Discover Drawing workshop

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.


$145

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

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. 


$430

Introduction to Painting

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.


$413

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.

Discover Watercolour and Gouache workshop

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.


$145

Watercolour and Gouache Short Course

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.


$345

This introductory Life Drawing short course will focus on the fundamentals of life drawing. Every session is conducted with a life model (undressed). You will be introduced to various strategies and techniques for drawing the figure. This course will assist a beginner and intermediate artists in developing fundamental drawing techniques. Sunday ??? 2026


$430

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.