Art classes Canberra

The arts are a special part of life. Creating art is a skill that is invaluable. Superprof have some of the best art teachers in Canberra, Australia. Art classes are a great way for students, beginners, kids and adults alike to learn visual art techniques and have fun with them. Whether you need to attend extra classes to study for an art subject like Studio Art, study for an upcoming exam at school or create your own art, attending private art classes is the first step. Superprof makes it easy to browse through our teachers based on your skill level, contact your teacher and book a class. You can book based on location, price, qualification, experience and approach to art. The first class is always free, so you can make sure you book the right art course for you. You can book into one-on-one classes or group classes, online or at your teacher’s house or studio.

Preparing for art classes

Depending on your teacher, you may need to buy or borrow specific materials to prepare for and practice in between weekly classes. Your teacher may provide a list of what materials to buy, but the first step is easy; you need something to practice on. You can practice drawing or painting on a sketchbook, paper or canvas. An easel is a helpful tool to work on. To mix paint colours, you may want some good paints, a palette and palette knives.

You can choose from oil paint, acrylic paint, pastel paint or watercolour paint, depending on you and your teacher’s goals.  Brushes are a given, and the size of them all depends on your medium and style. If you’re a real beginner, you might even want to practice drawing first. All you really need for this is a pencil or pen and paper. There are other ways you can prepare for art class, other than materials. It might interest you to head to events in Hobart, like an exhibition. You could head to a book store and start reading more books on art or browse Instagram to find some new favourite artists to draw inspiration.

Why attend art classes?

Visual art is a fun way to express yourself creatively. There are so many forms of visual art: you could paint, draw, design works, take photos, sculpture, digitally create art and more. However, not everyone can put pen to paper and create the idea they have in mind. Learning to create art can be overwhelming when there are so many potential paths to take. This is where an art course can be helpful. If you are new to the world of art, starting out can be overwhelming. You might be questioning where to begin and which materials to buy and use. If you’re interested in painting, for instance, you may learn about the different kinds of paints to use for different styles.

Acrylics are budget-friendly paints and are suitable for beginners. Oil paints are versatile and used by professional artists. Watercolour paints create less detailed work and have a distinct style. You can create art digitally, too. Having skills in digital art is great to have since a lot of workplaces are looking for artists to create logos, posters, design websites and shoot photography. Practising digital design is a practical outcome you may get out of an art course.

As a beginner, your tutor can help you by teaching you techniques to get you started. Some painting techniques include splattering, dabbing, detailing, washing and stippling. After a full week of learning, or however you choose to spread out your lessons, you should be able to understand the basics of drawing or painting.

If you’re a more experienced artist, an art course can advance your skills further. If you’re a student at school or studying a fine arts course, an art tutor can help you with your assignments. Your teacher might introduce you to some more artist’s styles and techniques to help you find your unique style. In art workshops, you can share your ideas, refine your style and get one-on-one support, advice and encouragement. If you’re attending group classes, you can see the work of your fellow students and friends and give feedback and encourage them too. It’s a nice community to be a part of!

Creating art is a personal experience and one that is important to the quality of life. The centre of art is feeling–it's a way to express emotions. People are less encouraged to create and play around with art and our creative side than as kids, however, being creative is an important part of life. When we release our inner child, we are able to relax, release tension and focus on the simpler parts of life.

Having a private art teacher is a great way to workshop ideas and get inspiration. Having an experienced artist by your side as a mentor will help you to create the art you want to make. They may let you know about an upcoming art event or exhibition, or open you up to the art community in Canberra, Braddon and all around Australia.

Where could your interest in art take you?

There are many pathways art classes could take you. You could design logos and labels for companies as a graphic designer, create animated videos, design posters, shoot photos or become an Art Director for a company. Art and design are used everywhere–there’s really no limit to where your skills in art could take you.

If art is your passion, you might like to create to your heart’s content. If you’d like to share your work, you could create an Instagram page or an online portfolio and follow local artists. Through art classes, you could make friends and start an art community and share a studio space to work in, located in the heart of Canberra, near Lonsdale Street in  Braddon or somewhere closer to where you live. The Australian art community is thriving, especially with online platforms such as Instagram making art accessible to everyone. You could attend an art event and or hold art exhibitions all around Canberra. Art exhibitions are the perfect way to share your work and network and there’s not much more rewarding than seeing someone holding a Pinot Noir, admiring your work with their friends.

Ultimately, experience and continued practice are key to creating great art that is personal to you. There is a range of reasons to enrol in an art course and focus on creating art. A tutor will workshop ideas with you and help you to unleash your creativity, so you can create the best art you can.