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Workshops


The Victorian Artists Society offers art classes catering to students of all experience levels, from beginners to professional artists, across a wide range of mediums; oil, pastel, watercolour, acrylic, gouache, drawing and sculpture. Classes cover a range of techniques such as, drawing portraiture from a life model, landscape and still life. Daytime, afternoon, evening and weekend classes are conducted in the historic VAS studio and are taught by highly regarded artists in their specific mediums.

Students must be above 18 years of age.

Do I need to buy everything on the materials list for the first class?

If you’re not sure about sourcing everything on the materials list, we recommend you bring along a limited selection of items from each category on the list. For example, bring along a few sheets of the recommended paper or one canvas board, only a few brushes, and a limited selection of paints. The first class is always an opportunity for you to talk with your teacher about materials and clarify what will be necessary when. If you still have any questions, please email reception and we will check with your specific teacher as to their recommendations.

Do you offer children's classes?
Is a refund available if I cancel my booking for a class or workshop?

If a class is cancelled by VAS we will refund the cost of the class or credit that amount to a future class.

We cannot offer refunds or credits for classes missed because of work commitments unless we are advised of these dates prior to the start of term, and up to half of the term.

 

What are the upcoming term dates?
When do bookings become available for classes?
Where can I buy materials for an art class?

Each of our classes at the VAS Art School have a recommended materials list for students to use throughout the course—we recommend students source their own materials so that they can customise their kits to their own liking. To source your supplies for class, we recommend you visit a quality art supplier such as Seniors Art Supplies or Deans.


The Victorian Artists Society offers art classes catering to students of all experience levels, from beginners to professional artists, across a wide range of mediums; oil, pastel, watercolour, acrylic, gouache, drawing and sculpture. Classes cover a range of techniques such as, drawing portraiture from a life model, landscape and still life. Daytime, afternoon, evening and weekend classes are conducted in the historic VAS studio and are taught by highly regarded artists in their specific mediums.

Students must be above 16 years of age. Some of our classes only accept students above 18 years of age so please read the class description carefully at the time of booking.


Do I need to buy everything on the materials list for the first class?

If you’re not sure about sourcing everything on the materials list, we recommend you bring along a limited selection of items from each category on the list. For example, bring along a few sheets of the recommended paper or one canvas board, only a few brushes, and a limited selection of paints. The first class is always an opportunity for you to talk with your teacher about materials and clarify what will be necessary when. If you still have any questions, please email reception and we will check with your specific teacher as to their recommendations.

Do you offer children's classes?
Is a refund available if I cancel my booking for a class or workshop?

If a class is cancelled by VAS we will refund the cost of the class or credit that amount to a future class.

We cannot offer refunds or credits for classes missed because of work commitments unless we are advised of these dates prior to the start of term, and up to half of the term.

 

What are the upcoming term dates?
When do bookings become available for classes?
Where can I buy materials for an art class?

Each of our classes at the VAS Art School have a recommended materials list for students to use throughout the course—we recommend students source their own materials so that they can customise their kits to their own liking. To source your supplies for class, we recommend you visit a quality art supplier such as Seniors Art Supplies or Deans.


2023 ART SCHOOL

TERM 1

30 January to
6 April
10 weeks

TERM 2

24 April to
25 June
9 weeks

TERM 3

10 July to
17 September
10 weeks

TERM 4

3 October to
17 December
11 weeks



TERM 2 2023

Term 2 Classes will go on sale to the public on Monday 3 April 2023

MONDAY

Nathalie Anne
Watercolour for Beginners with Nathalie Anne Marion
Nathalie Anne
Monday morning - 8 week term
24 Apr 2023 – 19 Jun 2023
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
A relaxing environment for beginners which will extend the students' understanding of the techniques of watercolour.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more
Sculpture Class phot. Georgina Mills
Sculpting the Human Form with Zoja Trofimiuk
Zoja Trofimiuk
Monday afternoons - 8 week term
24 Apr 2023 – 19 Jun 2023
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
An introduction to sculptural methods that help simplify the complexities of the human figure.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more
Linda Weil - Palug
Colour it with Pencil with Linda Weil
Linda Weil
Monday evening - 8 week term
24 Apr 2023 – 19 Jun 2023
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Back by popular demand, work to develop your skills with colour and graphite pencils.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more
Byron Copland
Drawing & Painting from Observation with Byron Copland 1
Byron Copland
Monday evenings - 8 week term
24 Apr 2023 – 19 Jun 2023
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Learning through the traditional atelier system, gain a comprehensive understanding of light, colour and the distinguishing features of natural forms.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more

