Classes
Term 1, 2025 Classes @ Sunbury
Manga Drawing with Aurora Foo (ages 10-18)
Thursdays - 4pm to 5:30pm
Friday - 4pm to 5:30pm
Feb 6 – Apr 4, 2025
9 Weeks | $310
Children interested in animation and comic style art have an opportunity to develop their creativity with a teacher passionate about visual storytelling.
Accomplished in the Japanese style of drawing known as Manga, Aurora Foo shows students how to create compelling illustrated stories in a fun and focused class that explores narrative design processes. She guides students in using pencil and watercolour to define character and setting, while demonstrating how they can incorporate atmosphere, tension, drama and humour into their artwork.
This class does use online course materials. A device to login to course materials is preferred eg. iPad, tablet, laptop, mobile etc. (WiFi available) Students can still join if they do not have a device.
See Terms and Conditions at bottom of page. Contact Arthouse Direct Sunbury to book in.
Pastel Drawing (ages 9-18) with Jim Reilly
Wednesday - 4pm to 5:30pm
FEB 5 to APR 2, 2025.
9 Weeks | $270
In this class students will be able to learn and understand how to use chalk pastels. They are able to bring reference photos or choose images from the many books we provide in our classroom.
See Terms and Conditions at bottom of page. Contact Arthouse Direct Sunbury to book in.
Open Studio with Shay Downer
Saturday
10am to 12pm
FEB 8 to APR 5, 2025.
9 Weeks | $310
This class is an “open” art class: paint in oil, acrylic, watercolour, pastel, or drawing in charcoal or graphite. You choose what you would like to do, as the classes are “individual tuition in a group setting”.
See Terms and Conditions at bottom of page. Contact Arthouse Direct Sunbury to book in.
Portrait Drawing with Shay Downer (Beginners/Intermediate)
Friday - 1pm to 3pm
FEB 7 to APR 4, 2025.
9 Weeks | $310
This course is suitable for beginners or those wishing to refresh their
understanding of portraiture. Each week you will build knowledge and skills to self-assess your drawings.
See Terms and Conditions at bottom of page. Contact Arthouse Direct Sunbury to book in.
Portrait Drawing with Shay Downer (Advanced)
Friday - 10am to 12pm
FEB 7 to APR 4, 2025.
9 Weeks | $310
These classes are structured to support students who have completed the beginner’s course with me or students who are very confident with facial proportions (Intermediate to Advanced levels).
See Terms and Conditions at bottom of page. Contact Arthouse Direct Sunbury to book in.
Techniques and Details (all levels) with William Ritchie
Thursday - 10am to 12pm
FEB 6 to APR 3, 2025.
9 Weeks | $310
William’s class is an “open” art class: paint in oil, acrylic, watercolour or gouache. This class is focused at details and techniques. Students are encouraged to tap into William’s extensive knowledge and learn from his example by identifying unique characteristics in subjects and representing them as realistically as possible. This class is suitable for all student from beginner’s to advanced.
See Terms and Conditions at bottom of page. Contact Arthouse Direct Sunbury to book in.