National Art School

Discover how to think of colour in ways that enables you to mix the exact colour that you want.

Are you new to painting or looking to expand your practice?

Do you want to learn to draw in a way that’s responsive to the unique qualities of your subject?

Explore a variety of hands-on clay-building techniques.

Learn to draw forms and structures of the human head, facial features and body dynamics.

Enhance your throwing skills to create larger, more intricate forms on the potter’s wheel.

Have you always wanted to paint but haven’t known where to start?

Learn to paint expressively with an individual approach while increasing your knowledge and understanding.

Ready to take your drawing skills to the next level?

Learn to use the potter’s wheel to create simple, elegant ceramic forms in this hands-on eight-week course.

Immerse yourself in the luminous world of watercolour.

Join a comprehensive, foundation course in figure drawing to develop your technical skills.

Reignite your curiosity in this engaging course designed for beginners or those returning to the sketchbook.

A major survey exhibition of work by Sydney-based artist and NAS alum Mitch Cairns

Learn how to test, apply, and fire glazes to suit your own practice.

Margaret Olley: Australian Intimiste celebrates the legacy and significant achievements of Margaret Olley AC

An exhibition of works by our 2026 Master of Fine Art (MFA) and Doctor of Fine Art (DFA) graduate students.