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. The Studio is also available to hire and proposals are now open. MAS is located in leafy Malvern, with competitive rates, ample free street parking – and great coffee shops nearby.
2024 Terms
Term 1
29 January – 23 March
Term 2
22 April – 22 June
Term 3
15 July – 14 September
Term 4
7 October – 7 December
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.
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.
Painting and Drawing
with Elise Judd
Paint or Draw with your choice of medium and your own subject and the teacher will help and guide you using her expert knowledge
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.
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Basic Watercolour
with Mark Whitaker
If you are new to watercolour, or wanting to build confidence in the basics, this is the class for you! Watercolour is a unique medium that balances artistic control with free and fluid techniques that give delightful effects and are a joy to master. You will be introduced to techniques including dry on dry, wet on dry and wet on wet. This course is a no pressure, easy and playful introduction to using watercolour paint.
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).
Acrylic Painting
with Susan O’Brien
This class is ideal 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.
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.
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.