Classes & Workshops

Classes and workshops at Montsalvat


Taking a class or being part of a workshop at Montsalvat is a great way to get involved with the artists. Montsalvat is an inspirational and creatively stimulating environment for artists of all stages and all ages. Most classes are open to beginners and advanced students.

Adult classes & workshops

Angela Abbott
Angela holds oil painting classes from 9.30am to 12 noon on Wednesdays at Montsalvat. Angela provides individual tuition in a group setting and beginners to more experienced students are welcome. Still life, figure and landscape are covered.

For more information, call Angela on (03) 9509 0358
Click here to see Angela’s biography


Don James
Don has been teaching oil painting for more than twenty years and bases his methods on the tonal realist school centered around Max Meldrum. He teaches the discipline of painting from seeing to the final application of paint, as well as the use and care of equipment and materials. Still life and landscape are covered, with beginners to advanced students welcome. Nine week terms run concurrent with school terms. Occasional portrait workshops are available.

For more information, call Don on (03) 9459 4586 or 0427 300 675
Click here to see Don’s biography

David Moore
David teaches oil painting classes at Montsalvat in the morning, afternoon and evening. Advanced students and beginners are welcome. Tuition is on a one-to-one basis, from still life, the landscape and the figure. David’s teaching concentrates on giving students a thorough training in oil painting and studio practices.

For more information, call David on 03 9434 1402
Click here to see David’s biography

Chris Wynne
Build your own guitar at Montsalvat with Chris Wynne. The workshops are hands on – you start with raw timber and are guided through the steps to custom-build your own instrument. All courses are limited to a maximum of 3 students so you receive lots of one-on-one training. There are no pre-requisites for woodworking or machine handling and classes are open to everyone, from non-players to professionals who want to create a masterpiece.  Options include taking a 10 week course (1 day a week at Montsalvat) or an intensive course (Mon-Fri at Montsalvat for 2 weeks).

For bookings, click here to see Chris's website or contact Chris on (03) 9431 2490 or 0403 910 880


Children's art classes

We are not currently holding any children's art classes, however we will update the website as soon as they have been scheduled.