Local Art Classes & Lessons
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In-Studio & Plein Air Landscape Painting Course with belArts | Guest artist Mark Feiler
Discover the beauty of the Greater Brisbane Area with our Sunday morning Plein Air Painting Classes! Learn how to sight an interesting composition, how to establish a clear value design and how to emphasise the sense of space. This comprehensive course begins with 5 in-studio lessons, followed by 5 weeks of plein air painting in outdoor locations. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate artist, this course will guide you through the techniques necessary to create realistic, expressive landscapes.
In-Studio & Plein Air Landscape Painting Course with belArts | Guest artist Mark Feiler
Discover the beauty of the Greater Brisbane Area with our Sunday morning Plein Air Painting Classes! Learn how to sight an interesting composition, how to establish a clear value design...
Live Figure Painting in Oils with Mark Feiler | belArts
In this unique painting the figure from life course, you will have the opportunity of taking the same live pose from drawing to completed oil painting with valuable instruction, demonstrations and feedback by artist, Mark Feiler. The higher cost of the course includes the same live model holding long poses for each of the 3-hour long classes!
Live Figure Painting in Oils with Mark Feiler | belArts
In this unique painting the figure from life course, you will have the opportunity of taking the same live pose from drawing to completed oil painting with valuable instruction, demonstrations...
Watercolour with Penelope Gilbert-Ng | belArts
Develop your watercolour technique with Penelope Gilbert - Ng! This class is best suited to an Intermediate skill level (basic watercolour experience or experience in a different painting/drawing medium), however beginners are also welcome. Penelope introduces this course with the understanding of paper wetness and watercolour mixing techniques, using small imagery on the first day. Initially, you will explore Still-Life, building up to Landscapes and finally Figures.
Watercolour with Penelope Gilbert-Ng | belArts
Develop your watercolour technique with Penelope Gilbert - Ng! This class is best suited to an Intermediate skill level (basic watercolour experience or experience in a different painting/drawing medium), however...
Weekly art classes and weekend workshops | belArts
belArts is a visual arts school that facilitates your creative pathway through teaching portable techniques and skills. Our focus is on ‘process’ over ‘end result’, as well as on ‘learning through doing’. belArts is housed in the beautiful, homely space called Chrome Street Studios, and together they are a thriving and social arts community. belArts offers regular term-time painting and drawing classes over 10-week blocks in a variety of mediums. Unless otherwise stated, the classes are suitable for students of 15 years plus and adults of all ages.
Weekly art classes and weekend workshops | belArts
belArts is a visual arts school that facilitates your creative pathway through teaching portable techniques and skills. Our focus is on ‘process’ over ‘end result’, as well as on ‘learning...
Soft Pastels (10 week course) with Karen Christiansen | belArts
Explore the wonderful medium of soft pastels! Each 3-hour lesson will involve introducing a concept, a demonstration of a technique, and then completion of an exercise, study or painting during the class, with Karen’s personal feedback. The final weeks of term give students opportunity to paint from their own reference photo.
Soft Pastels (10 week course) with Karen Christiansen | belArts
Explore the wonderful medium of soft pastels! Each 3-hour lesson will involve introducing a concept, a demonstration of a technique, and then completion of an exercise, study or painting during...
Life Drawing and Long Pose Sessions | belArts
belArts's weekly life drawing sessions provide an opportunity to practice drawing the human figure from life in a social and friendly environment. For those who have drawn the figure many times but are eager to learn techniques to enhance their drawing beyond copying or observing, belArts offers tutored life drawing sessions with experienced artist Wayne Van Eyk. The Long Pose session, held on the first Saturday of every month, allows participants to dedicate more time to painting or drawing a single pose. Occasionally, a yoga session is offered before the Long Pose to help participants achieve a calm, focused state, ready for creativity.
Life Drawing and Long Pose Sessions | belArts
belArts's weekly life drawing sessions provide an opportunity to practice drawing the human figure from life in a social and friendly environment. For those who have drawn the figure many times...
Galaxy Art workshop (Alcohol Inks) | Teagan Watts Artist
Join us for an exciting introduction to the world of alcohol inks in this special edition class! This method of working on dark backgrounds brings in a whole new avenue to explore and is achievable for beginners and also an extension for more experienced alcohol inkers.
Galaxy Art workshop (Alcohol Inks) | Teagan Watts Artist
Join us for an exciting introduction to the world of alcohol inks in this special edition class! This method of working on dark backgrounds brings in a whole new avenue...
