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Always been interested in learning how to accurately draw a human head and test your skills on a live model?

MJAC is excited to present a one-day workshop where you are guided through the basics of classical human head drawing by experienced drawer, Nidas Arkusauskas. He will demonstrate a typical portrait rendering to establish a clearer understanding of the anatomy.

Nidas will dedicate time with each participant and share his insight and expertise, giving you the confidence to practice these skills further. This workshop is designed for both adults and teenagers with no prior drawing experience.

Includes a short lunch break. Tea/coffee and biscuits provided.

Suitable for 16+ years

Class Details

Saturday 14 October | 9:30am - 4:30pm (6hrs)
$150 | $135 members | Materials and tools included | Short break in duration of class
Midland Junction Arts Centre 

Collage, monoprint, frottage and transfer techniques meet charcoal, ink and gesso in this 3 hour workshop with artist in residence Marina van Leeuwen. You'll experiment with both drawing back into old prints or tests to create something new, and using print as a foundation for drawing works. 

Thu 2 Jun 2022 | 6pm - 9pm | Suitable for 16+ yrs
$65 | $58.50 members | Materials supplied

Image: courtesy the artist

Learn to draw people, plants, and creatures, both real and imagined in fantastical style in this three-week evening course with Peter Dailey. You’ll learn a range of drawing techniques and ways of editing to develop exciting characters and a sense of narrative.

Whether it's your first time or you are a continuing participant, come and discuss, explore and expand on your creative processes. Suitable for beginner to experienced artists looking to expand their skills  

Peter is an experienced artist and lecturer, teaching various forms of drawing for over 20 years. Working across several mediums, his studio practice explores themes of machinery, religion and social consciousness. Learn more about Peter here.

Thursdays 14, 21, 28 Oct | 6pm - 9pm | Suitable for 13+ yrs
$170 | $153 members | Materials supplied
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Image: Peter Dailey, works in progress, coloured pencil, ink. Photograph by Jess Boyce

Learn how to capture the human form in colour with soft pastels and conte crayons working from a life model with Canadian/Australian artist Bonnie Barlow. This three-part workshop will help you interpret light and form whilst developing your own style and gaining confidence in using colour.

Fri 20, 27 Aug & 3 Sep | 10am - 1pm | Suitable for 18+ yrs
$200 | $180 members | Materials supplied
Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Hwy Corner of Cale St Midland WA
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Image: courtesy of the artist.

Discover the versatility of coloured pencils with artist Marie Haass in this three-part course. Combining pencils and a variety of materials and processes including printmaking, students will experiment with a range of colours, textures, and different surfaces. Suitable for beginners and artists looking to expand their skills.

Marie Haass is a French/Australian artist with a practice spanning more than thirty years. She has held six solo shows and numerous group shows, both locally and internationally, and her work is represented in major collections.  

Saturdays 14, 21, 28 Aug | 10am – 1pm | Suitable for 16+ yrs 
$170 | $153 members | BYO coloured pencils and visual diary, all other materials supplied | Recommended pencils > 
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Learn to draw people, plants, and creatures, both real and imagined in fantastical style in this three-week evening course with Peter Dailey. You’ll learn a range of drawing techniques and ways of editing to develop exciting characters and a sense of narrative. Suitable for beginner to experienced artists looking to expand their skills.

Peter is an experienced artist and lecturer, teaching various forms of drawing for over 20 years. Working across several mediums, his studio practice explores themes of machinery, religion and social consciousness. Learn more about Peter here.

Wed 28 Jul, 4 & 11 Aug 2021 | 6pm - 9pm | Suitable for 13+ yrs
$170 | $153 members | Materials supplied
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Join Ben Joel for guided drawing adventures around the Old Midland Railway Workshops. These iconic buildings and their surrounds present a wonderful opportunity to explore inventive drawing of built form, and in the process to learn new skills and refine existing ones. Working both en-plein air and from photos taken on site, Ben will help develop your confidence in expressive options for drawing convincing freehand structures and spaces over three weeks. We will meet for these sessions at the Midland Junction Arts Centre before moving to the Railway Workshops site.

Bring your own favourite drawing gear. Paper, drawing boards and clips provided. Closed-in shoes, sunscreen and a hat are advised.

Ben Joel is primarily a painter who has a wide range of interests and expertise in traditional and contemporary processes. He has a PhD from Curtin University, where from 1989 to 2008 he was the Head of Painting. See more of Ben’s work here.

Thursdays 17, 24 Jun & 1 Jul | 10am - 1pm | Suitable for 16+ yrs 
$180 | $162 Members | BYO Drawing materials
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Learn to draw the human figure in this three week evening course with Peter Dailey. Working from a life model each week, Peter will guide you to draw the human body in proportion; with exercises in line, tone, shape with self expression. Suitable for beginner to experienced artists looking to refresh their skills.

Peter is an experienced artist and lecturer, teaching various forms of drawing for over 20 years. Working across several mediums, his studio practice explores themes of machinery, religion and social consciousness. Learn more about Peter here.

