Workshops

2021 WORKSHOPS - Sunday 10am - 4pm

21 March Christian Holmes - “Portrait in Oils”
Christian Holmes is a talented young figurative artist based in Sydney. He has a keen interest in classical drawing and painting techniques with a focus on portraiture. In his work he strives to capture a likeness of his subject quickly which imbues the image with life and light. Christian is dedicated to the study of the techniques of old and new masters, attending numerous workshops and regular life drawing sessions.
In this workshop you can choose to paint either the model from the photo Christian will bring, or alternatively you may choose to bring your own family member photographs (one in colour and the other black and white) – the photo would need to show significant tonal differences.
The fee is $90. Please phone Gayl Finocchiaro (0409 321 588) or Luce Lopez (0419 496 621) to register your interest.

23 May Guy Troughton - “Landscape in Watercolours”
Guy Troughton is one of Australia’s most respected watercolour artists. Best known for his beautiful bird, wildlife and landscape paintings, Guy’s work captures the spirit and essence of the natural world with a quiet intensity. A passionate naturalist who studied zoology before embarking on his highly successful artistic career, Guy is well known for his penetrating landscapes and animal portraits and his remarkable ability to capture the essence of whatever he paints. He loves the challenge of painting en plein-air where everything is unpredictable, as well as in his studio.
Join his workshop to learn from this highly accomplished watercolour artist.
The fee is $90. Please phone Luce Lopez (0419 496 621) to register your interest.

4 July (Postponed due to Covid lockdown regulations)
Mellissa Read-Devine - “Colour and the Contemporary Landscape” Acrylics
Join Mellissa for the day as she demonstrates her style of painting and encourages you to paint big, bold and bright with layered application of bush strokes. She sees the landscape through a vibrant and optimistic vision of colour and light.
Using your own photos, the landscape will be explored using tone, composition and colour.
The fee is $90. Please phone Luce Lopez (0419 496 621) to register your interest.

29 August (Postponed due to Covid lockdown regulations)
Christopher Vidal - “Blue Mountains Landscape in Oils”
Christopher Vidal, a Sydney artist who loves to paint the landscape as well as other subjects in oils and acrylics. His style of painting is contemporary realism influenced by classical painters and by recent impressionists.
At age 13 he studied classical drawing in Malta, then pursued a career as a medical scientist and researcher, eventually moving to Australia permanently and then becoming a professional artist. He produces a continuous stream of new works and commissioned paintings, and his works are found in private and corporate collections in Australia and Internationally.
The fee is $90. Please phone Luce Lopez (0419 496 621) to register your interest.

17 October Joe Cartwright - “Waterscape” Watercolour
Watercolour waterscapes will be the topic of this one-day workshop. Subjects covered will include water, skies, colours, reflections and the handling of light. He paints in a fluid and spontaneous manner. This allows him to capture the mood and atmosphere of his subject with a style that encourages the viewer to involve themselves with his work.
He covers a wide range of subjects believing any concept can lead to an exciting work of art.
Joe has been teaching watercolour for 16 years and has published a highly successful book titled, “Mastering Watercolors – a practical guide”. Joe has received over 90 awards for his work. Including the 2009 John Copes Watercolour Prize.
The fee is $90. Please phone Luce Lopez (0419 496 621) to register your interest.

2020 WORKSHOPS - Sunday 10am - 4pm

23 February Tricia Taylor "Pastel Portrait or Figures"
Master Pastellist Tricia Taylor is from Sydney and has had 20 years of experience with pastels. Her work is recognised for capturing light in her impressionistic style of realism. Although painting portraits and figures in pastel can be daunting Tricia will show simple methods of layering to achieve amazing colour control. She will focus on how to mix colour in pastel including skin colour and colours in warm light.
The fee is $90. Phone Gayl Finocchiaro on 0409 321 588 to register your interest.

9 August Catherine Harry "Australian landscape focusing on composition and colour, demonstrating the versatility of acrylics"
Catherine Harry (FRAS) is a Sydney based artist who studied at the National Art School in Sydney, UTS and the Julian Ashton Art School and has been exhibiting professionally for 30 years in commercial galleries and art exhibitions. She has won numerous awards and her works have been used in art publications and by government organisations. Her paintings are drawn from the visual experience of life on a sensory and emotional level. Catherine describes her own artistic style as oscillating between figurative and abstraction and her work subscribes to this notion.
The fee is $90. Phone Gayl Finocchiaro on 0409 321 588 to register your interest.

25 October Richard Chao "Watercolour Landscape for all skill levels"
Richard Chao is a most exciting world-renowned watercolourist living in Sydney. He depicts his interpretation on the human world as he tries out the possibilities of watercolour as a medium with huge size realistic paintings. His landscapes and portrait subjects are from every corner of the world.
In recent times he has been the winner or ﬁnalist in over 40 prizes and his art works have been exhibited in 5 continents. His paintings are collected by museums, galleries and private collectors. Richard travels around the world to international art exhibitions and art festivals.
Fee is $90. Contact Gayl Finocchiaro on 0409 321 588 or gayl.fino.art@outlook.com to secure your place as there are strictly limited numbers.