+ Brighton Studio Workshops 2026

Colour November 5

Acrylic October 29

+ Brighton Studio Workshops 2026 Colour November 5 Acrylic October 29

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I have two workshops in my home studio coming up really soon.

Booking for Colour on November 5

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Amazing Acrylic on October 29 are open

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Amazing Acrylic
$95.00

Join me in my Brighton Studio for a morning workshop all about acrylic + a free downloadable Amazing Acrylic Guide sent to your inbox, so you don’t have to spend your studio time writing notes.

Thursday October 29

9.30 am to 12.30

Learn to love acrylic, create exciting colour, surface, and texture.

 This playful, hands-on workshop unlocks the full potential of acrylic paint. Whether you're just starting or looking to loosen up your practice, you'll discover how versatile, forgiving, and magical acrylic can be.

Through a mix of demonstrations and experimentation, you'll learn a wide range of techniques, including:

  • Mixing a beautiful, rich palette from just a few colours

  • Using mediums for glazing and layering

  • Additive and reductive approaches to mark-making

  • Creating complex surface texture

  • Understanding the elements and principles of abstract art (explained in simple, friendly terms)

I will guide you in exploring the creative power of play—an essential but often neglected part of art-making. You'll finish the day with new skills, a deeper understanding of acrylic, and your very own abstract painting to take home.

My teaching style is relaxed, generous, and supportive, and everything I share comes from my own studio practice.

 

All materials provided. No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity—and wear old clothes!

Don’t see something you want to learn?

I offer a range of workshops and teach at select venues

Want me to teach at your place? Got a dream workshop topic? Tell me all about it in the form, and let’s make it happen.

I have written an extensive workshop package. If you would like to host one of my workshops, you can download it below

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Color Workshop
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Color Workshop
$95.00

Join me in my home studio in Brighton for my Colour Workshop

New date: November 5 due to extreme weather event

9.30 to 12.30

$95

Unlock the Magic of Acrylic: A Colour Mixing Workshop

Learn the secrets to clean, confident colour, crack the code of acrylic and leave the muddy mess behind.

All materials provided + a full downloadable Big Juicy Colour Guide sent to your inbox

If you've ever struggled to mix the right colour, felt frustrated by muddy results, or been overwhelmed by all the confusing colour theory jargon, this workshop is for you.

Join artist me for a hands-on morning of learning and discovery, where you'll explore the full potential of acrylic paint and gain lasting confidence in your colour mixing. I will guide you through my proven approach to mixing a huge range of vibrant colours using just seven paints plus white—no more overflowing paint boxes needed!

You’ll learn:

  • How to use acrylic with confidence—from mediums and brushes to layering and finishing

  • The fundamentals of colour: colour wheel, value, tints, shades, saturation, and more

  • How to mix clean, neutral tones without using black

  • Practical tips to avoid making mud

  • What all those tricky colour terms mean (analogous, complementary, chromaticity, etc)

Whether you're a beginner or want to refresh your skills, this fun and friendly workshop will transform the way you work with colour.

No experience is necessary. Just bring your curiosity (and wear old clothes—things might get messy!).

Workshops in my Brighton Studio

I am hosting two workshops in my home studio during The Sandgate Creative Trail in October and November

Both workshops will be full creative mornings,

My workshops are jam-packed with information, demonstrations and practical help.

All participants will receive a fabulous field guide in their inbox with workshop notes.

So you can soak up the class without furiously writing notes.

If acrylic is not your paint of choice, this workshop will help you understand and appreciate the wonder of colour and how to use a limited palette.

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about my workshops

  • Woman with glasses and earrings smiling at camera, standing in art studio, holding a palette with green, yellow, and purple paints in front of a colorful still life painting of vases and fruits, with more paintings and supplies in the background.

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    I use all the materials you use in class. There is no saving the good stuff for myself

  • An artist's workspace with colorful paints, brushes, and artworks in progress, including a palette with mixed colors and various painting supplies.

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    I’ll show you how I employ innovative techniques to make exciting and beautiful art

  • A table with various colorful paintings, paint bottles, and art supplies during a painting session.

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    My workshops are open and generous. I want you to go home inspired and buzzing with creativity.

Why do my workshop?

An abstract painting of large white and blue flowers with dark stems against a vibrant yellow and green background, featuring bold brushstrokes and layered textures.

My workshops are for anyone curious about painting, from absolute beginners, returning creatives, to practising artists. If you want to slow down, see the world differently, and grow your confidence with colour and acrylic, this is the place for you.

No special skills are required, just a willingness to give it a try and be brave. Whether you want to build strong foundations or loosen up and reconnect with your creativity, my workshops are practical, supportive, and joyful.

If you love art, nature, and learning new things in good company, you’ll feel right at home. Each session is designed to inspire, encourage experimentation, and help you discover your own artistic voice.

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What my students say

  • Assorted abstract paintings and color swatches, including a piece with a black horse figure on green and red background, and another with floral patterns.

    Heather said........ “I’ve learnt an incredible amount from Helen’s workshops over several years. There are so many techniques and tips..

    I’ve learnt that I still apply in my painting practice and I know every workshop I attend I will learn something new and inspiring!”

  • A woman in a green and white striped shirt is painting a still life of green and yellow fruits in a vase on a canvas at an art studio. Other people are also engaged in painting, and the studio has colorful artwork displayed on the walls, with various painting supplies and potted plants on the tables.

    Liz said................ "Helen is good communicator who walked us through the proportions for the still life workshop set up. I

    particularly appreciated her deep knowledge of colours and her mix of textures, along with her vast technical background that supported what she shared with us"

  • People painting on a large wooden table with various art supplies and colorful paintings in progress, including a landscape with trees and a robot figure.

    Katrina said .......... "I've attended 3 art classes with Helen over the years in an attempt to add more creativity to my painting.

    Helen's deep knowledge of materials, colours and composition was amazing. Helen made the classes fun while guiding us to produce really lovely work. Helen has a real passion for creating art and shared her knowledge and methods to ensure we all benefitted from the courses"

  • Kaili said.............. "I’ve done two of Helen’s workshops now and absolutely loved them!

    She creates such a relaxed and welcoming vibe, and I’ve learned so much each time. I always leave feeling inspired and excited to keep painting. I’m looking forward to doing more workshops with Helen in the future"