08/08/2026
ESCAPE INTO ART - 3-DAY INTENSIVES at the Melbourne Studio of Art 🎨
Step away from the everyday and spend three full days immersed in your art practice with internationally recognised artist Hamid Abbasi at Melbourne Studio of Art.
This September, we’re offering two intensive studio experiences, each limited to just 12 participants.
THE HUMAN FIGURE
8th - 10th September | 10am - 4pm
Work from two professional life models each day, exploring both sustained long-pose drawing and painting, as well as gesture, movement and expressive approaches to the figure.
PORTRAIT PAINTING & DRAWING
15th - 17th September | 10am - 4pm
Develop your portrait practice through observation, proportion, structure, tone, colour and expression, working from a professional model and photographic references.
Across both intensives, Hamid will provide demonstrations, individual tuition and ongoing feedback, with participants able to work in oil, pastel, conte or pencil.
Alongside the studio sessions, Melbourne Studio of Art Director Dena Lester will facilitate optional creative mentoring conversations, exploring questions around artistic identity, creative direction and the kind of artist you want to become.
✨ Three full days of immersive tuition
✨ Professional models
✨ Individual guidance & demonstrations
✨ Studio-grade materials supplied
✨ Dedicated studio workspace
✨ Creative mentoring sessions
✨ Limited to 12 participants
Early Bird $895 - book by 15th August
Standard $995
📍 Melbourne Studio of Art, Elsternwick
If you've been looking for the time, space and guidance to really immerse yourself in your art practice, this is your opportunity.
Bookings are now open.