Our teachers are professionals, trained at reputable art schools in the style of classical realism…
After years of personal and professional experience, we founded Atelier Melbourne Art Academy to help Art Students learn to draw and paint in the traditional styles of classical realism, right here being one of the premium school of art in Melbourne. With our comprehensive guided instruction, you’ll grow your drawing skills to the next level with confidence.
AMAA provides skill-based training, helping students embrace classical techniques. Our clear process allows students to enhance their skills with confidence to achieve outstanding results.
Improve your drawing quality by learning traditional drawings skills with a modern approach…
SIGHT SIZE MEASUREMENTS
Strengthen your drawing skills with sight size techniques to understand the representation of shapes and line quality.COMPARATIVE MEASUREMENTS
Learn how to use your eye to make relative measurements and compare relationships to draw accurately.TONAL REPRESENTATION OF LIGHT
Learn to represent light and form in nature by accurately applying tonal values, and elevate your Art to the next level.GIVE LIFE TO YOUR ART WORK
Improve your visual narratives by representing accurate color, temperature, perspective, textures and atmospheric effects.Choose your learning pathway
Explore our various programs, tailored to suit your lifestyle and learning needs
Full Time program in 2025
4 weekdays (Mon to Thur)- 9 am to 3:30 pm
A full time program designed to accelerate your learning from Bargue drawing, to Portraits from Life. 3 trimesters per year. Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Levels.Part-time Saturday program
10am to 3:30pm
( Two spots available Term 2 - 2024 )10 week term. Every Saturday, one day a week. 4 terms per year. Basic, Intermediate and Advanced levels.Part time Weekday Program 2025
10 am to 3:30 pm
10 week term. Choose any weekday from Tuesday to Thursday. Useful for students who may not be able to attend weekend classes on a regular basis. Basic, Intermediate and Advanced levels.
We have a large collection of casts to support the learning of portraiture from life
What our students are saying
Leanne Austin
Intermediate student
“Great class, friendly, professional and great if you want to learn classical drawing and painting!! I have seen my artistic skills flourish and have a completely new understanding of how to progress my work. The classes are fun and everyone is friendly. I eagerly look forward to each class. Murali is a great teacher with a wealth of knowledge. He is patient, encouraging, supportive and motivating. Thank you Murali for bringing Atelier to Australia.”
Sandhya Padma
Intermediate student
“Highly recommended. For anyone who wishes to learn art the academic way, this is the place. Mr. Surya Murali, a highly talented artist himself , is the best teacher you can wish for. Very happy and privileged to be in the first group of students to be tutored by him . Way to go AMAA and its students..”
Sheree Mccrum
Intermediate student
“I really like this school my drawing skills have improved far more than I ever expected. I highly recommend AMAA .”
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