Learning Pathways - Painting with Oil Colours
"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!
Once you have completed the Foundations in Oils course, it's time for Oil Painting With Confidence, applying the techniques you have learnt to a subject of your choosing.
Next, you can focus on your own work while given expert guidance in the studio environment with Painting Practice.
And you can then develop and broaden your skills with a weekend workshop run by a guest artist, covering a range of subjects.
Painting Practice in Oils | Bronwyn Searle
<p>Do you find it hard to devote time to your painting practice?<br />
Do you get stuck with a painting and don’t know where to take it next?<br />
Do you have technical questions about your painting?
...<p>Do you find it hard to devote time to your painting practice?<br />
Do you get stuck with a painting and don’t know where to take it next?<br />
Do you have technical questions about your painting?
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
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Bridging Confidence in Oils | Ai Shah
This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.
Foundations in Oil
<h2 id="header-anyone-can-paint-if-they-are-given-the-right-instructions---marcel-desbiens-master-artist-and-principal-tutor"><em>"Anyone can paint if they are given the right instructions.” - Marcel
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
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Bridging Confidence in Oils | Marcel Desbiens
<p>Marcel will be supporting all students to the next level after completing the “Foundation in Oils” and “Gaining Confidence in Oils” classes. This will assist students to paint independently and to
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Expressive Landscapes in Acrylics | Peter Griffen
<p>Unleash your creativity with Peter Griffen's Expressive Landscape Workshop. Join the dynamic artist, Peter Griffen, for an exhilarating weekend of hands-on experimental abstract painting in acrylic
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If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Mentoring in Acrylics | Anita West
<p>Do you already have some skills in painting with acrylics?<br />
Do you want to learn more about composing your painting and why tone matters?<br />
Do you want to learn about how to use colour
...<p>Do you already have some skills in painting with acrylics?<br />
Do you want to learn more about composing your painting and why tone matters?<br />
Do you want to learn about how to use colour
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
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Abstracting a Floral in Acrylic with a Palette Knife and Brush | Todd Whisson
<p>This workshop invites students to <strong>reimagine abstract florals</strong> painted <strong>alla prima</strong> using Acrylic paints.</p>
<p><strong>About this workshop</strong> </p>
<p>Students
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Acrylic Still Life | Paint and Sip | Daniel Butterworth
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<p>Daniel Butterworth was a featured artist in the Australian Portrait artist of the Year. We are thrilled to continue bringing Daniel from
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If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Loose and Free Approach with Acrylic | Daniel Butterworth
<p>One day workshop on 1 November 2025.</p>
<p>We are excited that Daniel is one of the featured artists in the new Portrait Artist of the Year series starting on Sunday night (2 November 2025)</p>
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...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Painting Leaves in Acrylics | Anita West
<h3 id="header-what-will-i-learn">What will I learn?</h3>
<p>In this one-day acrylic painting workshop, Anita West will guide students through the process of creating expressive and resolved paintings
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.