Art

Craft

Find your inspiration and create your own beautiful handcrafted pieces. Our extensive craft programme includes practical courses in pottery, beaded jewellery, millinery, mosaics, working with glass, candle making, screen printing and much more.

Fine Art

Explore a range of artistic mediums such as pencil, charcoal, pastels and paints. Develop new skills and an understanding of raw techniques as you discover your own mode of creative expression. Our diverse program caters to an assortment of disciplines from basic observational drawing and painting classes, to specialised art forms such as print making and Trompe L'Oeil. Specialist teachers will assist you to create still life, portrait, abstract and landscape art works.

Jewellery

Learn how to make your own unique jewellery using an array of eye-catching fashion materials. Whether you're interested in working with wire and beading, resin or glass, Holmesglen will equip you with the skill to create rings, bracelets, ornaments and other wearable works of art. Make funky bangles and beaded bits as well as necklaces and one off wearable art pieces. Learn how to use the correct tools and findings to repair and create your own jewellery.

Music

Take the first steps on a musical journey and lose yourself in a world of melody, rhythm and harmony. Holmesglen invites you to discover your musical voice in blues harmonica, rock guitar and singing (vocal training, jazz and blues) in a fun and informal environment. Develop basic skills in singing or playing your musical instrument of choice in a relaxed and friendly environment that's all about building your musical confidence.

Photography

Learn how to take photographs that capture your memories with creativity and confidence. Whether you are using an SLR or digital camera, you will be introduced to the features of your camera equipment and how to get the best results. In courses such as Creative Photography and Photoshop For Photographers, you'll gain tips on photographing weddings, studio portraits and location shoots and how to get a professional finish for your shots using software packages. Learn tips for getting great family and nature shots as well as the best ways to capture children and sports in action.

Sculpture

Exercise your imagination with the hands-on art form of sculpture. Craft your own unique item using clay, Hebel block or papier mache in one of our instructive short courses. Plan, design and then practice simple carving techniques to make garden sculptures, wall plaques or ornamental pottery. Finishing methods are also explored.

Writing

Become the writer you have always wanted to be! Whether your interest in writing is for personal or professional purposes, we have a great range of short courses on offer - Freelance Journalism and Feature Writing to Discover You Can Write and Writing your Life/Family Story. Explore genre, style, structure, character and dialogue, and how you can get your work in print with courses such as Publishing Your Manuscript.