Art Classes & Workshops

Drawing and Painting Classes since 1999 

Realistic Drawing & Painting  |  Colour Pencil  |  Oil Painting  |  Portrait Studies  |  Colour Mixing  | Art Business Advice
Learn realistic drawing and painting skills and encounter the captivating joy of being able to mix colours with ease. Understand and see forms, proportional measurements, tonal values and other fundamentals necessary to create skilled fine art.  No matter your level, you can learn how to draw and paint.
"When creating art, you can leave learned things out,
​but you cannot add something you don't know about."  
It is vital building a solid technical foundation from which to work while feeling supported. Classes are held at Martina's private home art studio in Highland Park on the Gold Coast.

Coloured Pencil
​Workshop
SATURDAY 8th FEBRUARY 2020
9.30am-4.00pm
Learn how to use this medium and its applications.​

$185

Portrait Drawing 
​Workshop
SATURDAY 30th NOVEMBER 2019  
​9.30-4.00pm
Understanding the structure of face features.

$185

All Media
​Saturday

SPECIAL INTRODUCTION PRICE
 1ST SATURDAY each month 10am - 1pm
Work in any medium. All skill levels.
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$40

Colour Mixing 
​Workshop
SATURDAY 15th FEBRUARY 2020
​9.30am-3.30pm
Never guess a colour again. For everyone.

$185

5 Week Drawing
Course

WEDNESDAYS 29TH JAN - 26TH FEB 2020
10AM - 12.30PM
With Jan Lawnikanis

$150

Art Business
Seminar

TBA
10am-1pm
An open discussion seminar over a cuppa.

$60

Oil Painting Introduction Course
WEDNESDAYS  29TH JAN - 25TH MAR 2020

$350
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Most people have the impression that it is harder to learn oil painting than it is to learn watercolour or acrylic. Because of this misconception, many will never try this incredible and versatile medium. This nine-week course will ease you into oil painting with step by step classical methods that work for everyone. As this course is offered only once or twice a year, it is advisable to book early and includes the colour mixing workshop worth $185. 

Weekly Youth Classes
​(ages 12-17)

$200
per term (9 lessons)
BOOKED OUT!

Weekly Kids Classes
(ages 7-12)

$160
per term (9 lessons)
PLACES AVAILABLE
Our young students are taught the same essential fundamentals of realistic art and illustration as found in our adult classes, including the understanding of shading, line contour variation and perfect colour mixing in all media. Therefore the lessons are best for children who are keen to learn realistic fine art techniques. Our students can choose their medium from graphite pencil, colour pencil, watercolour to oil painting.

Our arts training develops young artists to reach a high potential in art.

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Martina's passion for the art and her friendly, informal approach to teaching makes her classes both entertaining and highly informative. I highly recommend her "Business Seminar" to artists wishing to expand their understanding of business practices as they relate directly to visual art. Thanks Martina.  

Steve Cardno

Art Director
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Creation Magazine

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Martina's knowledge of structure in teaching art is brilliant and concise. She is able to articulate difficult concepts as well as demonstrates step by step methods in drawing and painting using visually easy to follow instructions. I would consider her one of the leading art teachers in Queensland.

Tony Champ

Stanley Award Winner for Illustration
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Former Co-Director Gold Coast Art School

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Martina's combination of personal professionalism, knowledge and dedication to raise the standard of art as a  profession is great. The Business Seminar for Artists delivers far more than promised. It is an invaluable resource for practicing artists at all stages of their careers. Martina is completely honest and prepared to share her knowledge with all her fulfills.

Margaret Disch Hutton

Gold Coast
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Arts Business Workshop Attendee

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A delightful teacher able to well communicate the science of colour.

Len Dean

Gold Coast
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Colour Mixing Workshop Attendee

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Extremely informative on all aspects. I felt very comfortable asking questions. I learned a lot, more than at art school for 4 years!! Friendly, informative class and environment helped me. I found the course conclusive and enjoyed it thoroughly.

Sarah Garton

Artist
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Photographer

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What I liked most was the awesome amount and depth of the very informative content. I was just lapping up the information at every class. All examples etc. provided gave me so much to consider, I feel very grateful for everything Martina shared.

Corinne Luke

Gold Coast
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Art Business Workshop Attendee

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"I wasn't sure I would have the ability to mix colours and match so well as I learned today! A wonderful class with a lovely knowledgeable teacher. Fun and relaxing. Thank you. ​

Katie Day

Gold Coast
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Colour Mixing Workshop Attendee

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Great teacher and wonderful woman and friend Martina can show you the way to the art and help to discover
​your hidden talents in safe and friendly environment at her beautiful studio.
Love your space so much. I am so happy to have met you in my life.

ELENA VALERIE

Artist
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Gold Coast

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Wonderful weekend workshop with coloured pencils! Martina created a beautiful environment where our group enjoyed a relaxed, informative learning day.  It seemed that everyone felt comfortable to give a good go to our fun, creative tasks. Thank you Martina, I will be back!

MARCHIE HYA CONDON

Gold Coast
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Coloured Pencil Workshop Attendee

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