Introductory Foundation Courses

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.

Sundays
4 May - 1 June 2025 (5 sessions) 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Union Studio, Armadale

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.

Wednesdays
28 May - 25 June 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. 

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.

Saturdays
26 April - 24 May 2025 (5 sessions)
1:30 pm – 4:00 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.

Friday 25 April, 2025 (Anzac 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. You will explore fundamental techniques and tools and refine your drawing skills with this extremely experienced tutor.

Saturdays
26 April - 24 May 2025 (5 sessions)
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Elgin Studio

Saturdays
31 May - 28 June 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.

Wednesdays
23 April - 21 May 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.

Saturdays
31 May - 28 June 2025 2025 (5 sessions)
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Union Studio

Take a deep dive into the landscape and the classical techniques used by contemporary painter Sam Leach. He 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.

Thursdays – 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm -- Glenferrie Studio
24 April – 22 May 2025 (5 sessions)
&
29 May - 26 June 2025 (5 sessions)


Sundays –9:30 am - 12:00 pm – Union Studio
4 May - 1 June 2025 (5 sessions)
&
8 June – 6 July 2025 (5 sessions)


Mondays – 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm – Union Studio
28 April - 26 May 2025 (5 sessions)
&
2 June – 30 June 2025 (5 sessions)


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.

Tuesdays
22 April - 20 May 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.

Sundays
27 April - 25 May 2025 (5 sessions) 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Glenferrie Studio

Sundays
1 June - 29 June 2025 (5 sessions) 9:30 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.

Mondays
28 April - 26 May 2025 (5 sessions) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Glenferrie Studio

Mondays
2 June - 30 June 2025(5 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.

Thursday
1 May - 19 June 2025 (8 sessions)
11:00 am - 12:45 pm
Union Studio

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.