Classes

Malvern Artists’ Society runs a full teaching program of classes, demonstrations and workshops across four terms annually.  Small, friendly classes are taught by accomplished artists in a range of mediums including oil and acrylic painting, drawing, life drawing, watercolour, and mixed media.  Classes are conducted in the professionally equipped Art Studio.  Artists of all capabilities, including beginners are welcome.

2023 Terms

Term 1
30 January – 1 April

Term 2
24 April – 24 June

Term 3
10 July – 9 September

Term 4
2 October – 2 December

Life Drawing

with Linda Robertson

Highly acclaimed and widely exhibited, Linda Robertson has worked with the figure and charcoal for many years, teaching life drawing to adults and senior students.  This class is suitable for both beginners and experienced artists – Linda is always generous with her knowledge and will guide students through their various stages of development..

Monday 10am - 12.30pm

Member fee :

$340

Non-member fee :

$370

Watercolour

with It Hao Pheh

This watercolour class is perfect and open to absolute beginners or those who would like to advance their techniques in watercolour. The course will cover basic 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.

Monday 1 - 3.30pm

Member fee :

$230

Non-member fee :

$260

Open Studio

Come along to create art in a friendly, relaxed and supportive environment. Bring you own materials and enjoy. 

Untutored

Tuesday 10am - 12.30pm

Member fee :

$10

Non-member fee :

$15

Oil Painting - Including Models

with Lee Machelak

In these classes, we will touch on the fundamental principles of traditional realist painting such composition, tonal relationships and the importance of edges to add to the illusion of depth. Learning to see in a "painterly way" is an important skill which gives the student's work greater authority and a more convincing likeness to the subject.  6 still life and 3 portrait classes

Tuesday 2-4.30pm

Member fee :

$260

Non-member fee :

$290

Painting and Drawing

with Vicki McInnes

Both 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.

Wednesday 9.30am - 12noon and 12.30 - 3.00pm

Member fee :

$230

Non-member fee :

$260

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). 

Thursday 10am - 12.30pm

Member fee :

$250

Non-member fee :

$280

Acrylic Painting

with Susan O’Brien

This class is great for beginners or those that want to explore different techniques. Susan has an eclectic style using bold colours and will usually start the class with a quick demonstration and then students have a go at applying that on canvas. This class is led by Susan following her structure, however there are times when students can be free to do their own work.

Thursdays 1 - 3.30pm

Member fee :

$230

Non-member fee :

$260

Mixed Media - Pastel, Watercolour and Acrylic

with Manfred Horn

This class accommodates students wishing to learn artistic techniques in various media: including watercolour, acrylics, pen and ink and 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.

Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm

Member fee :

$230

Non-member fee :

$260

General Drawing

with Elise Judd

Build your confidence in drawing and explore your creativity in this fun drawing class which is perfect for all skill levels.  You will be exposed to different methods and techniques of drawing. This is done with each class dedicating a small amount of time to demonstrations using a variety of materials.  The course structure and student numbers means there will be time for one-on-one tuition. Great for both beginners and those wanting to revisit and further develop their skills.

Friday 12.30-3pm

Member fee :

$230

Non-member fee :

$260

Watercolour – Casual

with Maxine Wade

The main purpose in this watercolour class is to give everyone 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.

Saturday 9.30am - 12noon

Member fee :

$25

Non-member fee :

$30

Life Drawing

with Salvatore Trigila

This life drawing course is for beginners and experienced artists alike. Sal has over 25 years experience teaching art and design. You will learn tone, perspective, and the use of light and shade in a relaxed environment.

4 Weeks from 4 March
Saturday 1 - 3.30pm

Member fee :

$152

Non-member fee :

$165
Pat

I have been a member of Malvern Artists' Society for more than 40 years... I have had many informative and pleasant art lessons there and met many lovely people. I also thoroughly recommend it as a place to visit, as the exhibitions are very interesting and diverse.

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