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Upcoming classes at Eckersley's Sydney stores are listed below, or download a PDF of the June to September class calendar here or the October class calendar here. To book for a class simply call, email or visit the store hosting the class you want to attend.

 
Weekly Drawing Demonstration

Come along and be inspired by local artist Brian Hardy creating his fantastic drawings. With a focus on portraits, Brian uses charcoal or pencil to bring his subjects to life.

Location	Date	Time
Blacktown	Every Wed	11am–5pm

Portrait Drawing

Learn how to draw a portrait with resident artist Brian Hardy, using sketching pencils and graphite sticks. He will teach you techniques you can then apply to your own portrait drawings.

Cost $60.00 for initial class (includes kit). $20.00 for each subsequent class.

Location	Date	Time
Penrith	Every Sat	11am–1pm & 2pm–4pm

Little Artist Classes
Want your child to develop their art skills? In this class, we’ll go through a different project each week, looking at different art processes and materials.
Cost $120.00. Materials included. Suitable for 7–11 year olds.

Location	Date	Time
Caringbah	Wed 30 Jul-24 Sep	4pm–5pm

Kids’ Fun Art Workshops
Give your child the opportunity to learn about different art processes and have hands-on experience with various materials. Each week we’ll begin a different project that your young artist will develop and complete over the term.
Cost $120.00. Materials included.

 

Location	Date	Time
Caringbah	Thu 31 Jul-25 Sep	4pm–5.30pm

Jacquard Inkjet Cotton & Silk
Any images or text you create or have on your computer can be printed onto Jacquard Inkjet Cotton, Silk and ExtravOrganza sheets. Come and see how easy it is to use and pick up some great ideas on how to apply your fabric images to home décor and art and craft projects.
Free demonstration.

Location	Date	Time
Penrith	Thu 11 Sep	10am–12pm
Parramatta	Thu 11 Sep	2pm–4pm
Caringbah	Fri 12 Sep	11am–1pm

Get Creative With Copic
Are you into Manga, animation or graphic design? Are you considering a career in interior design, landscaping, architecture or airbrushing? Join us for this helpful demonstration on the range and uses of Copic markers. We will cover sketch, wide markers, multi-liners, the colour range, blending, airbrushing, inks and nibs as well as the new spic glitter markers which blend with Copic.
Free demonstration.

Location	Date	Time
St Leonards	Thu 11 Sep	12pm–12.30pm

Calligraphy & Wax Seals
Have you always admired the elegant finesse of words written in calligraphy? Come along to this demonstration using Manuscript products to learn about the basic techniques of calligraphy and different writing styles. We will also show you how to use wax and seals to add a classy finishing touch to your documents and correspondence.
Free demonstration.

Location	Date	Time
Bondi Junction	Fri 12 Sep	10am–12pm
Parramatta	Fri 12 Sep	11am–1pm
Caringbah	Sat 13 Sep	11am–1pm
Penrith	Thu 18 Sep	11am–1pm

Painting Techniques With Acrylics
Come along to learn all about the benefits of painting with Winsor & Newton Artists Acrylics and Mediums. We will provide you with hints, tips and contemporary techniques for working with acrylics.
Free demonstration. Seating not available.

 

Location	Date	Time
Penrith	Fri 12 Sep	11am–1pm
Macarthur	Sat 13 Sep	11am–1pm

Working With Colour
In this workshop, you will learn all about colour mixing, an essential artist’s skill, using Winsor & Newton Designers Gouache. You will also have the chance to experiment with opaque and translucent effects using our range of watercolour mediums.
Cost $40.00. Materials included. Bookings essential. BONUS Series 1 Designers Gouache and colour mixing techniques booklet when you attend.

Location	Date	Time
St Leonards	Fri 12 Sep	11am–2pm
Parramatta	Thu 25 Sep	11am–2pm
Caringbah	Sat 27 Sep	11am–2pm

Roymac Brushes & Painting Knives
With an overwhelming variety of painting tools on the market, choosing the right brush or painting knife is a challenge. Discover the excellent holding capacity, elasticity and spring of Roymac brushes. Learn how to select the right tools for your budget, and techniques to get the results you want.
Free demonstration.

Location	Date	Time
Sydney CBD	Mon 15 Sep	11am–12.30pm

Logan Mat Cutting
Learn step-by-step techniques for using Logan mat cutters to save money but achieve professional results. You will be guided through the process of mat cutting, including picking mat colours. You will learn different methods of mounting your favourite artworks and photos to their best advantage.
Free demonstration.

Location	Date	Time
Penrith	Mon 15 Sep	11.30am–1.30pm
Sydney CBD	Mon 29 Sep	11.30am–1.30pm

Invitation Making & Wedding Stationery
Discover simple techniques to make your own stylish invitations for any occasion. We will use decorative papers from Cristina Re, Fred Hosking, Lexel, Kagaz, and many more, and show you how to personalise your wedding invitations, thank you cards, bonbonnieres and table decorations. The list is endless – see where your imagination can take you!
Free demonstration.

