Have you always wanted to learn to paint? Perhaps you have been disappointed with your art teachers in the past… It’s very different here. Come in and enjoy one of the art classes in our lovely dojo studio for people of all abilities, even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush before.
You will come away feeling confident at last, really understanding the materials to use in that medium. Whether it’s oil, watercolour, acrylic, pastel or mixed media, we have fun classes filled with laughter and learning.
I love teaching and if you’re ready to learn from a teacher who explains things in Plain English so you really understand, you’ll be empowered to paint more, and create more beautiful artworks than you could have possibly imagined!
How do These Classes Work?
Check out our Live Brisbane classes in person or via Zoom, start learning Anytime with our range of online art courses or get adventurous with our regular Art Retreats. You’ll be amazed at what you can learn with a professional multi-award winning artist, who is regarded as one of the best art teachers in Brisbane.
As well as professional art teaching, you’ll grow alongside our in-person and online creative communities — safe, happy environments for learning, with no judgment and lots of positive feedback.
These Classes are Very Different
In most art classes, it’s usually a matter of watching an artist do a demonstration, then you being thrown in the deep end to try and struggle through for yourself, with the artist coming along and fixing up your mistakes. That way, you always need to go back to the same teacher again to keep struggling on, because you are not really understanding.
We believe that’s not really teaching!
Our classes are very different. I have broken down all the learning into a structured course of steps. In this way you experience all the different aspects of each medium yourself, by discovering it with the brush in your hand, painting exercises and creating finished paintings. I explain really clearly in plain English why things happen with the paint, and how to create beautiful paintings, step by step.
You will be Amazed at What You Can Do!
You will come away with the most amazing paintings that you have created all by yourself. You will even be able to go and create your own artworks after the class without a teacher helping you every step of the way, because you will understand how it all works.
Most people are amazed at what they learn in these classes.
You might even learn a thing or two about your little self in the process. You will find the classroom a positive, safe non-judgmental environment. Everyone enjoys quite a Zen approach to learning here.
I hope you come and join us for fun and laughter and learning!
Unfortunately we are not able to accommodate any make-up classes. Just like when you buy airline tickets or theatre tickets, refunds are not available if you don’t show up. Please understand that we cannot refund or transfer any bookings once the class has been scheduled. Once we have firm bookings, we are already ordering and paying for materials for that class, and the teacher’s time is booked in for that period of time.
It turns out I can't attend the whole course - can I sent someone else in my place?
Yes, usually this is fine. You can transfer your booking to another person if you have not yet started the course and it is a class that does not depend on a previous course (such as a Level 2 course that requires Level 1 attendance). You must let us know the full contact details of the other person (phone, email, address) at least 24 hours prior to the class starting.
I've never picked up a brush before in my life - will I be okay?
YES! We cater for absolute beginners. Most of the people in the class will be in the same boat. You will find these classes very gentle and kind on people who are completely new to painting. You will be amazed at what you will learn in a supportive and positive learning environment.
I have a child I'd like you to teach. Can you do this?
All of our in person classes in our calendar are designed for adults, but students aged 16+ are welcome to try our online classes.
Usually I don’t teach kids’ classes just due to lack of time in between these adult classes and all of my painting commissions. There are a few other places that you can go that specialise in children’s classes.
If your child is young (under 16 years old) and if they are showing some real talent then there are still some other questions to ask. Do they have a real passion for it? Most importantly is your child wanting (for themselves, not for you) and willing to come along to learn from a full time professional artist? If so, then I may be able to make an exception and provide a special one-on-one class where they can really learn some good skills and techniques.
My teaching builds the ability to see what is truly there, so I can guarantee that their drawings (and/or paintings) would improve out of sight, and they will learn skills they can use for a lifetime. My personal tuition rates (one-on-one) are $440 an hour at the studio here. A two hour session is recommended to gain meaningful learning. This price is the same if you wanted to join in the session and have some fun with them while they are learning – if this is appropriate. For very young children we would require initially that you are at least present in the building while they are learning.
Give me a call if you have any questions on 07 3202 9991.
Do you have any classes for children?
All of our in person classes in our calendar are designed for adults, but all ages are welcome to try our online classes.
Keen teens are welcome to join our in person classes as long as they can stay focussed during the session, which usually runs from 6pm to 9pm.
We also sometimes have weekend workshops that can suit children.
Give us a call to chat and we can work out together if it would work for you little one or not.