Oil Painting Lessons with Adam Southgate
Adam's oil painting classes are tailored to suit each individual student, offering a supportive and inspiring environment for artists of all skill levels. With a career rooted in fine art and formal training from the Queensland College of Art, where he earned both a Bachelor of Fine Art and an Honours degree in Painting, Adam brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of traditional and contemporary oil painting practices.
Oil Painting Lessons with Adam Southgate
Adam's oil painting classes are tailored to suit each individual student, offering a supportive and inspiring environment for artists of all skill levels. With a career rooted in fine art...
Creative Kids Hand-Building Workshop
Fun for the whole family is right here with Mud 2 Mug’s Creative Kids Hand-Building Classes this Easter holiday! What You’ll DoDiscover the joy of clay sculpture in this hands-on, school holiday pottery workshop held at the Mud 2 Mug studio in Brisbane. Designed for kids aged 6 and up, this workshop introduces young creators to basic (and super effective) hand-building techniques. With expert guidance from the talented Mud 2 Mug team, kids will learn to shape their own unique pottery pieces from scratch, gaining confidence and having fun along the way.
Creative Kids Hand-Building Workshop
Fun for the whole family is right here with Mud 2 Mug’s Creative Kids Hand-Building Classes this Easter holiday! What You’ll DoDiscover the joy of clay sculpture in this hands-on,...
Alcohol Inks Planter workshop | Teagan Watts Artist
Plant lovers listen up! Wouldn’t you love to be able to hand paint your own pots with Alcohol Inks in whatever colours you desire?! This workshop is suitable for beginner and intermediate artists. At the end of the workshop you will take home not one, but two stunning hand painted ceramic pots, as well as an artwork ready to frame. All materials supplied
Alcohol Inks Planter workshop | Teagan Watts Artist
Plant lovers listen up! Wouldn’t you love to be able to hand paint your own pots with Alcohol Inks in whatever colours you desire?! This workshop is suitable for beginner...
Wheel-Throwing Classes at Mud 2 Mug & MORE
Wheel Throwing Tester Class: A Hands-On Introduction to Clay Ready to get your hands dirty and dive into the world of wheel throwing? These beginner-friendly classes are the perfect way to experience the joy (and challenge) of pottery for the very first time. Held in the welcoming Mud 2 Mug studio in Carina, Brisbane, you’ll jump into a fun and muddy session designed to introduce you to the hypnotic art of wheel throwing. While it may look effortless on TikTok, it’s definitely trickier than it seems – but that’s part of the fun! Thankfully, the experienced Mud 2 Mug team...
Wheel-Throwing Classes at Mud 2 Mug & MORE
Wheel Throwing Tester Class: A Hands-On Introduction to Clay Ready to get your hands dirty and dive into the world of wheel throwing? These beginner-friendly classes are the perfect way...
Discover Mud 2 Mug: Brisbane’s Creative Hub for All Things Pottery!
Mud 2 Mug and More is a vibrant, family-friendly pottery studio located in Carina, Brisbane. Offering a warm and welcoming environment for people of all ages and skill levels, the studio invites families, couples, groups and individuals to relax, unwind and get creative with clay. With a combination of pottery painting, immersive courses, and playful workshops, Mud 2 Mug has built a space where creativity comes alive. The studio has been thoughtfully designed to encourage creativity and connection, whether visitors are painting ceramics, trying their hand at wheel throwing, or just enjoying a fun day out. Why Visit Mud...
Discover Mud 2 Mug: Brisbane’s Creative Hub for All Things Pottery!
Mud 2 Mug and More is a vibrant, family-friendly pottery studio located in Carina, Brisbane. Offering a warm and welcoming environment for people of all ages and skill levels, the...
Contemporary Lino Print and Colour Workshop | Megan Grinstead
Megan Grinstead’s Contemporary Lino Print and Colour Workshop is a hands-on introduction to the exciting world of lino printing. Perfect for beginners, this engaging session explores the graphic and dynamic nature of hand-cut lino prints, guiding participants through the entire process from image transfer to carving and printing. Using Ezy Carve blocks, participants will learn how to create their own unique designs and print them onto a variety of papers, experimenting with multiple prints and colour techniques. The workshop also introduces hand-colouring methods, allowing attendees to enhance their prints with personalised touches. Whether crafting greeting cards, small framed artworks, or...
Contemporary Lino Print and Colour Workshop | Megan Grinstead
Megan Grinstead’s Contemporary Lino Print and Colour Workshop is a hands-on introduction to the exciting world of lino printing. Perfect for beginners, this engaging session explores the graphic and dynamic...
