Peter Delahenty Art Studio is an artist-run studio, gallery and teaching space in Olinda. Peter’s work draws on the natural world, including the forests and wildlife of the Dandenong Ranges, and visitors can enquire about original paintings, commissions and individual art tuition. Contact the studio before travelling: lessons are arranged by appointment, and a working studio visit needs more planning than dropping into a shop with fixed daily hours.
Original art and the local landscape
Forest scenes and wildlife connect the work to the country around Olinda. Looking at the paintings after spending time outdoors can be particularly interesting: a branch shape, bird or patch of light may recall something you have just noticed on a walk. The studio format also offers the chance to discuss a work directly with the person who made it.
If you are buying art, ask which pieces are available and whether the price includes a frame. Consider the size of the space where it will hang and how you will transport it. Photographs on a website introduce an artist’s style, but individual pieces may already have sold. For a commission, explain the subject, dimensions, budget and any deadline before expecting a firm quote.
Lessons for beginners and developing artists
Tuition is available by appointment during the day or evening. Peter teaches across drawing and painting media, including oils, acrylics and watercolour, with digital art also included in his teaching information. Beginners can work on handling materials and starting a picture; more experienced artists can focus on colour, composition or a problem in their own work.
Tell Peter what you want to learn when arranging the lesson. Bring examples of work or a subject that interests you if that will help explain your aims. An individual session is most useful when the tutor understands whether you need a first introduction, help finishing a painting or a new technique. Ask about materials before buying supplies specifically for the class. For visitors taking a painting home during a short stay, Peter describes using quicker-drying acrylics; discuss the canvas and supplies when arranging that experience.
Current tuition prices and small groups
The studio lists tuition at $35 per hour. A bring-a-friend option is advertised at $70 for a two-hour shared session, and a small group of up to four is listed at $125 for two hours. A $5 materials charge per person applies unless you bring your own materials. Confirm the arrangement and total when booking, especially if the group size changes.
Choose a shared class with people whose interests are compatible, and make sure each person knows what is included. A group price does not necessarily give each participant a separate individual lesson. The current teaching information is appointment-based, with payment on the day rather than a compulsory term commitment. Organise the date, time and current conditions directly rather than relying on an old recurring Saturday class listing.
Arranging a studio visit in Olinda
The address is 545 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Olinda. Call 0429 999 686 or email info@delahentyart.com to arrange a viewing or lesson. Explain whether you want to browse original work, discuss a commission or study, as those visits may need different amounts of time.
A studio appointment can fit around a village or garden visit, but keep the agreed time clear and allow for travel on the winding roads. If you need step-free access or are bringing several people, ask about the studio layout when booking. A confirmed appointment gives both you and the artist time for a useful conversation.
Peter Delahenty Art Studio FAQs
Can I visit the studio without arranging it?
Contact Peter first to organise a viewing or lesson at 545 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Olinda. Explain whether you want to browse original paintings, discuss a commission or study, so the appointment leaves enough time for your purpose.
What does individual tuition cost?
The published rate is $35 per hour, with a $5 materials charge per person unless you bring your own supplies. Confirm the intended lesson length and materials when booking rather than budgeting only for the hourly rate.
Can friends share a lesson?
A two-hour bring-a-friend session is advertised at $70, and a group of up to four at $125 for two hours. These are shared teaching arrangements; agree on the group size and materials so everyone understands the experience and total cost.
Do I need previous painting experience?
Tuition caters for beginners and developing artists across drawing, oils, acrylics, watercolour and digital art. Describe your experience and aims when enquiring, since a first introduction and help with an existing painting call for different starting points.
Can I take a painting home after a short holiday lesson?
Peter describes quicker-drying acrylics for visitors who need to transport their work during a short stay. Ask about the canvas, supplies and practical packing before the lesson, and allow time for your particular painting to be handled safely.
Can I buy an original or commission a painting?
Original art and commissions are offered, with availability and price confirmed directly. Discuss subject, size, framing, transport and any deadline before commissioning, rather than assuming a pictured work remains for sale or a custom piece can be completed immediately.
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