Coolangatta Birthday group

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A fun way to spend time together while celebrating a birthday! No matter what your  experience is, there is always the opportunity to discover something more about yourself, and you just might be very surprised at how creative you naturally are! 
With a group of friends you can feel supported and safe. This group were an absolute delight to work with, and their results were amazing. I loved how they let go and were willing to learn some new techniques and approaches to painting.
They all took home a finished painting to hang on the wall at home or gift to a friend.
I can bring everything you need to set up a studio in your apartment or accommodation.

Watercolour workshop at Byron at Byron

For this workshop we started with a walk along the boardwalk, through the forest and out to the lake. The group took some photos to use as references, and embarked on their watercolour adventure. It is amazing what happens when you allow yourself some time to explore your creative ability! We enjoyed observing light and shadows, reflections, colour and texture. Inspiration is right in front of you, and inside you!

Fun with collage

A great activity for a rainy day, this group of corporate professionals explored another aspect of their creative potential to think outside the square.

Brunswick heads Sketching

Autumn is the best time to take your sketchbook for a walk. Gather a few friends and contact me to break out of your comfort zone and learn to draw. A great birthday gift for a friend or for yourself.

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Connecting to Nature 

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 Explore an environment in a new way.
Draw inspiration from a natural environment – beach,
park or hinterland, and develop your artistic ability.
 Using cameras and/or sketchbooks  we will
​ Observe light and shadows
  •  Compose different compositions and angles
  •   Arrange found objects for a painting or small  
  •   assemblage         
  Learn to draw easily and playfully in one lesson
​  Remember how you loved to play in the sand as a child, make
  pictures with paint and animals with play-doh? Take home a
  memento of your time  in nature.                                                                                   
What to bring:
Sketchbook or journal, pencils, watercolours or coloured pencils 
Camera or iphone
 water bottle, sunscreen, hat, if we are at the beach
Fee: $80.00

 
Bernadette’s contact details:
Mobile: 0439744000
Painting with Presence www.byronbayartworkshops.com


Set up a studio in your holiday space
One very creative group, who said they were new to painting! Each artist chose their own theme for their painting. 

 Portrait Workshop

This workshop is an opportunity to develop your creative expression, be playful with paints or pastels, and to create an awesome take-home portrait in one session. The first photo on the left shows the finished results of a two generation family group who had fun making portraits of  each other. 
 If you would like to book a workshop for a private group contact Bernadette. This can be a great way to spend quality time to connect during your holiday or to celebrate a special occasion.
​Time: 2 hours 
Fee: $80.00 per person
What to bring: 
  • A good quality close-up photo of your chosen subject – yourself, child, pet, favourite animal . . . whatever you love!
  • Comfortable clothing and bring an apron or large old T-shirt to protect your clothing.
  • Your amazingness, playfulness and willingness to explore . . .