This is a specialised course in painting and drawing for children in school grades 5 to 8. It is an ongoing course which focuses on the development of foundational techniques for painting and drawing, combined with a mentoring style support for children producing their own artwork.
$509
Coming Soon
Painting and drawing for children in school grades 5 to 8
Level: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced
Ages: Suitable for children in school grades 5 to 8
This is a specialised course in painting and drawing for children in school grades 5 to 8. It is an ongoing course which focuses on the development of foundational techniques for painting and drawing, combined with a mentoring style support for children producing their own artwork. Participants can work in the drawing or painting media of their choice. Teachers will also work with parents and guardians to find the right balance of technical/ creative for their child.
The course takes Melbourne Art Class’s focus on fundamental skills and creates a program suitable for the age group. You can see artwork produced in previous classes here.
Enrolments are capped at ten children. For these children’s classes, teachers generally works with the aid of an assistant. Courses run by the term. To find out more about this course or to discuss your children’s suitability please contact us through the contact page.
We also offer classes for children in School Grades 3 to 5 and 6 to 8, Early Teens 6 to 10, and Teen’s in School Grades 8-12.
Images: Student work by Natasha, Daria, Cindy, Cindy and Dalia
Term 3, 2026 – Coming soon!
If you can’t make it this time please provide us with your details and we will keep you informed regarding upcoming courses
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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
Sunday
20th September 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn
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