Bienarte Sunshine Coast

Bee Illustration in Watercolour | Heidi Willis

We’re so excited to have Heidi Willis returning to the Sunshine Coast for a buzzing new 3-day workshop. Heidi will guide you through the full process of creating a beautifully rendered bee illustration, step by step, in a warm and supportive studio environment. This popular workshop and subject present students with the ultimate opportunity to explore critical painting techniques with a focus on detail and dry brushing techniques. “Bees are such a joy to paint, full of intricate... [More]

Bee Illustration in Watercolour | Heidi Willis

Heidi Willis

When	Time	Where
Fri 10 Jul 2026	9:30am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)	Landsborough - Bienarte \| 19 Caloundra Street, Landsborough
Sat 11 Jul 2026	9:30am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)	Landsborough - Bienarte \| 19 Caloundra Street, Landsborough
Sun 12 Jul 2026	9:30am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)	Landsborough - Bienarte \| 19 Caloundra Street, Landsborough

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Botanical Illustration In Watercolour | Heidi Willis

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Foundations in Oils

"Anyone can paint if they are given the right instructions.” - Marcel Desbiens, Master Artist and Principal Tutor If you have never picked up a paintbrush before, this course will give you the technical skills and knowledge to help fast-track your painting process and produce stunning works of art of your own. All in a friendly and supportive environment. The Course has been designed by Marcel Desbiens and has been developed over the years by the team including Ai Shah and Ros... [More]

Foundations in Oils

Wed 29 Jul - Wed 16 Sep 2026
9:30am - 1pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
8 sessions, 28 hours total

Marcel Desbiens

FREE GIFT PACK of quality Oil colours and Brushes included!

When	Time	Where
Wed 29 Jul 2026	9:30am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)	Landsborough - Bienarte \| 19 Caloundra Street, Landsborough
Wed 5 Aug 2026	9:30am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)	Landsborough - Bienarte \| 19 Caloundra Street, Landsborough
Wed 12 Aug 2026	9:30am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)	Landsborough - Bienarte \| 19 Caloundra Street, Landsborough
Wed 19 Aug 2026	9:30am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)	Landsborough - Bienarte \| 19 Caloundra Street, Landsborough
Wed 26 Aug 2026	9:30am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)	Landsborough - Bienarte \| 19 Caloundra Street, Landsborough
Wed 2 Sep 2026	9:30am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)	Landsborough - Bienarte \| 19 Caloundra Street, Landsborough
Wed 9 Sep 2026	9:30am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)	Landsborough - Bienarte \| 19 Caloundra Street, Landsborough
Wed 16 Sep 2026	9:30am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)	Landsborough - Bienarte \| 19 Caloundra Street, Landsborough

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Painting Practice Day | Marcel Desbiens

Do you find it hard to devote time to your painting practice? Do you get stuck with a painting and don’t know where to take it next? Do you have technical questions about your painting? Are you looking for a group of likeminded artists to paint with? Painting Practice - One Day provides: • uninterrupted time to focus on your own work in a studio setting • an expert tutor to help you extend your skills • a small group of passionate like-minded artists What will I learn? Everything... [More]

Painting Practice Day | Marcel Desbiens

Sat 15 Aug 2026
9:30am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 6.5 hours total

Marcel Desbiens

An exclusive opportunity to paint alongside Marcel and receive guidance, practical advice and feedback on your painting. BYO paints and canvas.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 15 Aug 2026	9:30am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)	Landsborough - Bienarte \| 19 Caloundra Street, Landsborough

Painting Practice Day | Marcel Desbiens

Sun 16 Aug 2026
9:30am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 6.5 hours total

Marcel Desbiens

An exclusive opportunity to paint alongside Marcel and receive guidance, practical advice and feedback on your painting. BYO paints and canvas.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sun 16 Aug 2026	9:30am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)	Landsborough - Bienarte \| 19 Caloundra Street, Landsborough

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

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Plein Air and Studio Watercolour | Herman Pekel

About this workshop Students will meet at the Landsborough studio for a welcome chat and introduction to the workshop by Herman. You will then head out together to paint en plein air in the surrounding area. Day 1 will be spent in Nature and you'll return your work and materials to the Landsborough studio for overnight storage. For Day 2 you will head back indoors to the studio at Landsborough and you'll spend the second day indoors adding polish and detail to your loose, plein air... [More]

Plein Air and Studio Watercolour | Herman Pekel

Sat 22 Aug - Sun 23 Aug 2026
9:30am - 4pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
2 sessions, 13 hours total

