Adult Classes
Enjoy the widest variety of classes in Newcastle!
Learn new skills and techniques as you progress over the duration of the course. Receive step-by-step instructions that will give you guidance and support as you create your beautiful artwork.
Discover your own style and put your own spin on your masterpiece, and enjoy creating with the friends you will make along the way.
On an NDIS plan? To book classes, contact the studio and talk to our NDIS team about our Art as Therapy Program.
Glass fusing is the technique of joining two or more pieces of glass by heat in a kiln. Create artworks, homewares and ornaments, “paint” with powdered glass, learn about glass colours and how they react to heat.
Monday nights 6-8.30pm
Tuesdays 10am-12.30pm
Thursdays 10am-12.30pm
In glass leadlight class we make the art of coloured glass design accessible. We teach you to design your own leadlight piece, cut & shape glass, construct & solder your piece and much more!
Monday nights 6-8.30pm
Tuesdays 10am-12.30pm
Thursdays 10am-12.30pm
Explore a variety of creative materials and methods in our Monday Makers class, creating wearable art, quirky art pieces for your home or garden and much more! For all skill levels from beginner to advanced creators.
Mondays 10am-12.30pm
In this class we will dye, paint and print beautiful organic patterns and colour onto fabrics with varying textures and we will make handmade papers using recycled materials.
Using glue and simple stitching techniques we will combine our beautiful materials to create lovely, soft, textured 2D artworks.
Tuesdays 10am-12.30pm
Dive into the world of wool and learn the art of sculpting with both needle and wet techniques.
Work with beautiful natural wool products and learn to shape, sculpt and form your own artworks.
Wednesdays 1-3.30pm
Urban Sketching is a popular way of journaling your everyday life. From bustling city streets to tranquil parks – using pen, pencil, and watercolour.
It’s about observing your surroundings and translating them onto paper in a unique and expressive way.
Wednesdays 10am-12.30pm
Ready to smash, crack and cut your way to arty bliss!?
Learn the relaxing and rewarding art of mosaics. Mosaic is an ancient and addictive art using glass, tile and other mixed media materials to create intriguing scenes and patterns.
Wednesdays 10am-12.30pm
This class is suited to people who are new to drawing and painting or those with more experience who are looking for some fresh and fun inspiration.
These sessions will provide a mix of experimental and traditional forms of drawing and painting using a wide range of techniques and mediums on varying scale.
Thursdays 10am-12.30pm
Watch the colours flow as you pour, from jewellery to wooden board, you’ll learn it all.
Our class offers a variety of molds and wooden boards for purchase, plus you’re welcome to bring your own project to work on. Dive into the fun of resin art and discover new ways to express yourself while sharing your creative journey with others!
Fridays 1-3.30pm
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a curious beginner, our expert instructors will guide you through the fundamentals of shaping and molding clay into beautiful works of art.
Wednesdays 10am-12.30pm
This comprehensive art class delves into the core principles of drawing, enhanced through the versatile use of mixed media.
Perfect for artists of all levels, you’ll learn the fundamentals of still life and figure drawing while incorporating materials like charcoal, ink, pastels, and water colour.
Mondays 6-8.30pm
Learn to crochet a simple granny square, then learn to create beautiful crochet pieces working with your granny square pattern- a perfectly cozy class for the winter months.
Fridays 10am-12.30pm
starts August
Got a pair of old jeans, a denim jacket, or perhaps a skirt? Come and join us in this unique sewing course where we will teach you how to up-cycle your old clothes into something new and magical!
Shoulder bags, funky embellishments on the legs of jeans and jackets, aprons and other exciting options. This course is designed for beginners and experienced sewers!
Mondays 10am-12.30pm
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AMS Art Studio is a creative community hub that offers you a place to relax, unwind, meet friends & find yourself through art. This supportive & inclusive space offers a wide variety of classes, workshops & block courses that cater for busy lifestyles, different income levels, all age ranges & diverse backgrounds & abilities.