Frequently Asked Questions

A Melbourne art school for all ages and abilities

At Melbourne Art Class we offer a wide range of quality education art classes to ensure that you walk away with real artistic skills and understanding. Our teachers are experienced teachers and currently practicing artists. We cater to absolute beginners and experienced artists alike. Originally founded as a school for adults, we now also offer a children’s and teen’s program as well.

General FAQ’s

Q: “How do I find out the dates, price and location for the course I am interested in?”

A: You can read more information about each course including the dates, price, location, teacher and information about what you can expect from the course all listed on the individual course page. Start with the menu at the top of the page to start browsing our courses.

Please note that we have 3 studio locations, so it’s a good idea to check your course location prior to booking.

Q: “Do I have to bring my own art supplies?”

A: No *, we provide these for you in our foundation and studio art courses, supplied for you at no extra cost. However, if you have supplies at home you would like to use, you are welcome to bring them along.
Sometimes you may be asked to bring in an item or photo from home, your teacher will advise you of this in class if required.

* Our Masterclasses may require you to provide your own canvas, this will be clearly started prior to enrolment. 

Q: “What happens if I miss a class in my course?”

A: Due to our small class sizes, we are generally not able to provide catch up classes, but may be able to provide a credit or refund in some circumstances. We suggest taking a read of our Terms & Conditions prior to enrolling.

Q: Where do I sign up?

A: Browse through our courses to read more about each course including the dates, price, location, all listed on the individual course page. When you are ready to enroll, scroll down to the ‘enroll now’ section on your course page and click ‘book’!

Beginner Adult FAQ’s

Q: Help, I’m not sure where to start!

A: Our Introductory Foundation Art Courses are all beginner friendly and you can start anywhere!

If you love the look of all of the courses, we usually recommend starting with the foundation of drawing in either our Introduction to Observational Drawing Short Course or our Drawing Bootcamp Workshop. We believe drawing is a great place to start your artist journey!

Q: “What if I can already draw?” 

A: You might to try expand your drawing techniques with our Introduction to Life Drawing Short Course or our Introduction to Tonal Drawing Short Course. If you are ready to explore painting, we suggest Introduction to Painting Short Course next, or if you like to think outside the box, Introduction to Abstraction Short Course could be for you.

Q: “What should I try if I’m looking for creativity more than technique?”

A: If you are drawn to art for the opportunity to express your creativity and find mindfulness through art, our Creative Art Therapy and Japanese Ink Courses are creative and calming experiences.

Q: “Do I have to bring my own art supplies?”

A: No, we provide these for you! Everything you need for your introductory level courses is supplied for you at no extra cost. Sometimes you may be asked to bring in an item or photo from home, your teacher will advise you of this in class if required.

Q: “Is Studio Art beginner friendly?”

A: Yes, it is! Studio Art is open to all experience levels and is a more ‘student lead’ experience than our introductory courses. If you like a bit less structure or perhaps have specific things you would like to work on, you are welcome to start with Studio Art. You may be surrounded by more experienced artists, which can be very inspiring. Your teacher will work with you one on one as required.

Q: Where do I sign up?

A: Browse through our courses to read more about each course including the dates, price, location, all listed on the individual course page. When you are ready to enroll, scroll down to the ‘enroll now’ section on your course page and click ‘book’!

Intermediate to Experienced Adult FAQ’s

Q: I am a self-taught artist looking to learn correct technique, where should I start?

A: Our Introductory Foundation Art Courses are a great way to refine skills and techniques in areas you wish to develop. The best artists are always learning!

Q: “Is Studio Art appropriate for practicing artists?”

A: Yes, it is! Studio Art is open to all experience levels and is a more ‘student lead’ experience so you are free to work on your own works or explore something new. You may be surrounded by more experienced artists, which can be very inspiring. Your teacher will work with you one on one as required. A great option for artists looking for more space, dedicated studio time, and like-minded people.

Q: “Do I have to bring my own art supplies?”

A: No *, we provide these for you in our foundation and studio art courses, supplied for you at no extra cost. However, if you have supplies at home you would like to use, you are welcome to bring them along.
Sometimes you may be asked to bring in an item or photo from home, your teacher will advise you of this in class if required.

* Our Masterclasses may require you to provide your own canvas, this will be clearly started prior to enrolment. 

Q: Where do I sign up?

A: Browse through our courses to read more about each course including the dates, price, location, all listed on the individual course page. When you are ready to enroll, scroll down to the ‘enroll now’ section on your course page and click ‘book’!

Children and Teen FAQ’s

Q: “My child is a complete beginner, is it okay to enroll them”?

A: Our Children and Teen courses are all beginner friendly! We keep our class sizes small and have a teacher and teachers assistant for the younger age groups. Students get plenty of one on one instruction from teachers to guide them on their individual artists journey. Our years of experience have taught us that students are best supported when surrounded by like-minded and similarly aged peers, so we recommend selecting the correct age group.

Q: “My child is in Grade 2, can I enroll them?” 

A: Currently our children’s classes are for students in Grade 3 and up. As we focus on delivering quality art education to our students, our years of experience have taught us that students are best supported when surrounded by like-minded and similarly aged peers. We suggest that students in Grade 2 try out our School Holiday Workshops in the second half of the school year and then joining the term classes from Grade 3.

Q: “Can I book a trial class?”

A: We recommend trying out our School Holiday Workshops as a trial class for the term classes. Our School Holiday Workshops run every school holidays (workshops vary), are run by the same teachers who teach the term classes, and are usually attended by many of the students who attend during the term. They are a fantastic way to check out Melbourne Art Class before booking in for term classes.

Q: “Do I need to provide art supplies?”

A: No, we provide these for you! Everything your child needs for their courses is supplied for you, included in the term course cost.

Q: “The class I’m looking at says ‘full’, what should I do?”

A: We offer children’s classes Monday through Saturday during the school term, so if the class you are interested in is full, please check availability on the other days. As we commit to small class sizes, we are unable to add additional spots to full classes. If there is not another suitable class available, you can ‘register your interest’ and we will let you know when new spots are available!

Q: Where do I sign up?

A: Start here and select the appropriate class age group to read more about the course including the dates, price, location. When you are ready to enroll, scroll down to the ‘enroll now’ section on your course page and click ‘book’!

Still have questions? Contact us here!