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Unlock Your Inner Painter: Beginner to Advanced Painting Techniques
Module 1: The Enthusiastic Painter
T's & C's: The Offer Does Not Apply To Durbanville Art Classes
Are you a complete beginner eager to pick up a brush, or an artist looking to expand your repertoire of painting techniques?
Welcome to Module 1: The Enthusiastic Painter!
This foundational course opens a world of artistic possibilities, guiding you from understanding your essential tools – pencils, various brush types, and paints – to mastering 38 fundamental drawing and painting techniques. Discover the secrets of mark-making and begin your journey to creating beautiful art.
From Beginner to Brush Master: Discover the Joy of Painting
Expand Your Repertoire of Painting Techniques
Understanding Your Tools
Discover your essential equipment and learn how your choice of brushes, pencils, and paints will ultimately shape your unique artistic style.
Mastering Your Brushes (38 Ways to Make Your Mark!)
An introduction to x 38 different ways of using various brush types to create a wide range of textures and effects.
Fundamental Drawing and Painting Techniques (The First 38)
Introduction to 38 basic drawing skills, from foundational hatching and scumbling to essential painting techniques.
The Art of Observation
An introduction to x 38 different ways of using various brush types to create a wide range of textures and effects.
Unlock Your Creative Potential: The Benefits of Module One
Hands-On Experience with Diverse Tools
You will create 38 different paintings, experimenting with various brushes and brush types, from precise nylon angle brushes to expressive hogshair fan brushes. You’ll also learn how to effectively mix and use your palette knife to create a range of styles and techniques with wonderfully thick paint.
Proportional Paint Mixing
Learn to mix paint proportionally and correctly for a variety of techniques, from delicate layering to expressive impasto.
Journey Through Art History
These techniques will introduce you to different painting styles, ranging from timeless traditional approaches to exciting modern and contemporary expressions. You’ll be introduced to and practice techniques inspired by masters like Rembrandt, van Gogh, Monet, and many others.
Learn from the Masters
ot only will you learn to mix beautifully clean colors, but you will also gain insights into the techniques and approaches of master painters associated with each style.
Gain Essential Skills and Confidence
By the end of this module, you will be absolutely confident with your foundational painting skills. You’ll gain the fundamental skills and the crucial confidence needed to create beautiful paintings you can be truly proud of.
Explore a World of Painting Techniques (38 Brush & Palette Knife Methods)
Discover 38 distinct painting techniques utilizing both brushes and palette knives, opening doors to diverse artistic expressions.
Mastering Value and Blending
Starting with the fundamentals of darks and lights, you’ll progress through working with 1 to x 4 colors, learning the nuances of color value from deep shadows to bright highlights and how to blend and shape with precision. Explore classic blending techniques like Caravaggio’s smooth transitions, cross-blending, scumbling for texture, and the thick application of impasto reminiscent of Rembrandt, as well as techniques like Seurat’s pointillism.
Curriculum Module 1

Mastering Your Art Supplies: A Fun Guide to Essential Tools
Expanding your creativity starts with the right tools. I’ll guide you through using nylon and hogs hair brushes, blending techniques, and palette knives while exploring 38 diverse methods from realism to abstract. Let’s unlock your artistry!
Dive into Six Awesome Art Techniques—From Realism to Abstract! Welcome to Mark-Making Magic!
Explore six transformative art techniques—from realism to abstract—and master brush grips with precision and creativity. Discover classic positions, creative hacks, and unleash your inner Van Gogh. Stay inspired with LifeArt Academy’s Facebook feed for your weekly art fix!


Straighten Up! Your Guide to Drawing Perfectly Formal Lines
Discover the magic of formal lines with a fun and creative tutorial! Line up your skills, experiment freely, and explore new ways to elevate your art through precision and play. Let’s bring your lines to life!
Let's Mix It Up With Hatching and Blending!
Enter the world of hatching and blending—discover the artistry of nylon and hogshair brushes as we explore techniques to create stunning textures and vibrant blends. Unleash brilliance with each stroke!


What are Cross-hatching and Cross-blending?
Cross-blending techniques with pencil, nylon, hogshair, and a palette knife—unlock endless possibilities from just one method!
What is Scribbling and Scumbling?
Explore the world of gesture drawing and scribbling—unlock creative flow and spontaneous expression. Dive into practical tips, hands-on exercises, and the dry brush scumbling technique, as we analyze its pros and cons for your art journey. Let’s refine your skills!


