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Life Drawing
On Campus
26 Jul - 20 Sep 2025 (Sat)
10:00am - 2:00pmNoel ThurgateWork directly from the nude figure to understand the balance between observed figuration and abstract formal qualities. All fundamental drawing elements are considered, including compositional issues of the human form, space and structure.
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Oil Painting from the Masters
On Campus
7-11 Jul 2025 (Mon - Fri)
9:30am - 4:30pmMichelle HiscockDiscover the fundamentals techniques of oil painting and be introduced to the methods and materials of the great masters such as Raphael, Velasquez, Rembrandt and Bellini. A practical investigation of classical painting techniques with expert demonstrations of methods and materials.Regular price $873.00Regular priceUnit price per$970.00Sale price $873.00EARLY DISCOUNT -
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Tonal Drawing: The Art of Light and Shadow
On Campus
7-11 Jul 2025 (Mon - Fri)
9:30am - 4:30pmLuke ThurgateExplore the representational, atmospheric, and emotive possibilities of tonal drawing. Working from set ups and life models in the studio, you will learn to perceive and convey lights and darks in your work; adding drama and tension to your drawings.
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World of Watercolour: Capturing Colour, Light and Mood
On Campus
7-11 Jul 2025 (Mon - Fri)
9:30am - 4:30pmTanya BailyImmerse yourself in the luminous world of watercolour and explore the expressive potential of the medium, working across landscapes, still life, and the human figure. With demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and discussions, this course encourages you to refine your technique while embracing spontaneity.
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Advanced Screenprinting Techniques
On Campus
7-11 Jul 2025 (Mon - Fri)
9:30am - 4:30pmJanet Parker-SmithExplore advanced processes of screenprinting focusing on photographic images, halftones and multi-layered colour applications. Learn to prepare images for print, colour separations, halftones and experiment with process, colour transparency, and editions.
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Wheelforming Techniques
On Campus
21 Jul - 8 Sep 2025 (Mon)
6:00pm - 9:00pmRemy Pajackowski-RussellLearn how to throw pots with a strong architectural form to create objects of simplicity and beauty. Explore the basic structures, movements and techniques of wheelforming in this hands-on course and become proficient on the potter’s wheel.
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Introduction to Classical Oil Painting
On Campus
28-29 Jun 2025 (Sat & Sun)
9:30am - 4:30pmMichelle HiscockDiscover the sensuous beauty of classical oil painting techniques and be guided through a series of structured exercises and demonstrations of methods and specific ways of using materials.
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Welding Sculptures
On Campus
11 Oct - 29 Nov 2025 (Sat)
10:00am - 4:00pmDavid HortonLearn everything there is to know about welded steel sculpture, and the safe use of oxy acetylene, arc and MIG welding techniques. With demonstrations of joining, cutting, shaping, grinding and bending steel to produce successful sculptures.Regular price $1,332.00Regular priceUnit price per$1,480.00Sale price $1,332.00EARLY DISCOUNT -
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Drawing the Human Form: Gesture, Proportion and Movement
On Campus
7-11 Jul 2025 (Mon - Fri)
9:30am - 4:30pmStephanie EatherLearn to trust your eye and hand to capture the energy of the model’s poses through gestural mark making as you draw the figure from life, and capture their dynamic movements and poses. Explore the fundamental techniques for life drawing with charcoal, graphite, ink and brushes.Regular price $873.00Regular priceUnit price per$970.00Sale price $873.00EARLY DISCOUNT -
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Screenprinting Basics
On Campus
27-28 Sep 2025 (Sat & Sun)
9:30am - 4:30pmJanet Parker-SmithExplore the varied processes of screenprinting starting with basic stencils and moving into photographic techniques. Learn how to create original prints from drawings, photographs and existing images, as well as how to use the darkroom and the computer for photographic processes with image separations and colour mixing.
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Colour, Abstraction and Texture Painting
On Campus
27-28 Sep 2025 (Sat & Sun)
9:30am - 4:30pmDr Christine DeanLearn to incorporate textures with acrylic paints and create visual tensions that bring depth and tactile surfaces to your artworks. Experiment with layering three-dimensional elements and acrylic paint to develop relief effects and abstract compositions.
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Introduction to Classical Oil Painting
On Campus
27-28 Sep 2025 (Sat & Sun)
9:30am - 4:30pmMichelle HiscockDiscover the sensuous beauty of classical oil painting techniques and be guided through a series of structured exercises and demonstrations of methods and specific ways of using materials.
