Summer School

The Power of Paint: A Unique Two-Day Creative Experience

Immerse yourself in the transformative world of painting with two accomplished Australian artists, Peter Hudson and Stephanie Eather. Over two inspiring days, explore the power of paint as a medium for storytelling, experimentation, and personal expression.

Peter Hudson brings his deep connection to the natural landscape and Australian history, guiding you through a process that combines composition, colour, and narrative to create a finished painting. Meanwhile, Stephanie Eather encourages playful experimentation, blending observational drawing with intuitive and expressive mark-making across diverse materials and techniques.

This two day workshop stream is more than skill-building—it’s an opportunity to expand your professional practice, recharge your creative energy, and reconnect with your own artistic voice. Whether you’re seeking new ideas for teaching or simply looking to fill your creative cup, these sessions will inspire and empower you to explore, play, and grow through the dynamic medium of paint.

Expanding Drawing: A Unique Two-Day Creative Experience

Discover the power of drawing as a tool for storytelling, exploration, and innovation in this inspiring two-day workshop series led by renowned artists Damien Shen and Laith McGregor. Push the boundaries of traditional drawing as you explore new techniques, experiment with mixed media, and reimagine your creative process.

Through hands-on activities, participants will learn how to capture identity and narrative through expressive portraiture, master light and shadow, and harness intuitive processes like collage to spark fresh ideas and artistic momentum. Whether refining skills or seeking new approaches, this dynamic program offers the perfect opportunity to expand your practice, recharge your creativity, and discover drawing as a versatile and transformative medium.

Perfect for artists and educators alike, this workshop series will leave you inspired to integrate new techniques into your work. Click through to learn more and secure your place.

A focus on Sculpture: A Unique Two-Day Creative Experience

Spend two inspiring days with acclaimed artists Carolyn V Watson and Keith Burt, each offering distinct approaches to sculpture. Carolyn’s workshop explores innovative techniques for object-based construction, focusing on composition, identity, and experimental surface treatments. Keith’s session delves into expressive clay head studies, teaching the fundamentals of form, emotion, and character through tactile exploration.

Together, these workshops celebrate sculpture as a dynamic medium, offering fresh perspectives and techniques to enrich your teaching practice and personal creativity. Dedicate time to expand your skills, recharge your artistic energy, and engage deeply with ideas that inspire professional and personal growth.