Best Art Schools Perth Near Me

4worldlovers: Perth Art Academy offers a range of art classes in traditional and contemporary art techniques for adults. Your tutor will carefully take you through the creative process from absolute beginners to the more advanced, helping students find their own artistic voice. Classes are situated at 4/201 High Street, Fremantle WA 6160.

" I have been a student of Peter Barker for five years. I chose Peter because I wanted to learn how to PAINT. I wanted to learn how to paint like a Renaissance artist. Apart from Peter being a Master Painter himself, he has the skills to pass that knowledge on to his students in a gentle, insightful, encouraging, professional manner, whether you are a beginner, have been painting for years and what ever you choose as your subject matter".

Peter Barker is the Founder and Director of Perth Art Academy. Classically trained in Italy, Peter's award winning fine art can be viewed at peterbarkerart.com

He has in-depth knowledge of both contemporary and classical art techniques while also a passion to help others on their own artistic journey.

Ken Wardrop is an artist synonymous with Fremantle and the realist movement in the early 80's. He has been painting and exhibiting for 40+ years and is a wealth of knowledge. A true Western Australian Icon in the visual Arts

Jules Hancock is an artist and curator who graduated from Edith Cowan University (ECU) with a major in visual arts. His practice is based primarily in oil painting and exhibits broadly throughout multiple galleries. Jules' mantra when it comes to painting is “Knowledge is power”.

Yusef is a recent graduate of the Florence Academy of Art and has exceptional drawing and painting skills. Yusef also has a passion and in-depth knowledge of Iconography and its varying techniques and disciplines.

Andy Kent is an award winning Fremantle based artist who’s work lies somewhere between realism and Impressionism. Andy’s main focus is the built environment , using traditional elements of painting with an emphasis on colour. Through his course he will guide you through the principles of composition, colour theory, and tonal values and help you improve your painting.

4worldlovers: If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to paint but don’t know where to start, or have been too afraid to try, then Perth Artist Workshops have an easy introduction. I am Jackie Peach and my passion is to inspire you to paint. I am an award winning artist, a teacher and a painter with a passion to demonstrate to people how easy it is to commence the journey to become a hobby artist. Painting is not only great fun but also a very effective tool to alleviate anxiety and depression.


This is why I developed Perth Artist Workshops – to teach my paint pouring technique to beginners and also experienced painters who are looking for inspiration and painting methods that are fresh and fun. The paint pouring technique I demonstrate in the beginners paint pouring workshops takes the stress out of putting that first mark on the blank canvas. From beginners through to experienced painters it’s impossible to make a mistake, as I will guide you step by step through the process and before you know it you will be painting your very own art works on canvas that you will be proud to show the world!


So embrace your hidden inner artist and join a group of like minded people in my tranquil home studio for an experience that will amaze and delight you!


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Both beginner & intermediate classes are offered within Jackie's home studio in Perth - additionally a mobile workshop can also be available to be brought to your home or work venue (includes all materials).