Workshops
Interested in learning from Alex?
Alex has over a decade of teaching experience and strives to provide high quality arts education for both teens and adults. She runs workshops out of her teaching space located at 370 Magill Road while also lecturing at Adelaide Central School of Art in both Drawing & Contemporary Studies.
She began her teaching journey back in 2011 and has since provided educational workshops throughout South Australia. She specialises in teaching both digital and traditional drawing, but also works with watercolour, paint and mixed media.
If you’re interested in working with Alex to create/deliver a bespoke workshop for you and a group please contact her here.
Upcoming April Short Courses
Monday 20 April & Tuesday 21 April | 10:30 am - 3 pm
This hands-on studio experience is perfect for teens who are passionate about drawing characters! We’ll dive into creating eye-catching drawings, from fan art to your own original designs.
In this two day school holiday course teens will sketch icons from pop culture and build original characters from the ground up, developing their own style along the way. Perfect for both beginner artists and those with more experience. Just bring a love of drawing and a head full of ideas.
Please ensure that you have read and understand the student Code of Conduct and the Terms & Conditions.
Required Materials:
Sketch kit (pencils, erasers, pens)
Photos (either printed or digital copy) of favourite characters
A4 or A3 sketchbook
All other materials provided
Saturday 11 April + Saturday 18 April - 10 am - 3 pm
Join Alex and local South Australian cosplayer @cheshrae for this new 2x Saturday course. Designed especially for artists who enjoy working from life and pop culture references.
In the mornings Alex will introduce a range of techniques based in historical approaches & drawing techniques. You’ll utilise dramatic Baroque style lighting, look closer into composition and developing your own personal drawing style. Then in the afternoons you’ll have the opportunity to apply the techniques to drawing Cheshrae as she sits in full cosplay. Starting with a handful of short poses you’ll then spend the majority of the time working on one longer drawing that allows you to capture the artistry in her cosplay.
Saturday 11 April:
Discover classical approaches to creating portrait compositions and dramatic tonal ranges while capturing likeness and detail.
Saturday 18 April:
Learn more about drawing fabric folds, clothing and drapery both on and around the figure and how this can be used to enhance classical compositional design.
Required Materials:
Sketch Kit (pencils, erasers, charcoal (optional), coloured pencils/pastels (optional)
White pencil or white conte/pastel pencil
Sketchbook (A4 or A3)
1 sheet of A1 mid-tone paper (can be grey, purple, maroon, or green. Avoid highly saturated colours as these will be too intense for the drawing.)
All other materials are provided
Term 2 Courses
At 370 Magill Road, Kensington Park SA 5068
Adult Courses
10:00am - 12:30pm | Monday 11 May - 22 June | 6 classes
(no class on Mon 8 June Public Holiday)
Held at 370 Magill Rd, Kensington Park SA 5068
Suitable for people with no previous drawing experience | ages 16 +
Kick off your week drawing!
This 6 week course will provide you with hands on experience working with a variety of coloured pencil techniques in a fun and relaxed studio environment.
The course will begin with Alex introducing you to basic drawing methods through both fun and academic exercises. Each week will build your skills in colour theory, material knowledge and experimentation with your approach to drawing:
🟡 Week 1 - Intro to coloured pencils, tips + hacks
🟠 Week 2 - Colour Theory
🔴 Week 3 - Colour + Shading
🟣 Week 4 - Coloured pencils on toned paper
🔵 Week 5 - Watercolour + coloured pencils
🟢 Week 6 - Starting a final project
What you’ll need: A3 or A4 sketchbook,* 2B + HB graphite pencils, a set of coloured pencils (I recommend this set) and hard + kneadable erasers 🎨
*I recommend Derwent, Canson or Talens sketchbooks. Avoid cheaper pencils and paper, as unfortunately they don’t hold up to the techniques we’ll be using 🥲
Images - Drawings from Participants in 2025 Coloured Pencil Course
Monday 4 May - 15 June
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Take your fan art to the next level in this drawing course.
Fan art has a rich and fascinating history. From hand-printed zines and convention sketchbooks to some of the most celebrated illustration on the internet today. In this 7-week course, we'll dig into that history before diving into the craft: fandoms, colour &composition, and developing your own voice within your chosen pop culture media.
Whether you work traditionally or digitally and whatever your fandom, this course is a celebration of creative passion inspired by popular media.
Please ensure that you have read and understand the student Code of Conduct and the Terms & Conditions.
