Sam Michelle Exclusive Still Life Painting Workshop

Sam Michelle

We are delighted to welcome Sam Michelle for this exclusive workshop in collaboration with Oxley Hill Farm Flowers. Set amongst the farm’s breathtaking seasonal blooms, this unique experience brings together the artistry of floral painting and the beauty of locally grown flowers. Guests will enjoy an inspiring day immersed in creativity, guided by Sam’s refined artistic vision and passion for celebrating nature through paint.

Sam Michelle is a New Zealand-born, Melbourne-based artist who paints seasonal inspiration from her beautiful coastal Blind Bight garden. Sam is represented by Martin Browne Contemporary in Sydney. Her still life works are created using the alla prima style. Sam is excited to visit Oxley Hill Farm to share her process, tips, and tricks for creating a beautiful poppy painting.

This Course is Introductory; Suitable for All Levels, including Beginners.

Each attendee will receive:

1.  A Catered Brunch.
2.  A Goodie Bag incl. a) a Handmade, Primed Canvas prepared by Sam Michelle & a Paintbrush, b) a Vase, and c) a Bunch of Poppies
3.  A reference print-out of the poppy still life setup (helpful for beginners).
4.  A guided tour of Oxley Hill Farm Flowers.

All painting equipment is provided; just bring old clothes to paint.

Born in New Zealand and now calling Australia home, Sam works from her light-filled studio, drawing inspiration from the ever-changing beauty of her garden and the surrounding landscape.

Painting since her teenage years, Sam spent many years nurturing her artistic practice alongside a banking career before dedicating herself entirely to her craft 12 years ago. Her creative direction shifted when she discovered the extraordinary world of specialty flowers—an encounter that ignited a fascination with their form, movement, and fleeting elegance. Since then, florals have become the signature focus of her work, celebrated through richly layered oil paintings that capture both their delicacy and presence.

Known for seeking out unusual and exquisite blooms, Sam is endlessly inspired by flowers that evoke curiosity and wonder. Each arrangement is thoughtfully composed in her studio, where seasonal stems become both subject and muse. Her paintings reflect a deep appreciation for nature’s transient beauty, inviting viewers to pause and savour moments that might otherwise pass unnoticed.

In recent years, gardening has become an integral part of Sam’s creative life, deepening her connection to the flowers she paints and fostering a philosophy centred on seasonality, sustainability, and slow creativity.

The flower farm tour will cover the greenhouse, seasonal crops growing for Spring and an insight into our farming and growing methods.

For further information

Sam Michelle
https://www.instagram.com/sammichellepaintings

Martin Browne Contemporary

https://martinbrownecontemporary.com/