Adult Courses
Daytime Courses
Our daytime courses are designed for adults who want dedicated studio time to develop their drawing and painting skills in a calm, focused environment. These structured term-based classes cover foundational techniques such as line, tone, proportion, colour, and composition, while allowing space for individual projects and creative growth. Suitable for both beginners and continuing students, each course offers supportive, expert-led tuition to help you build confidence and artistic fluency.
From Drawing to Painting
If you’re looking to build a genuine foundation in visual art, this is the place to start. This class explores how drawing and painting work together and how mastering both gives you the tools to grow as an artist in any direction you choose.
Hamid Abassi
14th July - 1st Sept
Intermediate Oil Painting
This program moves beyond technique into the more nuanced territory of sophisticated painting practice; exploring how drawing, composition, colour, and paint handling come together to create work with real presence and intention.
Hamid Abassi
16th July - 3rd Sept
Open Studio Practice
Sometimes what you need most is time, space and the freedom to follow your own creative instincts.
Open Studio Practice is a flexible, open-ended program for artists at any level who want to develop their own work at their own pace, in their own direction. Whether you’re drawn to painting, drawing, sculpture or something more experimental, this is a space where your ideas take the lead.
Ilona Herreiner & Georgia Pricone
15th July - 2nd Sept
Evening Courses
Our evening courses provide a relaxed yet structured studio environment for adults balancing study, work, or family commitments during the day. Students are guided through core drawing and painting techniques while also being encouraged to explore personal projects and creative direction. Led by experienced practising artists, these classes are ideal for building skills steadily over time while enjoying a consistent weekly creative practice.
Drawing Foundations
Whether you’re picking up a pencil for the first time or returning to drawing after years away, this class will help you see the world differently and create with confidence and clarity.
Hamid Abassi
13th July - 31st Aug
Oil Painting Foundations
This program moves beyond technique into the more nuanced territory of sophisticated painting practice; exploring how drawing, composition, colour, and paint handling come together to create work with real presence and intention.
Sarah Mottram
16th July - 3rd Sept
Watercolour Foundations
Watercolour is one of the most alive and unpredictable mediums there is, and this class is designed to help you fall in love with it.
Anabell Ayala Rodriguez
14th July - 1st Sept
Art Techniques for Beginners
Perfect for complete beginners and those returning to art after time away.
Our Art Techniques for Beginners workshops are relaxed, fortnightly short courses designed for adults wanting to explore different artistic mediums and techniques in a welcoming studio environment. Each two-week unit focuses on a different fundamental of art-making, giving you the space to experiment, build confidence, and discover what you enjoy, without any prior experience needed.
Sarah Mottram
Fortnightly Workshops
Workshops
Our workshops offer short, immersive experiences in drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture for adults of all skill levels. Designed as one-day or short-format sessions, they are perfect for beginners wanting an introduction or experienced artists looking to explore new materials and techniques. Each workshop is guided by professional artists and focuses on hands-on learning in a supportive studio setting.
Introduction to Drawing
Perfect for beginners seeking to delve into the world of drawing from observation.
Sunday 14th June (10.00am – 3.00pm)
Sunday 25th October (10.00am – 3.00pm)
Join us for an enlightening workshop that demystifies the art of drawing. Discover a range of valuable tools and techniques to simplify and approach complex forms with clarity. With individual critiques provided, you’ll have the freedom to progress at your own pace.
Hamid Abassi
14th Jun & 25th Oct
Introduction to Oil Painting
You’ll learn how to handle oil paints and related materials, how to mix and understand colour.
Sunday 22nd February (10.00am – 3.00pm)
Sunday 28th June (10.00am – 3.00pm)
Sunday 15th November (10.00am – 3.00pm)
If you have never picked up a paintbrush before or it has been a long time since, no problem! Our experienced tutor will guide you through each step towards understanding this beautiful and traditional art medium, ensuring that you feel comfortable and supported throughout the workshop.
Hamid Abassi
28th Jun & 15th Nov
Introduction to Watercolour
Experimenting with colour mixing & mastering tonal wash techniques.
Sunday 15th March (10.00am – 3.00pm)
Sunday 19th July (10.00am – 3.00pm)
Sunday 29th November (10.00am – 3.00pm)
Watercolour painting is a widely loved medium known for its challenging yet rewarding nature. Join us in this one day introductory workshop to delve into the world of watercolour with our experienced tutor.
Anabell Ayala Rodriguez
19th Jul & 29th Nov
Introduction to Abstract Art
In this workshop students will be introduced to a systematic process that will enable
Sarah Mottram
20th Sep
Private Tutoring
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.
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.