"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.
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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About the workshop Starting with ‘abstract loosening up’ exercises with energy and colour, participants in the workshop will then begin to work in their own individual ways following on from these beginnings. Peter will demonstrate hands-on abstract and semi-abstract technique and students may choose to work totally abstract, or decide to include some representation in their imagery, incorporating the free use of paint and a wide range of techniques and materials - all with an...
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Due to Bronwyn Searle’s booked out Painting Practice classes this term, we are thrilled to release a new one this term with Master Artist 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? The Painting Practice course provides: • uninterrupted time to focus on your own...
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About this class Join local professional artist and illustrator, Georgie Forbes from Lordy Dordie Art as she guides you in creating your own Neon Natives painting using Acrylics and Acrylic Inks and resist methods. Resist Art is an art technique that uses several layers to expose or define a design in negative space and is a great technique to learn because of its simple applications and creative flexibility. What will I learn? You will learn about building and layering up...
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About this event This is a rare opportunity to come and enjoy two hours at this live demonstration with a Doug Moran and Archibald Prize finalist. You will be entertained by a great artist sharing their knowledge and talent with you. This is a chance to meet this award-winning artist. Who is this workshop suitable for? Everyone is welcome! What do I need to bring? Nothing at all. Meet Daniel Butterworth Daniel Butterworth is an established artist specialising in portraiture –...
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Be prepared to scrape, spray, roll and glaze paint! This workshop will introduce fellow artists to some Creative and Fun acrylics methods. In other words - "PLAY WITH ACRYLICS!" You will leave the workshop with a greater understanding of Acrylics and a new found confidence. The work will be Impressionistic - Fun and Free (style of work)!!! What will I learn? Jenni will provide a step-by-step guide so you learn how to let loose and to be creative. You will explore and discover...
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About this online workshop **It will be held online via zoom as well as in our Art Studios ** Immerse yourself in the wonderful medium of acrylic painting. Artists with any level of experience are welcome in this workshop. Enjoy learning more about this wonderful art form with guidance and teaching through painting beach scenes, water, reflections and boats. Experience a variety of approaches including how to use very few brushes to blend colours to achieve both a painterly and...
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This is a 3-Day Workshop but you must come in the night before to set up your studio area What will I learn? Anita will discuss concepts around finding and trusting your own voice and making art that is authentic. Although she will give some demonstrations and tips on techniques such as experimenting with charcoal on canvas, wet/dry rags, mediums, colour, glazing and compositional ideas, her aim is to steer you towards moving through your comfort zone and reaching your potential....
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About this event This is a rare opportunity to come and enjoy two hours at this live demonstration. You will meet and be entertained by a great artist sharing their 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 of wine on arrival A friendly, supportive...
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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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