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I am planning a trip to Sothern Queensland in August. I will be teaching workshops on my way there and back. I am planning to take the Inland route from Canberra to Queensland and the Coast on the way home. I have some workshops organised but if you or your Art Group are open to Workshops, Demonstrations, Private tuition or Artists talks please contact me. I also have very limited availability now for the second half of the year please contact me here :
I teach a variety of Soft Pastel Classes and Workshops as well as Mixed Media Sketchbook and Sketchbook Making Classes. Please check regularly for changes and additions to the workshop program. Available Classes and Workshops below
Classes and Workshops 2026
Weekly Pastel Class
Murrumbateman, NSW
Tuesdays 10am-1pm
Or 2pm-5pm
Term 1 commencing 3 February 2026
Start Anytime, spaces permitting.
10 week term $400
Enquiries
Weekly -The Sketchbook Journey
Would you like to learn to sketch and keep a daily record of your life and the world around you? Perhaps you want to improve your drawing skills? This introduction to Sketchbooking uses a variety of media, for Daily, Urban, Landscape, Natural History and Travel sketching. Some plen plein air work.
Wednesday 10am-1 pm.
Term 1 commencing 4 February 2026
Small group class, Murrumbateman
10 week term $400
Enquiries
March
NEW Pastel 101
Murrumbateman
2 Day Workshop Small Group Class held in Amanda's private Studio
As the name implies this two day workshop covers everything Soft Pastel. Ideally for those starting their Pastel Journey or those who have learnt a bit but need a refresh or are feeling stuck and need a reset.
7-8 March 2026 $350
Enquiries
NEW Sketcbook Making and Mixed Media Sketching
Goulburn NSW
2 Day Workshop. Day 1: Learn to make a lovely Coptic Stitched Sketchbook
Day 2: Learn Mixed Media Sketching Techniques to use in your newly constructed Sketchbook! Materials fee for Sketchbook supplies
28-29 March 2026
Enquiries
April
NEW Pastel Landscape (TBA)
with The South Coast Pastel Society
Malua Bay NSW
11-12 April 2026
Enquiries
May
NEW The Pastel Landscape
Murrumbateman NSW
2 Day Workshop Small Group Class held in Amanda's private Studio. This Workshop will look at some of the main elements of the Landscape like Trees Rocks and Grasses and how to handle them in Soft Pastel. Lots of Tips pointers and best practice
2-3 May 2026 $350
Enquiries
NEW Zoom Demonstration Pastel Society of Australia
12 May 2026
Check the Societies Website, Link below under Monthly Zoom Demonstrations
Details
NEW The Pastel Landscape
Albury NSW
3 Day Workshop.
We will cover all things Landscape in Soft Pastel. From the basics through to specific elements of the Landscape. With exercises plus plenty of helpful tips and best practice.
22-24 May 2026
Enquiries
NEW The Gentle Art of Sketchbooking
Wagga Wagga NSW
2 Day Workshop
Whether you want to sketch Natural History, Landscapes, Urban or sketch your Travels. If you want to kickstart a daily sketching routine or simply improve your drawing skills, this workshop is a great starting point. Discover how keeping a Sketchbook can ignite your creativity and fuel your artistic journey. We will touch on a variety of mediums and techniques to bring your sketchbook to life. From fundamental drawing exercises to mastering quick sketches under time constraints, it will equip you with practical skills and creative insights. Learn to confidently use Pen and Ink without the need for ‘pencilling in’, work through tonal studies, Mixed Media and Gouache, working on a variety of subjects from natural history, landscapes, buildings and perspective, people, faces and possibly some en Plein Air. .
30-31 May 2026
Enquiries
June
NEW Soft Pastel Skies
Murrumbateman NSW
2 Day Workshop Small Group Class
held in Amanda's private Studio. This Workshop will look at Painting Beautiful Skies and Clouds in Soft Pastel. Learn how to pastel believable clouds, with lots of Tips, pointers and best practice
6 -7 June 2026 $350
Enquiries
NEW Still Waters
Bowral District Art Society
2 Day Soft Pastel Workshop. This Workshop will look at painting expressive Water, Rocks and Reflections in Soft Pastel. Rivers Lakes and Streams (not Seascapes) and how to handle them in Soft Pastel. Lots of tips, pointers, and individual help and best practices
27-28 June 2026
Enquiries
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