Art Classes & Workshops

The Joy of Drawing and Painting 

Realistic Drawing & Oil Painting  |  Portrait & Anatomy Studies  |  Colour Mixing Classes  | Art Business Advice
Martina Pook has a long-standing reputation on the Gold Coast as an art teacher who successfully imparts realistic drawing and painting skills to art students of all levels and recognises that absolutely everyone can be taught how to draw and paint.

When creating an artwork you can leave learned things out, but you cannot add something you don't know.  Martina understands how vital it is to build a solid technical foundation from which to work while feeling supported and enjoying the lessons. After having taught almost two decades, Martina is now holding regular adult art classes & children's classes from her private art studio, for those who are keen to learn the essential fundamentals of drawing and painting. Check Martina's student Gallery of work. 

Next Workshop:
Colour Mixing
Sunday 5th August 9.30am-4.00pm
Suitable for complete beginners & advanced

$175

Following Workshop:
Portrait Drawing
Saturday 11th August  9.30-4.00pm
For both beginners & intermediate

$160

Our Weekly Kids Classes

If you have one of those children that love to draw or paint it can be so inspiring and helpful to join some art classes. We are running courses in realistic and illustrative drawing and oil painting techniques for young artists because most kids from about the age of 10 want to draw and paint more realistically, regardless if they this is within the realm of realism or comic styles. 

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Before I did the Business Seminar for Artists with Martina, I had no idea where to start and what to do with my art. After the course, I can say now, I know no limits and have the knowledge necessary to find the answers to get my career started. I have also completed a brush up course with Martina in Drawing and a Painting Workshop. Not only is Martina willing to share her wealth of knowledge, she is also very able in teaching it. I find the high quality of teaching hard to beat. I only wished she had been available many years ago.

Sonja Jack

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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

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

Sarah Garton

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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 Lukeij

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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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