Brighton Art Society Inc
Brighton Art Society is based in Brighton, Victoria, Australia. We welcome beginners and all skill level to join our art community. We facilitate classes and untutored groups that participate in drawing and painting across a variety of mediums, supporting self expression, still life, landscape, life drawing and portraiture. To join a tutored class or untutored group or more please register for membership for the current calendar year.
2024 Annual Membership - Brighton Art Society Inc
BAS Annual Membership 2024
Annual Membership is per calendar January to December.
This payment allows members to:
• enter the annual BAS Art Exhibition
• enroll in tutored classes
• attend workshops
• participate in untutored studio sessions
• receive newsletter
Brighton Art Society Inc
2024 Term 4 Untutored Open Session - Monday 9.30am
Term 4 - Mon 7 Oct to Fri 6 Dec
In this an Untutored Group - Open Painting Sessions
Runs during Brighton Art Society 9 Week Term.
Classes will not run on Public Holidays.
The class fee $90 and is non refundable.
Open Painting day and time - Monday 9.30am to 12.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc - Term 4 Location
2024 Term 4 Paul Anderson Acrylic Painting/Drawing, Tues 7pm
Term 4 - Mon 7 Oct to Fri 6 Dec
Students in the class work on their own individual projects and our guided by the tutor throughout the process. Concepts of tone, compostion and colour mixing and taught in practice. This class welcomes absolute beginners to intermediate painters. This class also suits experienced painters who enjoy painting in a group environment.
Tuition fees are non refundable $180
Class day and time - Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc - Term 4 Location
2024 Term 4 Elizabeth Paszko, Oils and other Media, Wed 7pm
Term 4 - Mon 7 Oct to Fri 6 Dec
Elizabeth Paszko, has degrees in Fine Art & Sociology, a Visual Arts Diploma and a Certificate in Art & Design. Elizabeth has exhibited in many exhibitions, taught at colleges and other art groups. Students may use other media.
Tuition fees are non refundable $180
Class day and time - Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc - Term 4 2024 Location
2024 Term 4 Michelle Zuccolo - Life Drawing - Thursday 10am
Term 4 - Mon 7 Oct to Fri 6 Dec
Michelle Zuccolo has lectured in various colleges and universities, and has worked as Art coordinator in New York for theatre production, stage & costume design. She has works in Europe, New York, and Australian galleries. Michelle will help you to capture the human figure.
Tuition fees are non refundable $340 including Model fees.
This class will not run during a public holiday.
Class day and time – Thursday 10.00am to 12.30pm
Brighton Art Society Inc - Term 4 Location
2024 Term 4 Michelle Zuccolo - Portraiture Short Course
Short Course - 12 October to 2 November
Individual instruction will be provided in each class, focusing on proportion, colour, form, space, specific features, drawing concerns and paint handling.
All levels, using drawing and/or painting.
Tuition fees are non refundable $200 including Model fees.
Class day and time – Saturday 10.00am to 12.30pm
Brighton Art Society Inc - Temporary Location
2024 Term 4 Megan Abrecht - Still Life with Botanica
Short Course - 23 Oct to 13 Nov
In this short course we will be exploring drawing and painting techniques with a focus on still life focusing plants with flowers and striking foliage. There will be a different arrangement each week. Students can elect to draw or use any media of choice. All welcome from beginners to experienced artists who want to paint in a group setting.
Class day and time – Wednesday 9.30am to 12.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2024 Art Demonstration Healthy Ageing Seniors Event
Wednesday October 30, 2024
Brighton Art Society Incorporated presents an Art Demonstration. Melbourne based Vivi Palegeorge will explain and demonstrate her approach and techniques in creating painted art works in Acrylic and Watercolour.
Wednesday 30 October 2024 - 10.30 to 3.00pm
Brighton Seniors Centre, 23 Durrant St, Brighton
Brighton Senior Centre
Brighton Art Society Annual Art Show 2024
Wednesday 13 November 2024
To enter this Art Show you must be a CURRENT MEMBER of the Brighton Art Society.
You may enter FOUR (4) pieces.
Late entries will not be accepted.
Each piece, including any frame, must not exceed 1 meter squared and must be securely framed, labelled, wired and able to be hung.
Artworks must be the entrant's own original work.
Payment of the registration fee means that the entrant agrees to the Term and Conditions for Entry.
See Terms & Conditions here: https://www.brightonartsociety.com.au/bas-annual-art-show-2024
Bayley Arts
Brighton Art Society Opening Night - RSVP Free Entry
Friday 15 November 2024
The Brighton Art Society Annual Art Show 2024
Opening night will be on Friday 15 November, 6.00pm to 8.00pm at
Bayley Arts, 1 Avoca St, Highett.
Entry is Free.
Please RSVP through Trybookings
Bayley Arts
2024 Term 3 Michelle Zuccolo - Portraiture Short Course
Short Course - 31 August to 21 September
Individual instruction will be provided in each class, focusing on proportion, colour, form, space, specific features, drawing concerns and paint handling.
All levels, using drawing and/or painting.
Tuition fees are non refundable $200 including Model fees.
Class day and time – Saturday 10.00am to 12.30pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2024 Term 3 Elizabeth Paszko, Oils and other Media, Wed 7pm
Term 3 - Mon 22nd July to Fri 20th Sept
Elizabeth Paszko, has degrees in Fine Art & Sociology, a Visual Arts Diploma and a Certificate in Art & Design. Elizabeth has exhibited in many exhibitions, taught at colleges and other art groups. Students may use other media.
Tuition fees are non refundable $180
Class day and time - Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2024 Term 3 Paul Anderson Acrylic Painting/Drawing, Tues 7pm
Term 3 - Mon 22nd July to Fri 20th Sept
Students in the class work on their own individual projects and our guided by the tutor throughout the process. Concepts of tone, compostion and colour mixing and taught in practice. This class welcomes absolute beginners to intermediate painters. This class also suits experienced painters who enjoy painting in a group environment.
