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:  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.
  • Intermediate:  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:  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, each week focusing on the relevant stage of your painting:
    • 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

Blocks of 4 weeks each month
Time:  10am to 12:30pm
Where:  Clayton Bay Home Studio
Fee:  $120
($50 - Non refundable Deposit with booking to secure your spot
​$70 - Balance due prior to commencement of 1st lesson)

How to Book Your Class

Complete the online registration form:

Payment Options Available:

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

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

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 another artists work  
  • Your enthusiasm and smile
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Please be assured we are practising Covid Safe and have implemented several measures in order to comply with current Covid-19 restrictions.  
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND CLASS SHOULD YOU BE EXPERIENCING ANY SYMPTONS

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 & Desk Easels - which you will be able to either sit or stand at
  • Coffee & Tea Station
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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:

Classes are run from Madeleine's home studio at: 

61 Alexandrina Drive, Clayton Bay.

Directions:

If you are heading south along the coast line, below are some directions for clarification.  Google maps can sometimes take you the long way, so it's a matter of making sure to take the Nangkita Road turnoff when you first enter Mt Compass, and when you get through Finnis you turn right at the Clayton-Finnis Road (just around the bend), otherwise you end up at Milang and you back track to us via the lake, which adds on another 15 minutes.
  • Head towards Victor Harbor on the Victor Harbor Road
  • At Mt Compass, take the Nangkita Road (1st left - pub on the corner)
  • Follow this until the T-Junction and turn Right (towards Goolwa)
  • Follow this until the T-Junction and turn Left (towards Strathalbyn)
  • Follow this until you come to a big bend and a sign on the right that points you to Clayton Bay.
  • Follow this through Finnis and turn left when you come to the intersection that continues as a dirt road
  • 500 yards, around the bend, take the right turn (only a small sign saying Finnis-Clayton Road)
  • Follow your nose for about 10 minutes until you hit another intersection that continues as a dirt road - turn right into Clayton Bay.
  • 61 Alexandrina Drive is on the left hand side, just after the right turn to the caravan site
Please park along the front verge of the premises and/or the empty block next door.
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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.

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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