Introductory Foundation Courses

Sunday
13 September
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn

Spend an afternoon exploring drawing with award-winning artist and veteran teacher, Michelle Zuccolo. This drawing workshop offers participants the opportunity to explore drawing in a supportive studio environment under the guidance of a highly experienced teacher.

Sunday
26 July 2026
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn

Explore the creative and emotional power of colour in this hands-on workshop with contemporary abstract artist Samara Adamson-Pinczewski, learning key colour theory concepts, mixing techniques and composition through practical exercises.

Sundays
9 August -  6 September 2026
(5 sessions)
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn

Portraiture Drawing 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. This course will assist beginner and intermediate artists in developing fundamental drawing techniques. 

Saturday
18 July
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Union Studio, Armadale

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.

Thursdays
27 August - 17 September 2026
(4 sessions)
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn

A course that instructs in the fundamentals of painting. Artist and teacher David Hamilton will introduce you to underpainting, composition, value (light and dark), colour and painting techniques.

Tuesdays
21 July - 18 August 2026
(5 sessions)
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn

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 as well as providing historical context.

Tuesdays
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.

Sunday
2 August
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn

A workshop by artist Anna Parry, introducing watercolour and gouache through painting animals and insects. As an experienced watercolour teacher, Anna will lead participants through a series of exercises giving the opportunity to explore ways in which an artist creates an artwork.

Saturdays
22 August - 19 September 2026
(5 sessions)
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn

A foundational Watercolour and Gouache Short Course by artist Anna Parry. The course will lead through the development of key foundational techniques for gouache and watercolour media.

Saturdays
25 July - 15 August 2026
(4 sessions)
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn

You will develop 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.