Tuition fees are non refundable $180
Class day and time - Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2024 Term 3 Michelle Zuccolo - Life Drawing - Thursday 10am
Term 3 - Mon 22nd July to Fri 20th Sept
Michelle Zuccolo has lectured in various colleges and universities, and has worked as Art coordinator in New York for theatre production, stage & costume design. She has works in Europe, New York, and Australian galleries. Michelle will help you to capture the human figure.
Tuition fees are non refundable $340 including Model fees.
This class will not run during a public holiday.
Class day and time – Thursday 10.00am to 12.30pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2024 Term 3 Untutored Open Session - Monday 9.30am
Term 3 - Mon 22nd July to Fri 20th Sept
In this an Untutored Group - Open Painting Sessions
Runs during Brighton Art Society 9 Week Term.
Classes will not run on 10/6/24 due to Public Holiday.
The class fee $90 and is non refundable.
Open Painting day and time - Monday 9.30am to 12.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2024 Workshop Skies in Landscapes with Maxine Wade
Sunday 11 August - 10am - 3.30pm
BAS 1 Day Workshop - Skies in Landscapeswith Maxine Wade
IWe all love to paint landscapes and seascapes…..and skies are a part of those compositions. Do you ever have trouble getting it to ‘look right’ or interesting enough? Do your clouds look fake? The weather of the sky influences what is happening in your painting – especially over water. It also creates mood and time of day…..as artists, we need to harness these things and implement them into our work – in a convincing and evocative way. Maxine will show you how to create more interesting and convincing skies in your watercolours…..and it’s all about TIMING! Certain watercolour techniques enable you to create great skies…..Maxine will show you how! Maxine will bring in examples of watercolour skies to show you, and to learn from. You will paint several paintings over the day and Maxine will provide you with compositions to work from.
Tuition fees
Members - $120
Visitors - $135
Brighton Art Society Inc
2024 Term 3 Vivi Palegeorge - Watercolour Short Course
Short Course - 20 July to 10 August
This is an Introductory Course on Watercolour, and is suitable for absolute beginners and those who require a fresher in using this medium. This course will teach students how to work with watercolour using and developing various techniques and skills. In this course consist of demonstrations and practice.
Class day and time – Saturday 10.00am to 12.30pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2024 Term 2 Michelle Zuccolo - Portraiture Short Course
Short Course - 25 May to 15 June
Individual instruction will be provided in each class, focusing on proportion, colour, form, space, specific features, drawing concerns and paint handling.
All levels, using drawing and/or painting.
Tuition fees are non refundable $200 including Model fees.
Short Course - 25 May to 15 June 2024
Class day and time – Saturday 10.00am to 12.30pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2024 Term 2 Elizabeth Paszko, Oils and other Media, Wed 7pm
Term 2, 15th April to 14th June 2024
Elizabeth Paszko, has degrees in Fine Art & Sociology, a Visual Arts Diploma and a Certificate in Art & Design. Elizabeth has exhibited in many exhibitions, taught at colleges and other art groups. Students may use other media.
Tuition fees are non refundable $180
Class day and time - Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2024 Term 2 Paul Anderson Acrylic Painting/Drawing, Tues 7pm
Term 2, 15th April to 14th June 2024
Students in the class work on their own individual projects and our guided by the tutor throughout the process. Concepts of tone, compostion and colour mixing and taught in practice. This class welcomes absolute beginners to intermediate painters. This class also suits experienced painters who enjoy painting in a group environment.
Tuition fees are non refundable $180
Class day and time - Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2024 Term 2 Michelle Zuccolo - Life Drawing - Thursday 10am
Term 2, 15th April to 14th June 2024
Michelle Zuccolo has lectured in various colleges and universities, and has worked as Art coordinator in New York for theatre production, stage & costume design. She has works in Europe, New York, and Australian galleries. Michelle will help you to capture the human figure.
Tuition fees are non refundable $340 including Model fees.
This class will not run during a public holiday.
Class day and time – Thursday 10.00am to 12.30pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2024 Term 2 Untutored Open Session - Monday 9.30am
Term 2, 15th April to 14th June 2024
In this an Untutored Group - Open Painting Sessions
Runs during Brighton Art Society 9 Week Term.
Classes will not run on 10/6/24 due to Public Holiday.
The class fee $80 and is non refundable.
Open Painting day and time - Monday 9.30am to 12.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2024 Term 2 Vivi Palegeorge Painting - Friday 9.30am
Term 2, 15th April to 14th June 2024
Vivi Palegeorge is an artist with expertise across all media, but she has a particular interest in landscapes. Students will be given the opportunity to learn mixed media techniques as well. Weather permitting, outdoor painting opportunities with guidance will be provided to further enhance their painting skills.
Tuition fees are non refundable $220
Please note there will no class during a public holiday.
Class day and time - Friday 9.30am to 12.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2024 Workshop Expressive Landscapes in Acrylic with Vivi
Sunday 2 June - 10am - 4.00pm
BAS 1 Day Workshop - Understanding Acrylics and how to paint expressive landscapes.
In this workshop, students will explore the characteristics of the acrylic medium and how to make the most of its unique properties to paint with energetic and expressive brush strokes. Students will be guided through two step by step painting subjects with demonstrations from Vivi.
Tuition fees
Members - $120
Visitors - $135
Brighton Art Society Inc
2024 Term 2 The Art of Travel Journaling- Wed 9.30am
17 April to 15 May 2024
A guided journey in sketching with pen, inks and watercolours, to create your own personal notebook. Learn how to prepare and create your pages and apply some collage techniques.
Drawing, watercolour and sketching techniques learned can be applied to future painting and creative activities.
Beginners welcome.
Tuition fees are non refundable $120 - Non Members $145.
Class day and time - Wed 9.30am to 12.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
BAS En Plein Air at BILLILLA - Saturday April 13th
13th April 2024
Bayside Council is running an afternoon of music and entertainment in the gardens at Billilla Mansion, 26 Halifax Street Brighton on Saturday 13th of April and has generously asked Brighton Art Society to join in.