TUESDAY

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Oil Painting Class with Lee Machelak
Lee Machelak
Tuesday mornings - 8 week term
2 May 2023 – 20 Jun 2023
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Learn the technique of oil painting in the traditional manner of tonal impressionism.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more
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Drawing & Watercolour with It Hao Pheh 1
It Hao Pheh
Tuesday afternoons - 8 week term
2 May 2023 – 27 Jun 2023
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Use the genres of landscapes, marine, street scenes, interior and still life to learn and explore watercolour painting.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more
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Drawing & Watercolour with It Hao Pheh 2
It Hao Pheh
Tuesday afternoons - 8 week term
2 May 2023 – 4 Jul 2023
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Use the genres of landscapes, marine, street scenes, interior and still life to learn and explore watercolour painting.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more
It Hao Pheh
Drawing & Watercolour with It Hao Pheh 3
It Hao Pheh
Tuesday evenings - 8 week term
2 May 2023 – 27 Jun 2023
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Use the genres of landscapes, marine, street scenes, interior and still life to learn and explore watercolour painting.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more

WEDNESDAY

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Oil Painting Class with Fiona O'Byrne
Fiona O'Byrne
Wednesday morning - 9 week term
26 Apr 2023 – 21 Jun 2023
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Be instructed in the technique of oil painting, covering still life, portrait, and figure studies.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more
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Oil Painting Class with Fiona O'Byrne
Fiona O'Byrne
Wednesday afternoon - 9 week term
26 Apr 2023 – 21 Jun 2023
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Be instructed in the technique of oil painting, covering still life, portrait, and figure studies.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more
Lucy Fekete - Drawing 1
Drawing Fundamentals Course with Lucy Fekete
Lucy Fekete
Wednesday afternoon - 9 week term
26 Apr 2023 – 28 Jun 2023
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Explore the basics of drawing in terms of techniques, subject matter and materials.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more
Byron Copland 2
Drawing & Painting from Observation with Byron Copland 2
Byron Copland
Wednesday evenings - 9 week term
26 Apr 2023 – 21 Jun 2023
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Learning through the traditional atelier system, gain a comprehensive understanding of light, colour and the distinguishing features of natural forms.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more

THURSDAY

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Oil Painting with Gregory Smith 1
Gregory R Smith
Thursday afternoon - 9 weeks
27 Apr 2023 – 22 Jun 2023
12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
These classes cater to beginners through to established painters. The purpose of these classes is to develop a greater visual knowledge.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more
Oil Painting with Gregory Smith 2
Gregory R Smith
Thursday afternoon - 9 weeks
27 Apr 2023 – 22 Jun 2023
3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
These classes cater to beginners through to established painters. The purpose of these classes is to develop a greater visual knowledge.
Please contact the office for availability.
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Oil Painting with Gregory Smith 3
Gregory R Smith
Thursday evening - 9 weeks
27 Apr 2023 – 22 Jun 2023
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
These classes cater to beginners through to established painters. The purpose of these classes is to develop a greater visual knowledge.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more

SATURDAY

Lucy Fekete Acrylic Mashup
Acrylic Art Class with Lucy Fekete
Lucy Fekete
Saturday morning - 9 week term
29 Apr 2023 – 24 Jun 2023
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
This class will be operated in a supervised studio-style environment, where students will be encouraged to follow their own artistic interests and hone their skills.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more

SUNDAY

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Basics of Oil Painting and Colour with Swathi Madike
Swathi Madike
Sunday morning - 9 week term
30 Apr 2023 – 25 Jun 2023
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Learn the fundamental skills of oil painting, embracing the range of approaches with this medium.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more
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Watercolour Art Class with Maxine Wade
Maxine Wade
Sunday afternoon - 9 week term
30 Apr 2023 – 25 Jun 2023
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Focusing on the fundamentals of both art and watercolour painting, emphasis on correct drawing, compositional skills, colour mixing.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more

Term 1 2023

TERM 1 2023 CLASS DETAILS

MONDAY

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Watercolour for Beginners with Yasaman Dehghan
Yasaman Dehghan
Monday morning - 9 week term
30 Jan 2023 – 3 Apr 2023
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
A relaxing environment for beginners which will extend the students' understanding of the techniques of watercolour.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more
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Sculpting the Human Form with Georgina Mills
Georgina Mills
Monday afternoons - 9 week term
30 Jan 2023 – 3 Apr 2023
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
An introduction to sculptural methods that help simplify the complexities of the human figure.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more
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Exploring Drawing with Linda Weil
Linda Weil
Monday evening - 9 week term
30 Jan 2023 – 3 Apr 2023
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Explore the variety of methods, techniques, and mediums used to create individually expressive and realistic drawings.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more
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Classical Drawing & Oil Painting with Robert Kelly
Robert Kelly
Monday evenings - 9 week term
30 Jan 2023 – 3 Apr 2023
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
A unique opportunity to learn classical approaches in the spirit of the 19th Century Master painters.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more

