ART CLASSES – TERM 3, 2023


Exciting new class – ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED

Introduction to Print Making

Elizabeth Hickey and Rachel Bonnici

Squid Ink Studio is a mobile printmaking studio offering workshops in linocut, dry-point etching, cyanotype and mono-printing. Elizabeth and Rachel are experienced printmakers bringing creatives a new experience in printmaking techniques.

Squid Ink Studio logo - black ink print of squid with ink roller

Level: All
Duration: 4 Weeks
Studio: Small
Dates: July 15,22,29 / August 5
Time: SATURDAY 10.00 am – 1.00pm
Cost: $400 ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED
Enrol: Elizabeth Hickey 0415 735 258 hickeymartin@yahoo.com
Rachel Bonnici 0407 360 034 rachelbonnici78@hotmail.com


UPSTART AT PAS – Art for Kids 7-11

Maxine Pritchard

Photo of a child with crayons by Kristin Brown

Photo by Kristin Brown

UPSTART at PAS is a perfect environment for nurturing creativity and building confidence in young children. The students are free to learn and create at their own pace as they develop and follow their interests. Our children’s classes focus on the basics of visual arts and aim to challenge young people’s inventiveness and develop their imagination as they explore different mediums.

Level: 7-11 year olds
Duration: 9 weeks
Studio: Large
Dates: July 17, 24,31 / Aug 7,14,21,28 / Sept 5, 12
Time: MONDAY 4pm– 6pm
Cost: $315
Enrol: 0466 578 542 or maxinepritchard@gmail.com or www.maxpritchard.com


UPSTART AT PAS – Art for Kids 7-11

Maxine Pritchard

Young girl drawing during an Upstart class.

Upstart – art classes for children

UPSTART at PAS is a non-competitive art program where children can learn and create freely. Our classes provide a wide variety of creative experiences which focus on learning the basics of visual arts and becoming familiar with a range of styles and art mediums. We challenge young people to explore ways to express themselves and to experiment with materials in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.

Level: 7-11 year olds
Duration: 9 weeks
Studio: Small & Large
Dates: July 18,25/ Aug 1,8,15,22, 29/Sept 5,12
Time: TUESDAY 4pm – 6pm
Cost: $315
Enrol: 0466 578 542 or maxinepritchard@gmail.com or www.maxpritchard.com


UPSTART AT PAS – Art for Teens 12-16

Maxine Pritchard

Photo of young woman painting by Dusan Jovic

Photo by Dusan Jovic

UPSTART at PAS is designed to offer students opportunities to build skills and pursue their interests and self-expression through art. Our classes for teens cover all aspects of visual arts. A wide range of materials and experiences are provided to reinforce and extend individual interests. We aim to challenge young people’s inventiveness, develop their imagination, and increase self-confidence through the process of making art.

Level: 12-16 year olds
Duration: 9 weeks
Studio: Large
Dates: July 19,26/ Aug 2,9,16,23,30/ Sept 6,13,
Time: WEDNESDAY 4pm – 6pm
Cost: $315
Enrol: 0466 578 542 or email maxinepritchard@gmail.com or visit www.maxpritchard.com


Explorations in Mixed Media

Su Fishpool

Artwork by Su Fishpool - abstract landscape in blues

Artwork by Su Fishpool

Working with mixed media is all about learning to become familiar with a range of materials, on their own, or mixed with others. We will explore the sorts of marks possible with different tools and techniques. Colour study, design aesthetics, and ways to create effects will also be investigated. Learning your preferred style and building the courage to express yourself is the aim. We never stop exploring!

Level: All levels
Duration: 10 weeks
Studio: Small
Dates: July 13, 20, 27 / Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31/  Sept 7, 14
Time: THURSDAY 10 am – 12pm
Cost: $270
Enrol: 0400 782 152


Improve Your Drawing Skills

Maria Radun

Monochrome drawing of two clasped hands by Maria Radun

Drawing by Maria Radun

Improve your drawing skills in a focused and helpful way within a supportive, relaxed environment. Maria will take you through some easy-to-follow exercises, specifically designed to enhance observation skills, hand eye co-ordination, stimulate creativity, and build your overall confidence. If you find it tricky to understand perspective, draw people, faces and hands or need a little help with composition, this is the class for you.

Level: All
Duration: 8 weeks
Studio: Small
Dates: July 12, 19, 26 / Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Time: WEDNESDAY 2pm – 4.30pm
Cost: $280
Enrol: 0438 543 186 or email info@mariaradun.com or visit www.mariaradun.com


Oils Painting Fundamentals & Beyond

Maria Radun

Oil painting of paint tubes, brushes and glass jar, by Maria Radun

Oil painting by Maria Radun

This class is tailored to those who want to practice the fundamentals of oil painting in a supportive environment and learn to paint in a realistic style. By completing specially designed skill-building exercises with various subject matter, students will expand their practical understanding of things like drawing, composition, tonal values, and colour mixing, develop the confidence to create beautiful paintings from start to finish.

Level: Beginners
Duration: 8 weeks
Studio: Small
Dates: July 12, 19, 26 / August 2,9, 16, 23, 30
Time: WEDNESDAY 10am – 1pm
Cost: $360
Enrol: 0438 543 186 or email info@mariaradun.com or visit www.mariaradun.com


Direct and Vibrant Oils

Malcolm Beattie

“Rangas” – oil painting by Malcolm Beattie

This course is a practical, direct approach to painting vibrant, colourful oils, designed for all levels of experience. A variety of subject matter will be covered. Complex scenes simplified, enabling you to produce clean spontaneous paintings full of light, with the aim of completing a small painting each lesson. Malcolm will demonstrate lead the participants step-by-step through the painting process.

