Short Courses

Short Courses

Our Short Courses programs for adults offer a wide selection of studio-based courses taught by practicing artists, for participants of all levels – beginners, intermediate & advanced*.  These courses are for participants 18 years and over, while our teen drawing courses are suitable for participants 13 – 17 years old.

Classes have a maximum of 13 places ensuring all participants receive individual, expert attention. Courses are held in our air-conditioned/heated teaching studios at our Glenside campus.

*Beginner courses for participants with no experience, or those needing a re-fresher.

*Intermediate courses for participants with some experience.

*Advanced courses for practising artists, current degree students or those with extensive experience.

For further enquiries and a discount for concession card holders, please contact the school on (08) 8299 7300 or email our Short Course Coordinator, Lucia Dohrmann

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“This course was amazing and Alex was the absolute best teacher – she was super encouraging, so helpful, made me feel confident and at ease, so friendly. I learnt so much and had such a great time.”
-Short Couse participant from  Drawing Fundamentals

Current Courses

The 2023 Winter School Program will begin on Monday 3 July*. These are intensive courses held during the first 2 weeks of July.

The Term 3 2023 Short Course Program will begin on Saturday 29 July 2023. These courses consist of 3 hour classes that will run over 6 weeks*.

*Enrolments are only secured with payment. No refund will be given for absenteeism. No refund will be given for withdrawal 1 week before the commencement of the course. Refunds for withdrawals 1 week prior to commencement may incur a administrative fee. Courses which do not receive enrolment targets may be cancelled, in which case a full refund will be given.

Materials are not included in course fees.

For all your material needs, Central Artist Supplies is located next to our Administration Office at 7 Mulberry Road, Glenside. Owner, Greg Hanisch, is a former ACSA student and has first-hand knowledge of student requirements. The shop offers both inexpensive bulk materials and professional materials for discerning artists. Hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am-4.00pm, Saturdays 9.00am-12.30pm (9.00am-2.00pm when short courses are running). Phone 08 8271 6912. Email mail@centralartistsupplies.au

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Term 3 – Advanced Teen Drawing: Character & World Creation (Mon 4.15pm)

$235.00 inc. GST

Term 3 – Teen Drawing: Introduction to Character Design (Tues 4.45pm)

$180.00 inc. GST

Term 3 – Teen Drawing: Introduction to Character Design (Tues 4.15pm)

$235.00 inc. GST

Term 3 – Relief Printmaking (Sat 1.30pm)

$435.00 inc. GST

Term 3 – Introduction to Oil Painting (Sat 1.30pm)

$345.00 inc. GST

Term 3 – Introduction to Oil Painting (Sat 9.30am)

$345.00 inc. GST

Term 3 – Figure Drawing Fundamentals (Wed 6.00pm)

$375.00 inc. GST

Term 3 – Drawing Fundamentals (Sat 9.30am)

$345.00 inc. GST

Term 3 – Drawing Fundamentals (Mon 6.00pm)

$345.00 inc. GST

Term 3 – Beyond Drawing Fundamentals (Wed 6.00pm)

$345.00 inc. GST

Term 3 – Portrait Painting in Oils (Mon 6.00pm)

$345.00 inc. GST

Term 3 – Expressive Landscape Painting (Wed 6.00pm)

$345.00 inc. GST

Term 3 – Expressive Portrait Painting (Sat 1.30pm)

$365.00 inc. GST

Term 3 – Portraits & Identity (Sat 9.30am)

$390.00 inc. GST

Term 3 – Figure & Space (Sat 1.30pm)

$390.00 inc. GST

Term 3 – Creative Figure Drawing (Sat 1.30pm)

$375.00 inc. GST

Past Courses

All classes which are either sold out or have been run in the past.

Winter School – Expressive Portrait Painting: People & Animals (3 days)

SOLD OUT

$385.00 inc. GST

Term 2 – Exploring Watercolour Techniques (Wed 6.00pm)

SOLD OUT

$320.00 inc. GST

Term 2 – Advanced Teen Drawing: Digital Drawing Techniques (ages 13 – 17)

SOLD OUT

$220.00 inc. GST

Term 2 – Teen Drawing: People and Animals (ages 13 – 17)

SOLD OUT

$220.00 inc. GST

Term 2 – Teen Drawing: The Dynamic Figure (ages 13 – 17)

SOLD OUT

$170.00 inc. GST

Term 2 – Creative Figure Drawing (Sat 1.30pm)

SOLD OUT

$340.00 inc. GST

Term 2 – Open Studio: Oil Painting (Mon 6.00pm)

SOLD OUT

$395.00 inc. GST

Term 2 – Open Studio: Needlework (Fri 10am)

SOLD OUT

$280.00 inc. GST

Term 2 – Techniques of the Old Masters (Sat 9.30am)

SOLD OUT

$320.00 inc. GST

Term 2 – Oil Painting Techniques: Fabric & Drapery (Wed 6.00pm)

SOLD OUT

$320.00 inc. GST

Term 2 – Beyond Drawing Fundamentals (Mon 6.00pm)

SOLD OUT

$320.00 inc. GST

Term 2 – Figure & Space (Sat 1.30pm)

SOLD OUT

$355.00 inc. GST

Term 2 – Ways to Abstraction (Wed 6.00pm)

SOLD OUT

$320.00 inc. GST

Term 2 – Introduction to Oil Painting (Sat 1.30pm)

SOLD OUT

$320.00 inc. GST

Term 2 – Introduction to Oil Painting (Sat 9.30am)

SOLD OUT

$320.00 inc. GST

Term 2 – Figure Drawing Fundamentals (Wed 6.00pm)

SOLD OUT

$340.00 inc. GST

Term 3 – Advanced Teen Drawing: Character & World Creation (Mon 4.15pm)

$235.00 inc. GST

Term 3 – Teen Drawing: Introduction to Character Design (Tues 4.45pm)

$180.00 inc. GST

Term 3 – Teen Drawing: Introduction to Character Design (Tues 4.15pm)

$235.00 inc. GST

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