Art/Painting Classes

In this fun and relaxed class, you will explore painting techniques, develop your own style, and discover how to start and finish your work with confidence. Work in your choice of medium, from paints to pastels, with guidance every step of the way. Experimentation is encouraged, and each class ends with a relaxed critique session.

Suitable for all experience levels.

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Art / Painting Classes

Offered Monday Mornings or Wednesday Evenings
Cost: $235
Dates: Please see below for details

Art / Painting Classes are suitable for all experience levels
Refreshments provided.

In this fun and relaxed class, you will explore various painting techniques and discover how to start and finish your work with confidence. Work in your choice of medium, from paints to pastels, with guidance every step of the way to develop and extend your unique style.

Each class will commence with a basic introduction to a classic art technique and an example of an artist who used this in their practice. Exploring fundamental art techniques including the use of colour mixing, composition, perspective, negative space, mark making, paint application, etc, along with cheat techniques to help students 'see' their art.

Students are invited to work in a medium of their choice. From pastels, inks and paints through to a mix of each. (If unsure regarding this, your tutor will guide your exploration)

Experimentation will be encouraged. Each class will finish with a brief critique session.

Students with their own source material / subject matter are welcome to use this in class.

Monday Morning Classes 9.30 AM – 12:00 PM (6 weeks, Le Cren Room, Broadgreen, Stoke)

  • Block 1: March 3 – April 7, 2025

  • Block 2: April 28 – June 9

    (No class June 2)

  • Block 3: June 30 – August 4, 2025

  • Block 4: Sept 15 – Oct 20, 2025

  • Block 5: Nov 3 – Dec 8, 2025

Wednesday Evening Classes 6.00 PM – 9:00 PM (5 weeks, NMIT, Nelson)

  • Block 2: April 30 - May 28, 2025

  • Block 3: July 9 - August 6, 2025

  • Block 4: Sept 24 - Oct 22, 2025

  • Block 5: Nov 12 - Dec 10, 2025