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T's & C's: The Offer Does Not Apply To Durbanville Art Classes
By the end of this module, you will be absolutely confident with your foundational painting skills.
This foundational course is designed for those who feel they "don't know what they don't know," offering a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of art. Whether you're a complete beginner or an artist seeking to refine your skills, you'll delve into the world of basic art materials, master 38 diverse mark-making techniques, learn to break down subjects into simple shapes, and develop essential drawing and painting skills. Build a solid foundation and discover the artist within you.
Is This Class Right For You?
ARE YOU A FRUSTRATED ART ENTHUSIAST?
DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE MISSING
SOMETHING FUNDAMENTAL IN YOUR ARTISTIC JOURNEY,
BUT CAN'T QUITE PINPOINT WHAT IT IS?
You're at the Beginning of Your Painting Journey (or Want a Solid Foundation)
f you’re a complete beginner with little to no prior art experience, or even if you’ve dabbled but feel your foundational knowledge is shaky, Module One is specifically designed to open the door to painting for you. It starts with the absolute basics, ensuring you understand your tools and fundamental techniques from the ground up.
You're Eager to Experiment and Discover Your Style
With an introduction to 38 different painting and drawing techniques, and hands-on practice with various tools, Module One encourages exploration. It’s the perfect place to experiment with different approaches, understand what resonates with you, and begin to discover the direction of your own artistic interests and style.
ou Want to Understand the "Why" Behind Painting Techniques
This module isn’t just about learning what to do, but also how and why. You’ll explore the impact of different brushes, the principles of color mixing, and the foundational techniques used by master painters. If you’re curious about the underlying principles that make great art, this module will provide those crucial insights.
You Value a Structured and Comprehensive Start
nstead of feeling lost or overwhelmed by the vast world of art, Module One provides a structured and step-by-step approach to learning. It systematically introduces essential concepts and techniques, building your confidence and skills progressively. If you appreciate a clear path and a solid foundation before moving on to more advanced concepts, this module is the ideal starting point.
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T's & C's: The Offer Does Not Apply To Durbanville Art Classes
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Art Classes in Durbanville
Address:
LifeArt School and Studio, 1st Durbanville Scouts, De Villiers Drive, Durbanville
Times:
Mondays: 6 – 9 pm
Wednesday: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Fridays: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
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Leonie Brown is an amazing artist who brings the most ordinary to life -opening and taking one’s heart on the “deep and beautiful work of soul-making” (Sue Monk Kidd) we are all on.
She is a gifted teacher who takes you through the process of art step by step, giving you the tools and skills to work independently and with creative freedom. She is encouraging when you think you can’t draw or paint and has the gift of “stepping on one’s shoes without messing up their shine”.
Thanks, Leonie

Pam Topham
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Leonie was the best art teacher I ever had!
She pays equal attention to every student in class, making sure to teach or give advice to one after the other while taking their different skill levels into account.
She is always friendly and respectful and is not only interested in her student’s progress but also in them enjoying what they do.
No matter what skill level you are, even if you’re beginning from scratch, I would definitely recommend LifeArt School.

Denise Reisenbauer
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This is where I go to Art School on Friday mornings. For me, this is a dream come true, a second chance to do what I love and do it well.
Leonie Edna Brown teaches a complete art curriculum that starts you off with the absolute and fundamental basics and takes you all the way through to becoming a professional artist. I am still early in my journey, and I can tell you that my eyes have been opened in new ways, to see more clearly.
For those who are now sufficiently envious but cannot get to actual physical classes, Leonie has new online classes! So you too can learn in your own time! Go check it out!
And thank you, Leonie, for being the wonderful teacher you are!

