2 Day Colour Mixing Workshop

Are you ready to take your paintings to the next level? At Queanbeyan Art Society, we are renowned for our artistic quality, yet one challenge remains—colour mixing. Nearly every tutor who visits us marvels at our talent, but all agree: our mastery of colour needs refinement.

Course outline

Enter the Colour Mixing Workshop with acclaimed artist Catherine Hamilton. This immersive session demystifies the art of blending, harmonising, and mastering hues for every palette—bright or muted, sunlight or shadow, sunset or mist. Whether you paint sweeping Australian landscapes or quiet still lifes, Catherine will guide you to create vibrant greens, subtle greys, radiant skies, and glowing sands, with just the right shades for every shadow.

Don’t let muddy colours or uncertain mixes hold you back. Learn the secrets behind seamless transitions and harmonious palettes, regardless of your preferred medium—acrylic, watercolour, gouache, or water-based oils. Catherine’s expert instruction empowers you to solve the puzzle of colour once and for all, giving your art the vibrancy and cohesion it deserves.

This is more than a workshop—it’s your chance to transform your technique, connect with fellow artists, and make your artwork sing. Secure your spot and experience the confidence of a palette that truly reflects your vision. Come, master colour mixing, and let your creativity shine brighter than ever!

Learning outcomes

By the end of this workshop, you should walk away with a solid understanding of how to mix colours for any painting and translate this new skill into your own art practice.

Who should enrol?

This course is best suited to all levels of students.

Materials

A full material list will be made available shortly. Catherine also brings some materials that students can experiment with in exchange for a small donation. This works well as it keeps the materials list fairly contained and not overwhelming.

Your Tutor

Catherine studied at the University of Creative Arts in the UK and achieved a 2.1 Diploma
in Painting and Printmaking and went on to study figurative drawing at The Chelsea Art School.

While Catherine's story began across the oceans,, she traded the bustling streets and art
scene of the UK for the serene shores of Melbourne in 1995. Since then, she has
etched her presence into the Australian art scene, leaving an indelible mark.

“I paint using pastel, oils or acrylic. I love drawing using mainly charcoal and draw up compositions and sketches and portraits to work from.”
CATHERINE HAMILTON

Catherine has had several solo and mixed shows over the past years in Melbourne and shown at
the Camberwell Art Show, regional Rotary Shows, AGRA, The Victorian Arts Society and
The Pastel Society of Victoria.

Catherine’s practice includes creating art, teaching, workshops and demonstrating
and giving talks throughout Australia. Holding exhibitions, leading international art
tours and volunteering in Zambia, teaching a creative programme at a small school
outside Lusaka, are all part of the experiences that have contributed to the artistic
journey.

Catherine is accomplished in working in a range of media using these in innovative
ways to create her work. Her passion is colour and natural pigments, utilizing these
often in her work.