Wednesdays 16 - 30 Jun 2021 | 6pm - 9pm | Suitable for 13+ yrs
$170 | $153 Members | Materials supplied
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Join Peter Dailey for a three week introduction to perspective drawing. With exercises in 1-point, 2-point and 3-point perspective, this course will help you to draw both the natural and built environments. Peter will also show how to use these techniques for manipulating and distorting objects.  Suitable for beginner to experienced artists looking to refresh their skills.

Peter is an experienced artist and lecturer, teaching various forms of drawing for over 20 years. Working across several mediums, his studio practice explores themes of machinery, religion and social consciousness. Learn more about Peter here.

Wednesdays 26 May - 9 Jun | 6pm - 9pm | Suitable for 13+ yrs
$170 | $153 Members | Materials supplied
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Discover how you can use Drypoint printmaking to create beautiful, detailed prints using everyday materials with Marina Van Leeuwen. Drypoint is an intaglio printmaking method likened to using a pen without the ink in which you draw with a dry point onto a flat surface or plate which is then inked and printed.

In this two week evening course, you will learn to use non-toxic drypoint methods with plates from both commercial polyethylene plastic and household materials (milk cartons, juice containers and cardboard). Processes covered in this course can be easily replicated at home. Suitable for beginner’s and artists looking to extend their knowledge.   

Marina van Leeuwen is an multi-disciplinary artist based in Perth. She employs print, paint, photography, collage and found objects to explore overlooked textures and patterns in urban spaces. See more of her work here.

Tuesdays 11 - 18 May | 6pm - 9pm | Suitable for 13+ yrs
$115 | $103.50 Members | Materials supplied
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Explore methods of expressive sketching in this two week workshop with Ryan Ahern. You’ll learn to draw the human form with simple, gestural marks in charcoal, working from a life model and dramatic sets of light. Ryan will explain his approach to artistic elements of line, form and proportion, coaching you to develop a loose and painterly style and a sense of expression that is not stifled. Suitable for beginners and artists looking to refresh their knowledge. This course is Part 1 and Ryan’s latest figurative series, with Part 2: Expressive Painting progressing to the use of oil paint.

 Ryan is a West Australian figurative painter, life drawing instructor and former Artist-in-Residence at the Midland Junction Arts Centre. His work is styled on 20th century impressionism and subdued realism and can be found in a variety of private collections and in public exhibitions. His debut exhibition was held at the Orangery Gallery. See more of his work here.

Saturdays 8 & 15 May | 10am - 1pm | Suitable for ages 18+
$180 | $162 Members | Materials supplied
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Learn to construct a still life drawing in this three week evening course with Peter Dailey. Working from a different still life arrangement each week, Peter will help you to strengthen your observational drawing skills, through exercises in composition, proportion, figure and field. Suitable for beginner to experienced artists looking to refresh their skills.

Peter is an experienced artist and lecturer, teaching various forms of drawing for over 20 years. Working across several mediums, his studio practice explores themes of machinery, religion and social consciousness. Learn more about Peter here.

Wednesdays 5 - 19 May | 6pm - 9pm | Suitable for 13+ yrs
$170 | $153 Members | Materials supplied
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Refine your use of shade and tone in this 1-day drawing workshop with Peter Dailey. You will learn to create the illusion of 3-D objects through exercises in shading with pencil, graphite or charcoal. Peter will outline the use of different tonal shades to bring depth and dimensionality in your drawings.

Peter is an experienced artist and lecturer, teaching various forms of drawing for over 20 years. Working across several mediums, his studio practice explores themes of machinery, religion and social consciousness. Learn more about Peter here.

Sat 27 Mar | 12pm - 4pm | Suitable for 13+ yrs
$70 | $63 Members | Materials supplied
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Ben Joel presents Part II in his Freehand Perspective workshop. This second workshop will build on and reinforce topics introduced in Part I.

Developing any strategic skill requires targeted practice, and in this second workshop we’ll explore how best you can direct your practice to grow your own individual proficiencies and address any misapprehensions or concerns.

Ben Joel is primarily a painter who has a wide range of interests and expertise in traditional and contemporary processes. He has a PhD from Curtin University, where from 1989 to 2008 he was the Head of Painting. See more of Ben’s work here.

Sat 6 Mar | 11am - 2pm | Suitable for 16+ yrs 
$70 | $63 Members | Materials supplied
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Life drawing meets comedy. That's right, if our jokes don't make you laugh our poses will.

We've enlisted the funniest comedians as models to do standup as you sketch and laugh. Model comedians differ in size, shape and humour each week. Drawing material is provided if you don't have your own.

Hosted by Sam Kissajukian and presented by Laugh Mob for FRINGE WORLD.

Sun 28 Feb | 5:45pm - 6:35pm | Suitable for 18+ yrs
$25 | Tickets through FRINGE WORLD

Explore the exciting crossover between drawing and low tech printmaking techniques including frottage, solvent transfers, counterproofs, embossing and collage.  Suitable for both beginners and experienced artists, this three-week evening course will spotlight intriguing techniques for contemporary mixed-media works on paper. 