Belinda Mesecke
Ready to Transform Your Art?
Do you feel like you're missing something in your artistic journey, but you're not sure what? Module 1: The Enthusiastic Painter is designed to fill those gaps. This course is ideal for beginners and artists aiming to broaden their skills, offering a clear introduction to art materials, a deep dive into 38 mark-making techniques, and the ability to see the world through the lens of basic shapes. Develop essential drawing skills and build a robust foundation for your artistic growth, even if you "don't know what you don't know.
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Start your journey with Module 1, designed for those who “don’t know what they don’t know.” Learn basic art materials, master 38 mark-making techniques, and develop essential drawing skills. Our painting classes Durbanville provide a supportive environment for beginners.
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This course is designed for those who have completed Module 1 and are ready to delve deeper into the art of observation. In this module, you will learn to master observational art skills, including negative space, proportion, and measurement. We emphasise realistic drawing and painting, enabling you to accurately represent the world around you.
This module is essential for anyone wanting to improve their realistic drawing capabilities.
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Get ready to master 38 advanced painting techniques—blending, impasto, watercolour, and more—using nylon, hogs hair, and palette knives, unlocking three distinct styles per technique. Dive deep into the masters’ value rules, the magic of colour, and how to transform’me’h’ art into ‘holy-moley-amazing’ pieces by understanding value scales, color relationships, and limited ranges; this module gives you the tools to paint with confidence, revealing how value creates light, shadow, form, and texture.
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Durbanville Art Classes
Durbanville Art Classes: Module 1 – The Enthusiastic Painter
Start your journey with Module 1, designed for those who “don’t know what they don’t know.” Learn basic art materials, master 38 mark-making techniques, and develop essential drawing skills. Our painting classes Durbanville provide a supportive environment for beginners.
Art Classes in Durbanville
Address:
LifeArt School and Studio, 1st Durbanville Scouts, De Villiers Drive, Durbanville
Times:
Mondays: 6 – 9 pm
Wednesday: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Fridays: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Online Art Academy
Your Exclusive Welcome Gift:
Here is your 15% discount voucher – use it on your first art course and unlock a world of creative possibilities! Sign Up Now & Claim Your Discount
Stay Connected!
Level up your art skills! Get weekly inspiration, student highlights & techniques on our Instagram
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Frequently Asked Questions
- You can start at any time of the year.
- As many as you would like.
- Most people do one painting class per week.
- Each class is three hours long.
Painting Monday from 6 pm – 9 pm
Painting Wednesdays from 10 am – 1 pm
Painting Fridays from 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Yes, you are more than welcome to join us for coffee, rusks and the smell of paint.
No experience needed. LifeArt School caters for the beginner as well as the more experienced artist that want to extend their knowledge.
Yes, Group bookings are welcome, depending on venue availability.
- Modules 1 and 2: Materials click here.
- Modules 3 and 4: Materials click here.
- Portrait Painting: Materials click here.
- Amazing Abstracts: Materials click here.
- The class can be made up on an alternative date.
- If you miss the Monday painting class, you can make it up on a Friday, depending on seating availability.
- It is important that you contact the teacher ahead of time.
- Please note that classes can only be made up in the year missed. They cannot be carried over to the next year.
- No, missed classes cannot be financially refunded or taken off the next months payment.
- You can either make up the missed class or forfeit the class.
- Invoices will be sent out from 15 – 20th of each month for the next month.
- Students need to pay by 30th of the current month for the next month’s lessons.
- Please note that LifeART School is a small business. All funds get used immediately to pay for Business Running Costs like, rent, water, lights etc. If you do not pay on time, business payments cannot be done. Your late payments endanger the continuation of the School.
- No pay as you come per lesson.
Students payment need to reflect in LifeArt School Account by 30th of each month.
- Late payment not reflected on 30th will be charged with an additional 10%
- Consistent late payers will get x 3 written warnings.
- On the 3rd written letter, the person will be asked to leave the end of the month.
- Teachers are allowed x 2 sick days per class = 12 days per year.
- No refunds will be given.
- The class still counts as part of the monthly payment.
- The class will be closed during Public Holidays.
- Classes will continue during School Holidays.
- During Public Holidays, the student is till liable for the full month of payment.
- Venue, water, electricity etc still has to get paid. No discounts are offered to Lifeart School for public Holidays or December Holidays.
- If the students go on holiday for a month or more than a month, pay in advance for the next month’s lessons to keep your space or run the risk of losing your place.
- No spaces will be kept without prior arrangement and payment.
- Students can not just leave but have to give one calendar months notice as well as fill in the relevant forms.
- See cancel class subscription below.
- LifeART School will close on the last Saturday of the 2nd week of December and open on the first Monday of the 3rd week in January
- The students are still liable to pay for the full month of December and January.
- Venue, water, electricity etc still has to get paid. No discounts are offered to Lifeart School for public Holidays or December Holidays.
- Missed classes due to closure will be offered as an extra class during the following year.
- The student can give one calendar (1 months notice).
- The student will still be responsible for the payment of the forthcoming calendar month.
- If the student chooses to just leave without notice, they will still be responsible for the payment of the following calendar month.
- Click here for cancellation form.
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- All original work created by LAS students or LEB including art, paintings, demo, literature, lessons, photographs, designs and other tangible creative creations will stay the intellectual property of LAS and the SP, Leonie.e.Brown.
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- LifeArt School and Studio is not responsible for any Acts of God provisions, also called “Force Majeure” clauses, relate to events outside human control, like flash floods, earthquakes, national disasters, plaques or other natural or unforeseen disaster(s). A refund or rescheduling may (as per the discretion of the SP), still be called for, and if so decided between BOTH parties being LifeArt School SP and named student, but direct liability under the contract is not the responsibility of LifeArt School or its Sole Proprietor.
Testimonials
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Leonie Brown is an amazing artist who brings the most ordinary to life -opening and taking one’s heart on the “deep and beautiful work of soul-making” (Sue Monk Kidd) we are all on.
She is a gifted teacher who takes you through the process of art step by step, giving you the tools and skills to work independently and with creative freedom. She is encouraging when you think you can’t draw or paint and has the gift of “stepping on one’s shoes without messing up their shine”.
Thanks, Leonie

Pam Topham
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Leonie was the best art teacher I ever had!
She pays equal attention to every student in class, making sure to teach or give advice to one after the other while taking their different skill levels into account.
She is always friendly and respectful and is not only interested in her student’s progress but also in them enjoying what they do.
No matter what skill level you are, even if you’re beginning from scratch, I would definitely recommend LifeArt School.

Denise Reisenbauer
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This is where I go to Art School on Friday mornings. For me, this is a dream come true, a second chance to do what I love and do it well.
Leonie Edna Brown teaches a complete art curriculum that starts you off with the absolute and fundamental basics and takes you all the way through to becoming a professional artist. I am still early in my journey, and I can tell you that my eyes have been opened in new ways, to see more clearly.
For those who are now sufficiently envious but cannot get to actual physical classes, Leonie has new online classes! So you too can learn in your own time! Go check it out!
And thank you, Leonie, for being the wonderful teacher you are!
