Masterclass Series
Featuring Contemporary Australian Artists
Our masterclass program provides professional development opportunities for artists offering workshops with nationally celebrated visual artists. The series covers a wide range of contemporary art and design practices.
These workshops are designed for people with experience in the visual arts wishing to extend their skills and practice, they are suitable for artists, art educators and art students.
Limited capacity. Bookings essential.
2025 masterclass series
Drawing Through Process
with Laith McGregor
Saturday 3 May
10am – 3pm
$250pp incl. all materials
Based on Laith McGregor’s ‘collage a-day’ method, this masterclass inspires participants to facilitate ideas and momentum for ongoing work, exploring mixed media, conversation, and creation as part of a thoughtful daily drawing practice.
Exploring New Ways of Making
with Juz Kitson
Saturday 10 May
10am – 3pm
$250pp incl. all materials
Experience an experimental porcelain masterclass with Juz Kitson and create eclectic, thought-provoking works that push the boundaries of porcelain while creating a sense of wonderment.
Tonal Drawing Portraiture
with Damien Shen
Saturday 17 May
10am – 3pm
$250pp incl. all materials
Join award-winning First Nations artist Damien Shen in this masterclass to take your portrait rendering techniques to the next level.
Wood Engraving
with David Frazer
Saturday 31 May
10am – 3pm
$250pp incl. all materials
Enjoy a day of wood engraving with renowned artist David Frazer in this immersive masterclass. Historically used as a form of illustration for books and newspapers; the small and intimate prints produced feature more highly detailed work than those made with lino-cut or woodcut, making them perfectly suited to accompanying narrative and poetry.
Realism Revealed: Painting the Figure
with Marikit Santiago
Saturday 12 July
10am – 3pm
$250pp incl. all materials
Join artist Marikit Santiago for a masterclass in achieving likeness utilising traditional painting techniques. Guided by Marikit’s expertise, participants will explore the art of life model painting, focusing on capturing the human essence with accuracy and depth.
Precision in Colour
with Juan Ford
Sunday 24 August
10am – 3pm
$250pp incl. all materials
A masterclass intensive presenting an opportunity to learn techniques to accurately match any observed colour using oil paints. Enhance your skills through applied colour theory with the techniques utilised by Juan Ford in his daily studio practice.
past masterclass series
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Main image: Laith McGregor, Parched. Courtesy of the artist.