"Anyone can draw if they are given the right instructions.” - Marcel Desbiens, Master Artist and Principal Tutor
Marcel has designed learning pathways to give students structure as they develop from novice to advanced artist.
If you have limited or no experience with Drawing, then we recommend you start with Introduction To Drawing with Annette Raff.
In 2024 we are offer an exciting collection of Life Drawing weekends - one per Term. We start with Annette Raff in February, and then Life Drawing, with Patrick J Jones in May. We round out the series with David Bongiorno in August. All three weekends are aimed at Beginners, but each tutor will bring different styles and techniques to this important art practice.
Throughout the year, Jan Lawnikanis will broaden your drawing techniques and use of materials in a friendly and supportive environment.
Do you find it hard to devote time to your painting practice? Do you get stuck with a painting and don’t know where to take it next? Do you have technical questions about your painting? Are you looking for a group of likeminded artists to paint with? The Studio Painting Practice casual courses provide: uninterrupted time to focus on your own work in a studio setting an expert tutor to help you extend your skills a small group of passionate likeminded artists What will I learn?...
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Learn from Brisbane Portrait Prize finalist, Scott Breton. This workshop condenses the form and figure drawing section of the Form, Gesture, Anatomy Course through a series of carefully designed sequential activities and drills. Many of the key elements from the anatomy section are covered, though we won’t be using sculpture activities due to time constraints. Nonetheless, the complementary access to the online notes will give you full access to the anatomy section. His online...
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About this workshop Let go of your ‘blank canvas’ fears and free up your mind! This workshop guides you through the processes essential in creating an abstract landscape piece of art. Mark draws from his experience in the Australian Outback. Camping beside rivers of North Queensland Mark would sketch with pencil and paint with acrylics to fine tune his colour palette and gain knowledge of the outback; escarpments, billabongs, rivers, creeks, rocky outcrops and the abundant...
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Offering both morning and evening classes. This course runs for 8 weeks. About this workshop Develop your drawing skills with this comprehensive 6-week foundation course, designed for those with all levels of experience. Under the guidance of experienced artist and tutor Kerry Daley, you will build a solid understanding of the fundamental principles of drawing, including line, form, tone, perspective, and composition. What will I learn? The course places a strong emphasis on...
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Are you new to life drawing or new to using charcoal? This workshop is suited for absolute beginners or those with some experience. Patrick will cover step by step demonstrations with guided teaching. There will be plenty of one on one teachings with instant feedback. What will I learn? Through a combination of demonstrations and your own practice, you will learn a range of techniques and formulas for producing anatomically accurate, stylish and graceful human figures. This will...
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