The ARTbeat of the Hibiscus Coast
​Creative Community

A stunning venue to meet, create, socialize and be with like-minded people.

Studio 1  - Painting, Printmaking & Drawing

Untutored studio time
Morning Session: 9am to 12.30pm                      Afternoon Session: 12pm to 2.30pm              Full Day: 9am to 2.30pm
Price: $6 per half day    EAC Members $5               Payable at Reception on arrival
           $12 full day        EAC Members $9

​The Friday untutored studio open sessions are aimed at any artists of any ability who need to have access to studio time for their own projects. Students can make use of the equipment available in the studios:
  • Easels (standing and table top)
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • The Art Book  library
Students must bring with them their own art materials and ensure that the studio is cleaned and returned to the state that it was found in.
​Please sign in at reception before going into the studio. Please sign out at reception before 3pm.

Studio 2 - Clay & Mosaics

Untutored studio time 
Morning Session: 9am to 12.30pm                  Afternoon Session: 12pm to 2.30pm         Full Day: 9am to 2.30pm
Price: $10 per day     EAC Members             $15  Non-Member
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The Friday untutored studio open sessions are aimed at potters with Medium to advanced ability, who need to have access to studio time for their own projects. Students can make use of the equipment available in the studios:
  • Potters wheels​
  • Slab roller
  • Bats 
  • Basic ceramic and carving tools
Please note: Firing and glazing costs are extra based on weight

Students must bring with them their own clay, personal tools, apron, towel, masks and ensure that the studio is cleaned and returned to the state that it was found in.
Please sign in at reception before going into the studio. Please sign out at reception before 3pm.

Studio 3 - Painting and drawing

Untutored studio time 
Morning Session: 9am to 12.30pm          Afternoon Session: 12pm to 2.30pm              Full Day: 9am to 2.30pm
Price: $6 per half day    EAC Members $5               Payable at Reception on arrival
           $12 full day        EAC Members $9
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The Friday untutored studio open sessions are aimed at potters with Medium to advanced ability, who need to have access to studio time for their own projects. Students can make use of the equipment available in the studios:
  • Tables
  • Easels
  • Chairs
Students must bring with them their own art materials and ensure that the studio is cleaned and returned to the state that it was found in.
Please sign in at reception before going into the studio. Please sign out at reception before 3pm.
Terms and conditions:
  1. A place in any course is only confirmed once the course fee is paid in full before the start of the course.
  2. No refunds unless the course is cancelled due to insufficient numbers. If a course is cancelled you will be notified at least 4 days before the course commencement date.
  3. NO REFUNDS will be given after the start of a course and refunds will not be given for classes missed during a course due to illness or personal reasons.
  4. Cancellations must be received four (4) days ahead of the class commencement date to be granted a full refund.  Bookings can only be processed for the current term and fees cannot be transferred to future terms
  5. All our fees include GST.
  6. Places on all courses are strictly limited. We reserve the right to cancel any course where minimum enrolment numbers are not reached. In the event of Estuary Arts cancelling a course, students will receive a full refund.
  7. In the event of staff sickness we will endeavour to prevent class cancellation by providing a substitute tutor. If we are unable to do this the class may be postponed at short notice and we will try to contact class participants as soon as possible.
  8. All materials are provided, unless otherwise stated
  9. If you have any comments or concerns about the course please speak to the Tutor first. If you wish to make a formal complaint please fill out a complaint form, available from our reception desk, and send it to the Centre manager. All complaints will be treated as confidential.
  10. This programme may be subject to change. ​​