Thursday Mornings
23 July - 20 August 2026
(5 sessions)
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn
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.
$430
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.
$250
Mondays
Union Studio, Armadale
Take a deep dive into landscape and portraiture using classical techniques 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.
$680
Sunday
7th June 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Union Studio, Armadale
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
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An opportunity to spend a day with a highly respected contemporary artist and lecturer so as to be guided through the same process that she uses to create her paintings. This workshop is designed to give access to the techniques Saffron Newey uses in her practice.
Saturdays
30 May - 27 June (2026)
(5 sessions)
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Union Studio, Armadale
Throughout history, artists have used colour to evoke mood, create balance, and communicate meaning. Understanding colour theory, mixing, and composition deepens both artistic practice and the way we read and experience artworks.
$430