Members are invited to join us in free En Plein Air painting and drawing session with an opportunity to enjoy the other activities on offer.
Entry is free
Event will run on Saturday between 12pm - 7pm.
Billilla Mansion
2024 Term 1 Michelle Zuccolo - Life Drawing - Thursday 10am
Term 1, 29th January to 28th March 2024
Michelle Zuccolo has lectured in various colleges and universities, and has worked as Art coordinator in New York for theatre production, stage & costume design. She has works in Europe, New York, and Australian galleries. Michelle will help you to capture the human figure.
Tuition fees are non refundable $380 including Model fees.
Class day and time – Thursday 10.00am to 12.30pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2024 Term 1 Untutored Open Session - Monday 9.30am
Term 1, 29th January to 28th March 2024
In this an Untutored Group - Open Painting Sessions
Runs during Brighton Art Society 9 Week Term.
Classes will not run on 11/3/24 due to Public Holiday.
The class fee $80 and is non refundable.
Open Painting day and time - Monday 9.30am to 12.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2024 Term 1 Elizabeth Paszko, Oils and other Media, Wed 7pm
Term 1, 29th January to 28th March 2024
Elizabeth Paszko, has degrees in Fine Art & Sociology, a Visual Arts Diploma and a Certificate in Art & Design. Elizabeth has exhibited in many exhibitions, taught at colleges and other art groups. Students may use other media.
Tuition fees are non refundable $180
Class day and time - Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2024 Term 1 Megan Abrecht Draw & Paint - Wed 9.30am
Term 1, 29th January to 28th March 2024
In this draw and paint class we will be exploring colour techniques with attention to still life and botanical foliage. Learn to draw, wash and use watercolours and acrylic.
Tuition fees are non refundable $225
Class day and time - Wed 9.30am to 12.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2024 Term 1 Paul Anderson Acrylic Painting/Drawing, Tues 7pm
Term 1, 29th January to 28th March 2024
Students in the class work on their own individual projects and our guided by the tutor throughout the process. Concepts of tone, compostion and colour mixing and taught in practice. This class welcomes absolute beginners to intermediate painters. This class also suits experienced painters who enjoy painting in a group environment.
Tuition fees are non refundable $180
Class day and time - Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
BAS Workshop - Watercolour with Clive Sinclair
17 March 2024, 10.00am - 4.00pm
Clive's first love of Watercolour commenced at Castlemaine Art Gallery where there was a beautifully romantic exhibition of R.W. Sturgess works.
During this workshop Clive will be working from his own photos where students will follow. The workshop will run from 10am to 4pm. An hour will be allocated for lunch. BYO Lunch or you can visit the small cafe down the road.
Tuition fees
Members - $100
Visitors - $125
Sunday 17 March 2024, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Materials List: Mop & Hake Brush, 300 gram papers full sheets Arches or Saunders, Backing boards to fit paper, plastic dishes to put paint in from the tube or pan, water container, Paint Colours: Ultramarine Blue, Colbalt Blue, Prussian Blue, Vermillion Red, Raw Sienna, Light Red, Burnt Sienna & Veridian Green
Bookings Close 14 March 5.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2024 Term 1 Michelle Zuccolo - Portraiture Short Course
Short Course -3 to 24 February 2023
Individual instruction will be provided in each class, focusing on proportion, colour, form, space, specific features, drawing concerns and paint handling.
All levels, using drawing and/or painting.
Tuition fees are non refundable $225 including Model fees.
Short Course - 3 February to 24 February 2023
Class day and time – Saturday 10.00am to 12.30pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2023 Term 4 Elizabeth Paszko, Oils and other Media, Tues 7pm
Term 4 - 2 October - 1 December 2023
Elizabeth Paszko, has degrees in Fine Art & Sociology, a Visual Arts Diploma and a Certificate in Art & Design. Elizabeth has exhibited in many exhibitions, taught at colleges and other art groups. Students may use other media.
Tuition fees are non refundable $180
Class day and time - Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2023 Term 4 Elizabeth Paszko, Oils and other Media, Wed 7pm
Term 4 - 2 October - 1 December 2023
Elizabeth Paszko, has degrees in Fine Art & Sociology, a Visual Arts Diploma and a Certificate in Art & Design. Elizabeth has exhibited in many exhibitions, taught at colleges and other art groups. Students may use other media.
Tuition fees are non refundable $180
Class day and time - Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2023 Term 4 Megan Abrecht Draw & Watercolour - Tues 9.30am
Term 4 - 2 October - 1 December 2023
In this draw and watercolour class we will be exploring colour techniques with attention to still life and botanical foliage. Learn to draw, wash and use watercolours.
Tuition fees are non refundable $220
Class day and time - Tuesday 9.30am to 12.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2023 Term 4 Michelle Zuccolo - Life Drawing - Thursday 10am
Term 4 - 2 October - 1 December 2023
Michelle Zuccolo has lectured in various colleges and universities, and has worked as Art coordinator in New York for theatre production, stage & costume design. She has works in Europe, New York, and Australian galleries. Michelle will help you to capture the human figure.
Tuition fees are non refundable $380 including Model fees.
Class day and time – Thursday 10.00am to 12.30pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2023 Term 4 Untutored Open Session - Monday 9.30am
Term 4 - 2 October - 1 December 2023
In this an Untutored Group - Open Painting Sessions
Runs during Brighton Art Society 9 Week Term
Fee is non refundable $90
Open Painting day and time - Monday 9.30am to 12.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2023 Term 4 Vivi Palegeorge Painting - Friday 9.30am
Term 4 - 2 October - 1 December 2023
Vivi Palegeorge is an artist with expertise across all media, but she has a particular interest in landscapes. Students will be given the opportunity to learn mixed media techniques as well. Weather permitting, outdoor painting opportunities with guidance will be provided to further enhance their painting skills.
