"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 never picked up a paintbrush before, the Foundations in Oils 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.
All materials are included. All you need to do is turn up!
Learn to paint the frozen moment of a rolling cloud. Capture the transparency, colour, energy and texture of the cloud by using the right brush strokes and variation in colour dilution. In this one day workshop you will learn a quick and easy way to paint realistic representations of clouds in motion. Marcel’s expertise and easy to learn techniques, developed over years of experimentation and research, will enable you to achieve instant results. What will I learn? Through...
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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 online 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 the comfort of your own home! The Course has been designed by Marcel Desbiens and has been developed specially for an online audience. You have the choice of...
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About this event This is a rare opportunity to see Marcel demonstrating his water painting techniques as he paints a seascape in oil colours. This 2-hour demo will be very instructive as you will see in real-time the build-up of colours as well as Marcel's proven techniques to create a realistic water scene. 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...
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Do you have any unfinished paintings? Enhance your painting with Marcel Desbiens' signature glazing technique. This has been used for centuries to enhance the visual effects of painting. It is also a great way to refine the final visual aspect of the artwork. The principal advantage of glazing is the ability to adjust and improve gradually the most important elements of a painting: tones, colours, texture and details. This workshop is about understanding and applying this technique...
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Paint With Canvas Pack Available for $80 Due to popular demand, we are thrilled to have Bronwyn Searle join us once again with a Still Life in Oils workshop! About this workshop In this workshop Bronwyn will show how to set up a still life using lights to change the mood, taking note of shadows and teach how to best capture the light. You will also learn how to take ordinary everyday scenes and interpret them into your own style. What will I Learn? In this workshop participants...
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Learn the step by step process of painting the shallow water wave. Capture the transparency, colour, energy and texture of the spray and the splashing of water by using the right brush strokes and variation in colour dilution. In this one day workshop you will learn a quick and easy way to paint realistic representations of waves in motion. Marcel’s expertise and easy to learn techniques, developed over years of experimentation and research, will enable you to achieve instant...
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About this event This is a rare opportunity to come and enjoy two hours at this live demonstration with Master Artist Andrew Bonneau. You will meet and be entertained by this great artist who will share his 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...
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About this workshop Master the art of painting with a palette knife! This oil painting workshop is great for artists who want to loosen up, create a freshness to their work or simply find your own style. What will I learn? Todd will demonstrate and guide you through subject choice, composition, unique palette knife techniques and how to get freshness in your painting through design, value and colour. Who is this course suitable for? This course would suit all skill levels. What do...
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Add colour to your morning or afternoon with this unique learn to paint in oil colour session, for which we supply all the materials and instruction you need to create an oil painting in 3.5 hours! This casual, relaxed class is perfect for absolute beginners, as no prior painting experience is needed. During the session, you’ll have the opportunity to experiment with oil colours in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere while creating your own unique artwork to take home with you. We...
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About this workshop Study flower painting with nationally-renowned realist painter, Archibald and Doug Moran Prize finalist, Andrew Bonneau. In this workshop students will spend 2 days developing a single oil painting of a bunch of flowers from life. We will be studying colour, form, tone and brushwork. The emphasis will be on the accurate observation of the flowers and a convincing portrayal of them. What will I learn? Painting flowers consists largely of subtle shifts in hue and...
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