BEGINNERS WANTED | LEARN FINE ART PAINTING AND DRAWING WITH PROFESSIONALS | 12 WEEKS | ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED 

We understand that every person has creative potential. We've seen it! And we want to show you that you can do it too even if you're brand new to art.

Join us at Paint With Me in Northcote for our NEW entry level art classes for adults. We meet each artist where they are and guide them through building the essential skillset all professional artists use. 

• Learn concepts like composition, perspective, value, texture, observation and critique, and most importantly; CREATIVE EXPRESSION! 
• This 12 week class will teach you important skills in designing and creating landscapes, capturing still life, creating expressive figures and movement in your art, and understanding light. 
• We encourage you to experiment and to use your imagination to develop your own unique preferences and style across multiple mediums.
• We will guide you as you build an understanding of realism, abstract expressionism, artistic design, classical art theory, and help you begin your journey towards seeing your own creative self clearly. 
• All of our teachers are qualified professional artists with fine arts training and hands-on teaching experience.
• No experience needed! This class is beginner friendly, and built for you to come exactly how you are. No matter your age or stage!
• Learn from a professional artist, from each other, but MOST IMPORTANTLY, from yourself! We give each student the tools to follow their interests in a studio setting built for SUCCESS!

WHY OUR CLASSES WORK

- We keep every class BEGINNER FRIENDLY! And for more advanced artists, we always offer more challenging subjects/exercises to keep the desire to improve your craft stimulated.

- Emphasis on social, engaging, friendly learning. And we have fun! 

- Eloise, the owner of Paint With Me, is a dedicated teacher who gives detailed guidance, individualised feedback, attention, and energy equally to each and every student. 

- Small class size ensuring everyone gets the learning experience they deserve

- Classes run for 3 hours each week, broken down into learning and practicing. We keep our classes flexible to fit into your lifestyle. 

STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO

- Accurately and expertly create realistic, expressive, and impressive artwork in pencil and paint.

- Observe and use perspective skilfully to convey dynamic qualities and harness advanced creative skills in your work

- Learn modern and classical art theory that supports and strengthens your art practice

- Use realistic shading, depth, and dimension-building to deepen values, drama, expression, and artistry in your artwork

- Interpret complex subject matters into measurable success through diverse techniques and experience appropriate exercises

At Paint With Me, we've spent over 5 years teaching artists and art lovers of all ages how to create, express, and refine creative skills through painting and drawing.  This class is your entry point into becoming more than just an art lover. You will be inspired and stay inspired as you grow into the artist you know you are inside.