Tuition fees are non refundable $220
Class day and time - Friday 9.30am to 12.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2023 Term 4 Megan Abrecht Draw & Paint - Wed 9.30am
Term 4 - 1 November - 29 November 2023
In this draw and paint class we will be exploring colour techniques with attention to still life and botanical foliage. Learn to draw, wash and use watercolours and acrylic.
Tuition fees are non refundable $130
Class day and time - Wed 9.30am to 12.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
Introduction to Acrylic
Wednesday October 25, 2023
This program is part of the Bayside Health Ageing Festival.
Participants will learn introductory steps to drawing using a variety of techniques.
Learn in a friendly community environment.
Materials will be provided.
Wednesday 25 October 2023
Brighton Art Society Inc
Introduction to Watercolour
Wednesday 18 October 2023
This program is part of the Bayside Health Ageing Festival.
Participants will learn introductory steps to paint in watercolour.
Learn in a friendly community environment. Materials will be provided.
Wednesday 18 October 2023
Brighton Art Society Inc
Introduction to Acrylic Painting
Wednesday 11 October 2023
This program is part of the Bayside Health Ageing Festival.
Participants will learn introductory steps to paint in Acrylic.
Learn in a friendly community environment.
Materials will be provided.
Wednesday 11 October 2023
Brighton Art Society Inc
Introduction to Watercolour
Wednesday 4 October 2023
This program is part of the Bayside Health Ageing Festival.
Participants will learn introductory steps to paint in watercolour.
Learn in a friendly community environment. Materials will be provided.
Wednesday 4 October 2023
Brighton Art Society Inc
2023 Term 3 Elizabeth Paszko, Oils and other Media, Wed 7pm
Term 3: 10 July to 8 September 2023
Elizabeth Paszko, has degrees in Fine Art & Sociology, a Visual Arts Diploma and a Certificate in Art & Design. Elizabeth has exhibited in many exhibitions, taught at colleges and other art groups. Students may use other media.
Tuition fees are non refundable $180
Class day and time - Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2023 Term 3 Megan Abrecht Drawing - Tuesday 12.30pm
Term 3: 10 July to 8 September 2023
Imaginative and intuitive style. Drawing is Megan's my passion! So many styles and techniques to learn. Drawing is fun I will take you on journey.
Tuition fees are non refundable $220
Class day and time - Tuesday 12.30pm to 3.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2023 Term 3 Megan Abrecht Acrylic Painting - Tuesday 9.30am
Term 3: 10 July to 8 September 2023
Paint Still Life in Acrylic with Megan. Megan has been painting and drawing all her life, originally a ceramic artist studying at RMIT. The love of paint took over from the craft
Meg has been teaching in Gippsland for twenty years her love of her garden is her inspiration and the coast of Gippsland has inspired her new style of coastal drifts.
Tuition fees are non refundable $220
Class day and time - Tuesday 9.30am to 11.30am
Brighton Art Society Inc
2023 Annual Exhibition Opening Night
BAS 2023 Annual Exhibition Opening Night
Online tickets closed. Tickets available on the door.
Brighton Art Society Annual Exhibition Opening Night
26 Advantage Rd, Highett VIC 3190
OPENING EVENT: Friday 14th July 6pm - 8pm
26 Advantage Art Gallery and Event Space
2023 Term 2 Megan Abrecht Acrylic Painting - Tuesday 9.30am
Term 2:
Paint Still Life in Acrylic with Megan. Megan has been painting and drawing all her life, originally a ceramic artist studying at RMIT. The love of paint took over from the craft
Meg has been teaching in Gippsland for twenty years her love of her garden is her inspiration and the coast of Gippsland has inspired her new style of coastal drifts.
Tuition fees are non refundable $220
Class day and time - Tuesday 9.30am to 11.30am
Brighton Art Society Inc
2023 Term 2 Elizabeth Paszko, Oils and other Media, Wed 7pm
Term 2: 24 April to 23 June 2023
Elizabeth Paszko, has degrees in Fine Art & Sociology, a Visual Arts Diploma and a Certificate in Art & Design. Elizabeth has exhibited in many exhibitions, taught at colleges and other art groups. Students may use other media.
Tuition fees are non refundable $180
Class day and time - Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2023 Term 2 Heidi Wolfenden Painting /other Media Tue 7.00pm
Term 2: 24 April to 23 June 2023
Students of all skill levels are welcome to join this group.
Heidi will guide students on their media choice. New students will be taught fundamentals
of painting. More experience students will be guided through their art project of choice.
Tuition fees are non refundable $180
Class day and time - Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2023 Term 2 Megan Abrecht Watercolour - Wednesday 12.30pm
Term 1: 30 January 2023 to 31 March 2023
In this Watercolour class we will be exploring colour techniques and first term attention to still life and botanical foliage. Watercolours and gouache the opaque watercolour
Tuition fees are non refundable $220
Class day and time - Wednesday 12.30pm to 3.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2023 Term 2 Michelle Zuccolo - Portraiture for Beginners
Short Course -29 April to 27 May 2023
Individual instruction will be provided in each class, focusing on proportion, colour, form, space, specific features, drawing concerns and paint handling.
Tuition fees are non refundable $225 including Model fees.
Short Course -29 April to 27 May 2023
Class day and time – Saturday 10.30am to 1.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2023 Term 2 Michelle Zuccolo - Life Drawing - Thursday 10am
Term 2: 24 April to 23 June 2023
Michelle Zuccolo has lectured in various colleges and universities, and has worked as Art coordinator in New York for theatre production, stage & costume design. She has works in Europe, New York, and Australian galleries. Michelle will help you to capture the human figure.
Tuition fees are non refundable $380 including Model fees.
Please note Term 2 dates are: 24 April to 23 June 2023
Class day and time – Thursday 10.00am to 12.30pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2023 Term 2, Fiona Bilbrough - Portraiture - Monday 12.30pm
Term 2: 24 April to 23 June 2023
Fiona’s dramatic and captivating paintings are created with meticulous attention to detail and in accordance with Max Meldrum's visual order of appearances. Her understanding of colour and tone, her selection of beautiful subjects and her ability to capture the effects of light, breathes life into her work.
