Best Painting Academies In 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: Whether you are a beginner or dabbler, you're in the right place! I have a range of art classes to choose from.

In the company of like-minded people, you will learn, step-by-step, how to make unique, joyful, textured paintings, (even if you didn't think you could!). In the process, you not only learn painting techniques but how to let go and express your own creativity and imagination.

Join us at my studio, nestled amongst the gum trees in the beautiful Perth hills, and enjoy an uplifting personal experience. And all my classes are one or two-day events, so you get results quickly, without having to come back week after week!

If art is not for you - I invite you to choose one of the classes below or purchase a spot as the ultimate gift for someone else. Imagine surprising your loved one with a gorgeous, personalised Gift Certificate - a gift that will keep on giving!

I look forward to sharing a painting adventure with you, or someone you care for, very soon, at one of the art workshops below!

(TIP: why not join my list to receive my lovely tiny book, 5 WAYS YOUR CREATIVITY MIGHT JUST SAVE YOUR LIFE?)

Have you ever gazed longingly at a beautiful work of abstract art, and thought, "I wish I could do that, but I don't don't have a clue how!" Do you yearn to express your creativity? Can't go to weekly classes because you're at work? Yes, yes and yes? Well then, things may be about to change! Find out how you can create four paintings in one day, learn a HUGE heap about texture, composition, colour and creativity in just the one extraordinary day... and join nearly 2000 beginners all over Western Australia and Melbourne who've been looking for an art class for beginners and found this one!

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).

4worldlovers:
Creative Kids Art Club - Award winning art classes for kids

Booking for term 4 classes and September School Holiday Program are now being accepted.

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Do you want your kids to have fun, learn how to problem-solve, and increase their social skills while learning to draw, paint and make things? Creative Kids Art Club offers after-school art and craft activities at multiple locations in Perth, Western Australia. Our emphasis is on having fun, learning some art skills and trying new things.

Our team of experienced art teachers encourage kids to develop their creativity, trying out everything from painting, drawing, collage, and sewing, to sculpture, clay work, print-making and more. Our program changes every term, and classes are designed to enhance children’s natural abilities to see elements such as line, shape, colour and composition.

All materials provided, plus an art apron for each child to use

Parents don't stay for the class, head to a coffee shop and relax!

Creative Kids Art Lessons: lesson plans for art teachers and homeschoolers

You can also book Creative Kids Art Club to do children’s art parties or a school incursion.

Student, Lovell won the 13th NKHC International Children's Drawing Contest in 2021 with a drawing created in class. We have winners from the Shaun Tan Art Award and students accepted into specialist high school art programs with works created in our classes.

We were awarded Most Creative Business in the 2018 Belmont and WA Small Business Awards in recognition of our outstanding contribution in business excellence. We were a finalist in 2019 in the small business awards. We have also been awarded Active Activities top 25 Most Popular activity every year, from 2021 to 2015.

Lila has absolutely loved this term. It's been amazing! Thank you so much.

I want to thank you for the class today. Both of the kids really enjoyed it.

My daughter is loving the art classes at Kingsley this term :)

Thanks for tutoring my son, he really gets a lot of drawing inspiration from you!

We were really impressed with our son's portrait painting. Riley really enjoys the classes.

Melody has certainly enjoyed the classes with you. Thank you for your time in creating opportunities for kids to delve into the art world.

My son Jonathon has really enjoyed lessons in Kingsley and I can see his growing interest and improvement