Classes
Malvern Artists’ Society runs a full teaching program of classes, demonstrations and workshops in our professionally equipped Studio across four terms annually. Small, friendly classes are taught by accomplished artists in a wide range of styles and mediums. Artists of all capabilities, including absolute beginners are welcome. Classes are currently only run for adults. The Studio is also available to hire and proposals are now open.
2026 Terms
Term 1
27 January – 28 March
Term 2
20 April – 20 June
Term 3
13 July – 12 September
Term 4
5 October – 5 December
Term 2
Life Drawing
with Salvatore Trigila
Highly acclaimed and widely exhibited, Salvatore Trigila has worked with the figure and charcoal for many years, including teaching life drawing and portraiture. This class is suitable for both beginners and experienced artists – Sal is always generous with his knowledge and will guide students through their stages of development.
Drawing Fundamentals
with Salvatore Trigila
In this class the secrets about drawing that were once a mystery will be revealed. Unravel skills you never thought you were capable of and take pride in the drawings you create. Beginners welcome.
Watercolour
with It Hao Pheh
This watercolour class is open to absolute beginners or those who would like to advance their techniques in watercolour. The course will cover fundamental and traditional watercolour techniques, basic drawing, wet in wet, drybrush, blending and glazing. Subjects to be worked on include landscapes, marine, street scenes, interior and still life.
Acrylic Painting
with Lucy Fekete
Discover the versatility of acrylic painting in this hands-on course, perfect for beginners and intermediate artists. Learn essential glazing and layering techniques to create rich, luminous surfaces. The first half of the term focuses on skill-building studies, while the second half gives you the freedom to develop your own personal project.
Painting and Drawing
with Vicki McInnes
Beginners and those with more experience will be guided in the medium of their choice, to find an individual style and create finished pictures. You may choose to work from a photo, or directly from a subject, painting in oils or acrylics, or drawing with pencil, pastels or ink.
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Oil Painting - Including Models
with Keming Shen
This is a great class for students of all levels, you will cover all aspects of oil painting under a professional teacher, and will develop visual awareness in observation. This class covers still-life, landscape, portraits and the human form (two models are used per term).
Painting and Drawing - Open Studio
with Lucy Fekete
Do you have an artwork that feels unresolved? Or an idea you’re unsure how to develop? This open studio with Lucy offers focused guidance to help strengthen and refine your work. Bring your drawings or paintings (any media), and receive individual feedback tailored to where you’re at and where you’d like to go. Working alongside other committed artists, you’ll gain practical tools, fresh perspective, and the confidence to push your work further — in a supportive, thoughtful environment.
Mixed Media - Watercolour, Acrylic, Pastels
with Manfred Horn
This class accommodates students wishing to learn artistic techniques in various media: including watercolour, acrylics, pen and ink, pastels, or mixed media. Manfred will assist you in developing your own style and finding your own particular favourite medium. Great for beginners as well as advanced students and for those wishing to try something new.
Abstract Explorations in Colour, Composition and Mixed Media
with Narelle Callen
Join Narelle for this relaxed, step by step course exploring the process of abstraction through colour, composition, acrylic and mixed media. Over 9 weeks you will discover new materials, experiment with playful making, develop your own colour library, and explore layering and composition techniques. This course is suited to artists with a little experience who are ready to dive in and well as experienced painters seeking fresh inspiration.
Watercolour - Casual
with Maxine Wade
The main purpose in this watercolour class is to develop a sound basis in the technique of watercolour painting which is made easier by seeing how it is done. For example, the dampness of the paper is important and includes the timing of when to put on the paint and the amount of water on the brush. Other topics include drawing, laying basic washes and colour.
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Become a Member
New members welcome! Membership is open to beginners and experienced artists alike. Join for great benefits – exhibition opportunities, discounted gallery hire and classes etc.