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Thursdays until 7pm
Weekends: 11am-4pm
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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.

The VAS Art School is only able to offer refunds for course withdrawals made 14 days before the first class of term. Unfortunately, we cannot offer a refund or credit made after this time.

Credits are valid for up to 12 months after the date of issue. Please contact the office directly to use a credit.

Terms and Conditions

Updated 27 November 2023.

The below terms and conditions apply to any and all purchases made within the VAS Art School. By making a purchase of a class or workshop, you agree that you have read and accepted our terms and conditions.

This policy applies to all VAS Art School enrolments from 27 November 2023.

REFUNDS & CREDITS

  • The VAS Art School is only able to offer refunds for course withdrawals made 14 days before the first class of term. Unfortunately, we cannot offer a refund or credit made after this time.

  • Credits are valid for up to 12 months after the date of issue. Please contact the office directly to use a credit.

CLASS CANCELLATION & NUMBERS

  • Term classes may be cancelled if there are insufficient enrolments (less than 5 students). In this instance, students can choose between the options of a full refund, credit, or transfer of enrolment to a different available class.

  • Teachers for classes are subject to change due to availability. All efforts will be taken to ensure the quality and content of the class is maintained.

WORK IN THE STUDIO

  • VAS Gallery does not take responsibility for work left in the studio. We request all artists retrieve their work in a timely period (suggested: 2 weeks).

Please don't hesitate to contact us via email (admin@vasgallery.org.au) if you would like to discuss this policy.

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.



2024 ART SCHOOL

TERM 1

29 January to
7 April
10 weeks

TERM 2

22 April to
30 June
10 weeks

TERM 3

8 July to
15 September
10 weeks

TERM 4

30 September to
8 December
10 weeks




TERM 1 2024

29 January 2024 - 7 April 2024 (10 weeks)

MONDAY

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Coming Soon: Sculpture Short Course

Monday mornings - 5 week term
29 Jan 2024 – 26 Feb 2024
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
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Painting the Figure

Lucy Maddox
Monday afternoon - 10 week term
5 Feb 2024 – 8 Apr 2024
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Develop from loose gestural and tonal studies to create lifelike paintings of the human body.
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LongtailedPos

Drawing Cute Critters

Linda Weil
Monday afternoon - 10 week term
29 Jan 2024 – 1 Apr 2024
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Australia abounds with wonderful animals that are a joy to draw. This term we will look at pencil and colour pencil drawings of all things cute, small, and furry. 
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Tonal Painting from Life

Tim Murphy
Monday evenings - 10 week term
29 Jan 2024 – 1 Apr 2024
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Develop your oil painting through observation following traditional tonal realist approaches.
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TUESDAY

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Oil Painting Class

Lee Machelak
Tuesday mornings - 10 week term
30 Jan 2024 – 2 Apr 2024
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Learn the technique of oil painting in the traditional manner of tonal impressionism.
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It Hao Pheh

Watercolour & Drawing

It Hao Pheh
Tuesday afternoons - 10 week term
30 Jan 2024 – 2 Apr 2024
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Use the genres of landscapes, marine, street scenes, interior and still life to learn and explore watercolour painting.
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Watercolour & Drawing

It Hao Pheh
Tuesday afternoons - 10 week term
30 Jan 2024 – 2 Apr 2024
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Use the genres of landscapes, marine, street scenes, interior and still life to learn and explore watercolour painting.
Find out more
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Watercolour & Drawing

It Hao Pheh
Tuesday evenings - 10 week term
30 Jan 2024 – 2 Apr 2024
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Use the genres of landscapes, marine, street scenes, interior and still life to learn and explore watercolour painting.
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WEDNESDAY

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Beginner 1: Watercolour

Nathalie Anne
Wednesday morning - 10 week term
31 Jan 2024 – 3 Apr 2024
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
A relaxing environment for beginners which will extend the students' understanding of the techniques of watercolour.
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Oil Painting Class

Fiona O'Byrne
Wednesday afternoon - 10 week term
31 Jan 2024 – 3 Apr 2024
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Be instructed in the technique of oil painting, covering still life, portrait, and figure studies.
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Coming Soon Image

Coming Soon: Contemporary Painting - Young Artist Course

Lucy Fekete
Wednesday afternoon - 10 week term
31 Jan 2024 – 3 Apr 2024
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
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Tonal Painting from Life

Tim Murphy
Wednesday evenings - 10 week term
31 Jan 2024 – 3 Apr 2024
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Develop your oil painting through observation following traditional tonal realist approaches.
Find out more

THURSDAY

Rob Kelly

Plein Air in Oils

Robert Kelly
Thursday morning - 10 weeks
1 Feb 2024 – 4 Apr 2024
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Dip into plein air painting with a focus on colour & technique.
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Oil Painting Class

Gregory R Smith
Thursday afternoon - 10 weeks
1 Feb 2024 – 4 Apr 2024
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.
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Greg Smith Flower and Garden

Oil Painting Class

Gregory R Smith
Thursday afternoon - 10 weeks
1 Feb 2024 – 4 Apr 2024
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.
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Oil Painting Class

Gregory R Smith
Thursday evening - 10 weeks
1 Feb 2024 – 4 Apr 2024
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.
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SATURDAY & SUNDAY

