Half of it's a bookshop and the other half is an art supply shop, then the third and final half of…read morethe shop is a studio and educational institution. It's one and a half shops really. With a wide selection of all the latest 'got to have' books from hot authors and less attractive ones, the right side of Art on King is dedicated to books on any subject, not just the artistic. Then, if you turn your body to the left in a kind of left turning movement, you'll see, if you haven't already, all of the art supplies. Paints, chalk, rulers, paper, cardboard, models, clay, plastercine, pencils, anatomical figurines and much more, all at reasonable prices and in great supply. I was surprised how cheap the acrylic paint is there, seeing as it can cost a pretty penny elsewhere. The store also holds art classes and acts as a studio in the upstairs area. Home to various lessons in life drawing, specialised arts and the like. The go to place in Newtown for art, books and art based education.

I wish I could paint, unfortunately my artistic abilities tend not to lean in that direction, I am…read morebetter with words than I am with brushes, so rarely would my have any need to enter an art supplies shop, however Art on King shares its space with adjoining shop Modern Times, so while I was there I decided to have a wander. Art on King have all your Art and stationary needs from paints, brushes, pens (what an artist would expect). They also have an extensive range of beautiful large sheets of paper, from delicate embossed papers to Nepalese paper. Also as I am seeing more often, they have a unique range of wrapping paper which would be much better suited as a wall hanging than wrapped around a box, particular note should be made of the human skeletal diagram paper and mushroom paper.

I took a 3 hour screenprinting class here and it was great! They offer a wide variety of other…read moreclasses and activities, like how to make your kombucha, painting, welding, etc. Some classes are artsy craftsy, others are more intellectual or even physical, others have to do with food and drink. The location is great and the space is great for a wide variety of activities. There's no air-con, so if it's not, prepared to be hot. But, they had the fan going and cold water for us to drink, so that was appreciated.

My daughter had a wonderful day during the school holidays learning about stop animation. Very good…read morestudio spaces and facilities. Thank you

Art school in Leichardt is great for children, adults or even corporate bonding events such as…read morethemed christmas parties, or workshops to facilitate creative learning and teamwork. Courses are run throughout the school term as well as weekend workshops. They offers courses in different medium from oils to water-colours, and frequently run art competitions. The teachers are very experienced and thoughtful, so if you're indecisive on what to do, or how to do it, just ask. This makes for a very casual and relaxed atmosphere. There is a kitchen where you can prepare your own lunch during your lessons. They also run exhibitions there, so if you are an artist wanting space for an exhibition you can talk to Art Est for prices and deals. See their website for details on their classes for the upcoming term, and to see whether they have any exhibitions that could inspire your creativity.

Hardware Gallery opened in 1999 and moved to its Enmore address in 2006. The venue includes two…read moreexhibition spaces, an art services workshop and a second-hand record shop. Exhibitions change every few weeks, featuring both solo artists and group shows. They display some really interesting art, always worth a browse even if you're not in the market for buying. Take, for example, the recent 5th Annual Google Exhibition, which was part of The Sydney Fringe Festival. A bunch of artists were given the same phrase (this year 'Uncanny Valley'), and had to Google it at the exact same time, then take inspiration from one of the resulting websites. Cool, yes? Yes. You can also get your used vinyl fix, plus a range of art services like framing, installation and canvas stretching. Check the Hardware Gallery website or blog (http://hardwaregallery.wordpress.com) for upcoming exhibitions and news.

Very poor service , at kadmium bay st Broadway . Seeing I spent over $700 a month on art…read moresupplies In both of the stores For the past 3 years . and the staff don't even know me in bay st I still don't have a discount card. Never been offered . There is more then one art supplies in my area . I discovered Sydney Artstore . Great service and I was offered a great discount on my first visit with friendly helpful service.

From the owner: At Kadmium Art + Design supplies our aim is to combine specialty Art, Design and Architectural…read moresupplies with canvas stretching, in-house picture framing, imported stationery and unique gift ideas. Kadmium is much more than just your local art store, it's a hub for ideas, creativity and art classes as well as a platform for experiencing the latest art supplies technology. Kadmium has two convenient locations within the inner west of Sydney at Broadway and Paddington. Our friendly and experienced staff can help you find what you need and walk you through our extensive range of products and professional services. If you have any questions regarding techniques or you need to troubleshoot a an idea, feel free to discuss it with out staff to see what products are available to help you.

The Actors Centre has a very reputable name Australia wide, and provides a wide range of course…read moretopics and sizes. The main focus is acting, and the various types or sub-categories, but they do others, such as singing. You can study full time, part time, do a short course (8 weeks, for example), or even just do a drop-in class for one night, to see what it's all about. If you've never done anything like this before, I'd recommend the drop-in classes. They're very confortable classes that even the most basic beginner can feel comfortable to explore acting in. I've just started an 8-week singing course, and being quite scared of my own voice, I was unsure how comfortable I'd feel. But I needn't have worried; they accomodate for every skill level in a comfortable happy environment. If you are driven to achive a certain level, you may find that the courses are a little slow-paced, but I suppose you can try to control what you achieve by pushing yourself a little further. The tutors are great, the venue is really cool, and the place has a great reputation. A great environment!

So you want to be an actor but mom forced you to do a law degree? No worries, you can get in touch…read morewith your fellow thespian at the Actors Centre - a wonderful actor school positioned in the middle of Surry Hills... I really love this place for many reasons, but probably mostly for their drop in classes.... they have improvisation classes and acting for camera classes and with new teachers and students each week, every experience will be different. Classes cost $30, but because they're drop in there's no commitment beyond the 2 hours.... Rumour has it a few days after Geoffrey Rush won his Oscar he was back here taking a drop in class.... so if it's good enough for that Oscar winner, it's good enough for me!