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
Term 4
Drawing Bodies in Action
8 week drawing course
Dates: Wed 21st Oct - 9th Dec 2026
Time: 4.30 to 6pm. (shorter time for younger class)
Limited numbers of 8 students.
$420 new student and $400 for continuous enrollment.
Deadline for early bird continuous enrolment 25th Sept 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 Bodies in Action. We'll explore drawing people doing our favourite sports. We will be drawing mannequins from life and drawing either a football player, a dancer or an athlete in action from photos.
Materials: All materials are supplied except for your sketchbook which you bring along.
For bookings details, contact Manuela at [email protected]
Drawing Bodies in Action
8 week drawing course
Dates: Wed 21st Oct - 9th Dec 2026
Time: 4.30 to 6pm. (shorter time for younger class)
Limited numbers of 8 students.
$420 new student and $400 for continuous enrollment.
Deadline for early bird continuous enrolment 25th Sept 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 Bodies in Action. We'll explore drawing people doing our favourite sports. We will be drawing mannequins from life and drawing either a football player, a dancer or an athlete in action from photos.
Materials: All materials are supplied except for your sketchbook which you bring along.
For bookings details, contact Manuela at [email protected]
Term 4 Monday
Learning to Oil Paint level 2
8 weeks
Mondays :4.00pm to 6.00pm
19 Oct -14th Dec 2026
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. In term 4 we will focus on mixing a larger range of colours with a warm and cool palette.
Fee $450 for new students
$415 for Continuous enrolment every term.
Early bird deadline is the Sep 25 2026
Class size is strictly limited to 9
Email [email protected]
Learning to Oil Paint level 2
8 weeks
Mondays :4.00pm to 6.00pm
19 Oct -14th Dec 2026
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. In term 4 we will focus on mixing a larger range of colours with a warm and cool palette.
Fee $450 for new students
$415 for Continuous enrolment every term.
Early bird deadline is the Sep 25 2026
Class size is strictly limited to 9
Email [email protected]
Tuesday Young Teens 12 to 15yrs
Term 4
Drawing Nature and Landscape
8 weeks
Tuesday 20th Oct - 8th Dec 2026
4.00pm to 6.00pm
8 week course
Content:
Drawing Landscapes with a selection of drawing materials.
Transform your observational drawing skills through the study of landscapes. This course focuses on using a variety of drawing medium to learn to draw natural objects and landscapes. This course is perfect for beginners learning to draw and for those with more experience.
What You’ll Learn:
Fee $450 for new students
$415 for Continuous enrolment every term.
Early bird deadline is the Sep 25 2026
Class size is strictly limited to 9
Email [email protected]
Term 4
Drawing Nature and Landscape
8 weeks
Tuesday 20th Oct - 8th Dec 2026
4.00pm to 6.00pm
8 week course
Content:
Drawing Landscapes with a selection of drawing materials.
Transform your observational drawing skills through the study of landscapes. This course focuses on using a variety of drawing medium to learn to draw natural objects and landscapes. This course is perfect for beginners learning to draw and for those with more experience.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to draw trees: We will use different media such as colour pencil, pen and ink or charcoal to capture the form and texture of trees.
- Atmospheric Perspective: Learn how to capture a sense of space and atmosphere in a landscape with pencil or pastel in monochrome.
- Medium Versatility: Practice techniques applicable to different media such as graphite, colour pencil, pastel sticks, charcoal and ink.
Fee $450 for new students
$415 for Continuous enrolment every term.
Early bird deadline is the Sep 25 2026
Class size is strictly limited to 9
Email [email protected]
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
on the Terms of Conditions page click on blue link
Ida Welch with her sketch of her sister which is a finalist in the Little Darlings Art Prize 2024