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
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
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 (FULL)
Thursdays 1.30-4pm (New!)
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
(Fri night monthly class)
Join us for one or all four sessions of this drawing series. The vibe is going to be super chill, think Friday evening drinks, snacks and some tunes with a side of experimental, fun and expressive drawing.
We will provide you with a range of drawing materials including graphite, pastels, ink and charcoal, along with new themes to explore each week such as abstract mark making, figure drawing, still life and landscapes.
Fridays 6-8pm on the following dates:
4th April – FIGURE DRAWING
2nd May – STILL LIFE
6th June – SUGGESTIVE LANDSCAPES
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
Magic happens when you make art in group environments. As fingers move conversation flows and connection follows.
If you’ve got unfinished creative projects at home or new ones you’d like to begin, we invite you to bring them in and work on them alongside other like-minded creatives.
What To Bring:
Your own art making materials for projects you are confident you can create independently.
Closed in shoes.
Feel free to bring a piece of fresh fruit to contribute to our morning share plate.
Fridays 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.
