Thursday evenings
23 April - 21 May 2026
(5 sessions)
6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn
A portraiture in 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.
$345
Friday evenings
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn
A class for early teens from Grade 6 to 10. We aim to nurture our students’ natural artistic ability and interests, whilst also teaching the fundamentals of art practice.
$630
This is a specialised course in painting and drawing for children in school grades 3 to 5. It is an ongoing course which focuses on the development of foundational techniques for painting and drawing, combined with a mentoring style support for children producing their own artwork.
$499
Saturdays
2 May - 20 June 2026
(8 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. By the end of the course, students will produce a series of studies and resolved botanical artworks.
$552
This is a specialised course in painting and drawing for children in school grades 3 to 5. It is an ongoing course which focuses on the development of foundational techniques for painting and drawing, combined with a mentoring style support for children producing their own artwork.
$560
Our School Holiday Workshops vary each school holidays, giving children and teen's a chance to try something new or deep dive into technique.
Join us for our fun and engaging workshops with experienced artists and teachers guiding your creativity!
$113
This is a specialised course in painting and drawing for children in school grades 5 to 7. It is an ongoing course which focuses on the development of foundational techniques for painting and drawing, combined with a mentoring style support for children producing their own artwork.
$504
This is a specialised course in painting and drawing for children in school grades 5 to 8. It is an ongoing course which focuses on the development of foundational techniques for painting and drawing, combined with a mentoring style support for children producing their own artwork.
$504
This is a specialised course in painting and drawing for children in school grades 5 to 7. It is an ongoing course which focuses on the development of foundational techniques for painting and drawing, combined with a mentoring style support for children producing their own artwork.
$560
This is a specialised course in painting and drawing for children in school grades 5 to 7. It is an ongoing course which focuses on the development of foundational techniques for painting and drawing, combined with a mentoring style support for children producing their own artwork.
$560
Mondays
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn
The program is a studio-based 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, or focused artists pursuing a project. For beginners, Marco will initially use a more structured approach that covers the fundamentals of drawing and painting.
$603
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Monday
13th April 2026
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn
Embark on an artistic journey through the breathtaking landscapes and glaciers of Patagonia, where children will explore the dramatic scenery and unique wildlife of this remarkable region.
$114
Thursday and Friday
16th and 17th April 2026
9:30 am – 12:30 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 older children and teens to be introduced to effective observational drawing techniques with a focus on the perception of a three-dimensional world.
$247
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 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
Saturdays
14 February - 28 March 2026
11:00 am - 12:45 pm
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn
A class for early teens from Grade 5 to 10. We aim to nurture our students’ natural artistic ability and interests, whilst also teaching the fundamentals of art practice.
$500
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
Monday
13th April 2026
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.
$114
Wednesdays
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn
The program is a studio-based 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. Suitable for high 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.
$645
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Thursdays
4 June - 25 June 2026
(4 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.
$276
Under the guidance of artist and art conservator Catalina Leichner, students will develop their observational drawing skills while exploring natural landscapes, learning to create depth, movement, and atmosphere. The course balances expressive mark-making with refined details such as trees, rocks, and other natural elements.
$340
Wednesday 15 April 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