Term 4

8 week course
Strictly limited class size.
Enrol now to avoid disappointment
Monday Academy - Senior Teens
23 October - 18 December 2023
(Recreation Day Holiday 6th Nov)
4pm - 6pm (2 hours)
In term 4, I will be teaching my senior teenage groups to draw the full figure of an animal. Cats? Koalas? Lions? Tasmanian Tigers? Zebras? Wolves? Oh the endless possibilities! We love them all!
We will also do more drawing from life and we will focus on having a sitter in the room and drawing a portrait of them.
Each student will be encouraged to complete (at least) two final artworks for their portfolio.
Class size is strictly limited to 8 allow for adequate individual feedback and assistance. I endeavour to make sure every student will receive personal attention and guidance at a pace and level they are capable of absorbing.
Skill developed:
$450 paid with direct debit. Email manuelapilz.arts@gmail.com
$465 via PayPal inc fee . Click on Add to Cart below
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.
Strictly limited class size.
Enrol now to avoid disappointment
Monday Academy - Senior Teens
23 October - 18 December 2023
(Recreation Day Holiday 6th Nov)
4pm - 6pm (2 hours)
In term 4, I will be teaching my senior teenage groups to draw the full figure of an animal. Cats? Koalas? Lions? Tasmanian Tigers? Zebras? Wolves? Oh the endless possibilities! We love them all!
We will also do more drawing from life and we will focus on having a sitter in the room and drawing a portrait of them.
Each student will be encouraged to complete (at least) two final artworks for their portfolio.
Class size is strictly limited to 8 allow for adequate individual feedback and assistance. I endeavour to make sure every student will receive personal attention and guidance at a pace and level they are capable of absorbing.
Skill developed:
- how to draw something in front of you.
- measurement and proportion
- how to use comparative measurement and increase scale.
- critical analysis of light and shade
- shading techniques to portray texture
- composition
- perspective
$450 paid with direct debit. Email manuelapilz.arts@gmail.com
$465 via PayPal inc fee . Click on Add to Cart below
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.

Tuesday Academy - Junior Teens
24th October -19th December 2023
(Recreation Day Holiday 7th Nov)
4pm - 6pm (2 hours)
8 week course
Strictly limited class size.
Enrol now to avoid disappointment
In term 4, I will be teaching my junior teens to draw faces from every angle. Teenagers love drawing eyes and faces so we will revisit this theme but this time draw profiles and three quarter. We will then draw a person sitting in front of us.
We will also look at drawing the head of a wild animal. We are looking at Wolves, tigers and elephants.
Each student will be encouraged to complete (at least) two final artworks for their portfolio.
Class size is strictly limited to 8 allow for adequate individual feedback and assistance. I endeavour to make sure every student will receive personal attention and guidance at a pace and level they are capable of absorbing.
Skill developed:
$450 paid with direct debit. Email manuelapilz.arts@gmail.com
$465 via PayPal inc fee . Click on Add to Cart below
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.
24th October -19th December 2023
(Recreation Day Holiday 7th Nov)
4pm - 6pm (2 hours)
8 week course
Strictly limited class size.
Enrol now to avoid disappointment
In term 4, I will be teaching my junior teens to draw faces from every angle. Teenagers love drawing eyes and faces so we will revisit this theme but this time draw profiles and three quarter. We will then draw a person sitting in front of us.
We will also look at drawing the head of a wild animal. We are looking at Wolves, tigers and elephants.
Each student will be encouraged to complete (at least) two final artworks for their portfolio.
Class size is strictly limited to 8 allow for adequate individual feedback and assistance. I endeavour to make sure every student will receive personal attention and guidance at a pace and level they are capable of absorbing.
Skill developed:
- measurement and proportion
- how to use graphite and charcoal with proficiency
- shading techniques to portray texture
- how to deal with foreshortening
- how to draw something observationally and draw both fast and slow drawings.
$450 paid with direct debit. Email manuelapilz.arts@gmail.com
$465 via PayPal inc fee . Click on Add to Cart below
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. 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 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:
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 manuelapilz.arts@gmail.com for arranging interviews and for bookings. For more information you can contact Manuela or Leoni at leoni@artvillage.com.au Mobile: 0466662712
Who should apply:
Any young artist 11-21 year olds. 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 |