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2023 A New Drawing Academy
For the very first time, 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 artist 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 artist 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. 
Term 3
Bookings start in June 2023 8-week course Week of informal Interviews and applications From 22nd June to 4th July and 24th July to 28th July. Monday Academy Older Teens 31st July - 11th Sept 2023 4pm to 6pm ( 2hrs) Tuesday Academy Younger Teens 1st Aug - 12th September 4pm to 6pm ( 2hrs) Term 2, 3 and 4 8 week (16hrs) $450 paid with direct debit. Contact me via email $465 with PayPal fee . Click on Add to Cart below To book via PayPal click on the button to go to PayPal Add to Cart below. Email manuelapilz.arts@gmail.com for direct debit payments. 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 Manuela or Leoni at the details below. 
Mission and Tutoring
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. 
To book your place & Interviews.
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 PLEASE READ
Booking Terms and Conditions for The Drawing Academy for Young Artists on the Terms of Conditions page click on blue link 
Bookings start in September. Courses and Timetable for 2023 Term 4 8-week course informal interviews and applications. Monday Academy Older Teens 23rd October -18th December. One week off for recreation day. 4pm to 6pm ( 2hrs) Tuesday Academy Younger Teens 24th October -19th December. One week off for recreation day week. 4pm to 6pm ( 2hrs) |