular school hours and would like to further develop their artistic skills. We aim to nurture our students’ natural artistic ability and interests, whilst also teaching the fundamentals of art practice.
(Please note prices vary depending on how many sessions per course)
$444
MAC Union Studio, Armadale and Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn
These Courses are for Secondary school students who are interested in creating outside of regular school hours and would like to further develop their artistic skills. We aim to nurture our students’ natural artistic ability and interests, whilst also teaching the fundamentals of art practice.
(Please note prices vary depending on length of course)
starting from:
$603
Mondays
2 February - 30 March 2026
(8 sessions no class 9th March - Labour Day)
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Union Studio, Armadale
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
Tuesday
20 January 2025
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn
Manga is comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. The most common styles of Manga have become extremely popular among audiences all over the world and we see many children and teens experimenting with this style of art.
$113
Thursdays
29 January - 26 February 2026
(5 sessions)
6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn
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
Wednesday
21 January 2026
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn
Students will develop a deeper appreciation for nature through the careful observation and accurate depiction of plants. Botanical drawing encourages precision and attention to detail, while also offering a calming, meditative creative process.
$135