Required materials:
Drawing kit including :
Sketchbook
Graphite pencils
Hard & kneadable erasers
AND/OR
Digital drawing tablet
Optional Materials for 2 week project:
Paint & canvas
Markers (paint, alcohol or water based)
Large sheet of paper
COURSE BREAKDOWN
Week 1 - Intro to the world of Fan Art
Week 2 - Anatomy of a fandom
Week 3 - Cartoon to realism
Week 4 - Colour and style
Week 5 - Composition for Fan Art
Week 6 - Original 2 week fan artwork project
Week 7 - Completion of 2 week project
Saturday 9 May - 20 June (7 weeks)
10:00am - 12:30pm
In this seven-week course, you’ll discover how to tap into real-world inspiration to fuel your own creative imagination!
With guided exercises and visual play, you’ll learn to build a strong visual memory, create compelling characters and construct believable scenes from your imagination. Whether you’re interested in narrative art, portraiture or atmospheric landscapes, this course will equip you with the observational tools and creative confidence to bring your inner world to life.
Please ensure that you have read and understand the student Code of Conduct and the Terms & Conditions.
Required materials:
Graphite pencils
Hard & kneadable erasers
A4 or A3 sketchbook
Any other materials you want to work with such as watercolour, markers, acrylic paint
Final project materials will be discussed in the course
Week 1 - Intro to drawing from imagination
Week 2 - Observational drawing as fuel for creativity
Week 3 - Creating believable characters
Week 4 - Compositions
Week 5 - Using collage and composite imagery
Week 6 - Bringing it all together in a 2 week project
Week 7 - Completion of 2 week project
Please note: This course is designed for people with previous drawing experience.
If you are a beginner you’re still welcome to join the course ☺️ Just a heads-up, you might find the more advanced concepts and techniques a bit of a challenge if you’re just starting out.
Sunday 17 May - 28 June
3:00 - 5:30pm
Watercolour is one of the most rewarding and beautifully unpredictable materials to create with 🎨
In this beginner-friendly 7-week course, you'll get to know your materials, learn to work with water rather than against it, and build confidence through a range of subjects from botanicals and landscapes to portraiture. Whether you’re new to watercolours or you're returning to a medium that once intimidated you, this course will help you find your flow.
Required materials:
Watercolour Set - if you have one already bring that ☺️ if not a Mont Marte set like this is a cheap option and the Koi palette is a better quality option but a little pricier
Soft Brushes
A4 or A3 Canson Watercolour Sketchbook
Paper towel
Graphite pencils
Hard & kneadable erasers
Please ensure that you have read and understand the student Code of Conduct and the Terms & Conditions.
Week 1 - Intro to watercolour basics
Week 2 - Value in monochrome
Week 3 - Colour mixing and colour theory in watercolour
Week 4 - Still life study
Week 5 - Portraits in watercolour
Week 6 - Beginning of 2 week project
Week 7 - Completion of 2 week project
Teen Courses
1-3pm | 12 May - 16 Jun (6 weeks)
Held at 370 Magill Rd, Kensington Park SA 5068
This course is designed for Homeschooled Teens | aged 12 - 17
This weekly art club invites homeschool teens to bring in the images they want to draw ✍️Whether it’s a favourite character, animal, landscape, or something from their own imagination.
Students will need to bring images that they want to draw each week, an A3 or A4 sketchbook, 2B + HB graphite pencils and hard and kneadable erasers PLUS any other materials that they want to experiment with and get feedback on👩🎨
Students will develop their drawing skills at their own pace while receiving supportive, personalised feedback to help them grow as young artists. With a focus on confidence-building, creative exploration, and learning how to refine their ideas, this club offers a welcoming space for teens to connect, experiment, and deepen their artistic voice.
Venue located at 370 Magill Road - Parking available on Water Street.
Please ensure that you have read and understand the student Code of Conduct and the Terms & Conditions.
Course image: 2026 Term 1 Pastel Drawing Participant
1:15 - 3:30pm Saturday 9 May - Saturday 20 June | 7 weeks
This isn’t your regular art course - it’s like D&D… but with extra drawing!
In this otherworldly art adventure teens will be encouraged to create imaginative sketches, solve intriguing puzzles and take part in collaborative storytelling.
Following along from adventures of the Myth & Magic I & II - journey into a strange a magical world filled with mystery. Don’t worry if you weren’t here for previous courses, we welcome new adventurers ⚔️
Each student will create a character that they will play as for the course, and keep a record of each session in their “field journal”, documenting the strange creatures, plants and people they encounter through art.
Materials required:
Sketchbook
Pencils
Erasers
All other materials are provided
Please make sure that you’ve read and understand the workshops Terms & Conditions and behavioural Code of Conduct before enrolling.
