JACKSONS ALFRED COVE

Come & Try Acrylic Inks!

Jacksons Alfred Cove
Saturday 3rd May
Any time between 9:30am - 1:30pm (no booking required)
Cost: Free

Try out Annas favourite wet in wet ink techniques using her favourite art materials!

JACKSONS WHITFORDS

Acrylic Ink Flowers - Hands on Workshop
with Anna Da Conceicao

Jacksons Whitfords store
Tuesday 19th August
10:00am – 11:00am **3 SPOTS LEFT**
Cost: $15 (all materials included)

Join local contemporary botanical artist Anna Da Conceicao in a loose and fun workshop to learn how to paint beautiful loose, organic flowers in acrylic ink. This workshop will include all materials and have a focus on wet-in-wet ink techniques. Participants will create their own technique samples and a floral paintings to take home

Booking
Seating is limited, bookings are essential to secure your seat!
Please contact us 6241 6400 or admin@jacksons.com.au to make your booking. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only. 

JACKSONS WHITFORDS

4Discover Gel Plate Monoprinting - Hands on Workshop 
with Marina van Leeuwen

Jacksons Whitfords store
Friday 22nd August
11:15am – 12:15pm **NEW WORKSHOP OPENED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND. 8 SEATS LEFT!** 
Cost: $15 (all materials included)

Gel Plate printing is an internet favourite - for good reason! Easy, accessible and fun, you can create mono prints that are as simple or complex as you like, limited only by your imagination.  In this hands on demonstration, you’ll be introduced to the basics of loading marks, layering colour and stencilling led by printmaker Marina van Leeuwen. Places limited. 

Booking
Seating is limited, bookings are essential to secure your seat! 
Please contact us 6241 6400 or admin@jacksons.com.au to make your booking. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only. 

JACKSONS BALCATTA

Schmincke Primacryl Demonstration
with Marcel

Jacksons Balcatta store
Monday 1st September
10:00am - 11:00am
Cost: Free. **Limited spaces available due to capacity**

Get ready for a vibrant splash of inspiration as Schmincke, renowned German paint manufacturer, visits Jacksons for exclusive FREE demonstrations of their premium Primacryl acrylic paint. Known for its intense brilliance, buttery consistency, and uncompromising quality, Primacryl is a favourite among professional artists worldwide - and now you can see it in action!

Join us for a hands-on showcase led by Schmincke’s expert team, flying in from Germany to share techniques, answer questions, and let you experience the magic of Primacryl firsthand. Free samples will also be available! 

Booking
Places and samples are limited. Please email admin@jacksons.com.au to book. 

JACKSONS BALCATTA

Gelli Plate Printing Workshop
with Myra Staffa

Jacksons Balcatta store
Saturday 13th September
10:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: $95 (materials supplied)

Myra Staffa loves teaching Gelli Plate printing - it is so much fun and everyone has a fantastic time creating some wonderful prints. For this workshop Myra will supply all materials including Gelli Plates and brayers, paper, paint. and all the stencils, plant specimens and other textures etc. 

Booking
Paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Please contact the store on 9240 1795 or balcatta@jacksons.com.au for booking information.
*Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS BALCATTA

Creative Painting Workshop
with Vicki Nicholson

Jacksons Balcatta store
Saturday 20th September
9:30am - 3:00pm
Cost: $95 (+ canvas) Morning tea provided

Transform the ordinary into art! Start with a photo - bring your own or use one of mine - and reimagine it through bold colour, creative flair, and artistic freedom. This is your space to play with design and let your imagination run wild.

Booking
Paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Please contact the store on 9240 1795 or balcatta@jacksons.com.au for booking information.
*Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS MANDURAH

Creative Painting Workshop
with Vicki Nicholson

Jacksons Mandurah store
Tuesday 23rd September
9:30am - 3:00pm
Cost: $95 (+ canvas) Morning tea provided 

Transform the ordinary into art! Start with a photo - bring your own or use one of mine - and reimagine it through bold colour, creative flair, and artistic freedom. This is your space to play with design and let your imagination run wild.

Booking
Paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Please contact the store on 9535 2827 or mandurah@jacksons.com.au for booking information.
*Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS BALCATTA

Collage Using Acrylics Workshop
with Stephanie Boyle

Jacksons Balcatta store
Friday 10th October
9:30am - 1:00pm
Cost: $95 (materials supplied)

Dive into the joyful process of making your own one-of-a-kind collage papers. Using acrylic paint and an eclectic mix of found materials - including vintage music sheets, old book pages, and sewing pattern pieces - you’ll craft richly textured papers full of character and charm.

Once your papers are complete, you’ll learn inspiring techniques to transform them into a cohesive collage series. No experience necessary - just bring your curiosity and a sense of play!

Booking
Paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Please contact the store on 9240 1795 or balcatta@jacksons.com.au for booking information.
*Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS WHITFORD CITY

POSCA Marker Demonstration
with Julie Sherwin

Jacksons Whitford City store
Saturday 11th October
10:30am – 12:30pm **BOOKED OUT**
Cost: Free!

Pop in store to watch Julie Sherwin from Posca with the iconic markers!
From street art to fine art to creative leisure; Posca products add a vibrant pop to any work.

With unique water-based formula, Posca markers come in a variety of tips with over 50 brilliant colours as well as effects. There's no limit to your next creation! Ask our friendly staff for our range of Posca in store! 

