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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 2025
Weekly Pastel Class
Murrumbateman, NSW
Tuesdays 10am-1pm
Term 3 commencing 22 July 2025
Start Anytime, spaces permitting.
10 week term $400 WAIT LIST
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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 en plein air work.
Wednesday 10am-1 pm.
Term 3 commencing 23 July 10 weeks.
Small group class, Murrumbateman $400 January WAIT LIST
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JUNE
Murrumbateman NSW
Oceans/Seascapes in Soft Pastel
2 Day Workshop Small Group Class held in Amanda's private Studio
In this Workshop we will look in depth at painting Oceans/Seascapes
in Soft Pastel
31 May - 1 June 2025 $350
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Bowral District Art Society
Oceans/Seascapes in Soft Pastel
28-29 June
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JULY
Port Stephens/Nelsons Bay
The Art of Sketchbooking
2 Day Workshop
An introduction to Sketchbooking using a variety of media, for Daily, Urban, Landscape, Natural History and Travel sketching.
5-6 July 2025
Enquiries
NEW Sketchbook Making
Murrumbateman NSW
2 Day Workshop
Learn to make your own deluxe Sketchbooks with beautiful hand torn papers, inset elastic closures and Coptic Stitching so it will lay flat. A one off work of Art in its own right!
26-27 July 2025 $385 which includes all the materials.
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AUGUST
NEW The Gentle Art of Sketchbooking
Goulburn NSW
2 Day Workshop
Learn to Sketch to keep a Visual Diary for Daily, Travel, Urban,
Landscape, Natural History and more. Using a variety of mediums and covering a wide range of subject matter.
August 9-10 2025 Materials Fee
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NEW The Pastel Landscape
Wagga Wagga Art Society NSW
2 Day Workshop
The Art of Landscape in Soft Pastel. A workshop for beginners and experienced Pastelists alike.
August 9-10 2025
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SEPTEMBER
NEW Society of Artists, Newcastle
2 Day Soft Pastel Landscape Workshop
Day 1. Introduction to Pastel, targeting those who have limited or no experience with soft Pastel or those who need a refresher.
Day 2. Aimed at people with reasonable Pastel experience.
People doing Day 1 are welcome to do Day 2. Either can be done as a
single Day workshop
6-7 September 2025
Naomi Forryan Art Director
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Canberra Art Workshops
The Elements of Landscape
(Soft Pastel)
In this Workshop we will look in depth at the elements of the Landscape and how to best execute them with Soft Pastel. Some previous experience required, not for beginners.
20-21 September 2025
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Pastel Society of Australia
Newcastle
2 x 1 Day Workshop
27-28 September
Saturday 28th - Chasing Clouds
Sunday 29th - Still Waters.....Rivers Lakes and Streams
Bookings
OCTOBER
NEW The Sketchbook Habit
Murrumbateman
2 Day Workshop Small Group Class held in Amanda's private Studio
Learn to Sketch to keep a Visual Diary for Daily, Travel, Urban, Landscape, Natural History sketching and more. Using a variety of mediums and covering a wide range of subject matter.
18-19 October 2025 $350 + Material Fee $25
Enquiries
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