The Gold Coast Art School

The Gold Coast Art School in Southport offers drawing and painting classes, workshops and courses for a broad range of ages and experience levels. Its teaching approach is deliberately simplified, focusing on the skills students need to work towards their own artistic goals, whether that means creating a realistic portrait or exploring an abstract use of colour.

Established in 1995, the school runs art classes and courses throughout the year. Beginners and intermediate students are welcome, as are children and teenagers, making it a practical option for people looking to start learning or build on existing skills. The school’s course offering also includes a Beginner Foundation Course, with lessons that introduce core ideas such as shape, form and tone, alongside sketching, colour mixing and painting.

Workshops provide another way to take part, and the school says groups can either join an existing workshop or arrange to run their own. The site also introduces the school’s tutors and its history, giving prospective students a way to understand more about the people and teaching background behind the programme. It suits solo learners seeking structured instruction, families looking for art activities for younger artists, and groups interested in a shared workshop experience. The school’s online examples also show students working across drawing, painting and oil painting, while keeping the emphasis on developing transferable artistic skills.