Fiona studied under John Balmain and developed a passion for portrait, still life and teaching.Students are introduced to techniques and methods studied by the master painters throughout history. Mediums include oil, charcoal, pencil and pastel.
Fiona is a member of the Twenty Melbourne Painters Society Inc. established in 1918.
Tuition fees are non refundable $380 including Model fees.
Please note Term 2 dates are: 24 April to 23 June 2023
Class time – Monday 12.30pm to 3.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2023 Term 2 Untutored Open Session - Monday 9.30am
Term 2: 24 April to 23 June 2023
In this an Untutored Group - Open Painting Sessions
Runs during Brighton Art Society 9 Week Term
Fee is non refundable $90
Open Painting day and time - Monday 9.30am to 12.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2023 Term 2 Vivi Palegeorge Painting - Friday 9.30am
Term 2: 24 April 2023 to 19 May 2023
Vivi Palegeorge is an artist with expertise across all media, but she has a particular interest in landscapes. Students will be given the opportunity to learn mixed media techniques as well. Weather permitting, outdoor painting opportunities with guidance will be provided to further enhance their painting skills.
Tuition fees are non refundable $220
Class day and time - Friday 9.30am to 12.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
BAS Workshop - Still Life Flowers Megan Abrecht
30 April 23, 12.00pm -4.00pm
Meg has been painting and drawing all her life, originally a ceramic artist studying at RMIT. The love of paint took over from the craft.
Meg has been teaching in Gippsland for twenty years her love of her garden is her inspiration and the coast of Gippsland has inspired her new style of coastal drifts. Meg is a gallery owner Perrin Art Inverloch and Studio Workshops. Now twenty years running classes and workshops. Travelling regularly to Europe and living for months at a time painting for exhibitions
I love colour and pattern, the freedom of line Van Gogh being my passion and influence.
In this workshop student will create a floral still life with ceramics and glass colour, pattern and line. The day will be Fun and free colour!
Tuition fees
Members - $100
Visitors - $125
Sunday 30 April 2023, 12.00pm to 4.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2023 Term 1 Heidi Wolfenden Painting /other Media Tue 7.30pm
Term 1: 30 January 2023 to 31 March 2023
Students of all skill levels are welcome to join this group.
Heidi will guide students on their media choice. New students will be taught fundamentals
of painting. More experience students will be guided through their art project of choice.
Tuition fees are non refundable $160
Class day and time - Tuesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2023 Term 1 Heidi Wolfenden - Portraiture - Wed 12.30pm
Term 1: 30 January 2023 to 31 March 2023
Students will be introduced to some of the key conventions of portraiture such as facial proportions, gesture, expression, pose, and background.
Tuition fees are non refundable $220
Class day and time - Wednesday 12.30pm to 3.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2023 Term 1 Heidi Wolfenden Art for Wellbeing - Wed 9.30am
Term 1: 30 January 2023 to 31 March 2023
Students will be encouraged to express themselves through a variety of artistic mediums. The emphasis is on wellbeing, healing, exploring emotions and connecting with one another in a friendly, supportive environment.
Tuition fees are non refundable $220
Class day and time - Wednesday 9.30am to 12.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2023 Term 1 Megan Abrecht Acrylic Painting - Tuesday 9.30am
Term 1: 30 January 2023 to 31 March 2023
Paint Still Life in Acrylic with Megan. Megan has been painting and drawing all her life, originally a ceramic artist studying at RMIT. The love of paint took over from the craft
Meg has been teaching in Gippsland for twenty years her love of her garden is her inspiration and the coast of Gippsland has inspired her new style of coastal drifts.
Tuition fees are non refundable $220
Class day and time - Tuesday 9.30am to 12.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2023 Term 1 Megan Abrecht Drawing - Tuesday 1.00pm
Term 1: 30 January 2023 to 31 March 2023
Imaginative and intuitive style. Drawing is Megan's my passion! So many styles and techniques to learn. Drawing is fun I will take you on journey.
Tuition fees are non refundable $220
Class day and time - Tuesday 1.00pm to 3.30pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2023 Term 1 Megan Abrecht Watercolour - Monday 1.00pm
Term 1: 30 January 2023 to 31 March 2023
In this Watercolour class we will be exploring colour techniques and first term attention to still life and botanical foliage. Watercolours and gouache the opaque watercolour
Tuition fees are non refundable $220
Class day and time - Monday 1.00pm to 3.30pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2023 Term 1 Vivi Palegeorge Painting - Friday 9.30am
Term 1: 30 January 2023 to 31 March 2023
Vivi Palegeorge is an artist with expertise across all media, but she has a particular interest in landscapes. Students will be given the opportunity to learn mixed media techniques as well. Weather permitting, outdoor painting opportunities with guidance will be provided to further enhance their painting skills.
Tuition fees are non refundable $220
Class day and time - Friday 9.30am to 12.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
Seascape Pastel Workshop with Janice Mills
Seascape Pastel with Janice Mills
BAS 1 Day Workshop
Beginners, Intermediate and Advance students all welcome!
Janice is a talented Victorian artist with an art practice in Pearcedale, and enjoys working in dry pastel and oil. Janice’s recent solo exhibition in December 2022 was support by Creative Victoria.
Janice’s teaching objective is to help people to enjoy creating art, and to help artists to produce better art by teaching basic principles such as colour, design, tone, composition, and care and use of materials.
Tuition fees - $125 for Member, $150 for Non Members
11am Start - 4pm Close
Level 1, Old Town Hall above Bayside Gallery
2022 Term 4 Elizabeth Paszko, Oils and other Media, Wed 7pm
Term 4 Dates - 10 Oct to 9 Dec 22
Elizabeth Paszko, has degrees in Fine Art & Sociology, a Visual Arts Diploma and a Certificate in Art & Design. Elizabeth has exhibited in many exhibitions, taught at colleges and other art groups. Students may use other media.