Level: All levels
Duration: 7 weeks
Studio: Large
Dates: July 21,28 / August 4, 11, 25/ Sept 1, 8
Time: FRIDAY 1.45pm – 4.15 pm
Cost: $265
Enrol: 0408 997 814 or email maroyn@bigpond.net.au


Oils and Acrylics

Glenn Hoyle

''Sweet Still Life'' - oil painting of softdrinks and muffins by Glenn Hoyle

”Sweet Still Life” – oil painting by Glenn Hoyle

Tuition covers all aspects of oil and acrylic painting with an easy-to-understand approach. Students will learn how to improve their skills.

Level: All
Duration: 8 weeks
Studio: Large
Dates: July 27 / Aug 3,10,17,24,31/ Sept 7,14
Time: THURSDAY 12.30 – 3pm
Cost: $30 per class, paid weekly
Enrol: 9789 6547 or 0481 274 290
glennhoyle@tpg.com.au


Advanced Oil Painting [All Day]

Bill Caldwell

'Winter Gold', oil painting of golden wattle in a glass vase, by Bill Caldwell

‘Winter Gold’, oil painting by Bill Caldwell

For students wishing to explore their potential in realist painting. Previous experience is required. Class is currently fully booked.

Level: Advanced
Duration: 5 weeks
Studio: Small
Dates: July 10, 24, 31 / August 7, 14
Time: MONDAY 9.30 – 12 noon & 1pm -3.30 pm
Cost: $175 per half day or $250 per full day
Enrol: 5988 4210 or 0417 393 394 or email
william_caldwell@icloud.com


Acrylic Painting

Catherine Hamilton

Acrylic seascape by Catherine Hamilton

Acrylic seascape by Catherine Hamilton

Glazes, colour, palette knife and brushes… Thin paint, thick paint. Paint the subjects you love to discover the various techniques and application of acrylic.

Level: All
Duration: 5 weeks first block, 4 weeks second block
Studio: Large
Dates: First block: July 11, 18, 25 / August 1,8.  Second block: August 22, 29 / September 5, 12
Time: TUESDAY 12.30 am – 3pm
Cost: First block: $175. Second block: $140
Enrol: 0419 519 760 or email
hamilton-arts@hotmail.com


Exploring Portraits in Pastel or Acrylic

Catherine Hamilton

Portrait by Catherine Hamilton

Portrait by Catherine Hamilton

Exploring pastel or acrylic. For those who love portraits and would like to learn more about creating personalities of the face in two short courses. Reflecting the features and practicing the full portrait.

Level: All
Duration & Dates: First course: (5 weeks) July 12, 19, 26/ August 2, 9. Second course: (4weeks) August 23, 30, Sept 6, 13
Studio: Large
Time: WEDNESDAY 9:30am –12.00am
Cost: First course: $175 Second Course: $140
To book or if you would like more information please contact Catherine.
Email: hamilton-arts@hotmail.com


All Media – All Levels

Nic Kirkman

Painting by Nic Kirkman

This is a class for those wanting to be in complete charge of what they do but just wanting someone to give advice on how to do it a bit better each week. Each week is augmented with tutorials and demonstrations. Nic brings in her own work to share successes and challenges. It’s very much a studio vibe. Music…laughter … friendship … mutual inspiration!

Level: All levels
Duration: 10 weeks
Studio: Small
Dates: July 11, 18, 25 / August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 / Sept 2, 12
Time: TUESDAY 9 am – 11:30
Cost: $300
Enrol: 0426 614 363 or email
nickirkman@gmail.com


Sparkling Watercolours

Morning, afternoon or both

Malcolm Beattie

'Clifford Homestead', watercolour painting of a rural scene with house by MalcolmBeattie

‘Clifford Homestead’, watercolour painting by MalcolmBeattie

Malcolm will demonstrate and lead the participants step-by-step through the painting process, expecting to complete one watercolour painting each session. Advice and critique is ongoing.

Morning class

Level: For the less experienced
Duration: 6 weeks
Studio: Large
Dates: July 10,24 / August 7,14,28 / September 11
Time: MONDAY 10am-12pm
Cost: $220[or $340 for morning plus afternoon class]
Enrol: 0408 997 814 or email
maroyn@bigpond.net.au

Afternoon class

Level: For the more adventurous.
Duration: 6 weeks
Studio: Large
Dates: July 10,24 / August 7,14,28 / September 11
Time: MONDAY 10am-12pm
Cost: $220[or $340 for morning plus afternoon class]
Enrol: 0408 997 814 or email
maroyn@bigpond.net.au


Introduction to Watercolour

Julie Goldspink

THURSDAY 12.30 – 3.30 pm
with Julie Goldspink 0402 1234 978
PLEASE NOTE: no class Term 3 but Julie will return for Term 4.

Innovative Methods using Acrylics

Julie Goldspink

WEDNESDAY 2pm – 5 pm
with Julie Goldspink 0402 1234 978
PLEASE NOTE: no class Term 3 but Julie will return for Term 4.