TUESDAY

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Oil Painting Class with Lee Machelak
Lee Machelak
Tuesday mornings - 10 week term
31 Jan 2023 – 4 Apr 2023
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Learn the technique of oil painting in the traditional manner of tonal impressionism.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more
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Drawing & Watercolour with Julian Bruere 1
Julian Bruere
Tuesday afternoons - 10 week term
31 Jan 2023 – 4 Apr 2023
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Use the genres of Landscape, Seascape, Still Life, Figure and Portraiture to learn and explore watercolour painting.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more
BRUERE2
Drawing & Watercolour with Julian Bruere 2
Julian Bruere
Tuesday afternoons - 10 week term
31 Jan 2023 – 4 Apr 2023
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Use the genres of Landscape, Seascape, Still Life, Figure and Portraiture to learn and explore watercolour painting.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more
BRUERE3
Portrait & Figure in Watercolour with Julian Bruere
Julian Bruere
Tuesday evenings - 10 week term
31 Jan 2023 – 4 Apr 2023
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Develop and explore Portrait and Figure in watercolour in the studio with an emphasis on developing personal styles and approaches.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more

WEDNESDAY

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Oil Painting Class with Fiona O'Byrne
Fiona O'Byrne
Wednesday morning - 10 week term
1 Feb 2023 – 5 Apr 2023
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Be instructed in the technique of oil painting, covering still life, portrait, and figure studies.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more
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Oil Painting Class with Paul McDonald Smith
Paul McDonald Smith
Wednesday afternoon - 10 week term
1 Feb 2023 – 5 Apr 2023
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Observe and learn the traditional approach to oil painting with a particular emphasis on tonal impressionist principles.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more
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Drawing Fundamentals Course with Lucy Maddox
Lucy Maddox
Wednesday afternoon - 10 week term
1 Feb 2023 – 5 Apr 2023
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Explore the basics of drawing in terms of techniques, subject matter and materials.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more
Classical Figure Drawing
Classical Drawing with Robert Kelly
Robert Kelly
Wednesday evening - 10 week term
1 Feb 2023 – 5 Apr 2023
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
An introduction to an array of tools in a gradual way to help simplify and make accessible various approaches to drawing.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more

THURSDAY

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Painting Outside of the Lines in Acrylic with Olga Dziemidowicz
Olga Dziemidowicz
Thursday morning - 10 weeks
2 Feb 2023 – 6 Apr 2023
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Develop your ability to get loose and experimental with acrylics, supporting you to approach landscape, still life, and abstract portrait.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more
580-GregoryRSmith-Violin
Oil Painting with Gregory Smith 1
Gregory R Smith
Thursday afternoon - 10 weeks
2 Feb 2023 – 6 Apr 2023
12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
These classes cater to beginners through to established painters. The purpose of these classes is to develop a greater visual knowledge.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more
Greg Smith Image 2
Oil Painting with Gregory Smith 2
Gregory R Smith
Thursday afternoon - 10 weeks
2 Feb 2023 – 6 Apr 2023
3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
These classes cater to beginners through to established painters. The purpose of these classes is to develop a greater visual knowledge.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more
Greg Smith Image 3
Oil Painting with Gregory Smith 3
Gregory R Smith
Thursday evening - 10 weeks
2 Feb 2023 – 6 Apr 2023
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
These classes cater to beginners through to established painters. The purpose of these classes is to develop a greater visual knowledge.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more

FRIDAY

Portrait by Barbara McManus
Portraiture Group (Friday)
4pm - 6pm
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Sitting Lady - Sidney Huang
Life Group (Friday)
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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SATURDAY

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Acrylic Art Class with Lucy Maddox
Lucy Maddox
Saturday morning - 9 week term
4 Feb 2023 – 1 Apr 2023
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
This class will be operated in a supervised studio-style environment, where students will be encouraged to follow their own artistic interests and hone their skills.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more
Ian Calcutt, Breanna, Ink on Paper, 2022
Life Group (Saturday)
1pm - 4pm
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SUNDAY

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Basics of Oil Painting and Colour with Swathi Madike
Swathi Madike
Sunday morning - 9 week term
5 Feb 2023 – 2 Apr 2023
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Learn the fundamental skills of oil painting, embracing the range of approaches with this medium.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more
590-MWade-Venice
Watercolour Art Class with Maxine Wade
Maxine Wade
Sunday afternoon - 9 week term
5 Feb 2023 – 2 Apr 2023
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Focusing on the fundamentals of both art and watercolour painting, emphasis on correct drawing, compositional skills, colour mixing.
Please contact the office for availability.
Find out more

Byron Copland
Byron Copland
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'Artists at work', oil by Gwendoline Krumins

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