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With its rich cultural landscape, historic galleries and world-famous street art, the city of Melbourne is practically begging you to pick up a paintbrush.
Whether you’re a seasoned artisan or struggle to draw a basic smiley face, WeTeachMe’s Melbourne painting classes are here to get your creative juices flowing — no matter your skill level. From beginner-friendly paint and sips to advanced oil painting techniques, you’ll find the perfect environment to unleash your inner artist!
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Painting Classes in Melbourne: Find Your Perfect Fit
Master delicate brushwork or unwind with friends at a Melbourne paint and sip night. Try your hand at oils, acrylics, watercolours, abstracts, or even portraits. WeTeachMe’s painting classes in Melbourne offer something for every style, skill level, and age group.
Beginners can build confidence with step-by-step guidance, while more experienced artists can refine their technique and experiment with new mediums in advanced painting courses. Choose from relaxed social workshops, more structured programs, private painting classes tailored to your goals, or family-friendly sessions where adults and kids paint side by side.
With all materials provided, small group sizes, and expert instruction, you’ll not only learn new skills but leave with a finished artwork — and the satisfaction of saying, “I made this.”
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Why Book a Painting Class at WeTeachMe?
All our Sydney painting classes come with expert instructors, high-quality materials, and small group sizes so you get plenty of hands-on help (and no awkward elbow bumping). Whether you want to get chatty at a sip and paint night or experiment solo at a pen & wash painting course in Sydney, you’ll find workshops that are welcoming, inspiring and beginner-approved.
Whether you’re unleashing your inner Monet or just here for the merlot, your next art adventure is just a booking away!
Sydney: What's On — Events to Colour Your Calendar
Use our handy search tool to find classes near you. We offer painting classes in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Gold Coast, and Auckland. Ready to show the paintbrush who's boss? Booking is simple—select a class, date and time that suits you, make the payment, and you're good to go! No hidden fees, and no surcharges.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Most painting classes provide all materials included in the course fee. For example, acrylic painting classes supply non-toxic acrylic paints, brushes, and canvases or art paper. Watercolour classes provide watercolour paints and brushes. Resin art and alcohol ink masterclasses supply all pigments, dyes, and application tools. Students should confirm specific material inclusions when booking, as some classes like 'Learn to Paint-Adults' require students to bring printed reference images of their chosen subjects.
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Yes. Multiple classes are specifically designed for absolute beginners with no prior painting experience. 'Painting for Beginners - Start Your Journey Here' is a one-day intensive workshop for those who have never painted before. 'Learn to Paint-Adults' and 'Paint 'n' Play Workshop' follow a self-paced approach where instructors guide students individually at their own level. The instructors' philosophy across these classes is 'Learn to Paint, Anyone Can' with no drawing or painting experience required.
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Painting classes accommodate all ages. Kids classes start from age 5 years old, including 'KIDS SCHOOL HOLIDAY PAINTING' (5yo+) and 'Learn to Paint-Kids' (5yo+ for Tuesday/Wednesday, 8yo+ for Thursday). Teen classes are available for ages 11 and up ('Learn to Paint-Teens 11yo+'). Adult classes include beginner through advanced levels, plus specialized programs like 'Art 4 All - NDIS' for participants requiring inclusive learning environments. Life drawing sessions welcome both beginning and accomplished artists of adult age.
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Classes cover diverse painting mediums including watercolour, acrylics, oils, pastels, alcohol inks, resin art, and Sumi painting (Japanese ink painting). Watercolour-focused classes include 'Watercolour & Wine,' 'Tropical Birds Watercolour,' 'Australian Natives in Watercolour,' and 'Butterflies, Bees & Native Insects in Watercolour.' Acrylic classes include 'Learn to Paint-Adults' and youth programs. Specialized workshops cover resin art masterclasses, alcohol inks masterclasses, and mixed media classes. Students can choose their preferred medium in classes like 'All Media - Monday with Farimah Eshraghi.'
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Class duration varies by format. One-day intensive workshops typically run from 9:30am to 5:30pm (full day). Paint and sip evening classes run approximately 2 hours. Four-week term-based classes meet weekly for ongoing instruction. Specialized masterclasses range from 3-4 hours for focused techniques like resin art (4 hours) and alcohol inks (3 hours). Life drawing sessions last 2 hours with structured pose progressions. Two-day weekend workshops span both Saturday and Sunday, 9:30am to 5:30pm daily.
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Preparation requirements depend on the class type. For 'Learn to Paint-Adults' and teen/kids classes, students should bring an A4 printed display folder with images of subjects they wish to paint, or alternatively an iPad/tablet containing their chosen reference images. 'Paint 'n' Play Workshop' and 'Flowers in a Vase' require bringing an approximately 50cm canvas. Paint and sip evening classes typically ask students to bring their favorite beverage and snacks. Most other classes, including beginner workshops and kids holiday programs, require no preparation as all materials are supplied by the studio.
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