2025 Short Courses

Splashout is excited to present a selection of short courses to enable you to improve and practice your skills in a range of disciplines.

Bookings are now open

Please note: materials are not included in the course fee. Material lists will be provided on booking.

EXPRESSIVE PORTRAITS – FULL

This short course delves into the art of painting portraits that go beyond mere likeness, focusing on capturing the essence and personality of the subject. Participants will learn techniques to convey emotion, expression, and individuality through brushwork, colour choice and composition.

Learn to infuse your portraits with depth and narrative, exploring various approaches to bring out the unique character of your subject on canvas.

Register your interest for future courses here: www.splashout.net.au/registration-of-interest

PLEIN AIR SESSIONS – DRAWING IN THE LANDSCAPE

Splashout invites you to connect with nature through a series of “Drawing in the Landscape” sessions this Autumn facilitated by award winning writer and visual artist, Toni Hassan.

With our busy and distracted lives, come along to practice being still and notice the environment.
Drawing is a primal form of mark-making, about more than leaving an impression on a page, but a vehicle for self-discovery and expression.

Through a series of exploratory drawing exercises, learn how to quieten your inner critic and let go a little, relax and have some fun.

Four dates are on offer – choose one or all of them!

DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS

Learn, develop and experience the skills for achieving the basics of drawing and re-creating an image, item, scene using charcoal, pens, inks, crayons, pastels, pencils and more !

This course is designed in such a way that you will slowly and gently move your way through the necessary, step by step foundations of drawing and sketching.

OLD MASTERS

Step into the world of classical artistry with this short course focused on the techniques of Dutch artist, Johannes Vermeer.

Learn the timeless methods of composition, lighting, and layering used by Vermeer.

Through guided practice, you’ll create your own ‘Girl with the Pearl Earring’ painting while developing your skills in capturing texture, depth and realism, bringing a touch of classical elegance to your artwork.

MIXED MEDIA ABSTRACT

Discover the exciting world of mixed media abstract painting in this hands-on short course. Explore a variety of materials and techniques, from acrylics and inks to textured mediums and found objects, to create dynamic and expressive artwork.

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand your skills, this course encourages creativity and experimentation to help you develop your unique abstract style.

LOOSE ACRYLICS – FULL

Unleash your creativity and explore the energetic potential of acrylic paints. Explore various techniques that emphasise movement, texture and vibrant colour application.

Through guided exercises and experimentation, you will learn how to create lively compositions and bold brushstrokes.

Register your interest for future courses here: www.splashout.net.au/registration-of-interest

WORKSHOPS
Splashout also presents a fabulous choice of Workshops with a wide variety of Guest Artists (see Workshops page)

2025 Term Dates

Term 1:
(General Painting) Tuesday 4 February – Thursday 3 April
Term 2:
(General Painting) Tuesday 29 April – Thursday 26 June
Term 3:
(General Painting) Tuesday 22 July- Thursday 18 September
Term 4:
(General Painting) Tuesday 14 October – Thursday 11 December

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