The Light Filled Still Life (Oil and Acrylic)
2 Day Weekend Workshop
August 22-23
9am to 4pm
Strathnairn Arts, 90 Stockdill Dr Holt

Unlock the secrets of creating radiant still life paintings that capture the drama of light. In this intensive two-day workshop, you’ll learn how to transform ordinary objects into paintings filled with luminosity and depth. This workshop is perfect for artists who want to elevate their still life paintings with a focus on light and atmosphere.

You’ll learn the fundamentals of light behaviour and how it affects colour and form, techniques for strengthening colour temperature and value relationships, and how to create dramatic compositions that maximise light effects.

This workshop is suitable for beginners through to more experienced painters who want to loosen up, strengthen their understanding of light, and bring more colour and clarity into their still life paintings. Through demonstrations, guided exercises and individual painting time, students will explore ways to create radiant, light-filled still life studies without becoming overwhelmed by detail.

Oil and acrylic painters are welcome. Instruction will be conducted in oils.

Venue and Access

The Village Centre, Strathnairn Arts
90 Stockdill Drive, Holt ACT 2615

The workshop will be held in the Village Hall at Strathnairn Arts. The car park is dirt, with a concrete path leading to the hall. The room has heating, and standing easels will be available, along with tables and chairs if you prefer to sit while painting. If you plan to sit, a small table easel may be useful. There is a café on site, as well as a kitchenette with a fridge if you would prefer to bring a packed lunch. We recommend ordering from the café in the morning, as it can get busy during lunchtime. Tea and coffee will be available, but please bring anything else you may need for your own comfort throughout the day. Visit the Strathnairn Website  for more information. 

Materials

Please bring your usual painting supplies. A detailed materials list will be sent upon registration, and I encourage students to use what they already have where possible.

Cancellations

• Full refunds are available up to 5 days prior to the workshop start date.

• After this time, refunds are not available unless another person is found via advertising or wait-list.

• Refunds cannot be provided for individual days missed. Please consider your availability before booking.