Are you looking for an art class? Still @ the centre is happy to recommend these local art schools:
For those looking to open their practice to a variety of teachers, we can warmly recommend
– the Byron School of Arts which delivers a three year in-depth training as well as offers shorter classes in a variety of media (click here to go to their website)
– the Adult Community Education offered by the Byron community college has a variety of teachers in watercolour, acrylics… and a host of crafty activities (click here for more info)
For those looking for a life drawing class, we can warmly recommend
– The Dynamic Drawing classes in Byron and Mullumbimby… these are quite unique (maybe not for everyone) but all those that dare they seem to really enjoy it! More info on their website: https://www.dynamicdrawing.com.au/
–Life Drawing Byron is an untutored life drawing, with casual sessions and materials provided. All levels are welcome, including those who think they can’t draw! If you drop by the store before your class, ask for a $5 voucher towards your first class!!! For more info, go to their website
– The Drop-in life drawing in Byron’s industrial estate: https://www.facebook.com/dropinlifedrawing/
– The Life Drawing classes @ the BSA given by teacher Michelle Dawson: https://byronschoolofart.com/michelle-dawson-i-life-drawing
For those wanting a specific class we are also sure you will enjoy some of these wonderful teachers who have a private practice:
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Art classes and workshops with Christine Read
Christine Read has a studio set in a picturesque rural area close to the village of Lennox Head and in easy reach of Byron Bay, Mullumbimby, Ballina and the Tweed Valley. She also teaches at the Lennox Arts Collective and takes groups of painters to France each year.
Christine works in acrylics, oils, pencil and also enjoys the old craft of hand silk screen printing. For more information about her classes, please click here
- Dominique Sutton is a wonderful teacher and mentor offering painting classes and other activities in her beautiful studio in the hinterland. For more info on her workshops, classes and art retreats in her Atelier please go to dominiquesutton.com
For those more into sculpture and/or ceramics:
- Byron Bay Sculpture School offers casual and ongoing sculpture classes in an atelier environment under the supervision of artist, Damien Lucas. For more info, please visit his website
- Keramika Ceramics in Mullumbimy offers classes at different times of the year. Please contact Tali via her Instagram page @Keramikaceramics