"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.
We are bringing Daniel Butterworth from Melbourne for an exclusive painting workshop at our studio! With a career spanning over twenty years, Daniel Butterworth has exhibited extensively, won numerous awards and been a finalist in the Doug Moran Prize and Archibald Prize. Take this unique opportunity to learn a range of new techniques and gain insight into the loose painterly approach with Daniel. In this engaging two-day workshop, Daniel will share with you his tips on materials,...
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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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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 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 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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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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This 2-day workshop is for those who want to loosen up their painting style, paint expressively, explore mark making techniques and working in layers. What will I learn? The first day will be a full day of learning about working in layers and making marks that represent the natural world using a variety of tools and drawing media. We will learn about the idea of positive and negative spaces as we build our composition. The second day, participants will concentrate on composing a...
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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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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 expressionist art piece. Expressionism can be underlying personal experience, a singular design and colour decorative process or a piece that denotes strength or timidity. You, as the artist have free reign. For instance you can progress your painting to include comtemplative downtime, or you can go hard and fast with vigour and...
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