Are you new to painting and just don't know where to begin?  Or have you finished your painting but something is not quite working for you and you don't know how to improve it?

I understand - all artists, including myself, have to start somewhere, and my biggest hurdle was not knowing what I didn't know!  There are no shortcuts, only hours on the brush, but it does help to have someone point you in the right direction!

Madeleine has created 3 different class formats to suit your skill levels and confidence.
  • Beginners Class (once a month):  For the absolute newbs, never painted before, or it was so long ago you can't remember.  These classes are structured tutorial classes to teach you the fundamentals of painting and composition.
  • Skills/Technique Class (once a month):  You already paint but need to learn more skills and techniques - You don't know what you don't know!  These classes are structured tutorial classes exploring techniques to further develop your painting practise.
  • General (weekly):  These classes are general mentoring sessions and are suitable for all skill levels.  Bring your own reference and receive feedback and instruction as you progress through your painting, to help you achieve great results. Sessions are grouped into 4 week blocks with each week focusing on the relevant stage of your painting (see below), however, for the more experienced this is not a rigid structure:
    • Week 1 - composition, blocking in, and back ground
    • Week 2 - mid ground, tonal and secondary players
    • Week 3 - Foreground, main player and focus
    • Week 4 - Critiquing, fixing, tweaking, and making it pop

Adult Oil & Acrylic Painting Classes:

Monday Morning General Mentoring

 Monthly Blocks
Time:  10am to 12:30pm
Where:  Clayton Bay Home Studio
Fee:  $140 (4 week month) or $175 (5 week month)
($50 Non refundable Deposit with booking to secure your spot.
​Balance due prior to commencement of 1st session)

Tuesday Beginners / Skills Class

Held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month
Time:  10am to 12:30pm
Where:  Clayton Bay Home Studio
Fee:  $35
(payable upfront with booking, to secure your spot)

Thursday Morning General Mentoring

Monthly Blocks
Time:  10am to 12:30pm
Where:  Stationmaster's Art Gallery - Redhen
Fee:  $140 (4 week month) or $175 (5 week month)
($50 Non refundable Deposit with booking to secure your spot.
​Balance due prior to commencement of 1st session)

How to Book Your Class

Complete the online registration form:
or contact Madeleine prior to the day

Payment Options Available:

BANK EFT:  BSB:  923 100  |  Accnt# 6201 9861  |  M Elkin
CREDIT/DEBIT CARD via *SQUARE:  phone 0401 839 592 or in person
CASH:  In person, on the day, prior to commencement of session

​(*please note, the 1.9% square processing fee is on-charged to the payee and is no more than the cost of acceptance) 

Important Information About Classes:

Classes

Class numbers are kept small to ensure everyone receives personal tuition throughout the session, and are currently limited to 8, so it is a matter of first in, best dressed!  You will need to book and pay a deposit to secure your spot.  

Attendance

As class numbers are small, please be certain of your attendance as I cannot offer refunds for no shows.  Should you become aware that you will not be able to make a session, please contact me as soon as possible - depending upon classes, I may be able to offer a makeup session during one of my other classes.

What You Should Bring

Painters are required to bring their own painting kits/supplies for either Acrylic or Oil Painting.  If using oils, please ensure you bring ODOURLESS mediums and solvents ONLY.  
For those who are new to the painting world, I have provided a list of suggested items for your kit.
Also, please bring:
  • Your painting (or blank canvas) - preferably no larger than 75x75cm
  • Your own personal reference Photos/images  (feel free to bring examples of other artists work in which you want to emulate with your own painting, but please note, we DO NOT paint/copy another artists work  
  • Your enthusiasm and smile
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PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND CLASS
SHOULD YOU BE EXPERIENCING ANY SYMPTONS OR FEEL UNWELL

What We Offer

  • ​A friendly and casual group environment to promote discussion, learning and creativity
  • 2.5 hours of general mentoring
  • Personal individual coaching to attendees, specific to their needs on the day
  • Floor Easels - which you will be able to either sit or stand at
  • Coffee & Tea Station (*please bring your own water cooler bottles)
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About Your Mentor

Madeleine has completed 6 years of Art Study at an Adelaide private art school, and undertaken 40+ workshops and art retreats with renowned artists in order to hone her skills and knowledge.

She has also successfully exhibited her work across Adelaide, and has sold to local, interstate and international collectors.

Watch Madeleine in action in her very own episode of  "Put Some Colour In Your Life" television program

Where are We Located:

Home Studio - 61 Alexandrina Drive, Clayton Bay
Stationmaster's Red Hen - 20 South Terrace, Strathalbyn (behind Stationmaster's Art Gallery)
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FAQ:

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What if I can’t attend a class?
Please contact Madeleine as soon as you know you will not be able to attend a class.  Depending upon classes being run, we may be able to offer you a make up session, in another class.

Can I get a refund if I don't turn up?
Unfortunately, as class numbers are small, I cannot offer refunds for no shows.  Should you become aware that you will not be able to make a class please contact me as soon as possible.  Please be positive of your commitment to attend.


How long and how often is each class?
Classes run for 2.5 hours.  You may arrive 15 minutes early in order to get yourself setup, and grab a cuppa - the tea and coffee facilities will be ready for you.

​What medium do you teach?
I mentor attendees in the use of acrylic and oil paints.

What will we paint?
The style and painting topic is of your own choice.  Please bring reference photos, books, magazines, etc for your inspiration, and I can help guide you through.  Please DO NOT bring images of other artists work TO COPY - we can use their images for inspiration, but you need to paint from your own references.

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