This page features a list of art classes in Brisbane. We invite you to list your own art class on our community noticeboard in-store.

Various artists in our community offer art instruction. Brisbane's art community is thriving and keen to share their knowledge.

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NEWS FLASH!  Art Workshops & Classes

We are thrilled to offer  ART CLASSES and WORKSHOPS  upstairs, in Circle Gallery.

Unlike our store's Free Demos, here, you can now join in and get your hands dirty. We will be offering many varied art classes in all mediums, for all levels of expertise.

View our calendar of classes and demonstrations here.

Learning The Art Of Life Drawing @ Circle Gallery

What: Working with both static casts and real life models, this course will guide you through the fundamentals of life drawing real people including scale, proportion, perspective, tone, and light and shade.

When: Monday Feb 27, Mar 5, Mar 19 2012 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm.

Where: Circle Gallery, Montague Road, West End (Upstairs From The Art Shed)

Who: Bright Learning (Tutor Scott Breton)

Bookings: Bookings online at www.brightlearning.com.au

Cost: $220 early bird or $270 full fee - all materials are included.

Creative Colour Workshop with Jo Underhill @ Bardon

What: Gain a better understanding of colour and colour-mixing through playful exploration of a range of media. Also covers staining, layering and glazing.

When: 12:30pm-4:30pm on 22 October.

Where: Bardon Community Hall, 247b Simpsons Rd, Bardon, North Brisbane.

Who: Joannah Underhill

Bookings: Places limited. Bookings essential. Please email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 0468 967 820.

Cost: $60

Website: www.jounderhill.com or download the flyer here.

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Atelier Classical Art Classes for Beginners to Advanced @ Salisbury

What: Art Classes focusing on the fundamental skills of painting, drawing and sculpting.

When: Tuesday to Thursday (daytime and evening) and Saturday (daytime).

Where: Salisbury Studios, Unit 2B/9 Chrome St, Salisbury.

Who: Atelier Art Classes

Bookings: See the website below for details of class times. Begin casually or call (07) 3161 7897.

Cost: $35 per class casually. Discounts apply for blocks of classes and to student concession card holders.

Website:  www.atelierartclasses.com

Mixed Media with Shelley McDonald @ Chapel Hill

What: Mixed media art classes and workshops for adults.

When: Every Wednesday and Thursday mornings.

Where: Art & Soul Studio, Chapel Hill.

Who: Shelley McDonald.

Bookings: Essential. Call 07 3378 9926.

Cost: $25 per class.

Website: www.shelleymcdonald.com

Art Classes for Children and Beginning Adults @ Alexandra Hills

What: Art Classes for Children aged 7-9, 10-17 and Adult Beginners

When: Several classes available each week including school holidays from 4:30 - 6pm and Saturday from 10 - 12am.

Where: Oz Wildlife Studio in Alexandra Hills, Redlands, Brisbane.

Who: Lesley Smitheringale, professional artist and qualified, registered teacher with over 20 years of experience.

Bookings: Slot in any time! Enrol online to ensure you or your child's place in the classes.

Cost: $25 for children (includes all art materials) $35 for adults (bring your own materials).

Website: http://www.artclasses.ozwildlifestudio.com/

Children's Art Classes Across Brisbane

What: Art Classes for children!

When: After school sessions during school terms. We have classes most days so check our website for one near you.

Where: North Lakes, Runcorn, Enoggera, Wynnum, Clayfield, Kenmore, and Caloundra.

Who: Renaissance Kids has a host of wonderful, caring art teachers.

Bookings: As classes are small, bookings are essential. Book online or call 0404 847 684.

Cost: $200 per term. All materials included an art bag for your child to keep.

Website: http://www.renaissancekids.com.au

Art Classes for Adults with Sally McLean @ Jindalee & Coorparoo

What: Pastels, Oils or Acrylic art classes for adults - beginners to intermediate.

When: Pastels - Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30am to 12 noon (Jindalee), Wednesdays 10:00am to 12:30pm (Coorparoo).

Jindalee: Jindalee Girl Guide Hall, 44 Goggs Road, Jindalee.

Coorparoo: Coorparoo Presbyterian Church Hall, Emlyn Street, Coorparo.

Who: Sally McLean.

Bookings: Classes are small. 8-10 students. Bookings essential. Call Sally on 0438 186 821.

Cost: $30 weekly including Morning Tea and Biscuits. (Art Materials not included).

Website: http://www.sallymcleanartist.com.au

Watercolour Classes with Maria Field @ Rosalie and Camp Hill

What: Watercolour Classes / Workshops / Demonstrations for Adults.

When: Daytime - Mondays & Tuesdays. Nights - Wednesdays.

Where: Rosalie, Camp Hill.

Who: Maria Field.

Bookings: Essential. Call 07 3870 2535.

Cost: $30 per 3 hour class.

Website: http://www.paradox.com.au/mariafieldart/students.htm

Life Drawing Classes with Grace Art Events @ West End & Wynnum

What: Life Drawing Classes

When: West End - Wednesday 7:00-9:00pm & Wynnum - Thursday 7:00pm-9:30pm

Where: 174 Boundary Street, West End & 141 Wynnum Esplanade, Wynnum

Who: Grace Art Events

Bookings: No booking required. BYO drawing materials.

Cost: $15 per class. BYO drawing materials.

Website: http://www.graceartevents.com/

Art Classes For Kids, Teens and Adults @ Chapel Hill

What: Drawing and painting classes in various media, from absolute beginners to advanced.

When: Several regular classes available each week. Check website for details.

Where: Art Adventure Studio in Chapel Hill, Brisbane.