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Build Your Professional Arts Practice
On Campus
27-28 Sep 2025 (Sat & Sun)
9:30am - 4:30pmPaul McDonaldAre you eager to move from being an arts enthusiast to a practising, exhibiting and sustainable artist? Learn what it takes to become a professional artist; how to research and understand the investment of time, money, planning, energy and creativity it requires to survive in the arts.
Image courtesy of the Geoff Raby Opening, National Art School
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Essential Elements of Painting
On Campus
21 Jul - 8 Sep 2025 (Mon)
6:00pm - 9:00pmKevin McKayHave you always wanted to paint but haven’t known where to start? Designed for complete beginners, this course will give you a solid and practical foundation in painting using acrylics and oil paints. Learn simple processes for colour mixing, composition, and perspective, to produce a suite of finished paintings.
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Expressive Painting for Beginners
On Campus
21 Jul - 8 Sep 2025 (Mon)
10:00am - 2:00pmAnnabel ButlerLearn to paint expressively with an individual approach while increasing your knowledge and understanding of the importance of colour, composition and form. Using acrylic or oil paint, students will learn how to mix and experiment with colour and will be encouraged to paint quickly and loosely and to develop expressive brushwork.
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Drawing with Threads and Textiles
On Campus
7-11 Jul 2025 (Mon - Fri)
9:30am - 4:30pmArmando ChantThis exciting course combines textiles with creative drawing using diverse techniques with paper, fabric, collage and assemblage. In this course you will explore the materiality of different surfaces. Students will be guided in sketching, painting, weaving and embroidering lines on the surface of papers and textiles.
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Advanced Wheelthrowing Techniques
On Campus
28-29 Jun 2025 (Sat & Sun)
9:30am - 4:30pmJoseph PurtleDevelop a comprehensive understanding of pottery wheel operations, encompassing both foundational and advanced techniques. Learn to shape clay, combine individual and multiple forms, apply surface decoration using slips, and creative aesthetically refined pieces.Regular price $635.00Regular priceUnit price per$705.00Sale price $635.00EARLY DISCOUNT -
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Portrait Drawing: From Sketches to Sustained Studies
On Campus
11 Oct - 29 Nov 2025 (Sat)
10:00am - 2:00pmNoel ThurgateLearn to draw forms and structures of the human head, facial features, body dynamics and discover the connection between the ‘character’ and the ‘face’. Using pencil, charcoal, ink, wash and collage, to make quick sketches and sustained drawings from plaster casts, live models and a self-portrait.
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Introduction to the Australian Art World
On Campus
9-30 Oct 2025 (Thu)
6:00pm - 8:00pmNick VickersGain a comprehensive understanding of the Australian art world, a rich and complex ecosystem that bridges public exhibitions and collections, commercial galleries, university and art school galleries, art fairs, artist and community run initiatives, and private collections.
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Expressive Painting for Beginners
On Campus
13 Oct - 1 Dec 2025 (Mon)
10:00am - 2:00pmAnnabel ButlerLearn to paint expressively with an individual approach while increasing your knowledge and understanding of the importance of colour, composition and form. Using acrylic or oil paint, students will learn how to mix and experiment with colour and will be encouraged to paint quickly and loosely and to develop expressive brushwork.
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Advanced Drawing: Observation and Perception
On Campus
21 Jul - 8 Sep 2025 (Mon)
6:00pm - 9:00pmYvonne EastReady to take your drawing skills to the next level? This course is designed to deepen your observational and expressive abilities, expand your perception and unlock new possibilities in your drawing practice.
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Digital and Street Photography
On Campus
7-11 Jul 2025 (Mon - Fri)
9:30am - 4:30pmGlenn LockitchBreak free from using your camera’s automatic settings and master the fundamentals of manual exposure in this immersive 5-day photography workshop. Learn the technical skills required to enhance controls and create memorable photographs in the studio and on the street.
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Porcelain Workshop: Hand-painted Ceramics
On Campus
27-28 Sep 2025 (Sat & Sun)
9:30am - 4:30pmSassy ParkIn this hands-on two-day workshop, you’ll create exquisite porcelain objects embellished with hand-painted colours. Learn how to work with fine white porcelain clay, make your own watercolour underglazes and model and paint your own unique forms, whether figurative or vessel based.
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Hand-Building Contemporary Ceramics
On Campus
26 Jul - 20 Sep 2025 (Sat)
10:00am - 2:00pmSassy ParkExplore the art of hand-building in clay and create contemporary ceramic artworks, from enhanced vessels to expressive figurative sculptures. Learn the fundamental hand-building techniques—including coil, pinch, slab construction, surface decoration and glazing.
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