Everything You Need to Know About Drawing | Studio Yellow
Natalie Lynch's Everything You Need to Know About Drawing Workshop is the ultimate introduction for beginners, offering an engaging and accessible approach to the fundamentals of drawing. Designed to transform everyday experiences into artistic adventures, this workshop encourages participants to see the world through an artist’s eyes, uncovering inspiration and creative opportunities in unexpected places. Through guided instruction, attendees will learn to analyse their surroundings, identify key elements, and develop the skills needed to create more confident and expressive drawings.
Everything You Need to Know About Drawing | Studio Yellow
Natalie Lynch's Everything You Need to Know About Drawing Workshop is the ultimate introduction for beginners, offering an engaging and accessible approach to the fundamentals of drawing. Designed to transform...
Watercolour Basics | Studio Yellow
Natalie Lynch’s Watercolour Basics Workshop is the perfect introduction to the magic and versatility of watercolour painting. Designed for beginners, this engaging session demystifies the medium and helps participants quickly fall in love with its simplicity, convenience, and stunning visual effects.
Watercolour Basics | Studio Yellow
Natalie Lynch’s Watercolour Basics Workshop is the perfect introduction to the magic and versatility of watercolour painting. Designed for beginners, this engaging session demystifies the medium and helps participants quickly...
Create with Air-dry CLAY | Studio Yellow
Everyone benefits from the tactile experience of working with clay. This hands-on workshop is guided by Natalie Lynch, who will teach the basics of clay making. Step by step, she will demonstrate simple hand-building techniques before giving participants the chance to get their hands dirty. There will be time to slow down, relax, and experiment with the medium, creating fun and creative functional or decorative pieces. Whether it's trinket bowls, pencil holders, tiny houses, wall pockets, incense or candle holders, or jewellery, the possibilities are endless. Pottery is an ancient practice with many restorative benefits. While this session isn’t therapy,...
Create with Air-dry CLAY | Studio Yellow
Everyone benefits from the tactile experience of working with clay. This hands-on workshop is guided by Natalie Lynch, who will teach the basics of clay making. Step by step, she...
Abstract Art Workshop | Teagan Watts Artist
Would you love to be able to create striking abstract art that has your family and friends lining up for commissions? Busting to get painting but worried you don’t have enough ‘artistic ability’? Let Teagan Watts guide you through what will be the beginning of your fluid art addiction!
Abstract Art Workshop | Teagan Watts Artist
Would you love to be able to create striking abstract art that has your family and friends lining up for commissions? Busting to get painting but worried you don’t have...
Alcohol Inks Galaxy Art Class | Teagan Watts Artist
Join artist Teagan Watts for an exciting introduction to the world of alcohol inks in this special edition class! This method of working on dark backgrounds brings in a whole new avenue to explore and is achievable for beginners and also an extension for more experienced alcohol inkers.
Alcohol Inks Galaxy Art Class | Teagan Watts Artist
Join artist Teagan Watts for an exciting introduction to the world of alcohol inks in this special edition class! This method of working on dark backgrounds brings in a whole...
Life Drawing Sessions with Rebecca Cunningham
Experience a unique life drawing session in West End, Meanjin, at The Bearded Lady on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Life Drawing Sessions offers a creative and immersive atmosphere, combining live music with the traditional practice of figure drawing. This untutored session provides an opportunity to sketch two different life models in a relaxed and inspiring setting.
Life Drawing Sessions with Rebecca Cunningham
Experience a unique life drawing session in West End, Meanjin, at The Bearded Lady on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Life Drawing Sessions offers a creative and...
Drawing Africa's Wildflowers | Nicole Crosswell
Join renowned artist and scientific illustrator Nicole Crosswell for her Drawing Africa's Wildflowers Workshop at the iconic Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens.
Drawing Africa's Wildflowers | Nicole Crosswell
Join renowned artist and scientific illustrator Nicole Crosswell for her Drawing Africa's Wildflowers Workshop at the iconic Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens.
Term 1 2025 Weekly Art Classes | Isabella Allis
Isabella's weekly art classes develop and facilitate your unique artistic expression. This is your opportunity to work on your own projects with the benefit of having help with creative direction, planning, learning techniques, understanding materials and getting plenty of feedback. Chrome Street Studios is a lovely homely venue where you can socialize with other like-minded artists and art students. Enrolments for term 1 starting on 27 January are now open! Please contact Isabella directly through the website or e-mail if you would like to secure your spot!
Term 1 2025 Weekly Art Classes | Isabella Allis
Isabella's weekly art classes develop and facilitate your unique artistic expression. This is your opportunity to work on your own projects with the benefit of having help with creative direction,...