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9 Week Classes - 2026 Term 1
Classes are Tutored by experienced artists and run Monday to Friday, varying between 2 to 2.5 hours.
Classes are open to all current year members of the Brighton Art Society.
Terms are 9 weeks in duration.
Please note that bookings are required two weeks prior class commencement.
A sufficient number of enrollments are required for the class to proceed. Mid term starts are possible if vacancies allow however full term fees apply.
Please note, classes in general have a maximum of 12 students.
Class fees are only refundable if classes are cancelled due to insufficient numbers.
Multi Media.
Monday 4pm-6pm
Meg Abrecht
Multi Media: Layers of Colour & Creativity
Emphasis on dual focus painting, drawing , writing and collage. Explore your creativity with multi media techniques gentle guidance to create you own art experience.
Professional Artist with 20years experience.
Multi Media: Layers of Colour & Creativity
Emphasis on dual focus painting, drawing , writing and collage. Explore your creativity with multi media techniques gentle guidance to create you own art experience.
Professional Artist with 20years experience.
Watercolour Painting.
Tuesday 10am-12.30pm
Malcolm Beattie
A professional artist, Malcolm places great emphasis on the composition and content of a subject, which combined with sound drawing and an understanding of tonal contrasts and colour, produces paintings which are both visually interesting and straightforward statements of everyday places and things around us.
With his straightforward approach to vibrant watercolour paintings, Malcolm will demonstrate and lead the participants step-by-step through the painting process, expecting to complete one watercolour painting each session. Advice and critique will be ongoing, with classes covering
• varied subject matter
• drawing
• composition
• controlled wash method
• washes & glazes
• painting wet into wet
• tonal values
• colour harmony
• use and types of papers, brushes etc
Prior watercolour experience is required.
Tuition fee is non-refundable: $240 plus membership required.
This class is runs for 9 weeks.
Class day and time - Tue 10.00am to 12.30pm
Term 1 - Tues 3 Feb to Tue 31 March
Location
Brighton Art Society Inc
Bayside’s Arts & Cultural Centre, Level 1, 32 Wilson Street, Brighton Victoria 3186
A professional artist, Malcolm places great emphasis on the composition and content of a subject, which combined with sound drawing and an understanding of tonal contrasts and colour, produces paintings which are both visually interesting and straightforward statements of everyday places and things around us.
With his straightforward approach to vibrant watercolour paintings, Malcolm will demonstrate and lead the participants step-by-step through the painting process, expecting to complete one watercolour painting each session. Advice and critique will be ongoing, with classes covering
• varied subject matter
• drawing
• composition
• controlled wash method
• washes & glazes
• painting wet into wet
• tonal values
• colour harmony
• use and types of papers, brushes etc
Prior watercolour experience is required.
Tuition fee is non-refundable: $240 plus membership required.
This class is runs for 9 weeks.
Class day and time - Tue 10.00am to 12.30pm
Term 1 - Tues 3 Feb to Tue 31 March
Location
Brighton Art Society Inc
Bayside’s Arts & Cultural Centre, Level 1, 32 Wilson Street, Brighton Victoria 3186
Acrylic Painting/Drawing.
Tuesday 7pm-9pm.
Paul Anderson
Paul is an artist with expertise in acrylic painting & drawing.
After a long career as a professional graphic designer, he has accrued a wealth of knowledge to help you improve your artistic skills.
Students in the class work on their own individual projects and our guided by the tutor throughout the process. Concepts of tone, composition and colour mixing and taught in practice. This class welcomes absolute beginners to intermediate painters. This class also suits experienced painters who enjoy painting in a group environment.
Tuition fees are non refundable $190
Class day and time - Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Friday 30 January to Thursday 2 April
Paul is an artist with expertise in acrylic painting & drawing.
After a long career as a professional graphic designer, he has accrued a wealth of knowledge to help you improve your artistic skills.
Students in the class work on their own individual projects and our guided by the tutor throughout the process. Concepts of tone, composition and colour mixing and taught in practice. This class welcomes absolute beginners to intermediate painters. This class also suits experienced painters who enjoy painting in a group environment.
Tuition fees are non refundable $190
Class day and time - Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Friday 30 January to Thursday 2 April
Acrylic: A Simplified Process
Wednesday 1.30pm-3.30pm
Lindsay McDougall
Finding a simple approach to your painting journey can be difficult and uninspiring. In this class I will take you through a simple approach anchored upon the fundamentals needed to become a creative and competent artist.
