Portrait Painting Masterclass with Jude Rae

Portrait Painting Masterclass with Jude Rae

SPECIAL EVENT:

Portrait Painting Masterclass with Jude Rae

Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September
9am – 5pm

The National Art School Public Programs presents a special masterclass in portraiture with renowned artist Jude Rae, in a unique, immersive weekend course for intermediate to advanced students who wish to expand their painting skills.

The intensive course offers an exceptional opportunity to study under the guidance of Jude Rae, a highly accomplished painter with an extensive exhibition and teaching practice. Students will gain insights into the techniques, philosophy and processes she utilises to create captivating, realistic and subtly expressive portraits.

Experience the joy of learning from an expert portrait artist in the dedicated painting studio at the NAS Darlinghurst campus. Places are limited to 12 students only, the course fee includes catering.

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Don’t miss out on your chance to bid on an artwork at the NAS Gala! Get your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the treasures of the National Art School, our artists.

Announcing a thrilling line up of artists contributing artworks to our live and silent auction. This is your opportunity to add a special piece of art by a celebrated NAS artist to your collection.

Ann Thomson
Bernard Ollis OAM
Reg Mombassa
Eliza Gosse
Euan Macleod
Gene A'Hern
Guido Maestri
Guy Warren AM
Joan Ross
Juz Kitson
Mitch Cairns
Rosemary Lee
Wendy Sharpe AM FRSN
Zoe Young
More to come…

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Cell Block Theatre, National Art School

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Thursday 16 October 2025 
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Cell Block Theatre 

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