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Casual Sessions

Life & Portrait Sessions

Untutored Life Drawing & Portraiture Sessions

These sessions are untutored and suitable for artists who can work confidently on their own. All experience levels are welcome, for those who want to draw or paint the human form in a relaxed and quiet environment.

Artists need to bring their own materials. We supply easels and tables.

Non-members are welcome to attend.

No bookings are required. Cash or eftpos is to be paid to the class monitor on the day.

Please be aware that these sessions feature male and female nude models.

Artists must be 16+ and will need to show proof of age. Attendees aged 16 to 18 must provide proof of consent from a parent or guardian.

FRIDAY sessions 

Portraiture and Life group sessions each feature a single long pose for the entire 2 hour session. 

These casual sessions are the perfect way to spend a few hours before heading out for a Friday night in the city. Join us for either or both sessions at the Victorian Artists Society, a short walk from Parliament station and the 11, 12, 35, 86, 96 and 109 trams.

Be aware that sessions may include wine.

Please do not enter the studio until the previous class has finished.

PORTRAIT SESSION

FRIDAY 4PM–6PM 

$20 (members) 

$25 (non-members) 

LIFE GROUP

FRIDAY 6:30PM–8:30PM 

$20 (members) 

$25 (non-members) 

BOTH FRIDAY SESSIONS

4PM–8:30PM 

$25 (members) 

$35 (non-members) 

Saturday session 

Bob Young 

Weekly sessions alternate between Long, Medium and Short nude poses as well as sessions with a single extended pose for painters who want more time to work on a piece. See the schedule of poses here.

Please do not enter the studio until the previous class has finished.

LIFE GROUP

SATURDAY 1PM–4PM 

$25 (members) 

$30 (non-members) 

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'Emma', by Joe Whyte

Social Still Life

Social Still Life at VAS

Social Still Life monthly sessions for both beginner and experienced artists. A balanced creative relaxed session for socialising and painting.

Basic paper and drawing tools will be available for use, but artists are encouraged to bring along their own preferred supplies to get the most out of their experience.

The session will focus on a still life, such as florals, as a subject that beginners can feel comfortable with, but experienced artists can explore and experiment. Painters with some experience can paint from life. Beginners can choose to have more guidance from the monitor.

Included in the ticket price is a complimentary glass of wine. Attendees are welcome to bring along light snacks to enjoy throughout the session!

Upcoming Sessions

Rhi Edwards PPIA 2024

Cauldron and Canvas: Spooky Social Life Drawing

31 October, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

This Halloween, join us for a bewitching evening of live portrait drawing! Sip on a delightful drink, unleash your artistic spirit, and immerse yourself in the ambiance. Feel free to dress in your spookiest attire to add to the festive atmosphere.

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Ruth Wilkinson Rodney Waterman (Edit)

Flûte de voix—An evening of recorder duets with Ruth Wilkinson and Rodney Waterman

24 November, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

A musical collaboration between two of Australia's top recorder players, Ruth Wilkinson and Rodney Waterman.

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Another Wine Anyone, by Colin Shaw

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Plein Air

En PLein Air Workshops

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Plein Air Painting - January

Robert Kelly
Saturday 18 Jan 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Dip into plein air painting with a focus on colour & technique.
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Join VAS Teaching Artist Robert Kelly to explore the local parks and street surrounding Victorian Artists Society and practice the discipline of plein air painting. 

We will cover a variety of topics including:
- Materials and set up
- Composition 
- Tones/values
- Colour
- Edges
- Paint application/quality 

The courses is primarily one on one critiques. With a few demonstrations/initial talks to commence the lessons, especially earlier in the course.

The aim of the course is to enhance our visual understanding of the world and how to replicate that in a realistic way through the medium of cool paint using traditional materials and techniques. By the end we should have the skills necessary to feel confident heading out into the world on our own painting adventures! 

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