Workshops and Demonstrations
In addition to the group’s regular painting days which are untutored,
regular workshops and demonstrations are organised throughout the year.
These are conducted by local professional artists to introduce a variety of styles and mediums
for both members and non-members.
Our next Workshop
with Terry Jarvis
Our next workshop will be tutored by well-known watercolour artist, Terry Jarvis.
To be held on Tuesday the 14th October, 2025 at the Red Brick Hall in Kyneton.
For further information and bookings, please contact Judy Perfect via email at judy.perfect@bigpond.com
Our Recent Portrait Sessions
August 2025
Our Members concentrating on their portraiture skills
Our Model for the day
Taking a well earnt break!
July 2025
Members enjoying our ongoing portraiture sessions
Our Model for the day
Our Recent Demonstration
with Daniel Butterworth
Daniel held a demonstration on Tuesday, 8th July at the Red Brick Hall in Kyneton.
It was a fantastic morning with the amazing Daniel Butterworth who painted a portrait of Nancy Swain in just over an hour.
He then presented Nancy with the portrait!
Daniel then continued on another demonstration, a painting of the Red Brick Hall where we hold our activities.
Daniel Butterworth is a prominent artist who lives and works in the Macedon Ranges.
He has been awarded many prizes over the years and has been a finalist in the Archibald portrait prize. A figurative Artist he uses images of himself in much of his work to express himself in social, political and personal views .
After painting in oils for many years, he now uses house paint, allowing freedom & spontaneity in his work.
Past Workshops, Demos & Art Classes
Our members very much enjoyed a demonstration by Herman Pekel on Tuesday, 1st April. We were so pleased to have such a great artist sharing his knowledge and expertise on watercolour techniques with us.
For many years, Herman has often conducted workshops and demonstrations which have always been very enjoyable and beneficial for us to improve our artistic skills in colour and composition.
Herman is a multi-awarded painter. His numerous awards include winning the 1989, 1993, 1995 and 2006 Camberwell Rotary Watercolour Prize, the 2004 Camberwell Rotary Art Show’s Best Oil and the 1989 and 1993 Alice Bale Award. He was also a three-time finalist of the Camberwell Rotary Travel Scholarship.
Our workshop conducted by Ron Muller was very much enjoyed by all those who attended..
Ron who is is widely recognised as an outstanding professional artist and teacher, demonstrated many useful watercolour techniques making the session both informative and enjoyable.
Ron has been a tutor at the Doncaster Templestowe Art Society for many years and has conducted numerous workshops in Australia and overseas, particularly Tuscany and France.
Workshop with Lyn Diefenbach
Another very informative workshop conducted by award winning artist, Lyn Diefenbach.
It was a great opportunity for our members to learn some of Lyn’s techniques to produce amazing artworks in Pastels.
On the first day of the Pastel workshop, Lyn demonstrated this beautiful seascape painting.
Pastel Workshop with Lyn Deifenbach
Lyn’s work is very inspirational.
Our members gained so much from this very enjoyable workshop and many lovely pastel artworks were produced.
Lyn also demonstrated this lovely floral artwork.
