2026
Content
Term 2 and term 3 New classes for 9 to 12 year olds
Senior teens
Junior teens
About the school, how to apply and who should apply
Mission statement
Terms and conditions
Enrolling Now
Children from 9 to 12
Wednesday class
Drawing For Fun
This introductory drawing course nurtures children's natural love for drawing. We focus on fostering both imaginative expression and observational skills. Children learn to see and capture the world around them while developing fundamental drawing techniques. This class is perfect for curious children who want to improve their drawing abilities and make their artwork more realistic. As children progress, they can advance to our Tuesday class for young teens.
Term 2 2026
NEW Drawing Eyes
5 week course for Term 2 only
Dates: Wed 13th of May - 10th of June 2026
Time: 4.30 to 6pm. (shorter time for younger class)
Limited numbers of 8 students.
$230 new student and $210 for continuous enrollment
Deadline for early bird continuous enrolment April 24th 2026
Venue: The Attic Studio Level 2, The Brisbane Street Art School, 70 Brisbane Street ,Old Brisbane Arcade
Launceston, Tasmania
Content Manuela will again guide children in observational drawing using the renowned MONART method but this time we will learn about Drawing realistic Human and Animal Eyes We'll explore drawing realistic human eyes and study how to shade and see 5 different values with graphite and we will draw some animal eyes such as cats, rabbits or lizards with white chalk on black paper.
Materials: All materials are supplied except for your sketchbook which you bring along.
For bookings details, contact Manuela at [email protected]
Children from 9 to 12
Wednesday class
Drawing For Fun
This introductory drawing course nurtures children's natural love for drawing. We focus on fostering both imaginative expression and observational skills. Children learn to see and capture the world around them while developing fundamental drawing techniques. This class is perfect for curious children who want to improve their drawing abilities and make their artwork more realistic. As children progress, they can advance to our Tuesday class for young teens.
Term 2 2026
NEW Drawing Eyes
5 week course for Term 2 only
Dates: Wed 13th of May - 10th of June 2026
Time: 4.30 to 6pm. (shorter time for younger class)
Limited numbers of 8 students.
$230 new student and $210 for continuous enrollment
Deadline for early bird continuous enrolment April 24th 2026
Venue: The Attic Studio Level 2, The Brisbane Street Art School, 70 Brisbane Street ,Old Brisbane Arcade
Launceston, Tasmania
Content Manuela will again guide children in observational drawing using the renowned MONART method but this time we will learn about Drawing realistic Human and Animal Eyes We'll explore drawing realistic human eyes and study how to shade and see 5 different values with graphite and we will draw some animal eyes such as cats, rabbits or lizards with white chalk on black paper.
Materials: All materials are supplied except for your sketchbook which you bring along.
For bookings details, contact Manuela at [email protected]
Term 3
Drawing Faces
8 week drawing course
Dates: Wed Aug 5th - Sept 23rd 2026
Time: 4.30 to 6pm. (shorter time for younger class)
Limited numbers of 8 students.
$420 new student and $400 for continuous enrollment.
Bookings start on 1st July. Deadline for early bird continuous enrolment 15th July 2026
Venue: The Attic Studio Level 2, The Brisbane Street Art School, 70 Brisbane Street ,Old Brisbane Arcade
Launceston, Tasmania
Content Manuela will again guide children in observational drawing using the renowned MONART method but this time we will learn about Drawing Faces and their Expressions. We'll explore drawing all the human features of the face, working out the proportions of the face and how to show expressions. We will revise how to shade and see 5 different values with graphite and pen and ink.
Materials: All materials are supplied except for your sketchbook which you bring along.
For bookings details, contact Manuela at [email protected]
Drawing Faces
8 week drawing course
Dates: Wed Aug 5th - Sept 23rd 2026
Time: 4.30 to 6pm. (shorter time for younger class)
Limited numbers of 8 students.
$420 new student and $400 for continuous enrollment.
Bookings start on 1st July. Deadline for early bird continuous enrolment 15th July 2026
Venue: The Attic Studio Level 2, The Brisbane Street Art School, 70 Brisbane Street ,Old Brisbane Arcade
Launceston, Tasmania
Content Manuela will again guide children in observational drawing using the renowned MONART method but this time we will learn about Drawing Faces and their Expressions. We'll explore drawing all the human features of the face, working out the proportions of the face and how to show expressions. We will revise how to shade and see 5 different values with graphite and pen and ink.
Materials: All materials are supplied except for your sketchbook which you bring along.
