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Upcoming

School Holiday Programs

School Holiday Programs

Adults

Classes for Adults

Discover expertly led adult art classes at The Melbourne Studio of Art, where dedicated artists refine their drawing and painting skills in an inspiring, professional studio environment.

Children & Teens

Classes for Children And Teens

The Melbourne Studio of Art Junior offers inspiring art classes for children and teenagers that nurture creativity, confidence, and skill in a supportive and creative environment.

Workshops, Intensives & Holiday Programs

Our one-day workshops for adults and school holiday intensives for kids and teens offer a creative and inspiring way to experience drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and expressive art without making a long-term commitment.

Workshops & Intensives

Our one day workshops and short intensives for adults offer inspiring approaches to drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and creative expression – perfect for beginners or those returning to art and eager to explore a rich variety of materials and techniques under expert
guidance.

School Holiday Programs

Our popular holiday programs invite children and teens to explore drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and creative expression in a professional, inspiring environment that fosters imagination, confidence, and artistic growth.

Workshops & Intensives Holiday Programs

Our one-day workshops for adults and school holiday intensives for kids and teens offer a creative and inspiring way to experience drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and expressive art without making a long-term commitment.

Workshops & Intensives

Our one day workshops and short intensives for adults offer inspiring approaches to drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and creative expression – perfect for beginners or those returning to art and eager to explore a rich variety of materials and techniques under expert
guidance.

School Holiday Programs

Our popular holiday programs invite children and teens to explore drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and creative expression in a professional, inspiring environment that fosters imagination, confidence, and artistic growth.

About
the Melbourne
Studio of
Art

About
the Melbourne
Studio of
Art

Founded by artist and educator Dena Lester in 1998, The Melbourne Studio of Art blends traditional training in drawing and painting with a focus on personal expression and creative growth. We continue to evolve as a leading space for authentic, human-centred art education in Melbourne.

Our Studio Location

What They Say About Us

Our Class Galleries

Explore The Melbourne Studio of Art’s class galleries – showcasing artworks from all classes and ages, celebrating creativity, skill, and artistic growth in drawing, painting, and expression.

FAQs

FAQs

How do I enroll?

Please use our online enrolment system to secure your spot in one of our courses or workshops. If you are having any issues, you can reach out to us directly and we can happily assist you with any questions.


No, we do not offer any sibling or family discounts when enrolling multiple students in the one booking.


In order to secure your spot in a class full payment must be made prior to term commencement. If there are extenuating circumstances where full payment cannot be made in time, please contact the studio.


Our courses commonly run in line with the Victorian public school dates. This may vary from time to time so please note down course commencement and conclusion dates as these are always accurate.


In general, we do not run on any public holidays throughout the year. However, this may vary from time to time so please note down course commencement and conclusion dates as these are always accurate.



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Join us for Date Night, a warm and welcoming adult & child workshop where you and your young artist can enjoy making something beautiful side-by-side. Each month features a fresh creative theme, sometimes inspired by a well-known artist, sometimes by animals, landscapes, or stories. Every session is hands-on, playful, and designed so both adults and children can enjoy the process equally.

The booking price is for one adult and one child.

You’ll explore colour, form, and imagination through simple guided steps, with plenty of room for personal expression. Parents and children can create individual artworks or combine ideas into a shared piece. No experience is needed, just curiosity, a willingness to slow down, and a desire to make something memorable together.

How it works:

Each workshop has a unique theme designed to spark creativity, introduce new techniques, and connect children to the joy of art. Themes include flowers, animals, landscapes, character-based paintings, and works inspired by beloved artists. They are chosen for their colour, playfulness, and accessibility for children and adults alike.

  • 31st January – Margaret Preston Flowers
  • 28th February – Picasso Bulls
  • 28th March – Flying Phoenix Paintings
  • 18th April – Lichtenstein Comic Paintings
  • 30th May – Lighthouse Landscapes
  • 27th June – Chagall Blue Birds
  • 25th July – Snowy Mountains
  • 29th August – Curious Koi Fish
  • 19th September – Monet Water Lilies
  • 24th October – Peter Rabbit Portraits
  • 28th November – Ken Done Summer Landscapes


Each theme stands alone, so you can book the sessions that inspire you most.

Adults and children will learn:

  • How to observe and interpret an artist’s key ideas
  • Colour, tone, texture, and composition
  • Simple techniques tailored to each month’s artist
  • How to express emotion through art
  • How to collaborate while creating


What’s included:

  • All art materials
  • Aprons
  • Step-by-step guidance
  • Tea/coffee for parents
  • Juice/water for kids
  • Your finished artwork to take home