Marina van Leeuwen is an multi-disciplinary artist based in Perth. She employs print, paint, photography, collage and found objects to explore overlooked textures and patterns in urban spaces. See more of her work here.

Tuesdays 23 Feb - 9 Mar | 6pm - 9pm | Suitable for 13+ yrs
$170 | $153 Members | Materials supplied
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Join artist Peter Dailey for a 3-week introduction to portrait drawing. Peter will guide you through fundamental techniques and proportions to help you draw and visualise the head in three dimensions. In this series you will learn to draw from both busts and a life model.

Peter is an experienced artist and lecturer, teaching various forms of drawing for over 20 years. Working across several mediums, his studio practice explores themes of machinery, religion and social consciousness. Learn more about Peter here.

Tuesdays 23 Feb - 9 Mar | 6pm - 9pm | Suitable for 13+ yrs 
$170 | $153 members | Materials supplied
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Join Ben Joel for a four hour introduction to freehand perspective drawing.

Knowledge of perspective is absolutely fundamental for any artist who wants to better understand why the world we see looks the way it does. Basic perspective is a powerful and transferable aid opening up more scope for visual expression. It will help develop your confidence in drawing naturalistic, convincing freehand forms and spaces in perspective, either from observed phenomena or from imagination. The workshop will cover single point, two point, multi-point and curved perspective. 

Ben Joel is primarily a painter who has a wide range of interests and expertise in traditional and contemporary processes. He has a PhD from Curtin University, where from 1989 to 2008 he was the Head of Painting. See more of Ben’s work here.

Continue your discoveries in Freehand Perspective II on Sat 6 March >

Sat 20 Feb | 11am - 2pm | Suitable for 16+ yrs 
$70 | $63 Members | Materials supplied
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Learn the founding skills of technical drawing in this four week course with Peter Dailey. Each week you will build on your observational drawing skills through fundamental exercises and demonstrations. From tone, line and perspective, to the right tools and materials, this course is perfect for beginners or artists looking to extend their skills in technical drawing.

Peter is an experienced artist and lecturer, teaching various forms of drawing for over 20 years. Working across several mediums, his studio practice explores themes of machinery, religion and social consciousness. Learn more about Peter here.

Tuesdays 20 Oct - 10 Nov | 6pm - 9pm | Suitable for 13+ yrs 
$180 | $162 members | Materials supplied

Learn to paint bold lettering on glass these school holidays with artist, muralist and sign painter Luke O’Donohoe. Using recycled photo frames as a base, Luke will show us how to sign paint a fun word or phrase. You’ll leave with a painted, framed artwork ready to hang.

Fri 9 Oct | 10am - 12pm or 1pm - 3pm | Suitable for 7-12 yrs
$20 | $18 MAC Members | Materials supplied

Parents: treat yourself whilst you wait for the kids with a free Bubbacino and a $5 "Churros Cash" voucher to enjoy at San Churro Midland Gate, free for parents with each school holiday workshop.

Learn the art of hand lettering with artist, muralist and sign painter Luke O’Donohoe. Luke will walk you through the traditional steps required to hand paint bold type and letters. We’ll start with painting practice alphabet sheets, and finish with a resolved word. Be sure to have a word or phrase in mind for the morning.

Wed 7 Oct | 10am - 12pm | Suitable for teens
$20 | $18 MAC Members | Materials supplied

Parents: treat yourself whilst you wait for the kids with a free Bubbacino and a $5 "Churros Cash" voucher to enjoy at San Churro Midland Gate, free for parents with each school holiday workshop.

Join Bina Butcher to make your own range of unique artist books or zines. Over the three week series you’ll learn to use layering, collage and recycled prints to create your one of a kind books. Bina will introduce you to some basic bookbinding methods such as stab stitch, coptic binding and pamphlet stitch. Be sure to bring along any special paper, old artworks, books and prints that you would like to utilise.

Wednesdays 9 Sep - 23 Sep | 6pm - 9pm | Suitable for 13+ yrs
$150 | $135 Members | All materials supplied

Re-use, Re-cycle, Re-invent! Experimenting and art making go hand in hand - but what do you do with all those testing pieces and working sketches piled high in the studio corner? With a fresh eye and bold hand, learn to re-invent these artworks. We'll cover collage techniques, low tech printmaking and drawing back into pieces to create something beautiful from the discard pile.

Sat 5 Sep | 10am - 1pm | Suitable for 13+ yrs 
$60 | $54 members | Materials supplied

Learn the fundamentals of life drawing in this four part workshop with Ryan Ahern. Working from a life model each week, Ryan will guide you to draw the human body in a loose and painterly style. You'll get to know the mediums of charcoal, chalk and Conté crayon whilst practicing effective exercises in rendering the human body in proportion; utilising line, tone, expression and minimalism. This series is suitable for beginners and artists looking to extend their knowledge.

Tuesdays 1 - 22 Sep | 6pm - 9pm | Suitable for 16+ yrs
$210 | $189 members | Materials supplied