For bookings details, contact Manuela at [email protected]
Academy 14 to 21 yrs
Monday Senior Teens
Term 2
5 weeks
4.00pm to 6.00pm
11th May 8th June 2026
$220 Early Bird price for continuous students.
Deadline April 24th. After $250
Content This course will be dedicated to drawing an animal in charcoal. We will focus on mark making and how to draw an animal using the reductive drawing method.
Before booking please read about the school, mission statement and how to apply below. Only book after your acceptance into the school and checking terms and conditions below.
Term 3 NEW COURSE
Learning to Oil Paint
8 weeks
4.00pm to 6.00pm
3rd Aug - 21st Sept 2026
Booking start July 1st
Content This course will only be available to students who have studied at the Academy for some time. As this will be a tricky medium to work with it is important that they are confident drawers before going into painting in oil paints.
We learn about how to mix oil paints, take care of our materials, how to paint values and understand the different brushes and mediums used. We will paint small still life set ups which are perfect for first time oil painters.
Fee $450 for new students
$415 for Continuous enrolment every term.
Early bird deadline is the July 15th 2026
Class size is strictly limited to 9
Email [email protected]
Learning to Oil Paint
8 weeks
4.00pm to 6.00pm
3rd Aug - 21st Sept 2026
Booking start July 1st
Content This course will only be available to students who have studied at the Academy for some time. As this will be a tricky medium to work with it is important that they are confident drawers before going into painting in oil paints.
We learn about how to mix oil paints, take care of our materials, how to paint values and understand the different brushes and mediums used. We will paint small still life set ups which are perfect for first time oil painters.
Fee $450 for new students
$415 for Continuous enrolment every term.
Early bird deadline is the July 15th 2026
Class size is strictly limited to 9
Email [email protected]
Tuesday Young Teens 12 to 15yrs
Term 2
Drawing with the Classical Method
5 weeks
12th May - 9 June 2026
4.00pm to 6.00pm
8 week course
Content: As the course is short, we will work on drawing a complete head and helping with working on eyes more this term. We will study the classical method and study shading, and obtaining accurate proportions using Bargue Plates and graphite.
Fee $250
$220 for Continuous enrolment every term. Early bird booking for continuous enrolment deadline is April 25th 2025.
Class size is strictly limited to 9
Term 2
Drawing with the Classical Method
5 weeks
12th May - 9 June 2026
4.00pm to 6.00pm
8 week course
Content: As the course is short, we will work on drawing a complete head and helping with working on eyes more this term. We will study the classical method and study shading, and obtaining accurate proportions using Bargue Plates and graphite.
Fee $250
$220 for Continuous enrolment every term. Early bird booking for continuous enrolment deadline is April 25th 2025.
Class size is strictly limited to 9
Term 3
Drawing from Life
8 week course
4th Aug - 22n Sept 2026
4.00pm to 6.00pm
Content: Tuesday will become focused on developing our drawing skills in charcoal. We will be working on drawing from sculptures and drawing from real people sitting for us. Often parents come and sit for us!!
Focus on: pencil control, shading, working out proportions, drawing from life, understanding how to make forms look three dimensional, composition, experimenting with different drawing materials, and how to spend a long time on developing a drawing.
$450 paid for new students. For continuous enrolment and early bird fee discount $415
Email [email protected]
Before booking please read about the school, mission statement and how to apply below. Only book after your acceptance into the school and checking terms and conditions below.
Drawing from Life
8 week course
4th Aug - 22n Sept 2026
4.00pm to 6.00pm
Content: Tuesday will become focused on developing our drawing skills in charcoal. We will be working on drawing from sculptures and drawing from real people sitting for us. Often parents come and sit for us!!
Focus on: pencil control, shading, working out proportions, drawing from life, understanding how to make forms look three dimensional, composition, experimenting with different drawing materials, and how to spend a long time on developing a drawing.
$450 paid for new students. For continuous enrolment and early bird fee discount $415
Email [email protected]
Before booking please read about the school, mission statement and how to apply below. Only book after your acceptance into the school and checking terms and conditions below.
About the School
A unique opportunity for creative teenagers interested in learning and developing drawing skills in realism are offered at The Brisbane Street Art School, Launceston with Manuela Pilz as the tutor. We have also started a new class for children who are keen to draw too with a fun introduction to drawing. Once they are 12, they will be able to join the Tuesday academy with the older students.
The Drawing Academy for Young Artists is a weekly class for aspiring young artists with a desire to train and further improve in the style of realism. This new endeavour is ideal for teenagers who have a passion for art and wish to advance in their skills in the visual arts.
Venue
The Attic Studio Level 2 or 1st floor for Wednesday classes.