Location	Date	Time
Penrith	Tue 16 Sep	11am–2pm

Acrylics & Mediums: The Basics
Heard of Atelier Interactive Acrylics and Mediums? These versatile paints have a satin texture when dry, can be applied to flexible surfaces, and have a longer open working time than most other acrylics - allowing you to rework your paintings! Come and learn the basics as we demonstrate techniques using Atelier Interactive.
Free demonstration.

Location	Date	Time
Penrith	Wed 17 Sep	11am–1pm

Candle Craft With Gedeo
Using the French moulding and casting product Gedeo, we’ll show you how to create spectacular hand-made candles. We’ll create a variety of effects, including candles in traditional or more unusual shapes; plain coloured or in several layered colours; and with a fruity, woody or natural fragrance.
Free demonstration.

 

Location	Date	Time
St Leonards	Thu 18 Sep	11.30am–1.30pm

Fun With Fimo
Discover the clay you can bake in a domestic oven! Fimo soft polymer clay is easy to knead and ideal for making jewellery, candle holders, photo frames, models and other craft objects. With a range of 24 basic colours plus 24 effect colours, you can let your imagination run wild! Come along and learn a few basic techniques to provide an endless source of inspiration for your projects.
Cost $20.00. Includes materials.

Location	Date	Time
Bondi Junction	Fri 19 Sep	11am–1pm
Penrith	Tue 30 Sep	11am–1pm

Wedding Stationery With Cristina Re
This popular workshop covers most aspects of wedding stationery, from Save the Date cards to the invitation, order of service and placecards. Try your hand using the beautiful Cristina Re range, and take home tips to maximise the effect and minimise the stress.
Cost $35.00. Materials included.

Location	Date	Time
Caringbah	Fri 19 Sep	11am–1pm
St Leonards	Thu 25 Sep	11am–1pm

Glazing Techniques For Oils
After creating your oil painting, give your masterpiece the finishing touch of glazing. We will demonstrate how to use glazes step-bystep so you can apply this technique at home.
Cost $35.00. Materials included.

Location	Date	Time
Caringbah	Sat 20 Sep	9am–12pm

Airbrushing Demonstration
Have you considered a career in the arts, advertising, graphics, signage, mural work, or even beauty? Adrian Marchio is an airbrush specialist and graphic designer with 27 years’ international experience, and has won many Australian Best Paint & Airbrush Graphics awards. Come and see the infinite possibilities of airbrushing, and its applications with other media for amazing effects. Don’t miss out!
Free demonstration.

Location	Date	Time
Penrith	Sat 20 Sep	11am–1pm

Oriental Cardmaking
Have you admired the beautiful art of Japanese cardmaking but wouldn’t know where to start? Come along and learn the essential techniques to make your own enviable creations. You should never have to buy another commercial card again!
Cost $60.00. Materials included.

Location	Date	Time
St Leonards	Sat 20 Sep	12pm–2pm

Cardmaking Techniques
Embossing, stamping and punching are simple techniques that, when combined with our huge range of A4 decorative papers, can create fantastic effects. Come and see how you can create your own unique cards for any special event. We’ll cover several projects which you can then take home and use as inspiration.
Cost $35.00. Materials included. BONUS paper pack when you attend. 
 

Location	Date	Time
North Sydney	Tue 23 Sep	10am–12pm

Pastels - Mixed Media Techniques
Come and see how simple it is to create exciting effects with soft pastels. We will show you how to make your own pastel-ready surface for ‘experimental’ pastel techniques using Galeria acrylic mediums.
Free demonstration. Seating not available.

 

Location	Date	Time
Sydney CBD	Wed 24 Sep	11am–1pm

Interpreting The Landscape
In this three-hour workshop, you will create a contemporary landscape painting. Learn about Winsor & Newton Watermixable Oils and how to apply them on a textured surface using an alla prima technique.
Cost $40.00. Materials included. Bookings essential. BONUS bottle of Artisan Medium when you attend.

Location	Date	Time
North Sydney	Fri 26 Sep	11am–2pm

School Holidays Face Painting

When you visit Eckersley’s Bondi and purchase any Reeves or Snazaroo product, your child can have their face painted for free! Choose a fun character such as a fairy, superhero or monster.

 

Location	Date	Time
Bondi Junction	Mon 29 Sep-Fri 3 Oct	11am–2pm

Art For Your Home

Create a personal touch at home with an artwork to be proud of! Often the simplest ideas are the most effective. Each demonstration will feature a different acrylics project using texture mediums.

Free demonstration.

