Palette and Pastries | Kerry Rushton

NEW to Bienarte!

A sweet start to your morning with Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh! 

Join us for our very unique Palette & Pastries mini workshop, where you can enjoy a fun morning of painting in the beautiful styles of iconic masters!

Our unique painting experiences introduces you to the colourful world where you can learn techniques while painting your very own painting to take home.

See the dates below and choose your artistic adventure:

 Claude Monet’s Water Lilies Morning  

Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Claude Monet’s "Water Lilies." In this workshop, you’ll be guided by a skilled artist, Kerry Rushton to explore the soft, impressionistic brushwork that captures the serenity of water and blooming flowers.

 Van Gogh’s Café at Night

Step into the vibrant world of Vincent van Gogh’s "Café Terrace at Night." During this workshop, our skilled artist will help you capture the swirling skies and bright colours that bring this iconic scene to life. Get inspired by the energy of the café atmosphere and bring your canvas alive with bold strokes and vivid hues.

Kerry will lead you through the steps, making it easy and fun to create your own stunning artwork, regardless of your skill level.

What will I learn?

How to use the brushes to create the marks you need.

How to mix the colours required and learn about shades and tints.

How to build the layers of the painting, step by step.

Claude Monet - ‘Waterlilies’ - 10AM - 12PM - 16 May

Vincent Van Gogh - ‘The Night Cafe’  - 10AM - 12PM - 30 May

Who is this course suitable for?

Perfect for Everyone

Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a paintbrush for the first time, this event is perfect for friends, couples, or anyone looking to explore their creativity in a relaxed and inspiring environment!

This  mini workshop is an exercise in enjoying the process, guided with demonstrations from the Kerry with time for a little extra one-on-one guidance.

What do I need to bring?

Just bring your passion and enthusiasm!

What is provided?

Delicious pastries & refreshments: Enjoy a delectable selection of delicious pastries alongside your choice of tea and coffee, energizing you while you paint.

• Acrylic paints, brushes and canvas

• Aprons

• table easels

• chairs

• tables

• a friendly and supportive environment

• connection to the Bienarte art community.

About Kerry Rushton

Kerry Rushton has a menagerie of talents. From professional artist to passionate ‘beginner’s Instructor’. Kerry had a 10-year career painting on film and theatre sets before running art classes and establishing an art gallery. She was recently the Artist in Residence at the Monet in Paris Experience and taught hundreds of people how to ‘paint like Monet’. She is predominately self-taught with skills in illustration, murals, and abstract expressionism. Kerry loves to create luscious layers and then strip them away to reveal the history within. Her work is spontaneous and explores rich, deep colours and neutrals. “I start with chaos and then sensitively discover the story within”. Kerry strives to inspire the students to rediscover their inner child's curiosity. Observe, connect with and embody the confidence that naturally seeps into other areas of life through painting and creating.

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