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 Van Gogh and Monet (I am a beginner)? | The syllabus? | Which colour system do you teach? | Where can I read the teacher's art publications? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inglis Academy | First lesson.
Finish one masterwork each lesson. |
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inglis Academy | Yes. | 5:1 | $20 - 40 per hour | 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 | No. | |
| Northbridge School of Visual Arts | Yes | 8:1 | $30 / hr for a 4 hour workshop |