"Anyone can paint if they are given the right instructions.” - Marcel Desbiens, Master Artist and Principal Tutor
Marcel has designed learning pathways to give students structure as they develop from novice to advanced artist.
If you have limited or no experience with Acrylic paint, then we recommend you start with Jenni Kelly or Beth Kennedy, both of whom will help you learn the basics of acrylics in a friendly and supportive environment.
Next, you can focus on your own work while given expert guidance in the studio environment with Acrylic Painting Practice.
Once you have built your confidence with Acrylic, it's time to develop and broaden your skills with a weekend workshop run by a guest artist, covering a range of subjects.
About this class Paul Margocsy is considered to be one of Australia’s best wildlife painters and a member of “The Wildlife Art Society of Australasia”. Paul will show you the beauty and wonder of wildlife art and with the use of watercolours, gouache and air brushing it will enable you not only to paint feathers and fur, but to paint attitude, character and photo quality within your subject. The backgrounds and the “props” of wildlife art are important when you are painting...
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We are bringing Daniel Butterworth from Melbourne for an exclusive painting workshop at our studio! With a career spanning over twenty years, Daniel Butterworth has exhibited extensively, won numerous awards and been a finalist in the Doug Moran Prize and Archibald Prize. Take this unique opportunity to learn a range of new techniques and gain insight into the loose painterly approach with Daniel. In this engaging two-day workshop, Daniel will share with you his tips on materials,...
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The genre of portraiture has never lost its appeal. Looking at the face to analyse the structure, interpreting shape and colour to describe the form in a modern way. We will use brush strokes and colour to describe what we see. The alchemy of one person’s eye and hand rendering a likeness of another person and somehow capturing an elusive and unnameable quality is something many artists aspire to. There are some skills that can be taught and learned on the journey to attaining...
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About this online workshop **It will be held online via zoom as well as in our Art Studios ** Immerse yourself in the wonderful medium of acrylic painting. Artists with any level of experience are welcome in this workshop. Enjoy learning more about this wonderful art form with guidance and teaching through painting beach scenes, water, reflections and boats. Experience a variety of approaches including how to use very few brushes to blend colours to achieve both a painterly and...
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About this event This is a rare opportunity to come and enjoy two hours at this live demonstration with a Doug Moran and Archibald Prize finalist. You will be entertained by a great artist sharing their knowledge and talent with you. This is a chance to meet this award-winning artist. Who is this workshop suitable for? Everyone is welcome! What do I need to bring? Nothing at all. Meet Daniel Butterworth Daniel Butterworth is an established artist specialising in portraiture –...
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This is a 3-Day Workshop but you must come in the night before to set up your studio area What will I learn? Anita will discuss concepts around finding and trusting your own voice and making art that is authentic. Although she will give some demonstrations and tips on techniques such as experimenting with charcoal on canvas, wet/dry rags, mediums, colour, glazing and compositional ideas, her aim is to steer you towards moving through your comfort zone and reaching your potential....
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About this event This is a rare opportunity to come and enjoy two hours at this live demonstration. You will meet and be entertained by a great artist sharing their knowledge and talent with you. Who is this workshop suitable for? Everyone is welcome! This is a seated event with strictly limited numbers. What do I need to bring? Nothing at all. But you're welcome to bring a notepad and any questions for the artist! What is provided? A glass of wine on arrival A friendly, supportive...
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About this class Join local professional artist and illustrator, Georgie Forbes from Lordy Dordie Art as she guides you in creating your own Neon Natives painting using Acrylics and Acrylic Inks and resist methods. Resist Art is an art technique that uses several layers to expose or define a design in negative space and is a great technique to learn because of its simple applications and creative flexibility. What will I learn? You will learn about building and layering up...
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About this workshop Immerse yourself in the wonderful medium of acrylic painting. Enjoy learning more about this wonderful art form with guidance and teaching through painting landscapes with energy. Using photographs as his muse, Craig will show you how to achieve a modern, fairly loose and Expressionist painting. You will be encouraged to complete 2 paintings over the course of the weekend, one per day, both 76x61cm (30"x24"). You will complete a third, smaller, painting (no more...
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Learn to enjoy painting with acrylics in a contemporary impressionist way. What will I learn? Mellissa is keen to help you be able to find your own style and will encourage you to paint bolder and brighter, with an emphasis on clear vibrant colour combinations. The weekend will be spent painting the landscape and the birdlife in it. Day 1 will be spent interpreting the landscape from photos and colour mixing for paintings that glow Day 2 will be the figurative addition to the...
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