Art Classes & Workshops

Drawing and Painting Classes since 1999 

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 art you can leave learned things out,
​but you cannot add something you don't know."  
It is vital to build a solid technical foundation from which to work while feeling supported and enjoying the lessons. After having taught for almost two decades, Martina is now holding regular adult art classes and 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. ​​
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Beginners Drawing
​Course
WEDNESDAYS 10TH OCT - 5 DEC
9 lessons 10am-12.30pm
Learn the most important & critical fundamentals of art.

$250

Coloured Pencil
​Workshop
SATURDAY 20th OCT
9.30am-4.00pm
Learn how to use this medium professionally.​

$175

Colour Mixing 
​Workshop
SATURDAY 10th NOV
​9.30am-4.30pm
Never guess a colour again as you learn to mix any colour.

$175

Portrait Drawing 
​Workshop
SATURDAY 24th NOV  
​9.30-4.00pm
Understanding the structure of face features.

$160

Plaster Cast Drawing
​Session
SATURDAY 8th DEC
​9.30am-12.30pm
Plaster Cast Drawing & Painting

$25

Beginners Oil Painting
​Course
 WEDNESDAYS 5TH FEB - 2ND APR 
​10am-12.30pm
Oil painting is much easier than most believe, truly!

$250

Our Weekly Kids Lessons

If you have one of those children that love to draw or paint then art classes are a great help for them to be inspired while receiving all the critical knowledge to improve. Martina is running a weekly art lesson in realistic and illustrative drawing and oil painting techniques for young artists.  Most children from about the age of 10 want to draw and paint more realistically, regardless if they express themselves within the realm of realism or a simpler comic style. 

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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 Semiar" 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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