Tuition fees are non refundable $160
Please note Term 4 dates are Monday 10 October to Friday 9 December.
Class day and time - Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2022 Term 4 Michelle Zuccolo - Life Drawing - Thursday 10am
Term 4 Dates - 10 Oct to 9 Dec 22
Michelle Zuccolo has lectured in various colleges and universities, and has worked as Art coordinator in New York for theatre production, stage & costume design. She has works in Europe, New York, and Australian galleries. Michelle will help you to capture the human figure.
Tuition fees are non refundable $340 including Model fees.
Please note Term 3 dates are Monday 10 October to Friday 9 December.
Class day and time – Thursday 10.00am to 12.30pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2022 Term 4 Vivi Palegeorge Painting - Friday 9.30am
Term 4 Dates - 10 Oct to 9 Dec 22
Vivi Palegeorge is an artist with expertise across all media, but she has a particular interest in landscapes. Students will be given the opportunity to learn mixed media techniques as well. Weather permitting, outdoor painting opportunities with guidance will be provided to further enhance their painting skills.
Tuition fees are non refundable $200
Class day and time - Friday 9.30am to 12.00pm
Please note Term 4 Dates - 10 Oct to 9 Dec 22
Brighton Art Society Inc
2022 Term 3 Elizabeth Paszko, Oils and other Media, Wed 7pm
Term 3 Dates - 25 July to 23 Sept 22
Elizabeth Paszko, has degrees in Fine Art & Sociology, a Visual Arts Diploma and a Certificate in Art & Design. Elizabeth has exhibited in many exhibitions, taught at colleges and other art groups. Students may use other media.
Tuition fees are non refundable $160
Term 3 dates are Term 3 Dates - 25 July to 23 Sept 22
Class day and time - Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2022 Term 3 Michelle Zuccolo - Life Drawing - Thursday 10am
Term 3 Dates - 25 July to 23 Sept 22
Michelle Zuccolo has lectured in various colleges and universities, and has worked as Art coordinator in New York for theatre production, stage & costume design. She has works in Europe, New York, and Australian galleries. Michelle will help you to capture the human figure.
Tuition fees are non refundable $340 including Model fees.
Please note Term 2 dates are Monday 2 May to Friday 1 July.
Class day and time – Thursday 10.00am to 12.30pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2022 Term 3 Pilar De La Torre Painting & Drawing Wed 9.30am
Term 3 Dates - 25 July to 23 Sept 22
This course is aimed at all levels of experience, especially those wishing to develop a true foundation and strengthen their current skills in drawing and painting.
The class will cover:
• Observational drawing (still life, master copies and casts)
• Understanding both tone and colour
• Composition and design
Tuition fees are non refundable $200
Class day and time - Wednesday 9.30am to 12.00pm
Please note Term 3 Dates - 25 July to 23 Sept 22
Brighton Art Society Inc
2022 Term 3 Vivi Palegeorge Painting - Friday 9.30am
Term 3 Dates - 25 July to 23 Sept 22
Vivi Palegeorge is an artist with expertise across all media, but she has a particular interest in landscapes. Students will be given the opportunity to learn mixed media techniques as well. Weather permitting, outdoor painting opportunities with guidance will be provided to further enhance their painting skills.
Tuition fees are non refundable $200
Class day and time - Friday 9.30am to 12.00pm
Please note Term 3 Dates - 25 July to 23 Sept 22
Brighton Art Society Inc
2022 Term 2 Elizabeth Paszko, Oils and other Media, Wed 7pm
Term 2 Dates - 2 May to 1 July 22
Elizabeth Paszko, has degrees in Fine Art & Sociology, a Visual Arts Diploma and a Certificate in Art & Design. Elizabeth has exhibited in many exhibitions, taught at colleges and other art groups. Students may use other media.
Tuition fees are non refundable $160
Term 2 dates are Monday 2 May to Friday 1 July
Class day and time - Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2022 Term 2 Michelle Zuccolo - Life Drawing - Thursday 10am
Term 2 Dates - 2 May to 1 July 22
Michelle Zuccolo has lectured in various colleges and universities, and has worked as Art coordinator in New York for theatre production, stage & costume design. She has works in Europe, New York, and Australian galleries. Michelle will help you to capture the human figure.
Tuition fees are non refundable $310 including Model fees.
Please note Term 2 dates are Monday 2 May to Friday 1 July.
Class day and time – Thursday 10.00am to 12.30pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2022 Term 2 Hans van Weerd - Portrait From Life Mon 1.00pm
Term 2 Dates - 2 May to 1 July 22
This class will work from a life model to develop an understanding and skill in proportion, anatomy, volume and perspective. Both drawing and painting along with a varied range of mediums will be used. A dynamic and gestural approach will be followed to give scope for emphasis on expression.
Tuition fees are non refundable $310 including Model fees.
Please note Term 2 dates are Monday 2 May to Friday 1 July.
Class day and time – Monday 1.00pm to 3.30pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2022 T2 Hans van Weerd Dynamic Drawing & Painting Mon9.30am
Term 2 Dates - 2 May to 1 July 22
The objectives of the class are to draw and paint while maintaining a dynamic quality in the work. To capture the moment but also show that this moment is part of a continuum, with energy and tension even in images of still objects. To produce artwork that is about energy more than about precision, about emotion or impression more than about likeness. A range of source materials and media will be used.
Tuition fees $200
Class Monday 9.30am to Noon.
Term 2 Monday 2 May to Friday 1 July
Brighton Art Society Inc
2022 Term 2 Vivi Palegeorge Painting - Friday 9.30am
Term 2 Dates - 2 May to 1 July 22
Vivi Palegeorge is an artist with expertise across all media, but she has a particular interest in landscapes. Students will be given the opportunity to learn mixed media techniques as well. Weather permitting, outdoor painting opportunities with guidance will be provided to further enhance their painting skills.
