Melbourne

classes: Painting

4.8 (50)

My name is Diane, I'm 31 years old. I have great skills and knowledge of Art and Design as I have been collectively self-taught for almost 15 years and also gained fundamentals from my Interior Design bachelor degree.

My teaching method is to help my students use their imagination, observation and I will be flexible with their interests. I will help them enhance their knowledge as much as they can by explaining all the basic elements of Art. I believe that is essential to become a great artist.

Classes

Natural Landscape Painting Class

4.8 (47)

Runs regularly

Melbourne / Mobile

1 to 4

$40 - $85

Christmas Acrylic Painting Workshop

5.0 (2)

Your choice of time

Melbourne

1 to 20

$50

Reviews

(50)

Julietha Charparro • Nov 2023

Diane was a great teacher. She explained different techniques very well. We all produced pieces we were happy with. Thanks for a fun and informative session

Andrea Rhennova • Aug 2023

I enjoyed the class very much. The result is very good. I recommend Diane’s class

Yen Nguyen • Jul 2023

Diane is such a considerate and patient teacher, here instructions are clearly detailed, especially for those who are beginners; we had a very good time. ❤️

Andie Lee • Jun 2023

The class was fun and enjoyable. Diane is a lovely teacher with her gentle voice and easy-to-understand tips. Class room was nice too. 5 stars overall

Christine Bovell • May 2023

Diane was a great teacher. Her teaching methods to do a painting is very easy to follow. Highly recommended for beginners!

Anna Payne • Mar 2023

It is always a pleasure taking some painting lessons from Diane. Thanks so much for your help :)

Tran Nguyen • Feb 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended

I've just finished Diane's 3rd drawing class. Her experience helps me to draw better. See you in the next class :X

Chang Chann • Jan 2023

The teacher was patient and gave easy to follow instructions. We had a fun time learning from her.

Bianca Restarick • Jan 2023

I had a lovely experience with the painting class today with Diane. She is a warm, friendly lady and has a calming personality. I loved the small group, it felt quite personal. Her tutorial was easy to follow and she was very patient. I would highly recommend her class, she is a very talented artist

Francis Martin • Jan 2023

It was pretty good. Really enjoyed it. Probably more assistance for colour mixing would be good.

Patrick Lewi • Jan 2023

Beginner-friendly! The instructor was good at guilding us through our questions. She also helped out a lot with getting us unstuck when we can't seem to get our paintings right.

Sophie Ottaga • Jan 2023

Lovely class, accessible venue and the teacher really broke down the instructions well for us! Will book again next time we are in Melbourne

Tran Bui • Jan 2023

We all had a great time during our private booking and very happy with our works. Would recommend!

Sissi Zhang • Jan 2023

Diane is a skilled and friendly teacher who guides even the most inexperienced painter towards a lovely painting. The class was comfortable throughout.

Jessica Bonanno • Jan 2023

Great results for amateur painters. Easy process and polite teacher. Would consider more ClassBento classes.

Timothy Wight • Jan 2023

Great class with a knowledgeable teacher.
Diane was patient with us all. We all left with something we were proud of. Would highly recommend

Anna Payne • Jan 2023

Diane was friendly, engaging and patient. The venue was cosy and neat. Learnt brush techniques and how to paint. It was fun and will definitely revisit.

Amelia Phangez • Jan 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

The venue has such an awesome view. Diane was good with her tips, very patient to show me how to get it done. Overall a nice class to try out.

Justine Pegg • Jan 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Diane was lovely albeit very quite, however
our experience was not what we thought it would be. A few things we thought would be included but were not:
- an apron/smock to ensure clothes do not get dirty
- an easel to paint on
- an image that was appropriate for beginners and displayed clearly (not off a phone)
- a pallet for each of us to mix our own colours with guidance from the teacher
- the teacher to also be painting the image so we could follow along and learn
- Guidance on cleaning the brushes, what brushes are best for what etc
- an appropriate space for painting with access to drinking water etc.
I understand many of these things may not have been done to keep costs low, however it would be a much better experience for people who have paid for a painting class.