The Brisbane Street Art School
Brisbane Street Arcade
Launceston, Tasmania
This school, founded by Leoni Duff Tasmania’s master pastel artist and painter, is situated in the oldest historic building in Launceston and is a highly regarded and established centre for studying the visual arts with an emphasis on learning from great artists past and present.
The Attic Studio Level 2 or 1st floor for Wednesday classes.
The Brisbane Street Art School
Brisbane Street Arcade
Launceston, Tasmania
This school, founded by Leoni Duff Tasmania’s master pastel artist and painter, is situated in the oldest historic building in Launceston and is a highly regarded and established centre for studying the visual arts with an emphasis on learning from great artists past and present.
How important is learning to draw?
Drawing is a necessary fundamental basis for all art forms including animation and concept design, graphic design, architecture, sculpture, industrial design, and representational painting. Animation and movie studios value artists trained in the classic tradition. Even Walt Disney encouraged his animators to regularly go out and sketch outdoors from life.
Drawing is a necessary fundamental basis for all art forms including animation and concept design, graphic design, architecture, sculpture, industrial design, and representational painting. Animation and movie studios value artists trained in the classic tradition. Even Walt Disney encouraged his animators to regularly go out and sketch outdoors from life.
How to apply:
For Drawing for Fun on Wednesday: As our school is not a general arts and crafts class, we recommend parents and child coming into the school to see if they would like to learn how to draw here. Phone us to make an appointment.
For the Academy on Monday and Tuesday: The criteria for entrance will not only be an ability to draw but more importantly evidence of a curiosity and desire to develop and try new skills. To ascertain this, a face-to-face meeting with a series of drawings or portfolio and/or sketchbooks will be arranged at the beginning of the term prior to course commencement. The interview dates are stated on the schedule above. To ensure your place on this date, a booking by phone or email is needed.
Contact Manuela Pilz at [email protected] for arranging interviews and for bookings.
For more information you can contact Manuela or Leoni at [email protected]
Mobile: 0466662712
For Drawing for Fun on Wednesday: As our school is not a general arts and crafts class, we recommend parents and child coming into the school to see if they would like to learn how to draw here. Phone us to make an appointment.
For the Academy on Monday and Tuesday: The criteria for entrance will not only be an ability to draw but more importantly evidence of a curiosity and desire to develop and try new skills. To ascertain this, a face-to-face meeting with a series of drawings or portfolio and/or sketchbooks will be arranged at the beginning of the term prior to course commencement. The interview dates are stated on the schedule above. To ensure your place on this date, a booking by phone or email is needed.
Contact Manuela Pilz at [email protected] for arranging interviews and for bookings.
For more information you can contact Manuela or Leoni at [email protected]
Mobile: 0466662712
Who should apply:
Any young artist 9 to 11 year olds for an introduction into drawing and then 12 to 19 year olds for the Drawing Academies. No previous experience in classical drawing is required but applicants that can demonstrate an existing commitment and passion for drawing and will enjoy a thorough yet exciting drawing programme are encouraged to contact us.
Any young artist 9 to 11 year olds for an introduction into drawing and then 12 to 19 year olds for the Drawing Academies. No previous experience in classical drawing is required but applicants that can demonstrate an existing commitment and passion for drawing and will enjoy a thorough yet exciting drawing programme are encouraged to contact us.
Mission and Tutoring with Manuela Pilz
Our purpose is to train students in the skills and techniques associated with creating images that appear real to the viewer. These courses will be skills-based programmes which will give students a core body of knowledge in representational art by the age of 18.
The tutor, award winning artist Manuela Pilz, will guide students through various drawing techniques and exercises that are a derived from her own personal art training and experience gained in Australia and abroad. Through Manuela’s combined experience as an English Teacher at universities and an Art Teacher for children, teenagers, and adults, she will provide a professional level of art tuition to the successful applicants.
Our purpose is to train students in the skills and techniques associated with creating images that appear real to the viewer. These courses will be skills-based programmes which will give students a core body of knowledge in representational art by the age of 18.
The tutor, award winning artist Manuela Pilz, will guide students through various drawing techniques and exercises that are a derived from her own personal art training and experience gained in Australia and abroad. Through Manuela’s combined experience as an English Teacher at universities and an Art Teacher for children, teenagers, and adults, she will provide a professional level of art tuition to the successful applicants.
Terms and Conditions (PLEASE READ)
Booking Terms and Conditions for The Drawing Academy for Young Artists
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Booking Terms and Conditions for The Drawing Academy for Young Artists
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Ida Welch with her sketch of her sister which is a finalist in the Little Darlings Art Prize 2024