Tuition fee is non-refundable: $190 plus membership required.
Class day and time - Wednesday 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Finding a simple approach to your painting journey can be difficult and uninspiring. In this class I will take you through a simple approach anchored upon the fundamentals needed to become a creative and competent artist.
Tuition fee is non-refundable: $190 plus membership required.
Class day and time - Wednesday 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Acrylic: Portraiture
Wednesday 4pm to 6pm
Lindsay McDougall
A systematic approach to portrait painting: Portraiture - Acrylic
Portrait drawing can be a daunting endeavor. I teach a simple systematic approach that will guide you in understanding structure, proportions and shading to complete an accurate and creative portrait. Breaking down each feature into its most simple lines giving you the ability really observe your subject and give you the confidence needed to succeed.
This class will work from images.
Tuition fee is non-refundable: $190 plus membership required.
A systematic approach to portrait painting: Portraiture - Acrylic
Portrait drawing can be a daunting endeavor. I teach a simple systematic approach that will guide you in understanding structure, proportions and shading to complete an accurate and creative portrait. Breaking down each feature into its most simple lines giving you the ability really observe your subject and give you the confidence needed to succeed.
This class will work from images.
Tuition fee is non-refundable: $190 plus membership required.
Oils and Other Media.
Wednesday 7pm-9pm.
Elizabeth Paszko.
Elizabeth has degrees in Fine Art & Sociology, a Visual Arts Diploma and a Certificate in Art & Design. Elizabeth has exhibited in many exhibitions, taught at colleges and other art groups. Students may use other media.
Elizabeth has degrees in Fine Art & Sociology, a Visual Arts Diploma and a Certificate in Art & Design. Elizabeth has exhibited in many exhibitions, taught at colleges and other art groups. Students may use other media.
Life Drawing.
Thursday 10am-12.30pm
Michelle Zuccolo
Michelle has lectured in various colleges and universities, and has worked as Art coordinator in New York for theatre production, stage & costume design.
She has work in collections in Europe, New York, and Australian. Michelle will help you to capture the human figure.
Michelle has lectured in various colleges and universities, and has worked as Art coordinator in New York for theatre production, stage & costume design.
She has work in collections in Europe, New York, and Australian. Michelle will help you to capture the human figure.
Oil Painting for Serious Fun.
Thursday 7.30pm-9.30pm
Darren Frisina
An oil painting class for beginner to intermediate painters. From week to week, we’ll talk about the general painting “rules” of composition, colour, tone and edges. Nothing too serious though, it’s all about pushing a brush with pigment around and having fun with it.
Tuition fee is non-refundable: $190 plus membership required.
An oil painting class for beginner to intermediate painters. From week to week, we’ll talk about the general painting “rules” of composition, colour, tone and edges. Nothing too serious though, it’s all about pushing a brush with pigment around and having fun with it.
Tuition fee is non-refundable: $190 plus membership required.
Painting Oil and Acrylic.
Friday: 9:30-12.00pm
Vivi Palegeorge
Vivi is an artist with expertise across all media and has a particular interest in landscapes.
Students will be given the opportunity to learn mixed media techniques.
Weather permitting, outdoor painting opportunities with guidance will be provided to further enhance their painting skills.
Vivi is an artist with expertise across all media and has a particular interest in landscapes.
Students will be given the opportunity to learn mixed media techniques.
Weather permitting, outdoor painting opportunities with guidance will be provided to further enhance their painting skills.
Mastering Watercolour..
Friday 1.30-3.30pm
Lindsay McDougall
Mastering Watercolour: A Simple Approach.
Course Description:
In this course, I will take you through the essentials needed to make watercolour work for you.
Understanding the materials, paints, papers brushes. Learning the techniques, washes, layering, lifting and using the white of the paper to create beautiful light filled effects.
The focus of the course is to learn how to become a creative artist
Mastering Watercolour: A Simple Approach.
Course Description:
In this course, I will take you through the essentials needed to make watercolour work for you.
Understanding the materials, paints, papers brushes. Learning the techniques, washes, layering, lifting and using the white of the paper to create beautiful light filled effects.
The focus of the course is to learn how to become a creative artist
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