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Beginner 1: Basics of Oil Painting and Colour

Swathi Madike
Saturday morning - 10 week term
3 Feb 2024 – 6 Apr 2024
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Learn the fundamental skills of oil painting, embracing the range of approaches with this medium.
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Fekete Studio

Body of Work: Acrylic or Oil Studio Sessions

Lucy Fekete
Sunday morning - 10 week term
4 Feb 2024 – 7 Apr 2024
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Hone your skills and follow your artistic interests in this supervised studio-style environment.
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Paint the World Around You in Watercolour

Aimee Li
Sunday afternoon - 10 week term
4 Feb 2024 – 7 Apr 2024
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Learn to tackle key challenges in watercolour through landscape painting.
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TERM 4 2023

Term Classes

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

2 October to
17 December
11 weeks


TERM 4 2023

2 October to 17 December (11 weeks)

MONDAY

Nathalie Anne

Watercolour for Beginners

Nathalie Anne
Monday morning - 11 week term
2 Oct 2023 – 11 Dec 2023
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
A relaxing environment for beginners which will extend the students' understanding of the techniques of watercolour.
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Drawing in a Painterly Style

Linda Weil
Monday evening - 11 week term
2 Oct 2023 – 11 Dec 2023
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Explore the wonderful rich character of graphite to achieve tonal atmospheric drawing in a painterly style. 
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Tonal Painting from Life

Tim Murphy
Monday evenings - 11 week term
2 Oct 2023 – 11 Dec 2023
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Develop your oil painting through observation following traditional tonal realist approaches.
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TUESDAY

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Oil Painting Class with Lee Machelak

Lee Machelak
Tuesday mornings - 10 week term
3 Oct 2023 – 12 Dec 2023
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Learn the technique of oil painting in the traditional manner of tonal impressionism.
Join the Waitlist
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Drawing & Watercolour with It Hao Pheh 1

It Hao Pheh
Tuesday afternoons - 9 week term
10 Oct 2023 – 12 Dec 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.
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It Hao Pheh

Drawing & Watercolour with It Hao Pheh 2

It Hao Pheh
Tuesday afternoons - 9 week term
10 Oct 2023 – 12 Dec 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.
Join the Waitlist
Find out more
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Drawing & Watercolour with It Hao Pheh 3

It Hao Pheh
Tuesday evenings - 9 week term
10 Oct 2023 – 12 Dec 2023
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Use the genres of landscapes, marine, street scenes, interior and still life to learn and explore watercolour painting.
Join the Waitlist
Find out more

WEDNESDAY

Obyrne_Eggplants

Oil Painting Class with Fiona O'Byrne

Fiona O'Byrne
Wednesday morning - 11 week term
4 Oct 2023 – 13 Dec 2023
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Be instructed in the technique of oil painting, covering still life, portrait, and figure studies.
Join the Waitlist
Find out more
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Oil Painting Class with Fiona O'Byrne

Fiona O'Byrne
Wednesday afternoon - 11 week term
4 Oct 2023 – 13 Dec 2023
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Be instructed in the technique of oil painting, covering still life, portrait, and figure studies.
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FeketePortrait2

Contemporary Portraiture in Oils

Lucy Fekete
Wednesday afternoon - 11 week term
4 Oct 2023 – 13 Dec 2023
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Explore contemporary portraiture through oil painting to develop your own unique style as you create finished and refined artworks.
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copper-jug

Tonal Painting from Life

Tim Murphy
Wednesday evenings - 11 week term
4 Oct 2023 – 13 Dec 2023
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Develop your oil painting through observation following traditional tonal realist approaches.
Join the Waitlist
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THURSDAY

Hannah_Plein Air

Plein Air in Oils

Robert Kelly
Thursday morning - 11 weeks
5 Oct 2023 – 14 Dec 2023
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Dip into plein air painting with a focus on colour & technique.
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Oil Painting with Gregory Smith 1

Gregory R Smith
Thursday afternoon - 11 weeks
5 Oct 2023 – 14 Dec 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.
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Oil Painting with Gregory Smith 2

Gregory R Smith
Thursday afternoon - 11 weeks
5 Oct 2023 – 14 Dec 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.
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Greg Smith Image 3

Oil Painting with Gregory Smith 3

Gregory R Smith
Thursday evening - 11 weeks
5 Oct 2023 – 14 Dec 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.
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SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Lucy Fekete Acrylic Mashup

Body of Work: Acrylic or Oil Studio Sessions with Lucy Fekete

Lucy Fekete
Saturday morning - 11 week term
7 Oct 2023 – 16 Dec 2023
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Hone your skills and follow your artistic interests in this supervised studio-style environment.
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Basics of Oil Painting and Colour with Swathi Madike

Swathi Madike
Sunday morning - 9 week term
8 Oct 2023 – 3 Dec 2023
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Learn the fundamental skills of oil painting, embracing the range of approaches with this medium.
Join the Waitlist
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C-An Abandoned Shipwreck-1

Paint the World Around You in Watercolour

Aimee Li
Sunday afternoon - 11 week term
8 Oct 2023 – 17 Dec 2023
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Learn to tackle key challenges in watercolour through landscape painting.
Join the Waitlist
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