Shop around (Painting course comparisons)
As recommended here: Terms and conditions, 2019, you should compare prices, fees, content and length of any course before purchase.
To assist you in that process I have created a table showing:
- Questions to ask when evaluating an art course.
- Contact details for some local art schools.
- Some illustrative data points. These were compiled in 2017. Of course you should obtain current information
Course content
School | How long until I can paint Monet? (I am a beginner) | The syllabus? | Which colour system do you teach? | Where can I read the teacher's art publications? |
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Inglis Academy | First lesson.
Finish one masterwork painting each and every session. |
Syllabus | Modified Chevreul as used by Monet | ebooks |
Paint it up | ||||
Life with Paint | ||||
North Shore School of Art | "Some classes will incorporate short studies reviewing masterpieces in Western Art." Mike also offers advanced private instruction. |
North Shore School of Art | A highly trained artist. More info here www.mikelamble.com/ | |
Sydney Art School | Not specified. | |||
Northbridge School of Visual Arts |
Cost
School | Can I take one lesson whenever I feel like it? |
Ratio of student:teacher? |
Hourly Rate? | Materials included? |
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Inglis Academy | Yes. | 5:1 | With over $50 worth of canvas and paint included, works out less than $40 per hour for the coaching | Yes |
Paint it up | Yes | Not stated.
Anecdotally 15:1 or higher. |
$32 | Yes |
Life with Paint | Yes | Not stated.
Anecdotally 15:1 or higher. |
$32 | Yes |
North Shore School of Art | Yes | 14:1 | $15 | |
Sydney Art School | 8 week terms | $30 / hr for a 4 hour workshop (plus materials) | No. | |
Northbridge School of Visual Arts | Yes | 8:1 | $30 / hr for a 4 hour workshop (plus materials) |