Who: Alma Sarac, professional artist with over 15 years of teaching experience.

Bookings: Bookings are essential as classes are small. Call Alma on 0432 037 043 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Cost: $25 for kids and teens; $30 for adults.

Website: http://www.artadventure.com.au & http://www.almasarac.com

Life Drawing Group @ Windsor

What: Untutored life drawing group.

When: Mondays 6:30 - 9:30pm.

Where: Upstairs @ Brisbane Institute Of Art, 41 Grafton Street, Windsor

Who: Call Allan for more information: 07 3719 5395.

Bookings: Not required.

Cost: $15 per session.

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Watercolours, Drawing & Pastels @ Kenmore State School

What: Watercolours, Pastels & Drawing classes.

When: Monday 7-9pm, Tuesday 10-12noon, Tuesday 7-9pm, Wednesday 7-9pm.

Where: Community Education @ Kenmore State School

Who: Call Shirley Charlton for more information on 07 3378 9914.

Bookings: Call Melanie on 07 3878 1363 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to book.

Cost: From $110 per classes.

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Mixed Media @ Upper Brookfield

What: 8 week mixed media course.

When: Wednesday 9:30am-12:30pm

Where: 65 Haven Road, Upper Brookfield.

Who: Call Shirley Charlton for more information on 07 3378 9914.

Bookings: Essential. Please call Shirley to book.

Cost: $200

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Lifedraw - Brisbane Life Drawing Classes @ Paddington

What: Enjoy the challenge of drawing the human figure in a friendly atmosphere which welcomes beginners.

When: Mondays and Thursdays 7 - 9 pm.

Where: The CHI yoga room. 27 Prince St, Paddington

Who: Lifedraw (Tutor: Brett Englart)

Bookings: Places are limited so bookings are essential. Book online at www.lifedraw.com.au/bookings or call (07) 3129 5751

Cost: $35 per class. Discounts for blocks of 3 or 5 or more classes.

Website: www.lifedraw.com.au. Download the flyer here ( Link is http://www.box.com/s/719710514474e713242d )

• artworkers:  www.artworkers.org

• Brushstrokes art classes (watercolour mixed media pastels and inks. Dianne Kelly. 11 Latrobe Tce Paddington. Ph: 38762808

• Art Seminars www.frogshollow.com.au or www.diannekellybrushstrokes.com or 0450525449

• www.brisbaneartworkshops.com.au

• Brisbane Institute of Art - Albion www.brisart.org

• artdayout www.artdayout.com.au (based in Newmarket)

• McGregor Schools (Toowoomba) Summer and Winter schools… www.arteducation.com.au

• Half Dozen Group of Artists Ph: 32655529 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

• Philip Farley- artist and teacher: 38232643 www.philipfarley.com ; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

• "Learn to paint with Marcel Desbiens" www.marceldesbiens.com www.martinasclasses.homestead.com

• Onward Motivational School for Artists, www.omsa.com.au

• The QUT www.creativeindustries.qut.edu.au

• ROYAL QLD ART SOCIETY http://www.rqas.com.au/  

• LOGAN ARTISTS ASSOCIATION www.loganartists.com.au Ph:0421 874 225

• The Pastel Society of Australia: www.ozpastel.com.au (in Brisbane- Mt Gravatt)

• The Watercolour Society of Queensland :- www.powerup.com.au/~watercolour

• One-on-one Watercolour and Pastel tuition: Grahame Readshaw Ph: 33797281

• Cannon Hill School of Arts Ph: 33991217

• Graham W Smith Artist and Art Instructor: 38391976

• Casey Knowles : Artist / Tutor This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

• Donna Collins- Tutor in Brassall This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 38130045

• Heritage Art School in Cannon Hill 3217 9724 or 0411153845

• Heartspace Artspace 0438 163255 Mt.Gravatt,

• Lilly-Lee Gallery & Studios Sherwood, www.lilly-lee.com.au

• Wynnum Art Classes: 33935350

• Pottery & Sculpture classes Penny McIntyre, Carina, 0438518485 or 38434140

• Darla Boyd: Art Classes in all mediums. www.artskillsforyou.com

• COMIC EXPRESS Phil Judd www.comic-express.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

• Art4Play - 2hr drawing parties, Call 1300 889 476 www.art4play.com.au This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

• Life Drawing Ipswich Art Society, Call Helen 0416 031 568

• Grafton Artfest offers workshops in watercolours, pastels, oils, drawing, sculpture + more www.artsfestgrafton.com

• BrizArt Art: Classs for Adults and children www.brizart.com.au

• Drawing as Meditiation with life model, Yoga and life drawing meditiation sessions. Call Renae Leah 0431 602 820 www.livingartsretreats.com
  

• Bundaberg - Limecottage Art Studio and Workshops. Contact Helen Richards 0429 997 097.

• Brisbane Scattered Art offers regular classes in watercolour, oil and mixed media. 6 Newman Ave Camp Hill 4152  Ph.3398 9370 www.scatteredarts.com.au.

LIFE DRAWING GROUPS/ CLASSES

Life drawing every Tues nite, 7-9pm; $10; Two models; BYO paper and pencils. No bookings needed. Just come .... Just Draw!

Dr Manny's How-to draw DVD www.justdraw.com.au. Or call Manny 0419 741064 ;To view a brief clip of a life drawing session click here.

Life Drawing and Sculpture at the Old Museum of Brisbane: 0405660273

100% Life Drawing at the Absoe Buildings West End 33104833 or 0404236090

"Drawn from Life" classes; www.drawnfromlife.net.au