Vivid Landscape Workshop | Paint with Confidence (September)

Drop-in for a step-by-step journey to creating a brilliant landscape in just 3 hrs!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

If you’re new to painting or haven’t painted for a while, or you just love landscapes and are keen to try a new approach, drop in to our Sunday morning workshop where we’ll confidently use bold colour to transform a landscape photo into a captivating landscape!

What to expect:

With step-by-step guidance, we’ll take a gorgeous landscape photo and bring it to life on canvas:

• discover how vivid colours work;

• use tone to bring depth & interest to your landscape;

• enjoy painting effortlessly using colour families;

• learn brushwork that keeps your painting fresh & compelling.

Groups are strictly limited to 8 for a truly engaging experience!

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Professional quality materials

• Step-by-step instruction

• Expert advice

• Relaxed pace with a balance of structure and freedom

Experience the joy of painting with bold colours and create your very own gorgeous landscape on 12”x 19” canvas, varnished and ready to take home!

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Beginner-friendly.

WHAT TO BRING

All materials are provided. Our painting sessions are relaxed so there is minimal mess – however you may want to wear short-sleeves (or roll long-sleeves up!)

SUITABLE FOR

This short course is perfect for adults and teens, regardless of skill level or painting experience, who love the idea of learning a stress-free method of painting vivid landscapes.

YOUR TEACHER

Mike Barnard, Illawarra Studios

At Illawarra Studios, we provide innovative art, music and yoga classes with one aim in mind: to encourage discoveries in creative expression and self-nurture that truly resonate!

Designed for adults and teens of all levels, my art classes guide students wanting to enjoy the thrill of learning techniques that support individual creativity. Expressing your vision in a way that speaks to you is an iterative and incredibly satisfying process - it relies on developing confidence in connecting heart to eye to hand - and with the right guidance this process can start wherever you need it to start!

I proudly live and work on Dharawal country. An Archibald Prize finalist with degrees in Master of Art & Masters of Fine Art (UNSW), I have over 15 years’ experience developing fun, innovative studio art programs across a range of public education settings, including the Art Gallery of NSW (Contempo) and the University of NSW (Art&Design).