Jesslyn Tramoni • Jan 2023

The workshop was super fun. We had great time painting and learning from Diane’s tips and tricks. Definitely will go back some time in the future :-D

Elliot Robinson • Jan 2023

The teacher wasn’t lying about the class being beginner-friendly. Love how she guided us step by step from pencil quick sketching to complex colours blending. We had a good time.

Atticus G • Jan 2023

It was a good experience. The class was fun, enjoyable and the venue was very private. Diane has good skills and explained things well. Highly recommended

Revati Kulkarni • Jan 2023

Enjoyed the workshop.
The view from the venue was amazing.
Thanks Diane for your tips.
Overall it was a good experience.

Hannah Shijir • Jan 2023

Diane was very skilled and helpful. The venue was quiet and had a chilling vibe for painting. Overall I enjoyed the class.

Dominique Brice • Dec 2022

The teacher was very informative, sharing new techniques and methods, all well explained.i enjoyed the class and will be practising new skills this year.

Andrea Goodinson • Dec 2022

Loved the tips and guidance from Diane. Gave me a bit of confidence to pick it up again.
Very calm teacher!

Mikaela Bell • Nov 2022

Class was super fun! Would definitely do again if I was holidaying in Melbourne another time :)

Ange Dalit • Nov 2022

Highly recommend for any beginner! You don't need to have touched a paintbrush and you'll leave with your eyes open to colour and appreciating art. Diane was so patient with me and taught me easy techniques that I can build on after class. Finding the area was a bit tricky (we were in the mezzanine) but diane was easily reachable to confirm.

Emily Kuo • Nov 2022

The class was very relaxing and Diane was very patient and kind. Was a good experience overall.

Dylan Chazikantis • Nov 2022

I had a great time and experience. Enjoyed a lot, Diane was very helpful. Would definitely recommend. Loved it !

Andy Turner • Oct 2022

The class was really good, my partner and I was happy that our paintings turned out so beautiful

Nala McKenzie • Oct 2022

The class was so good. Can’t believe I could paint such a beautiful landscape. Thanks Diane for your help

Nguyen Tran • Oct 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

I would love to this class, so I decided to book a new one again. I believe it was an exciting experience :X

Alex Mandinah • Oct 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews

Thank you Diane for all the good tips and very careful instructions, the result is more than what I expected. The location is quiet and nice.

Alice Trinh • Oct 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

This was a fun class time! We hope to join the workshop as well too. Thank you Diane.

Angela • Oct 2022

Originally booked for January as a Christmas gift, however Diane decided to move my booking to the following day without warning. She blamed a "system error", though ClassBento seemed to disagree with that assessment.

I'm now trying to get a full refund. This has been a huge waste of time.

Nguyen Tran • Oct 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

I'm very interested in Diane's art class. The teacher is friendly and I have a lovely picture :X. I'm going to book a new class the next time :D

Huy La • Oct 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Thanks, Diane. You are so kind and patience to teach your student. I had a fun day and a piece of art to take home.

Lily Julian • Oct 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

I have done 4 classes with Diane and very happy with my final artworks. She knows all the best tips for painting and was really helpful.

Felicia Ho • Sep 2022

Diane is a patient teacher who was great and walked us through the step by step. She’s highly skilled. Great materials provided and located in a quiet place. Highly recommend for a group of friends, a date or even a solo session.

William Ryans • Sep 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Thank you Diane! We are so happy with our pieces. Thanks a lot for your help!

Lachlan • Sep 2022

Was a very fun and informative class that we both enjoyed and feel like we learnt a lot

Amy Cripps • Sep 2022

7 ClassBento workshops attended • 7 reviews

Very enjoyable class! Learnt a lot, Diane was very helpful and patient. Small class size meant is was very personalised. Would definitely recommend

Alex Mandinah • Sep 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews

Very good. This is really great experience. Teacher was so nice and kind. She help me a lot , like to mix color & draft. Teach how to paint. Even beginner can understand. I love it. I got a nice artwork to take home too.

Linton Jordaan • Aug 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

It was a fun experience. Diane helped us improve our technique a lot. Thank you

Jennifer S • Aug 2022

The teacher was engaging and friendly to work with. She encouraged us when we struggled with some parts of our paintings. Love the experience and highly recommended.