Union Studio

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. 

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)

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Tuesdays
27 May - 24 June 2025 (5 sessions)
7pm -9:30pm
Union Studio

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.

MAC Union Studio, Armadale and Elgin / 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 how many sessions per course and how many hrs per class)

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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.

Mondays
28 April - 26 May 2025 (5 sessions)
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Union Studio

Manga refers to comics or graphic novels that have their origins in Japan. The prevalent Manga styles have garnered widespread popularity worldwide, leading to numerous children and teenagers exploring this particular art form.

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
26 April - 28 June 2025 (10 sessions)
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Union Studio

Our studio-based art class for Adults & an opportunity to develop your contemporary painting practice in this class with Sam Leach. In 2010, Leach famously won both Wynne and Archibald Prizes at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. His work has been extensively exhibited nationally and internationally.

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.

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.

MAC Union Studio, Armadale

Wednesday morning Life Drawing for artists at our Union St, Armadale Studio.

Union Studio, Armadale: Tuesday 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm during term

Union Studio, Armadale Friday 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm during term

Melbourne Art Class students* can access the Melbourne Art Class studio and resources for a supervised but untutored session in the studio. This class is a great option for students who want to finish a piece of work from their course, those who have missed a session during the term looking for some time to catch up, or just those looking for more studio time. Image: Union Studio, Armadale

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.

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.

Sundays
27th April (1 session) 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Union Studio, Armadale

This workshop blends creative arts therapy with mindful art-making, offering a space for self-discovery and personal insight. Through a gentle and intuitive process, you will gather, arrange, and reassemble images to create a Soul Collage—a deeply personal artwork that reflects your inner world.