INTRODUCTION TO OIL PAINTING

My 4-day Introduction to Oil Painting workshop (previously run over 5 days) is back! This course is for you if you've never painted in oils before, or if you've struggled to make the medium work for you. Lots of quick beginner exercises, as well as a chance to complete a small painting. Maybe book a week on the beautiful Eyre Peninsula and make a holiday of it!

Tuesday 18 - Friday 21 February from 10am - 3:30pm
At my home studio, just outside of Port Lincoln, SA
(address provided upon booking)

$750 includes all materials, coffee, drinks and lunch each day
Payment of $300 secures your booking, with the remaining $450 to be paid one week prior to workshop commencement.

Please note: workshops may be cancelled if there are less than 4 bookings. If you are travelling to this workshop please consider this before booking flights and accommodation. Confirmation will be provided no later than 4 weeks prior to the workshop date. If you are unsure how to get here or where to stay, please contact me and I will be happy to help.

Still life Painting

Create a beautiful floral or fruit still life painting, even if you’ve never painted in oils before!

Thursday 27 - Friday 28 February from 10am - 3pm
At my home studio, just outside Port Lincoln, SA (address provided upon booking)

$300 includes all materials, coffee, drinks and lunch both days
Payment of $150 secures your booking, with the remaining $150 to be paid one week prior to workshop commencement.

Please note: workshops may be cancelled if there are less than 4 bookings. If you are travelling to this workshop please consider this before booking flights and accommodation. Confirmation will be provided no later than 4 weeks prior to the workshop date. If you are unsure how to get here or where to stay, please contact me and I will be happy to help.

FAQs

Are your workshops suitable for beginners?
Yes, yes, yes! All of my workshops are tailored to ALL of the participants in the class - and there are always a couple of nervous newbies who haven’t held a paintbrush since the 90s. You’ll be fine. In fact, you’ll love it! I find beginners always surprise themselves with what they can accomplish in a short workshop.

Which workshop should I choose?
It really depends on your schedule. The 4-day workshop is great for anyone who would like to cover the basics of tone, composition and colour mixing with lots of helpful exercises. The still life workshop covers all of the same topics but in a more accelerated course, and is great for painters who have a specific interest in still life.

Will I finish a whole painting?
Yes, you will take home a small, finished oil painting and you’ll have the skills to make more!

What do I need to bring?
Just an apron or old shirt to protect your clothing. All materials are provided (with an option to buy a beautiful brush set if you would like to keep your brushes).

Can you cater to vegos/vegans/dairy free/gluten free/etc?
Yes! Just let me know your dietary requirements and I’ll make sure you’re covered.

Do you ever offer paint and sip classes?
At the moment - no. To be clear, we DO sip! And if sipping is your thing, you won’t be disappointed! But the focus is on learning the skills you need to make your own paintings in future. As much as I love to attend paint and sip classes, unfortunately I’ve found it’s not really possible to teach my method of oil painting and leave with a finished painting, in less than about 8 hours.

I have a group of friends ready to paint! Will you come and teach in my town?
Maybe! Occasionally I do travel within SA to teach - shoot me an email and we’ll see if we can hook it up.

Any questions I’ve missed? Contact me and I’ll do my best to answer asap!