Douglas Arts Base

About Douglas Arts Base

The Douglas Arts Base was the brainchild of Marjorie Norris in 2002, and a select few local artists were invited to submit a proposal to the Douglas Shire Council for the use of a vacant council-owned Heritage listed building. The group saw a need for basic arts education courses for everyone. A wide variety of art classes are offered. Whether you are an absolute beginner and not sure where or how to start an art project, or a more experienced artist, there is something for everyone.

The Douglas Arts Base was the brainchild of Marjorie Norris in 2002, and a select few local artists were invited to submit a proposal to the Douglas Shire Council for the use of a vacant council-owned Heritage listed building. The group saw a need for basic arts education courses for everyone. A wide variety of art classes are offered. Whether you are an absolute beginner and not sure where or how to start an art project, or a more experienced artist, there is something for everyone. Some classes are tutored, while others are peer groups, where you bring along your project and work, talk and share ideas with other like-minded people in a very relaxed atmosphere. There are weekly classes, courses that run for a number of weeks, and workshops that run for a half day (3 hours) or full day (6 hours).