Tuition fees are non refundable $200
Class day and time - Friday 9.30am to 12.00pm
Please note Term 2 dates are Monday 2 May to Friday 1 July.
Brighton Art Society Inc
2022 Term 1 Elizabeth Paszko, Oils and other Media, Wed 7pm
Term 1 - 7 February to 8 April
Elizabeth Paszko, has degrees in Fine Art & Sociology, a Visual Arts Diploma and a Certificate in Art & Design. Elizabeth has exhibited in many exhibitions, taught at colleges and other art groups. Students may use other media.
Tuition fees are non refundable $160
Term 1 dates are Monday 7 February to Friday 8 April.
Class day and time - Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2022 Term 1 Hans van Weerd - Portrait From Life Mon 1.00pm
Term 1 - 7 February to 8 April
This class will work from a life model to develop an understanding and skill in proportion, anatomy, volume and perspective. Both drawing and painting along with a varied range of mediums will be used. A dynamic and gestural approach will be followed to give scope for emphasis on expression.
Tuition fees are non refundable $310 including Model fees.
Please note Term 1 dates are Monday 7 February to Friday 8 April.
Class day and time – Monday 1.00pm to 3.30pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2022 Term 1 Michelle Zuccolo - Life Drawing - Thursday 10am
Term 1 - 7 February to 8 April
Michelle Zuccolo has lectured in various colleges and universities, and has worked as Art coordinator in New York for theatre production, stage & costume design. She has works in Europe, New York, and Australian galleries. Michelle will help you to capture the human figure.
Tuition fees are non refundable $310 including Model fees.
Please note Term 1 dates are Monday 7 February to Friday 8 April.
Class day and time – Thursday 10.00am to 12.30pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2022 T1 Hans van Weerd Dynamic Drawing & Painting Mon9.30am
Term 1 Dates - 7 Feb to 8 April 22
The objectives of the class are to draw and paint while maintaining a dynamic quality in the work. To capture the moment but also show that this moment is part of a continuum, with energy and tension even in images of still objects. To produce artwork that is about energy more than about precision, about emotion or impression more than about likeness. A range of source materials and media will be used.
Tuition fees $200
Class Monday 9.30am to Noon.
Term 1 Monday 7 February to Friday 8 April
Brighton Art Society Inc
2022 Term 1 Vivi Palegeorge Painting - Friday 9.30am
Term 1 Dates - 7 Feb to 8 April 22
Vivi Palegeorge is an artist with expertise across all media, but she has a particular interest in landscapes. Students will be given the opportunity to learn mixed media techniques as well. Weather permitting, outdoor painting opportunities with guidance will be provided to further enhance their painting skills.
Tuition fees are non refundable $200
Class day and time - Friday 9.30am to 12.00pm
Please note Term 1 dates are Monday 7 February to Friday 8 April.
Brighton Art Society Inc
2021 Annual Membership - Brighton Art Society Inc
Annual Membership 2021
Annual Membership is per calendar. New members must pay this amount irrespective of the date of joining. This payment allows members to:
• enter the annual BAS Art Exhibition in November each year,
• enroll in tutored classes
• attend workshops,
• participate in untutored studio sessions
• receive newsletter
Brighton Art Society Inc
Introduction to Painting Outdoors with Ben Winspear 13/12/21
Introduction to Painting Outdoors
BAS 1 Day Workshop - Workshop Introduction to Painting Outdoors with Ben Winspear
Beginners, Intermediate and Advance students all welcome! Use pigment or paints.
Materials list on Brighton Art Society Website under workshops, and will be emailed to you on booking.
For further information please Contact Ben Winspear – 0427 505 793
Tuition fees - $60
Monday 13 December - 10am Start - 3.30pm Close
Rickets Point, Beaumaris
Rickets Point
Introduction to Painting Outdoors with Ben Winspear 5/12/21
Introduction to Painting Outdoors
BAS 1 Day Workshop - Workshop Introduction to Painting Outdoors with Ben Winspear
Beginners, intermediate and advance students all welcome! Use pigment or paints.
Materials list on Brighton Art Society Website under workshops, and will be emailed to you on booking.
For further information please contact Ben Winspear – 0427 505 793
Tuition fees - $60
Sunday 5 December - 10am Start - 3.30pm Close
Jetty Rd, SHQ Cafe, Sandringham
SHQ Cafe
2021 Term 3 - Maxine Wade - Water based Media Monday 1.30pm
Term 3 Dates - 19 July to 17 September
Maxine Wade encourages students to develop an individual approach to media. She is represented in galleries and corporate collections, and is an active member of prominent Melbourne art groups such AGRA and the Watercolour Society of Victoria.
Tuition fees are non refundable $200
Term 3 Dates - 19 July to 17 September 21
Class day and time - Monday 1.30pm to 4.00pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2021 Term3 Ben Winspear Painting in Oil & Drawing Wed 1.30pm
Term 3 - 19 July to 17 September
Ben is a professional, award winning artist and sought after tutor with a passion for teaching. This class is focuses on Painting in Oil and Drawing . Ben paints a wide range of subject matter; anything that inspires him at the time, but his love for the Australian landscape is something that stands out. His work runs the full spectrum from representational to abstraction.
Tuition fees are non refundable $200
Term 3 Date - 19 July to 17 September
Class Day & Time - Wednesday 1.30 to 4.00
Brighton Art Society Inc
2021 Term 3 Vicki McInnes Portraiture in Oil, Mix Media Tues
Term 3 Dates - 19 July to 17 September
Vicki is a highly regarded Melbourne artist and teacher. She is known for her still life pictures as well as her landscapes and portraits. She has had solo exhibitions and won many awards at selected art shows.
Tuition fees are non refundable $250 including Model fees
Term 3 Dates - 19 July to 17 September 21
Class day and time - Tuesday 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2021 Term 3 Ben Winspear Portraiture - Wednesday 10am
Term 3 Dates - 19 July to 17 September
Ben is a professional, award winning artist and sought after tutor with a passion for teaching a solid grounding in drawing and oil painting. Melbourne based artist who works in oil, watercolour and drawing and has been painting professionally for over fifteen years. He is a multi-award winning artist including the Castlemaine James Farrell Self Portrait Prize and A.M.E. Bale Travel Scholarship and Art prize.
