Explore New Mediums & Techniques with The Launceston Art Society
The Launceston Art Society (LAS) is excited to have introduced a new series of Taster Workshops to their existing selection of full day options.
These are great options for those who would like to enjoy a ‘taste’ of new mediums and techniques with guidance before extensive investment of time and resources.
The LAS continues to offer quality and affordable workshops in a variety of creative styles and techniques, and continues to add new dates throughout the year.

Discovering Artistic Potential at Launceston Art Society Art Workshops
Discover your artistic potential and immerse yourself in a world of creativity with our upcoming art workshops.
Gain new skills, explore various techniques, and unleash your imagination in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Growing Your Skills
Whether you’re a beginner looking to explore different mediums or an experienced artist seeking to refine your craft, our workshops offer something for everyone.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow art enthusiasts and take your creativity to new heights.
Explore our schedule and reserve your spot today!

Workshops: For Members & Non-Members
Whether it is your first time creating, or you are a seasoned artist up for new discoveries or refreshing, the Launceston Art Society offers something for everyone.
Workshop Joy with Friends
Bringing a friend often increases the joy of creating, while providing an opportunity to make memories, and even better when light refreshments are often available.
Workshops are open to all, membership will get you a discount, as well as many other exclusive benefits, so it is definitely worth becoming a member of the Launceston Art Society.


Workshops with the Launceston Art Society
With workshops filling fast, we do still have spots available in:
- Pam Lockwood’s ‘Exploring Abstract Techniques’ and
- Richard Klekocuik’s coloured pencil workshop ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’. Click here to read Richard’s Artist Profile story and discover this passionate Tasmanian Artist.
Darren Meader’s workshop ‘Exploring Fluidity of Watercolour’ has already sold out for this coming weekend.
Upcoming Workshops with the Launceston Art Society
The Launceston Art Society has an amazing lineup for future workshops ready to be announced, with a diverse range of proficient and well known artists, who will undoubtedly help future participants discover all things creative.
Focusing on Workshops with the Launceston Art Society
With such a diverse selection of mediums and techniques, including watercolour, acrylics, pastel and pencil, workshops have been very popular.
There has been a steady pace of workshops including:
- portraiture,
- fauna and flora,
- abstract and
- collage.
A Future Full of Workshops
Into the future, the Launceston Art Society will continue to offer quality workshops in both traditional and contemporary styles and mediums, and looks forward to future participants enjoying their creative journeys.
Booking Into Workshops
Booking into Launceston Art Society workshops is easily done online here.

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About the Art Society
The Launceston Art Society is located at the RSL Building, 313 Wellington Street, Launceston. 7250
The Studio is open 10am to 3pm Wednesday (except during Christmas Holidays). All Welcome and we look forward to see you!
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