2025
Painting Drapery
11th February – 1st April
Tuesdays 9:30 -12:30
8 x 3 hour classes $550
Online via zoom
This class is a deep dive into the wonderful world of drapery – an essential element of both figure and still life painting. In order to paint beautiful drapery, students need to gain an understanding of the types of folds and their respective patterns, how to model complex forms using only three colours, as well as the role of glazing, tackling patterning and the differences in transparent versus opaque cloths. Once you understand all of these factors, you really can tackle anything!
Portrait drawing
Wednesdays 9:30 -12:30
12th February – 2nd April
8 x 3 hour classes $620 (fee includes a life model for 6 sessions)
The first two classes will be online via zoom
All subsequent classes are held in person at 84 Cardigan St Stanmore
This class is a comprehensive grounding in the art of portrait drawing. The first two weeks will cover the essential theory involved – the structure of the features, proportion and planes. These two sessions will be recorded and made available to students for reference during the term.
Students will then spend the remaining six sessions drawing from a live portrait model, following a structured three phase system so that they can draw confidently and economically from life.
Painting Mentorship Program
Thursdays 9:30 -11:30
13th February – 3rd April
8 x 2 hour sessions $500
Max class size – 8 students
All classes are held in person at 84 Cardigan St Stanmore
This class is for students who already have an established painting practice and wish to extend their painting as well as connecting with other artists. The class will take the form of a group critique session – each person bringing any paintings in progress they would like to discuss, with any demonstrations or theory being discussed as applicable. The class is limited to just eight students to ensure everyone receives detailed individual feedback.
Painting the portrait
14th February – 4th April
Fridays
Morning 9:30 – 1:00
Afternoon 1:30 – 5:00
8 x 3.5 hour sessions $670 (fee includes a life model for 6 sessions)
The first two classes will be online via zoom
All subsequent classes are held in person at 84 Cardigan St Stanmore
This class is a comprehensive grounding in the art of portrait painting. The first two weeks will cover the essential theory involved – the structure of the features, proportion and planes. These two sessions will be recorded and made available to students for reference during the term.
Students will then spend the remaining six sessions painting from a live portrait model, covering a range of methods, from all prima to a more layered approach.