BSA offers a selection of short courses ranging from two to eight weeks, on a diverse range of visual arts subjects and mediums, with experienced teachers who are nationally-recognised practicing artists. 

The BSA Year of Painting is designed for students to develop their practice using a variety of approaches. Dale Rhodes will lead Fundamentals of Painting in Term 1 and Still Life in Term 2. James Guppy will lead Portraiture in Term 3 followed by Caleb Reid with Abstraction in Term 4.

Our BSA Year of Ceramics will held again on Tuesdays, 10am – 3pm, with Stephen Bird running a seven-week course, Hand Building Ceramic Forms in Term 1. Stephen Bird will next run Painting on Clay during Term 2. Antoinette O’Brien will lead The Figure in Clay in Term 3. Term 4 will be confirmed in the upcoming months.

These series of short courses and workshops are designed to offer a more immersive, continuous course to develop and improve your painting or sculpting skills.

All classes are held at 112 Dalley Street, MULLUMBIMBY unless otherwise noted.

For more information email shortcourses@byronschoolofart.com or phone 0487 362 141

CALEB REID | ABSTRACT PAINTING

In this six-week course, students will explore different approaches to abstraction in painting through a range of techniques and processes. Beginning with the abstraction of real objects using shape, tone, texture and colour, students will gradually move towards pure abstraction. Along the way, they will explore how painting can express emotion, ideas and freedom beyond recognisable imagery. MORE INFO

Dates |  6 Mondays, 12 October - 16 November 2026, 10.00am - 2.30pm

Course Fee | $625 ($600 Earlybird - pay by 30 September)

ISSY PARKER | FOUNDATIONS IN CERAMICS

This six-week handbuilding course with Issy introduces the fundamentals of working with clay. Students will explore pinch, coil and slab techniques, joining, carving and mark-making. Through demonstrations and guided exercises, the course encourages experimentation, creativity and personal expression. MORE INFO

Dates | 6 Tuesdays , 13 October - 17 November 2026, 10am - 3.00pm

Course Fee | $685 ($665 Earlybird - pay by 1 October)

MICHAEL CUSACK | PAINTING USING MIXED MEDIA

With an emphasis on experimentation, Michael will guide students to explore and experiment with both acrylic and oil painting while being introduced to a range of contemporary painting approaches. MORE INFO

Dates | 4 Wednesdays, 10am - 2.30pm, 14 October - 4 November, 2026

Course Fee | $420 ($400 Earlybird pay by 2 October)

INDIVIDUAL ONLINE OR IN-PERSON MENTORING

In a series of four weekly one-hour sessions either via Zoom or in-person, students will be guided through a discussion on their art practice and their approach to art making. Mentoring will be designed to suit individual needs and discussions may focus on topics such as motivation, idea generation, techniques, approach to materials, research, writing artist statements and professional practice. All BSA Directors/teachers and teachers are available depending on their schedule. MORE INFO

Dates | Ongoing

Course Fee | $500