2025
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New class 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 on July 1st
Children from 9 to 12
Wednesday class
Drawing For Fun
Term 3
Wednesday 23rd July - 17th Sept 2025 (Break on 13th Aug)
4.30 to 6pm. (shorter time for younger class)
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.
This term, Manuela will again guide children in observational drawing using the renowned MONART method but this time we will work from real objects in front of us. We'll explore Still life: plants, food and toys. They will draw food using watercolour, their favourite pot plant from home in pen and ink, a favourite toy or teddy in charcoal or a sunflower using toned paper. All art supplies are provided; all that is needed is to bring a sketchbook!
Lower price for younger class $400 for the 8 week course for early bird booking from 1st July to 8th of July.
Limited numbers of 8 students.
For bookings details, contact Manuela at [email protected]
Venue
The Attic Studio Level 2
The Brisbane Street Art School
70 Brisbane Street
Old Brisbane Arcade
Launceston, Tasmania
Drawing by Cameron Morgan
Term 3
Taking enrolments on July 1st
Academy 14 to 21 yrs
8 week course
Strictly limited class size.
Enrol now to avoid disappointment
Learning about Colour
with Colour Pencil
Monday Senior Teens
4.00pm to 6.00pm
21st July to 15th Sept 2025 (Holiday on 11th August)
8 week course
Hours 2 hrs (18hr contact hours tuition)
Tuesday Young Teens 12 to 14yrs
4.00pm to 6.00pm
22nd July to 16th Sept 2025 (Holiday on 12th August)
8 week course
Hours 2 hrs (18hr contact hours tuition)
Fee $450
Email [email protected]
$415 for Continuous enrolment every term.
About the Colour course:
In this class we will for the first time at the Academy work with Colour. We will look at understanding how to select and mix colours using colour pencils such as Prismacolour. After this course everyone will know how to mix beautiful colours without having to have an enormous set of pencils. We will also look at artists and the tricks they use with colour.
Expect to:
$450 paid with direct debit for new students. For continuous enrolment and early bird fee contact me to find out more. 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.
Term 3
Taking enrolments on July 1st
Academy 14 to 21 yrs
8 week course
Strictly limited class size.
Enrol now to avoid disappointment
Learning about Colour
with Colour Pencil
Monday Senior Teens
4.00pm to 6.00pm
21st July to 15th Sept 2025 (Holiday on 11th August)
8 week course
Hours 2 hrs (18hr contact hours tuition)
Tuesday Young Teens 12 to 14yrs
4.00pm to 6.00pm
22nd July to 16th Sept 2025 (Holiday on 12th August)
8 week course
Hours 2 hrs (18hr contact hours tuition)
Fee $450
Email [email protected]
$415 for Continuous enrolment every term.
About the Colour course:
In this class we will for the first time at the Academy work with Colour. We will look at understanding how to select and mix colours using colour pencils such as Prismacolour. After this course everyone will know how to mix beautiful colours without having to have an enormous set of pencils. We will also look at artists and the tricks they use with colour.
Expect to:
- Explore a diverse approach to working with colour pencils: Discover how to blend colours using the layered approach or using broken colours. We will start with drawing monochrome pictures to learn how to draw well with Prismacolor pencils. We will slowly build up to limited palette pictures followed by a more complex drawing with a broader range of colours. Landscape, fruit and beetles will be the main content.
- Sharpen your observational skills: Learn to see the world with an artist's eye by looking at artwork from artists such as the impressionists. Colour theory will be covered by looking at these artists.
- Discover your creative interests: Find out more about what you like to draw and find out if you are looking for more precise layered drawing or a more sketchy approach to drawing.
$450 paid with direct debit for new students. For continuous enrolment and early bird fee contact me to find out more. 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.
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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. 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. 
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 
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. 
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. 
Terms and Conditions (PLEASE READ)
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