Tuition fees are non refundable $310 includes model fee.
Term Date 19/7/21 to 17/9/21
Brighton Art Society Inc
2021 Term 3 Michelle Zuccolo - Life Drawing - Thursday 10am
Term 3 - 19 July to 17 September
Michelle Zuccolo has lectured in various colleges and universities, and has worked as Art coordinator in New York for theatre production, stage & costume design. She has works in Europe, New York, and Australian galleries. Michelle will help you to capture the human figure.
Tuition fees are non refundable $310 including Model fees.
Please note Term 3 dates are Monday 19 July to Friday 17 September.
Class day and time – Thursday 10.00am to 12.30pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2021 Term 3 - Elly Abrat Drawing and other Mediums Tue 10am
Term 3 Dates - 19 July to 17 September
Elly paints and draws for the sheer joy of it and is an experienced tutor working in all media.
Trained in the traditional tonal method of oil painting, she holds a Diploma of Visual Art and has won numerous awards and has been a finalist in the Alice Bale Scholarship Award. She has a strong interest in portraiture, but paints a variety of subjects. Students may use other media.
Tuition fees are non refundable $200
Please note Term 3 dates are Monday 19 July
Class Tuesday 10.00am to 12.30pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
BAS Workshop - Oil Landscapes David Chen
BAS Workshop - Oil landscapes David Chen
BAS 2 Day Workshop - Oil Landscapes David Chen
As a juror & art teacher he enjoys sharing the colour mixing and painting systems he has developed to help other artists become the artists they always dreamed. Individual attention and group critiques will serve to help students in their efforts. The workshop is very limited in size so that in-depth instruction is available to every student. (Min 8, max 12)
Tuition fees
Members - $225
Visitors - $240
Tuesday 6th & Wednesday 7th July 2021
Brighton Art Society Inc
BAS Workshop - Seascapes in Watercolour with Vivi Palegeorge
BAS Workshop - Seascapes in Watercolour
BAS 1 Day Workshop - Seascapes in Watercolour with Vivi Palegeorge
Beginners, Intermediate and Advance students all Welcome! For beginners we recommend working up to a quarter sheet. For intermediate to advance students, you can challenge yourselves further by working up to a half sheet.
Tuition fees
Members - $120
Visitors - $135
Saturday 3 July - 10am Start - 3.00pm Close
Brighton Art Society Inc
2021 Term 2 - Maxine Wade - Water based Media Monday 1.30pm
Term 2 Dates - 26 April to 25 June 2021
Maxine Wade encourages students to develop an individual approach to media. She is represented in galleries and corporate collections, and is an active member of prominent Melbourne art groups such AGRA and the Watercolour Society of Victoria.
Tuition fees are non refundable $200
Term 2 Dates - 26 April to 25 June 2021
Class day and time - Monday 1.30pm to 4.00pm
This class will run on the Queen's Birthday Public Holiday
Brighton Art Society Inc
2021 Term 2 - Elly Abrat Drawing and other Mediums Tue 10am
Term 2 Dates - 26 April to 25 June 2021
Elly paints and draws for the sheer joy of it and is an experienced tutor working in all media.
Trained in the traditional tonal method of oil painting, she holds a Diploma of Visual Art and has won numerous awards and has been a finalist in the Alice Bale Scholarship Award. She has a strong interest in portraiture, but paints a variety of subjects. Students may use other media.
Tuition fees are non refundable $200
Term 2 - 26 April to 25 June 2021
Class Tuesday 10.00am to 12.30pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2021 Term2 Ben Winspear Painting in Oil & Drawing Wed 1.30pm
Term 2 Dates - 26 April to 25 June 2021
Ben is a professional, award winning artist and sought after tutor with a passion for teaching. This class is focuses on Painting in Oil and Drawing . Ben paints a wide range of subject matter; anything that inspires him at the time, but his love for the Australian landscape is something that stands out. His work runs the full spectrum from representational to abstraction.
Tuition fees are non refundable $200
Term 2 - 26 April to 25 June
Class Day & Time - Wednesday 1.30 to 4.00
Brighton Art Society Inc
2021 Term 2 Vicki McInnes Portraiture in Oil, Mix Media Tues
Term 2 Dates - 26 April to 25 June 2021
Vicki is a highly regarded Melbourne artist and teacher. She is known for her still life pictures as well as her landscapes and portraits. She has had solo exhibitions and won many awards at selected art shows.
Tuition fees are non refundable $250 including Model fees
Term 2 Dates - 26 April to 25 June 2021
Class day and time - Tuesday 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
2021 Term 2 Ben Winspear Portraiture - Wednesday 10am
Term 2 Dates - 26 April to 25 June 2021
Ben is a professional, award winning artist and sought after tutor with a passion for teaching a solid grounding in drawing and oil painting. He is a Melbourne based artist who works in oil, watercolour and drawing and has been painting professionally for over fifteen years. He is a multi-award winning artist including the Castlemaine James Farrell Self Portrait Prize and A.M.E. Bale Travel Scholarship and Art prize.
Tuition fees are non refundable $310 including model fee. 26 April to 25 June
Brighton Art Society Inc
2021 Term 2 Michelle Zuccolo - Life Drawing - Thursday 10am
Term 2 Dates - 26 April to 25 June 2021
Michelle Zuccolo has lectured in various colleges and universities, and has worked as Art coordinator in New York for theatre production, stage & costume design. She has works in Europe, New York, and Australian galleries. Michelle will help you to capture the human figure.
Tuition fees are non refundable $310 including Model fees.
Term 2 Dates - 26 April to 25 June 2021
Class day and time – Thursday 10.00am to 12.30pm
Brighton Art Society Inc
