draw at doonan art classes
2025 Teens artLAB - full for Term 1
2025 Adult classes - full for Term 1
draw at doonan art studio
art tutoring in painting, drawing, mixed media and printmaking
- Join one of our art classes to create original art works.
- Discover new art processes and learn traditional skills.
- Learn from a QLD registered art educator.
- Be encouraged to develop your individual skills with confidence.
- All ability levels welcome.
- Small classes of up to 6 people.
your tutor
Hello, I'm Gail. I'm an art educator, artist and designer. I love teaching art and creating art works. I'd like to share the joy of art making with you in a relaxing studio where you can meet like minded artists.
I qualified in Visual Communication from Sydney College of the Arts and began my career as a graphic designer in print media, T.V., publishing and design studios. Several decades later with a Diploma of Education Secondary Visual Art, Uni of Tasmania, I moved to the Sunshine Coast where I taught Visual Art to secondary school students.
Seven years ago I opened an art studio to teach adults and teens traditional art skills and exciting contemporary art processes through drawing, painting and printmaking.
So... if you're beginning your artistic journey or have experience,
get away from your daily routine for a few hours to discover new ways of representing the world around you... you'll be rewarded.
art lessons for adults
learn new techniques and develop your skills
fortnightly art classes for adults
Tuesdays, Wednesdays 9-12pm
Our studio is a relaxed and comfortable art space. Work at your own pace on your favourite subject matter, in your choice of medium - oil paint, acrylics, gouache, pencil, pastel, charcoal, water colour or combined wet and dry media.
Classes are small, 4-6 people so you receive individual tuition while enjoying the interaction of like-minded artists.
Enrol in a 4 week course in drawing, painting, printmaking or mixed media with the option of continued bookings.
8 week course
9-12pm weekly
Fees are inclusive of some studio materials, the use of studio equipment and complimentary tea or coffee.
artLAB for teens
fortnightly art classes for teens
artLAB is held Wednesday afternoons 3.30-5pm fortnightly each school term.
See young teens gallery
- Structured lessons to create original art pieces
- Small class sizes of up to 5 with one-to-one feedback
- Classes conducted in a safe and supervised art space
- Tutoring available for Senior Secondary school Visual Art students
- Artistic growth encouraged through diversity of technique and media
- Development of visual literacy skills
- Investigation of artist's works from art history and contemporary practice
4 week term
wednesdays 3.30-5pm weekly
Fees are inclusive of some studio materials and the use of studio equipment.
On school bus route? Check with your school's office.
Imaginative drawing by Jozi
artLAB class
adults
2. drawing your world
8 weeks drawing course
This drawing course for adults examines fundamental drawing techniques and theory including linear and atmospheric perspective, portraiture, nature and still life. Mediums used are wet and dry - pencil, ink, water colour, charcoal and pastel. Experiment with mixed media to bring vitality and surface interest to your artwork.
8 week course
9-12pm weekly
Fees are inclusive of some studio materials and the use of studio equipment.
'Buderim Falls' - coloured pencil on paper by Jackie
3. painting your world
8 weeks painting course
This painting course is for beginners or those with some experience. Work in your preferred medium of water colour, gouache, acrylic or oil paint on your favourite subject matter. We'll examine, perspective, composition, texture, tonal and chroma values of colour and layering of paint.
If portraiture is your thing learn new ways of approaching the composition and develop your painting techniques. Discover how to add atmosphere through lighting to give your subject matter more drama,
Fees are inclusive of specialist materials and the use of studio equipment.
'Figs' - acrylic on canvas by Rebecca
4. carve, cut and print
This printmaking course for adults examines lino, mono print and screen printing. The course covers an introduction to all techniques enabling the artist to then focus on one technique. Explore different printing surfaces and various inks used to transfer an image. Investigate the tactile qualities that these techniques in combination can bring to your artwork.
4 week course
9-12pm weekly
Fees are inclusive of some studio materials and the use of studio equipment.
'The mirror' - 3 colour lino print on Japanese rice paper by Amy
adult's gallery
art by: John, Pat, Emma, Rebecca, Kris, Niomi, Mandy, Jill C, Elizabeth, Barbara, Angela, Jackie, Di, Bronwyn, Denise D, Jacqui, Kelly, Georgie, Sue, Selina, Jill, Denise H, Marie, Laura, Hilary,
young teen's gallery
by: Emma, Javier, Ellexis, Tom, Aysha, Mia, Cillian, Milly, Jozi, Sadie, Jake, Katie and Indigo aged 12- 16 yrs
gail's gallery
published book illustrations and artworks
