Workshops

Tutor:

Dee Jackson

Date:

Sat 19 and Sun 20 Sept 2026

Time:

9am - 4pm

Cost:

Members $165 / Non-members $185

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10am Wednesday 22 July 2026

Join award winning Sydney based artist Dee Jackson as she teaches you how to create life like portraits.
This fun and innovative workshop will teach you the important of observation – looking at Shadows (Value) and Shapes (Proportion) and (Placement) composition. All skill levels welcome.

Tutor:

Jenni Kelly

Date:

Sun 8 November 2026

Time:

9am - 4pm

Cost:

Members $65 / Non-members $85

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This workshop will introduce participants to an unconventional approach to painting. Students will use Jenni’s creative techniques to create an abstract background then move to impressionism. Paint will be scraped, sprayed and rolled, in warm and cool colours and transparent glazes. Students will leave with a newfound confidence in managing acrylics. Suitable for al levels.

Tutor:

Sue-Jane Leckie

Date:

Sun 22 November 2026

Time:

9am - 5pm

Cost:

Members $55 / Non-members $75

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Join Sue-Jane to paint a loose, semi abstract collection of eucalypt. Using interesting tools to lay down your picture, enjoy the flow of the watercolour and take advantage of the surprises if often brings. Participants will leave with a beautiful painting and a clear understanding of the use of masking fluid, transparent layers, dropping in of pigment and how to avoid muddiness. Suitable for all levels.

Tutor:

Kerri Dixon

Date:

Sat 30 January 2027

Time:

9am - 4pm

Cost:

Members $105 / Non-members $125

Materials:

All materials will be supplied

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Kerri Dixon is a Queensland-based wildlife artist specialising in realistic animal portraits in charcoal and soft pastels.
Geared at beginners, students will learn Kerri’s step by step process to creating a fun charcoal drawing.
All materials will be supplied

Tutor:

Kerri Dixon

Date:

Sun 31 January 2027

Time:

9am - 4pm

Cost:

Members $105 / Non-members $125

Materials:

All materials supplied

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Kerri Dixon is a Queensland-based wildlife artist specialising in realistic animal portraits in charcoal and soft pastels.
Kerri will demonstrate her techniques to creating a realistic koala in pastel. You will learn techniques for building up fur layers, tree texture and leaf texture. All materials will be supplied.

Tutor:

Tricia Taylor

Date:

Sat 20 and Sun 21 March 2027

Time:

9am - 4pm

Cost:

Members $125 / Non-members $145

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Find the flow and movement of waves and coastlines in this exciting 2-day workshop with award winning Master Pastellist Tricia Taylor. Playing with underpainting techniques you will learn about colour mixing and pastel techniques for creating water and coastlines. Suitable for all levels.

Tutor:

Jenni Kelly

Date:

Sat 10 and Sun 11 April 2027

Time:

9am - 4pm

Cost:

Members $165 / Non-members $185

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In this workshop, participants will combine abstractionism, expressionism and impressionism to create a truly unique painting. Jenni will demonstrate and guide students to unleash their inner creativity without restriction. Paint will be scraped, sprayed, rolled, and glazed. Participants will leave with a newfound creative confidence and greater understanding of acrylics. Suitable for all levels