"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.
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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Do you look at photo realistic paintings and wonder “how do they do it?” Are you tired of labouring away for days and feeling frustrated and discontent with the result of all your hard work? Do things not look “quite right” at the end of your painting? Rob REK has the answers and the technical know-how to advance your work to the next stage and have your friends wondering how you made this sudden quantum leap in technical ability! What will I learn? In this 2-day workshop, Rob...
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About this workshop Let go of your ‘blank canvas’ fears and free up your mind! This workshop guides you through the processes essential in creating an abstract landscape piece of art. Mark draws from his experience in the Australian Outback. Camping beside rivers of North Queensland Mark would sketch with pencil and paint with acrylics to fine tune his colour palette and gain knowledge of the outback; escarpments, billabongs, rivers, creeks, rocky outcrops and the abundant...
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Exclusive to Bienarté, this workshop is for those who want to loosen up their painting style, embrace bold marks and learn to trust their intuition and decision making. What will I learn? Beginning with drawing exercises, Skye will teach you how to switch on the creative side of your brain. Working from still life floral set-ups and imagery, you will be guided through traditional techniques with a fast, loose, abstract approach. You will be creating smaller drawings and a medium...
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About this class Join professional artist and Archibald Prize Finalist and Brisbane Portrait Prize Finalist Daniel Butterworth in a lively class of vibrant art as he takes you through the basic skills and techniques used in Acrylic Still Life painting while you enjoy beverages of your choosing! What will I learn? Daniel will guide you through a fun night of painting as you experiment with painting acrylic on canvas. You will learn to create a free-flowing acrylic still life. Have...
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About this class This is a complete introduction to everything you need to know about Acrylic Paint Pens. Acrylic Paint Pens offer a quick, fun learning curve and are an easy, un-intimidating method of creating Art. Also one of the most versatile tools in the artist's studio, acrylic Paint pens and markers add creativity to many surfaces and work on almost any surface including paper, wood, textiles, glass, ceramics, stone and more. They're available in a wide range of dynamic...
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About this event This is a rare opportunity to come and enjoy two hours at this live demonstration with this master artist. 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 and encouraging learning environment Connection to the Bienarté art...
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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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In this 2-day workshop, experienced tutor and multi-award winning artist REK will demonstrate the loose multi-media style of floral painting he is known for, and impart skills to help you take your painting to the next level. What will I learn? Translating details from fresh floral arrangements to canvas, this workshop explores freedom of using acrylics and will expand your mind with other medias to create beautiful modern artwork. You will work on building up layers, composition...
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Do you already have some skills in painting with acrylics? Do you need guided direction with your art practice? Do you have trouble resolving your paintings? Do you chop and change your painting style and subject matter? Are you looking for your tribe; a group of like-minded artists who understand the complexities of being an artist? This Acrylic Painting Practice course provides: Individual mentoring on your own painting projects Techniques to resolve your paintings A safe and...
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