Regular Classes
Tuesday Social Painting
Tuesday 10am – 2 pm
- Untutored social painting
- No fee
- BYO project and materials, BYO lunch
- Tea/coffee available for small donation
Contact: Wilma 0405 154 020
Long Pose Life Studies
Tuesday 6.30 – 9.00 pm
- Untutored session
- Anatomical life studies; live model
- Aim is for longer and detailed drawing of whole figure
- $20, $15 for Ellis House Art Centre members (pay at the event)
- BYO drawing materials; easels, chairs and tables provided
Contact: David 0411 565 588 (text by 4pm on the day)
Still life Drawing/Painting
Wednesdays 6.30 – 9.00pm
- Untutored session
- BYO all materials; easels, drawing boards, chairs, tables provided
- No cost
- Tea/coffee available for small donation
- No booking required (but space is limited)
Contact: Pam 0405 166 770
Weekly Life Drawing Classes
Thursday nights 7pm – 9pm
- Untutored session
- Short-medium length poses (2 mins, 5 mins, 10 mins, 20 mins)
- Short tea break
- Undraped model
- BYO all materials
- No booking required (but space is limited)
- $20; $15 Ellis House Art Centre members (pay at the event)
Contact: Anthony 0407 770 121
Gentle Yoga
- Fridays 9am to 10am
- No booking required
- $10 per class ($1 donation to Ellis House Art Centre)
- Contact: Dayani (Diana) (IYTA) 0406 465 243
Saturday Art with Jeff
- Assistance with your personal art project
- BYO materials and project
- Easels, tables, chairs provided
- $20 casual session
- Contact: Jeff 0410 216 074
Workshop Week
Sunday 9th August to Sunday 16th August
See below for a wide range of interesting workshops scheduled for our next workshop week.
WHITTLIN’ WORKSHOP GET READY TO WHITTLE ON ADORABLE CARICATURE WITH GAZ!
Joining this fun, friendly beginner project is perfect for anyone looking to learn essential techniques while crafting something delightful.
No tools required-just bring a positive attitude and a good sense of humour.
Date: Sunday- 9th or 16th August
Time: 10 to 1pm
Cost: $40- all materials including tools provided
Book: w.c.whittling@gmail.com https://westcoastwhittling.au/ehac-workshop/
Kookaburra Painting Workshop with Vicki Nicholson
Enjoy a fun and creative day painting one of Australia’s most loved birds. Using expressive brushwork and your choice of colours, you’ll create a unique Kookaburra full of personality and charm. Learn simple techniques to build texture and character while creating an artwork you’ll be proud to take home.
Tuesday 11th August
9:30am – 3:00pm
Cost: $80 + BYO canvas
Booking: vickinicholson@primus.com.au
Discover the Art of Japanese Bookbinding
Unwind, create, and master a timeless craft in this intimate, hands-on workshop.
Whether you are a complete beginner or a curious creative, this 2-hour class offers the perfect, easy introduction to the elegant world of Japanese stab binding. Guided step-by-step, you will learn four traditional, decorative stitch techniques that turn simple pages into stunning, functional works of art.
Every participant will receive a curated workshop kit featuring exquisite, quality handmade paper covers.
Choose Your Session:
- When: Tuesday 11th August | Morning: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM OR Evening: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Investment: $85 (All premium materials and tools with kit included)
- Book With Geraldine http.//events.humanitix.com/japanese-stab-book-bindin-qyw5enye
Hand-painted silk scarf workshop by Tamayo Leahy
Why don’t you create your own silk scarves in this workshop?
Date: August 12th 2026, Wednesday 10am to 3pm
Materials required: watercolour brushes, jars for water,
Paints and 2 white silk scarves supplied
Cost: $120.- (cash)
Maximum participants: 4 people
Contact details: 0459794728, brian.tamayo.leahy@gmail.com
Wonky House Card painting with Lois, watercolour and pen.
Learn some basic watercolour skills and techniques will paining 2 – 3 cards.
No experience required. Everything Provided
G0 home with a small palette of paints and 2 – 3 greeting cards,
Thursday August 13th 1.00 – 4.00 pm,
Cost $60
Phone or text Lois on 0414803631 or email lois@themoirs.org
🌿 Mindfulness through Mandala Making – A Creative Workshop at Ellis House
Are you looking for a peaceful and creative way to practise mindfulness? Join us for a relaxing morning of mandala making. Mandalas have been used for centuries as a tool for meditation and self-expression. In this workshop, you will be guided through the process of creating your own unique mandala using acrylic paint — no experience necessary!
📅 Date: Friday, 14th August
🕙 Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
💰 Cost: $50 per person
🎨 Please note: This is a BYO materials workshop. A full materials list will be provided upon enrolment, so you know exactly what to bring.
Email Rebecca to book: artcoursesperth@gmail.com
Radiant Harvest: Painting Pears in Acrylic with Hayley Krüger
Celebrate the beauty of everyday objects in this relaxed and inspiring acrylic painting workshop with award-winning artist Hayley Krüger.
Working from a carefully selected reference image, you’ll create a luminous pear painting in acrylic on canvas while learning how to simplify form, mix rich colour and use light and shadow to bring your subject to life. Hayley will guide you through each stage of the painting with step-by-step demonstrations and plenty of individual assistance, making this workshop suitable for both beginners and more experienced painters.
What’s Included
- All painting materials supplied
- Tea and coffee provided
Please Bring
- Your own lunch
Suitable For
This workshop is suitable for adults of all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced painters looking to develop their acrylic painting techniques.
Bookings: Radiant Harvest: Painting Pears in Acrylic with Hayley Krüger
Moon and Sip Texture Art Workshop: Adults Creative Evening
Water Mixable Oils-Willy Wagtail with Artist Dellarae
Join Artist Dellarae and have hands-on experience with Water Mixable Oils while creating this adorable Willy Wagtail. The outline of the Willy will be pre-drawn for you on a canvas board.
Where: Ellis House Art Centre in Bayswater.
Time and Date: Sunday 16th August from 10am to 2pm.
Cost: $80 with All materials provided.
Bookings: Crazyrae1956@gmail.com
Experience Mosaics in a day and create your own mini masterpiece.
Join me for a day of fun and discover the rewarding world of mosaic art!
In this workshop, I will personally guide you through the creative process – from designing your concept to cutting, adhering and grouting your own unique piece. You will have a choice of four beautiful terracotta shapes to transform into your very own work of art.
Just bring yourself and your creativity.
DATE: Sunday, 16th August, 9.30am – 4.30pm
Your Investment: $130.00 (Includes all materials and expert tuition)
Bookings: www.mosaicjourney.com.au
Workshop Weeks 2026
- August 10 – 16
- November 9 – 15
Are you interested in holding a class (for a small fee) during workshop weeks (adults or young artists)?
If interested, or for more information, contact the EHAC Workshop Coordinator, Dellarae, via info@ellishousearts.com.au
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