Visual Arts

  • Art of Drawing Birds

    Free yourself to draw birds, by developing a sound understanding of their structure.
    • Trevor Weekes
    • Full days. Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
    • Suitable for ages 15+
    • Beginner, Intermediate
    • Join waiting list
    More info

  • Chinese Brush Painting

    Enjoy the deeply peaceful technique of Chinese brush painting. Be led in the traditional manner of the six principles applied to the subjects of the four seasons, using the four treasures of bamboo brush, rice paper, inkstone and ink stick.
    • Stephen Cassetari
    • Full days - Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
    • Suitable for ages 16 to adult
    • Everyone
    • Nearly full
    More info

  • Creative Colour in Pencil

    Ever-versatile, accessible and easily transportable, the artist’s colour pencil has come a long way from that set you got for Christmas an 8-year-old! Though often seen as a traditional medium, the modern colour pencil is the go-to medium for many artists today due to the vast graphic qualities, rich colours and practicality of the medium.
    • Linda Weil
    • Full days - Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
    • Suitable for ages 16 to adult
    • Everyone
    • Join waiting list
    More info

  • Figures & Portraits - Drawing & Painting

    From simple charcoal warm-ups to finished paintings and drawings, in this course, you'll explore a range of multi-media - watercolour, charcoal, pencil, ink and wash, and oils.
    • Pauline Adair
    • Full days - Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
    • Suitable for ages 18 to adult
    • Beginner, Intermediate
    • Join waiting list
    More info

  • Learn to Draw

    If you've always wanted to learn to draw but didn't know where to start, this is the course for you. Start out on your creative journey - learn all the basic concepts and techniques you need to know to get started. This is a beginner’s course, so let’s start at the very beginning!
    • Jackie Lee
    • Full days - Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
    • Suitable for ages 16+
    • Beginner
    • Join waiting list
    More info

  • Life Drawing

    Work from life models and learn a variety of techniques and styles used to draw the human form.
    • Adrienne Hmelnitsky
    • Full days. Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
    • Suitable for ages 13+ (Please note that this course uses nude life models - Students under eighteen require parental consent)
    • Everyone
    • Join waiting list
    More info

  • Playful Painting - Intuitive Art

    Rediscover your enthusiasm for art and discover painting talents you didn't know you had. You'll be moving to the beat while you splash paint across your canvas with an awesome playlist!
    • Melanie Dilday
    • Full days - Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
    • Suitable for ages 16 to adult
    • Beginner, Everyone
    • Join waiting list
    More info

  • Portraiture Made Easier

    The human face offers endless variation and portraiture is immensely rewarding painting and drawing experience.
    • George Partos
    • Full days - Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
    • Suitable for ages 16 to adult
    • Everyone
    • Nearly full
    More info

  • Potential of Pastel

    Pastel is versatile and overflowing with rich colours - but managing these colours can be tricky. Explore pastels through various colour lenses to produce some gorgeous small artworks, great for gifts or that small spot on your wall.
    • Louise Corke
    • Full days - Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
    • Suitable for ages 16 to adult
    • Beginner, Intermediate
    • Join waiting list
    More info

  • Silk Screenprinting

    Discover the joy of designing & printing your own images! All processes of screenprinting will be covered - from getting your design 'screen ready' to printing your work onto your choice of substrate - fabric, paper or timber.
    • Potts
    • Full days - Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
    • Suitable for ages 18 to adult
    • Beginner, Intermediate
    • Nearly full
    More info

  • The Beauty of Watercolour

    The beauty of watercolour requires an understanding of the medium's relationship with water – an element that can make it a daunting proposition. Working with internationally recognised teacher Terry Jarvis, be supported to develop the necessary foundational skills to paint beautiful watercolours.
    • Terry Jarvis
    • Full days - Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
    • Suitable for ages 16 to adult
    • Beginner, Intermediate
    • Join waiting list
    More info

  • Urban Sketching: Bellingen's historic street facades

    Explore the cultural heritage of beautiful Bellingen through the joy of urban sketching in a relaxed, non-competitive environment. This 5 day workshop invites you to take the time to see and record through your sketches, the beautiful, historic facades of Bellingen's main street.
    • Mike Botton
    • Full days - Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
    • Suitable for ages 18 to adult
    • Everyone
    • Join waiting list
    More info

  • Watercolour & Ink - Botanicals

    Watercolour and ink work well together. Explore their diversity and compatibility while drawing and painting leaves, flowers and still life.
    • Suzi Zglinicki
    • Full days - Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
    • Suitable for ages 16 to adult
    • Beginner, Intermediate
    • Join waiting list
    More info

  • Watercolour for Beginners

    This is a perfect gateway class for absolute watercolour beginners. Learn the basics of watercolours through creative exercises and demonstrations, then spend afternoons working on a range of works including landscape, figurative, animal, bird and flowers.
    • Marion Hughes
    • Full days - Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
    • Suitable for ages 16 to adult
    • Beginner
    • Join waiting list
    More info