1 day workshop
Sunday 26 October 2025
9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Union Studio
This workshop is designed to give you access the acclaimed artist, Sam Leach's experience as a professional contemporary painter by following with him through a process of painting a finch which is a common motif that appears in Sam's work.
$267
Sunday
19 October 2025
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Union Studio
Presented by Catalina Leichner, an artist, art conservator and restorer, who is knowledgeable in the technical and historical aspects of colour. Spend an afternoon exploring colour theory, mixing, and composition through guided practical exercises.
$145
Tuesdays
11 November - 9 December 2025
(5 sessions)
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Union Studio
Leading Australian contemporary abstract artist Samara Adamson-Pinczewski will present this specialist abstraction short course, focusing upon the tradition of Geometric Abstraction, her own work and that of artists Malevich, Mondrian, and Albers.
$395
Saturdays
20, 27 September, 4 October 2025
(3 sessions)
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Union Studio
Learn how to approach painting the figure using only alla prima or wet-on-wet techniques. "Alla prima," meaning "at the first [attempt]," is a painting style that is quick and loose, lending itself to expressive and impactful paintings.
$345
Coming Soon
Mondays
29 September - 27 October 2025
(5 sessions)
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Union Studio
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.
$395
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)
$490
Coming Soon
Monday 19 – Friday 23 January 2026
9:30am – 4:00pm (6.5 hrs x 5 days)
Union Studio
A 5 day workshop to lift your painting practice to new heights, with the founder of Melbourne Art Class.
$895
Melbourne Art Class welcomes leading Australian contemporary abstract artist Samara Adamson-Pinczewski to conduct an Abstraction Studio Practice Short Course. This course builds on fundamentals covered in the introductory course, and is a great opportunity for students to progress their practice.
$395
Coming Soon
MAC Elgin Studio, Hawthorn and Union Studio, Armadale
Our Studio Art Courses are the foundation of Melbourne Art Class. In these classes you have the freedom to work on your own projects, or our Still Life display with guidance from an experienced teacher and professional artist. During the term, we sometimes have mini-lectures on a particular art movement, genre or technique. We welcome all skills levels, from complete beginners, to experienced artists who need a space and dedicated time to create.
$656
Thursdays
18 September - 16 October 2025
(5 sessions)
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Union 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.
$395
Coming Soon
Mondays
10 November - 8 December
(5 sessions)
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Union Studio
Take a deep dive into the landscape and the classical techniques used by contemporary painter Saffron Newey. She 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.
$395
Saturdays
11 October - 13 December 2025
9:30am – 12:30pm
Union Studio
Artist David Hamilton will guide participants in developing their painting practices, develop a theoretical understanding of their painting and enhance their unique voice.
$788
Thursdays
6 November - 4 December 2025
(5 sessions)
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Elgin 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.
$395
Sunday
9 November 2025
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Union Studio
Join Junko Azukawa to learn various brush techniques, calligraphy styles, stroke order and balance of Japanese characters. You will also be introduced to the history of Japanese calligraphy and the meaning of Japanese characters.
$145
Sunday
21 September 2025
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Glenferrie Studio
Melbourne Art Class welcomes award-winning sumi-e (Japanese Ink) artist, Junko Azukawa to host a three hour Hanko Seal Carving workshop.
Lovers of traditional Japanese art will be familiar with the red stamp or seal often seen on paintings or documents. This seal is used in place of a signature and forms an important part of traditional Japanese culture.
$155
Coming Soon
Sunday
9 November 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Union Studio
Sumi-e is the ancient art of Japanese brush painting. Traditionally, paintings feature subjects from nature, such as flowers and birds. Melbourne Art Class welcomes award-winning sumi-e artist, Junko Azukawa to host a three-hour Japanese ink painting workshop.
$145
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.
Saturdays
18 October - 15 November 2025
(5 sessions)
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Union Studio
This course is designed for people who are looking to learn the fundamentals of painting. Over the course, artist and teacher Lucy Maddox will introduce you to: Underpainting, Composition, Value (light and dark), Application of paint, Tonal painting.
$395
Thursdays
2 October - 30 October 2025
(5 sessions)
6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Glenferrie Studio
Thursdays
6 November - 4 December 2025
(5 sessions)
6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Glenferrie Studio
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.
$395