BSA offers a selection of short courses ranging from two to eight weeks, on a diverse range of visual arts subjects and mediums, with experienced teachers who are nationally-recognised practicing artists. 

The BSA Year of Painting is designed for students to develop their practice using a variety of approaches. Dale Rhodes will lead Fundamentals of Painting in Term 1 and Still Life in Term 2. James Guppy will lead Portraiture in Term 3 followed by Caleb Reid with Abstraction in Term 4.

Our BSA Year of Ceramics will held again on Tuesdays, 10am – 3pm, with Kat Shapiro Wood running her eight-week course, Ceramic Scupture in Term 1. Stephen Bird will be holding Clay as a Canvas during Term 2. Antoinette O’Brien will lead The Figure in Clay in Term 3. Term 4 will be confirmed in the upcoming months.

These series of short courses and workshops are designed to offer a more immersive, continuous course to develop and improve your painting or sculpting skills.

All classes are held at 112 Dalley Street, MULLUMBIMBY unless otherwise noted.

For more information email shortcourses@byronschoolofart.com or phone 0487 362 141

DALE RHODES | STILL LIFE

During this eight-week course students will explore various approaches to still life painting. Dale will also cover other topics including materials, surfaces and grounds, tonal relationships, colour and colour mixing. Suitable for all levels. MORE INFO

*Please note this course is full. Please contact us to be placed on the waitlist.

Dates | 8 Mondays, 28 April - 23 June 2025, 10.00am - 2.30pm

*no class 9 June due to King’s B'day

Course Fee | $800 ($765 Earlybird - pay by 17 April)

STEPHEN BIRD | CLAY AS A CANVAS

In this six-week course students will explore the potential of making unique slab-built forms and experiment with a variety of surface treatments.
These slabs can be used to make plates, platters, vessels, tiles and unique moulds. Stephen will guide students to explore a variety of drawing and painting techniques using liquid clay slips and metal oxides. MORE INFO

Dates | 6 Tuesdays, 29 April - 3 June 2025, 10am - 3.00pm

Course Fee | $650 ($625 Earlybird - pay by 20 April)

DALE RHODES | FUNDAMENTALS OF PAINTINGS

During this eight-week course Dale will cover the foundational skills needed to paint portraits, still life, landscapes and more. Students will be introduced to basic paint handling as well as the fundamentals of tone, colour, form, depth and brush strokes. MORE INFO

*Please note this course is full. Please contact us to be placed on the waitlist.

Dates | 8 Fridays, 9 May - 27 June 2025, 10am - 2.30pm

Course Fee | $800 ($765 Earlybird - pay by 30 April)

MICHAEL CUSACK | FUNDAMENTALS OF DESIGN

During this six-week short course Michael will offer a hands-on exploration of the core elements and principles of design. Students will work with essential design components such as line, shape, form and texture while gaining an understanding of the key principles of design. MORE INFO

Dates | 6 Tuesdays, 13 May - 17 June 2025, 10am - 2.30pm

Course Fee | $625 ($595 Earlybird - pay by 1 May)

INDIVIDUAL ONLINE OR IN-PERSON MENTORING

In a series of four weekly one-hour sessions either via Zoom or in-person, students will be guided through a discussion on their art practice and their approach to art making. Mentoring will be designed to suit individual needs and discussions may focus on topics such as motivation, idea generation, techniques, approach to materials, research, writing artist statements and professional practice. All BSA Directors/teachers and teachers are available depending on their schedule. MORE INFO

Dates | Ongoing

Course Fee | $500