Art Classes & Workshops
At Spud Lane Studios & Gallery - the most inspiring art space in the Southern Highlands
Art classes and workshops for beginners to advanced level.
We're currently planning our schedule for 2026. As in previous years, we'll have a mix of masterclasses for our intermediate and experienced painters with some of Australia's top artists. Previous teachers have included legends Jamie Priesz, Evert Ploeg, Noel Thurgate, Hadyn Wilson, and India Mark - all Archibald finalists who are top of their game.
Of course we're not all ready for a masterclass, so we also have beginners' art classes! These will help you make your first marks, and learn the basics of working with acrylics or watercolours. They also cover getting comfortable with brushes, and diving into oil paints for the first time.
All new classes will be posted to our mailing list. You can join here for first dibs on tickets :)
Beginners Oil Painting with Jamie Preisz (SOLD OUT)
Learn classical oil painting techniques from award-winning artist Jamie Preisz in this hands-on six-hour workshop.
Botanical Art with Penny Walton
Get yourself to this special 1-day workshop with botanical artist Penny Walton for beginners and beyond.
Tonalism with Hadyn Wilson
Make a weekend of it! Join us for Gallipoli art prize + Mosman art prize winner Haydn Wilson's workshop. Suited for all levels.
From Figure to Composition with Evert Ploeg
A rare chance to learn from Archibald People's Choice winner Evert Ploeg. Urban sketching workshop putting the nude figure in context.
What Puts the LIFE in your Life Drawing? with Noel Thurgate
We're kicking off our 2024 classes with National Art School instructor Noel Thurgate. For beginners-intermediates.
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