Location	Date	Time
Bondi Junction	Every Sat in October	11am–1pm
St Leonards	Fri 17 Oct	11am–1pm
Macarthur	Fri 24 Oct	11am–1pm
Caringbah	Sat 25 Oct	11am–1pm
Parramatta	Fri 31 Oct	11am–1pm

Personalised Papercraft Made Easy

Using the colourful Mix It range of papers, cards, envelopes and seals, we will show you papercraft techniques for making anything from wedding invitations to baby shower and 21st birthday invites.

Free demonstration.
 

Location	Date	Time
Sydney CBD	Thu 2 Oct	12pm–1pm
Penrith	Fri 17 Oct	12pm–1pm
St Leonards	Fri 24 Oct	12pm–1pm

Clever Tools For Scrapbooking

Xyron machines apply adhesive to buttons, ribbons and myriad other scrapbooking embellishments. You’ll also see how to laminate or apply magnetic strips to bookmarks, invitations and photographs.

Free demonstration.

Location	Date	Time
Parramatta	Thu 2 Oct	12pm–2pm

Fun With Plaster – Moulding & Painting

Would you like to make special gifts for your family and friends? We will show you how to mould and paint plaster moulds to give away, decorate your home or keep your kids entertained for hours!

Free demonstration. 
 

Location	Date	Time
Penrith	Fri 3 Oct	11am–2pm

Oriental Cardmaking

Have you admired the beautiful art of Japanese cardmaking but don’t know where to start? Come and see the essential techniques in action to start making your own enviable creations at home.

Free demonstration.

 

Location	Date	Time
North Sydney	Fri 3 Oct	1pm–2pm
York Street	Sat 4 Oct	10.30am–11.30m

Cardmaking With Gouache

See how you can create cardmaking masterpieces easily using the new bold and vibrant colours of Winsor & Newton Designers Gouache. Come along to pick up quick and simple ideas for invitations and Christmas cards.

Free demonstration.

Location	Date	Time
St Leonards	Sat 4 Oct	11am–1pm
Sydney CBD	Fri 10 Oct	11am–1pm
Caringbah	Fri 17 Oct	11am–1pm
Parramatta	Fri 24 Oct	11am–1pm
Blacktown	Fri 31 Oct	11am–1pm

Screenprinting Made Easy

Come and see how you can easily print your designs onto fabric or paper using the RISO Screenprinting System. This easy-to-follow system enables you to make A5 or A4 sized screens.

Free demonstration. 
 

Location	Date	Time
Sydney CBD	Tue 7 Oct	11am–2.30pm

Mini Artist Holiday Project

Running out of things to do these holidays? Bring the kids to Eckersley’s Caringbah to paint their very own artwork using Reeves acrylics. A fun way for kids to explore their creativity.

Cost $15.00 per day. Materials included. Suitable for 5 years and older. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

 

Location	Date	Time
Caringbah	Tue 7 Oct-Fri 10 Oct	11am–2pm

Wedding Stationery With Cristina Re

This popular workshop covers Save the Date cards, the wedding invitation, order of service and placecards. Try your hand using the exciting new range of beautiful Cristina Re papers and accessories.

Cost $35.00. Materials included. 
 

Location	Date	Time
Parramatta	Thu 9 Oct	11am–1pm
North Sydney	Wed 15 Oct	11am–1pm

Invitations & Wedding Stationery

Discover simple techniques to make personalised invites for any occasion, thank you cards and decorations. We will use decorative papers from Cristina Re, Fred Hosking, Lexel, Kagaz and more.

Free demonstration.

 

Location	Date	Time
Penrith	Fri 10 Oct	11am–2pm
Penrith	Mon 27 Oct	11am–2pm

Pastel Drawing Demonstration

See what beautiful effects you can create when drawing with pastels. Brian Hardy will demonstrate basic techniques and is happy to answer any questions you may have.

Free demonstration.

Location	Date	Time
Penrith	Sun 12 Oct	11am–1pm

Oil Painting Demonstration

Have you always been interested in oil painting but don’t know where to begin? Resident artist Brian Hardy will demonstrate basic techniques and products for oil painting to get you started.

Free demonstration.

 

Location	Date	Time
Penrith	Sun 19 Oct	11am–1pm

Christmas Cardmaking

In this hands-on workshop, we will show you step-by-step techniques to make your own unique Christmas cards. Using beautiful papers, these cards will be sure to impress your friends and family!

Cost $35.00. Materials included.

 

Location	Date	Time
North Sydney	Sat 25 Oct	10am–12.30pm
North Sydney	Sat 15 Nov	10am -12.30pm

Acrylic Painting Demonstration

With so many mediums to choose from, it can be hard to know if acrylics are the right choice for you. Come along and learn the properties of acrylic paints and how to work with them comfortably.

Free demonstration.

 

Location	Date	Time
Penrith	Sun 26 Oct	11am–1pm