Short Courses

Short Courses

Our Short Courses programs 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, and our teen courses are suitable for secondary school students.

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 little or 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.

*Teen courses are for Middle School students Year 7 to 9 and Senior Secondary Year Levels 10 to 12.

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For further enquiries and a discount for concession card holders, please contact the school on (08) 8299 7300 or email: info@acsa.sa.edu.au

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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

Upcoming Courses

The 2024 Summer School Program is out now! This program will run in January 2024 and will consist of intensive courses in various mediums over 2 to 5 days.

The 2024 Term 1 Short Course Program will open for enrolments in December.

*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: Tuesday – 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

Short Course lecturer Dr Daniel Connell with student
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SUMMER SCHOOL – STILL LIFE OIL PAINTING

$345.00 inc. GST

SUMMER SCHOOL – SCULPTURAL FORMS IN CLAY

$220.00 inc. GST

SUMMER SCHOOL – THINKING THROUGH DRAWING

$385.00 inc. GST

SUMMER SCHOOL – EXPRESSIVE PORTRAIT PAINTING

$385.00 inc. GST

SUMMER SCHOOL – INTRODUCTION TO OIL PAINTING

$290.00 inc. GST

SUMMER SCHOOL – LIFE DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS

$280.00 inc. GST

SUMMER SCHOOL – TECHNIQUES OF THE OLD MASTERS

$400.00 inc. GST

SUMMER SCHOOL – CYANOTYPE PRINTMAKING FULL DAY INTENSIVE

$200.00 inc. GST

SUMMER SCHOOL – INTERMEDIATE IPAD DRAWING

$180.00 inc. GST

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SUMMER SCHOOL TEEN INTENSIVE

$235.00 inc. GST

SUMMER SCHOOL – DRAWING ON NATURE: EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING AND COLLAGE TECHNIQUES WITH FOUND AND RECYCLED MATERIALS

$110.00 inc. GST

YEAR 12 SUMMER SCHOOL INTENSIVE: SLAY VISUAL ARTS

$330.00 inc. GST

Past Courses

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

SUMMER SCHOOL – MASTERCLASS WITH CHRISTIAN LOCK: CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACTION; NEW ELEMENTS AND HYBRID FORMS

SOLD OUT

$505.00 inc. GST

SUMMER SCHOOL – EXPRESSIVE LANDSCAPE PAINTING

SOLD OUT

$345.00 inc. GST

Term 4 – Teen Drawing: SECONDARY YEAR LEVELS 7 – 9 (Wed 4.00pm)

SOLD OUT

$180.00 inc. GST

Term 4 – Advanced Teen Drawing: SENIOR SECONDARY YEAR LEVELS 10 – 12 (Mon 4.15pm)

SOLD OUT

$235.00 inc. GST

Term 4 – Introduction to Etching & Intaglio Printmaking (Sat 1.30pm)

SOLD OUT

$450.00 inc. GST

Term 4 – Exploring Abstraction (Sat 1.30pm)

SOLD OUT

$287.50 inc. GST

Term 4 – Introduction to Oil Painting (Sat 9.30am)

SOLD OUT

$345.00 inc. GST

Term 4 – Introduction to Oil Painting (Sat 1.30pm)

SOLD OUT

$345.00 inc. GST

Term 4 – Figure Drawing Fundamentals (Sat 1.30pm)

SOLD OUT

$375.00 inc. GST

Term 4 – Drawing Fundamentals (Sat 9.30am)

SOLD OUT

$345.00 inc. GST

Term 4 – Drawing Fundamentals (Mon 6.00pm)

SOLD OUT

$345.00 inc. GST

Term 4 – Portrait Painting in Oils (Mon 6.00pm)

SOLD OUT

$345.00 inc. GST

Term 4 – Intermediate Figure Drawing (Wed 6.00pm)

SOLD OUT

$375.00 inc. GST

Term 4 – Open Studio: Oil Painting (Mon 6pm)

SOLD OUT

$430.00 inc. GST

Term 4 – Oil Painting Techniques: Fabric & Drapery (Wed 6.00pm)

SOLD OUT

$345.00 inc. GST

SUMMER SCHOOL – MASTERCLASS WITH CHRISTIAN LOCK: CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACTION; NEW ELEMENTS AND HYBRID FORMS

SOLD OUT

$505.00 inc. GST

SUMMER SCHOOL – STILL LIFE OIL PAINTING

$345.00 inc. GST

SUMMER SCHOOL – SCULPTURAL FORMS IN CLAY

$220.00 inc. GST

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