Herman Pekel

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 22 Aug 2026	9:30am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)	Landsborough - Bienarte \| 19 Caloundra Street, Landsborough
Sun 23 Aug 2026	9:30am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)	Landsborough - Bienarte \| 19 Caloundra Street, Landsborough

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When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Mon 24 Aug 2026	9:30am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)	Landsborough - Bienarte \| 19 Caloundra Street, Landsborough
Tue 25 Aug 2026	9:30am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)	Landsborough - Bienarte \| 19 Caloundra Street, Landsborough

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Seascapes in Oils - Made Easy | Marcel Desbiens

Learn to paint the frozen moment of a gentle rolling wave on the beach with a view on the background environment, headland and rocks. Capture the transparency, colour and texture of the water movement by using the right brush strokes and variation between translucence of colours and opacity of the white. In this one day workshop, you will learn a quick and easy way to paint a realistic representation of water – still and in motion. Marcel’s expertise and easy to learn techniques... [More]

Seascapes in Oils - Made Easy | Marcel Desbiens

Sat 29 Aug - Sun 30 Aug 2026
9:30am - 4pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
2 sessions, 13 hours total

Marcel Desbiens

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 29 Aug 2026	9:30am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)	Landsborough - Bienarte \| 19 Caloundra Street, Landsborough
Sun 30 Aug 2026	9:30am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)	Landsborough - Bienarte \| 19 Caloundra Street, Landsborough

Seascapes in Oils - Made Easy | Marcel Desbiens

Sat 21 Nov - Sun 22 Nov 2026
9:30am - 4pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
2 sessions, 13 hours total

Marcel Desbiens

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 21 Nov 2026	9:30am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)	Studio A - Bienarté \|15 Nariel Street, Albion
Sun 22 Nov 2026	9:30am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)	Studio A - Bienarté \|15 Nariel Street, Albion

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Colour Pencils For Beginners | Jan Lawnikanis

About the workshop Access to all materials are provided! Spend the weekend learning how to get the best results from using colour pencils as a fine art medium! Jan will share her extensive knowledge to either start newcomers off with this medium or help those with some experience to achieve more professional results. Learn all about the differences in brands and types of pencils and what surfaces suit, along with experiencing a variety of techniques. There will also be time to... [More]

Colour Pencils For Beginners | Jan Lawnikanis

Sat 28 Nov - Sun 29 Nov 2026
9:30am - 4pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
2 sessions, 13 hours total

Jan Lawnikanis

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 28 Nov 2026	9:30am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)	Landsborough - Bienarte \| 19 Caloundra Street, Landsborough
Sun 29 Nov 2026	9:30am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)	Landsborough - Bienarte \| 19 Caloundra Street, Landsborough

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Flowers in Watercolour for Beginners | Jan Lawnikanis

Luminous Flowers in Oils | Marcel Desbiens

Have you ever wanted to paint the optical illusion of depth and luminosity in your flower paintings? Marcel Desbiens will reveal his secrets for creating exquisite flower paintings in oils, using his signature techniques. Marcel will guide you every step of the way to create luminous flowers with texture and detail. Using his technical expertise and simple and effective techniques, distilled from those of the Old Masters, you will be able to achieve instant, amazing results. What... [More]

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Beach Scenes in Oils | Marcel Desbiens

Learn to paint the frozen moment of a small rolling wave on the beach. Capture the transparency, colour and texture of the water movement by using the right brush strokes and variation between translucence of colours and opacity of the white. In this one day workshop you will learn a quick and easy way to paint realistic representations of water – both still, and in motion. Marcel’s expertise and easy to learn techniques, developed over years of experimentation and research, will... [More]

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Watercolour Impressions Plein Air | Chan Dissanayake

About this workshop This 2 Day workshop will suit students who have been exposed to the medium of watercolour and want to extend their knowledge to the next level. We will specifically concentrate on how to inject and capture the mood of the subject. The truly magical qualities of watercolour can best be demonstrated in portraying atmospheric effects. We will paint a variety of subjects, producing two paintings a day from start to finish; each painting will be chosen to... [More]

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Kingfisher Study in Watercolour | Heidi Willis

Australian born, Heidi Willis is an entirely self-taught Natural History watercolour artist, specialising in botanical illustration and bird painting. Her work intricately illustrates our native and exotic plants, flowers, fruits and seed capsules, whilst her powerful & distinctive portraits of our spectacular bird life offers viewers an insight into the world as she experiences it. Through extensive demonstrations, step by step tuition and guided hands on learning, this workshop... [More]

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