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Adult Courses

Foundation Courses

Foundation Courses introduce students to the essential skills and techniques of drawing and painting, focusing on key elements such as line, tone, proportion, colour, and composition. Through structured exercises using materials like pencil, charcoal, oil paint and watercolours, students build confidence, accuracy, and artistic understanding, establishing a strong base for future creative development and personal expression

Drawing

Drawing Foundations

Learn traditional drawing skills with award-winning artist Pilar de la Torre, whose deep passion for teaching inspires students to build confidence and skill. In this course, students will discover the importance of structural approaches to drawing – the foundation for all strong visual art practice.

Oil Painting

Oil Painting Foundations

Join award-winning artist Pilar de la Torre to gain a comprehensive understanding of oil paints and their application, as she shares her passion for teaching and insights with her students. In this course, students will develop the essential skills required to work with this traditional medium that has been revered for centuries.

Watercolour

Contemporary Portraiture in Watercolour

Join contemporary artist Anabell Ayala-Rodriguez for an inspiring 2.5hr studio class focused on contemporary portraiture in watercolour. Anabell brings her expressive style and deep knowledge of the medium to help students refine their technique, develop control, and explore the creative possibilities of this delicate and luminous art form.

Specialty Courses

Our Specialty Courses offer a more flexible and self-directed approach to art-making, ideal for students who wish to explore their own projects with guidance rather than follow a structured curriculum. Unlike the Foundation Courses, which focus on building core technical skills through step-by-step studies, the Open Studio structure encourages experimentation, personal expression, and independent practice. Teachers provide tailored support, feedback, and demonstrations as needed, allowing each student to develop their individual style and creative voice at their own pace.

Sculpture

Open Studio - In Sculpture

Unlock your creativity and explore the art of sculpting with Open Studio in Sculpture led by Ilona Herreiner, a seasoned sculptor, creativity coach, and art therapist. This dynamic program invites you to delve deep into your artistic drive, crafting sculptures that reflect your personal stories and emotions.

All Abilites

Open Studio - All Abilities

Our Open Studio – All Abilities course is designed to help individuals of all abilities achieve personal growth, social engagement, and creative expression. While we are not an NDIS-registered provider, participants with self-managed or plan-managed NDIS funding may be eligible to enroll/ continue studying with us.

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One Day Workshop

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.

Private Tutoring

Private Tutoring is appropriate for students who need direct guidance with their work. At the Melbourne Studio of Art we believe that true progress in the capacity to draw, paint and sculpt happens over extended periods of study and practice. However, we understand that at times people may not be able to attend regular classes and require one on one guidance.

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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