Hunter Valley Art is based at the historic Branxton Inn Arthouse overlooking the picturesque vistas of rural life and rolling hills.

Owned and run by artist and teacher, Steve James, Hunter Valley Art offers a very different, supportive and very effective approach to art and creativity. Read what a student thinks...

Finding the essential joy of art making is the first tenet of Steve's approach to art teaching. If you are relaxed and enjoying yourself, you will learn faster and more easily access your creative side.

Steve James has applied his creative skills to process of art education. His unique approach combines fostering personal expression and creativity with an original innovative skills teaching method.

The result is an accelerated learning of art skills and an often euphoric experience of personal creativity.

These are not your average stodgy art classes. So don't worry if you feel you can draw or not, by the end of your class you will see art in a whole new light and feel far more positive about your creative self.

Contact Steve to talk about the classes and workshops.

We have:

• Regular art classes for adults, teens and children held throughout the year >read more

• School holiday art classes >read more

• Art workshops with the emphasis on creativity as well as learning skills and techniques. Our art workshops are tailored to your requirements. From private sessions of one or two people, to family groups, girls days-out, hen's parties, childrens art workshops or corporate team-building events >read more

• Conference sessions - Get creative, recharge, rethink and rejuvenate with unique art experiences designed for all people, even those who claim not to be “artistic”. >Read more

Art classes and art workshops are equally suitable for beginners, experienced artists or those just seeking a different, rewarding art holiday experience. Steve's unique approach to art teaching will give you a new perspective on how you think about art.

• Private art classes and art master-classes

• Ceramic painting workshops with gifted ceramic painter Danielle MacManus

Contact Steve to talk about the classes and workshops.