Art Class Sydney acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. I pay my respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.

Fun and challenging painting and drawing classes designed to ignite your passion for creativity or to take you to the next level in your art!

Everything from the Fundamentals of Art to Abstraction is covered in a relaxed atmosphere amongst like-minded people, in classes structured to enhance specific skills in different genres, or encourage experimentation with alternative styles of painting and drawing and why this is important. Instruction is enhanced by a foray into Art History, where master and contemporary artists are introduced and analysed.

Two people painting in an art studio, surrounded by easels, canvases, and art supplies. One person is standing and painting, while the other is seated, facing away. The room has white walls and a high ceiling.

Sunday Workshops Open for Enrolment. Next Workshop Introduction to Drawing 18th May.

How does Art Class Sydney differ from other Art Schools?

When you have reached a plateau and other teachers can’t help you – we have the insight, experience and skill to help break through to the next level, honed through years of standing in front of a blank canvas in a professional studio and painting exhibition quality work. I understand how to provide positive feedback and identify stumbling blocks that inevitably face artists, so you continue to enjoy painting. Art Class Sydney trains your eye, your hand and your brain so that you produce satisfying results quickly. Trial and Error and experimentation is definitely encouraged, but intelligent direction makes all the difference in the time it takes to produce quality outcomes.

If you’re a beginner, we make sure you get all the knowledge and skills you need to avoid years of frustrating practice – from basics such as laying out your palette correctly, and how to hold a brush for maximum effect, to tricks to overcome drawing shortfalls and the correct and experimental use of painting materials.Start right, learn quickly and enjoy it more!

  • “Tutors were very well prepared with fabulous resources and well informed and generous in sharing their amazing experiences and knowledge.”

    Joanne, Surry Hills

  • “I have very fond memories of my time in Sydney and especially your art classes. Back in the UK now I have kept up with painting but it isn’t so easy without your expert help. I really did progress a lot though and want to thank you again for that. You are not only a great artist but a great teacher.”

    Heather, London UK

  • “Most encouraging for a beginner – lots of help and advice”

    Helen, Balmain

  • “I really loved your classes. And I achieved some things that really pleased me – thanks to you.”

    Therese, Balmain

Absolute beginners welcome

  • Variety of exercises ensure fast learning and early success

  • Painting fundamentals – tone, colour, composition, perspective, abstraction, painting techniques and expressive brushwork

  • Subjects include Portraits, Still life, Landscape, Figurative work and Abstraction

Intermediate and advanced students welcome

  • Self generated subjects welcome

  • Build confidence, strengthen weaknesses in art making

  • Develop observational and critical techniques

  • Stimulate creativity and ideas

  • Find your own style and expressive voice

  • Discover a range of historical and contemporary artists, and explore materials

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