Thursday Evening Adult Drawing and Painting with Margaret- Term 2, 2025

Join accomplished Artist ,Margaret , on a drawing and painting journey that will leave you with the knowledge and confidence needed to create your own masterpieces.

Over the course of the eight weeks, you will be guided through an exploration of brushes, palette knives, mediums and styles - you will be given the knowledge and techniques needed to paint like an expert on, not just canvas, but a range of wonderful surfaces.

Course dates and times:

• Thursday 1st May to 19th June 2025
• 6.45 pm - 9:15 pm

Materials required:

All Students are required to bring an Apron to class

You may purchase a Art Studios Materials Ticket if you wish to use the materials at the Art Studios.

If you would like to bring your own materials this is our recommended materials list.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Art Materials List

To start with

Graphite set of pencils,

waterproof Fine liners,

plastic eraser, kneadable eraser,
watercolour paper/sketch pad

Week3 students choose 1 or all mediums - Margaret will show students materials and discuss options

(colour pencils, watercolours, gouache, acrylic, ink different colours - depends on individual students choice),

watercolour brushes different sizes,

Recommended Art Shops

Victorian Artist Supplies – Eltham

Zart Art – Boxhill

Seniors Art Supplies – Eaglemont

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Bookings

Bookings are essential and numbers are strictly limited.

The minimum number of students for each class is 6, please be advised that cancellations may take place 24 hours before. We will endeavor to offer you a place in another class or alternatively offer you refund.

Student Support

At Manningham Council we want to ensure everyone feels supported and included. Manningham Council is proudly diverse. We pride ourselves on creating an environment that is socially, creatively, and physically safe for everyone, no matter what your cultural background, sexuality, gender expression or disability.

As an attendee of the Manningham Art Studios, you have the right to:

• Be treated fairly

• Be treated with respect

• Feel safe

• Be free from harassment, discrimination and physical or verbal abuse

• Enjoy a comfortable, inclusive, and welcoming environment

As an attendee of the Manningham Art Studios, you have a responsibility to:

• Treat each other fairly and equally

• Respect other people’s differences

• Act in an appropriate manner

• Respect the Art Studio’s equipment, furniture & other students artwork

By adhering to the above values, we can ensure everyone has a positive experience at the Manningham Art Studios.

Class Cancellation or Substitute Teachers

Due to illness, unforeseen circumstances or where a suitable substitute is not available and a class has to be cancelled, you will be contacted via email and by SMS 30 minutes prior to the class starting. In these situations, either a class refund will be processed, or an additional class will be added to the term dates.

Extra support/Medical Conditions

Please notify staff if you or your child require extra support during classes, have a medical condition and any relevant allergies that we should be aware of.

Refund Policy

You will not receive a refund once a course has started for classes you miss due to non-attendance or scheduling conflicts.

You may receive a refund for the following reasons:

• A class is cancelled due to tutor illness or unavailability

• You have tested positive to Covid-19

• Personal reasons, such as bereavement, severe or long-term illness and medical appointments

Please note: We do not offer transfers, credits or make-up classes and you must book the full 8-week course to guarantee your attendance. Eventbrite fees are non-refundable for changes made on your behalf.

Parking

Parking is available at Manningham Council MC2 building. There are two ways you can access the building – through the Doncaster library entrance on ground level or via the elevators from the MC2 underground car park.

The library entrance may be closed after hours. In which case, please enter via the underground Carpark at MC2 and take elevator to Level 2, exit right, turn left along walkway to the art studios.

Please note: Carpark entry gate automatically closes at 8pm but has a sensor for exiting as you leave at the conclusion of your class.

Staying COVID Safe

All staff, students and visitors to Manningham Art Studios are required to comply with current COVID Safe practices and legislative requirements. If you are unwell, please stay home. We suggest you get tested for COVID-19. We request that students and visitors who have recently tested positive notify us at artstudios@manningham.vic.gov.au or by phone 03 9840 9382.

Use of information

Your email will be added to our Arts Manningham mailing list. If you are not interested in receiving emails, please just hit Unsubscribe.

If you have any questions or concerns, or would like to discuss these values in more detail, please contact us on 03 9840 9382 or email at artstudios@manningham.vic.gov.au

Website: www.manningham.vic.gov.au/artstudios

*Please note that the images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the class*