Term 3 2026
Bookings start on July 1st.
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1. Monday and Wednesday Evening Adult Art Classes in Launceston
2. Monday morning Adult Online Art Classes
3. One to One online mentoring in drawing and painting
4. Holiday Drawing Bootcamp and Taster for Absolute Beginners.
NEW
Learning to Oil Paint
Monday evenings
3rd Aug - 21st Sept 2026
8 weeks
$450 Early Bird price for continuous students.
Bookings start on the 1st of July
Venue
The Attic Studio Level 2
The Brisbane Street Art School
70 Brisbane Street
Old Brisbane Arcade
Launceston, Tasmania
Course Overview: Understanding Oil paint, values, mixing, brushwork and how to create form with limited palettes.
Unlock your creativity and discover the joy of oil painting in a warm, welcoming space designed especially for complete beginners.
In this hands‑on course, you’ll learn the essential skills that make oil painting both approachable and deeply rewarding—from understanding your materials to seeing values and replicating them, building confident brushwork, and bringing light and form to life on the canvas.
Whether you’ve never painted before or you’re returning after a long break, you’ll gain the foundations you need to create artwork you’re proud of and the confidence to keep painting.
Take a look at past students' artwork.
Foundational Drawing Practice:
The Importance of Values in Drawing
Wednesday evenings
5th August- Sept 23 2026
8 weeks $450
Bookings start on the 1st of July
(Early bird discount fee is available for continuously enrolled students.)
Course Overview: Value, Design, and Toned Paper Drawing
Transform your observational drawing skills through the study of values and composition. This course focuses on the classic tradition of drawing on toned paper—a technique used for centuries to create depth and realism.
What You’ll Learn:
- The Toned Paper Method: Master the use of black and white charcoal (and three-colored chalk for advanced students) to define light and shadow.
- Compositional Mastery: Explore Notan, value studies, and thumbnail sketching to create stronger designs.
- Subject Versatility: Practice techniques applicable to figure work, animals, landscapes, and still life and cloth. These studies will be longer studies taking time to complete.
- Material Insight: Learn to select and/or tone your own papers for professional results.
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This course is perfect for anyone who wants to:
- Build a strong foundation in drawing for further artistic exploration in painting, sculpture or more.
- Simply enjoy the meditative and rewarding process of drawing in the company of likeminded people.
- Learn how to draw representationally.
8 weeks course $450 ($56 per class) Early bird continuous enrolment booking discount July 15th.
$475 after .
Email Manuela for bookings.
[email protected]
Please read Terms and Conditions.
Bookings open in July
Adults Online Drawing Classes
Decorative Drawing and Pattern in Art.
Term 3 2026
8 week course
Monday Mornings
10am - 12.30am (QLD time)
10th Aug -28th Sept
Hours 2.5hrs (20hr contact hours tuition)
Course Fee
$390 ($48.75 per 2.5hr lesson)
Early booking rate until 14 July 2026
$420 after
Email Manuela for bookings.
Content:
Decorative Arts and Patterns in Drawing
Explore the psychological comfort, rhythm, and structural power of repetition in art. Inspired by William Morris, the Pre-Raphaelites, Art Nouveau, and contemporary Australian still life artists, this course teaches you how to use geometric and floral patterns to guide the viewer's eye and add conceptual depth to your work.
Through a series of meditative yet practical exercises, you will build essential drawing skills, including negative space recognition, line control, and the art of simplifying complex, ornate designs to avoid visual overwhelm.
Course Outcomes & Projects: Over the duration of the course, you will explore art history and complete three finished pieces:
- A Floral Study: Mastering organic rhythm and pattern breakdown.
- A Patterned Still Life: Balancing foreground subjects with complex backgrounds.
- A Decorative Portrait: Using patterns to create depth and focus.
Suitable for artists looking to enhance their composition skills and enjoy a deeply focused, meditative drawing experience.
Who is this online course for:
- beginners and more experienced drawers.
- new students and old who would like to revise some important principles and foundational skills with interesting and fun drawing activities that will help them in any art medium in the future
- anyone who would like an opportunity to start the practice of drawing at home in a supportive virtual environment
- those returning to art and wanting to build up their confidence in drawing before trying out a painting course at another establishment
- this course is perfect for those of you who have very busy schedules, are dealing with health conditions and don't wish to commute to a class
- An introduction to help you study online for first time Zoomers.
- Simple instructions before the course as to how to set up your drawing space and organise your lighting before class
- A structured course designed to build up our drawing skills step by step
- Opportunity to record the classes so that you can watch the video during the week over and over again
- Classes will be in real time, not pre-recorded so you can ask questions as we go
- Reference material of drawings and photos and a PowerPoint with the lessons instructions.
- Correction and feedback on your work during the online class
- More feedback on your classwork or homework via email during the week
- A community team chat forum which will allow classmates to share their work and to give each other support and help.
Take a look at past students' artwork.
Please read Terms and Conditions.
One to One Mentoring programme
Contact me for information about private one to one 5 week or more packages. Mentor sessions are usually on Wednesday mornings or Thursday evenings.
These classes are good for those of you who wish to be more independent and are looking for more challenging subject matter.
[email protected]
Contact me for information about private one to one 5 week or more packages. Mentor sessions are usually on Wednesday mornings or Thursday evenings.
These classes are good for those of you who wish to be more independent and are looking for more challenging subject matter.
[email protected]
Pencil drawing by Erica Campbell 2023.
Back to Basics Drawing
Summer Bootcamp
Weekend Online Course
Dates to be confirmed 2025
Sat and Sun 10am - 12.30pm (QLD time)
Hours 2.5hrs (5hr contact hours tuition)
Course Description
Unlock Your Drawing Potential: A Fun & Interactive Online Course.
Ever wondered why some people seem to draw effortlessly? This online course breaks down the mysteries of drawing, guiding you from basic shapes to confident sketching.
In this live, interactive class, you'll:
- Learn foundational drawing skills: Master pencil techniques, proportion, perspective, and more.
- Develop your artistic eye: See the world in shapes and lines, unlocking your creativity.
- Build a consistent drawing practice: Learn at your own pace with flexible online learning.
- Gain confidence and support: Receive personalized feedback and connect with other artists.
- Beginners
- Those returning to art
- Anyone seeking a flexible and engaging learning experience
This Zoom class will include:
- An introduction to help you study online for first time Zoomers.
- Simple instructions before the course as to how to set up your drawing space and organise your lighting before class
- A structured course designed to build up our drawing skills step by step
- Opportunity to record the classes so that you can watch the video during the week over and over again
- Classes will be in real time, not pre-recorded so you can ask questions as we go
- Reference material of drawings and photos
- Correction and feedback on your work during the online class
- More feedback on your classwork or homework via email during the week
Take a look at past students' artwork.
Course Fee
$180
Email Manuela for bookings.
Please read Terms and Conditions.