RSVP
RSVP is essential to secure your place & space is limited!
To register, please contact the store via: 9288 9788 or whitfords@jacksons.com.au

JACKSONS MANDURAH

Impressionist Landscape Acrylic Workshop

with Robyn Lowry

Jacksons Mandurah store
Wednesday 15 October
9:30am - 4:00pm **BOOKED OUT**
Cost: $125 + materials (list provided upon booking)
*Maximum 6 participants

The workshop covers five ways to produce a vibrant, alive, impressionist landscape painting, showing brush, knife, loose and thick strokes. Have fun leaving realism behind and explore the techniques to add energy to your paintings.

Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Please contact the store on 9535 2827 or mandurah@jacksons.com.au for booking information. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only. 

JACKSONS BALCATTA

Tonal Watercolour Pencil Drawing Workshop

with Julia Softley

Jacksons Balcatta store
Saturday 18 October
9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $90

About the Workshop: Julia will guide you through everything you need to know to get started in Watercolour Pencil, including some of her key self-taught techniques which can be utilised for different 'watercolour' and tonal effects. You will receive ongoing in-class feedback and one-on-one assistance throughout the class so that you'll be able to draw tonally with your own style and confidence 

All materials will be provided for participants. This workshop is suitable for adult beginners to advanced. 

About Julia: As a newly established illustrating artist in Perth, with a comprehensive and unique background in the world of apparel and fine art training, this unique combination gives her the luxury to create work which indulges the eye in beauty, colour and tone.

With a comprehensive background spanning fine arts, illustration, apparel design, and multimedia, her artistic perspective has surfaced strong and bold, seen as truly unique. 

Through her work and teachings, she aims to showcase the versatility and beauty of watercolour pencils, inspiring others to explore this unique artistic tool.

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Please contact the store on 9240 1795 or balcatta@jacksons.com.au for booking information. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only. 

JACKSONS FREMANTLE

Intro to Screenprinting: with Cut-out Stencils

with Odile Bell

Jacksons Fremantle store
Saturday 25th October
10:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: $120 (all materials included, suitable for 18+)

Participants will bring a black-and-white A4 printout of their design or choose from a selection of designs available on the day. Using a hobby knife, they will cut out their stencil from stone paper, attach it to a screen, and print their design onto a tote bag, fabric, and—if time allows—paper.
The workshop will cover choosing the equipment and materials and their proper use, essential tips and tricks, troubleshooting common issues, and techniques for heat-setting prints. By the end of the session, participants will have learned a new skill, created their own printed designs on various materials, and received notes to continue screen printing at home if they wish.

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Please contact the store on 9335 5062 or fremantle@jacksons.com.au for booking information. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only. 

JACKSONS WHITFORD CITY

Painted Lady Workshop

with Vicki Nicholson

Jacksons Whitford City store
Tuesday 28th October
9:30am - 3:00pm **BOOKED OUT**
Cost: $95 (+ canvas)

Discover the joy of painting a whimsical face with this delightful step-by-step guide. Create a charming lady using your own unique colour palette - whether you prefer bold splashes or soft, subtle tones. This loose and playful design invites you to experiment with a variety of fun techniques, making the process as enjoyable as the final piece.

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Contact the store on 08 9288 9788 or whitfords@jacksons.com.au to book your place. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS CANNINGTON

Gouache Painting Workshop

with Julia Softley

Jacksons Cannington store
Saturday 1st November
10:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: $90

About the Workshop: Welcome to the world of gouache - a bold, versatile, matte and highly pigmented medium that bridges the gap between watercolour and acrylic. Your teacher, Julia Softley, is here to share her passion for this rich and responsive medium, known for its opacity, layering potential, and stunning finish. This class is suitable for all ages and levels of experience. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned creative, you’re warmly welcomed.

Some key components of this class:

• An appreciation for quality gouache materials and brushes
• Understanding different paper types and surfaces
• Selecting and using reference images effectively
• Tips and tricks for setting up and starting with confidence
• Three essential gouache techniques Julia uses in her own practice: layering, dry brushing, and glazing to develop tone and texture
• The joy of disconnecting from distractions and activating your right brain through painting

All supplies provided, just bring your water, and snacks.

About Julia: As a newly established illustrating artist in Perth, with a comprehensive and unique background in the world of apparel and fine art training, this unique combination gives her the luxury to create work which indulges the eye in beauty, colour and tone.

With a comprehensive background spanning fine arts, illustration, apparel design, and multimedia, her artistic perspective has surfaced strong and bold, seen as truly unique. 

Through her work and teachings, she aims to showcase the versatility and beauty of watercolour pencils, inspiring others to explore this unique artistic tool.

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Please contact the store on 9458 1933 or cannington@jacksons.com.au for booking information. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only. 

JACKSONS BALCATTA

Neurographic Workshop

with Ania Azarenko

Jacksons Balcatta store
Saturday 8th November
10:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: $70 (all materials provided)

About the workshop: Come and explore the step-by-step technique of Neurographic Art — a creative tool that helps you process and transform unpleasant feelings and emotions through drawing. Neurographic Art is based on simple lines and shapes that help connect your thoughts and emotions on paper. Through drawing, you can release tension, calm the mind, and bring more clarity to your inner world. It’s not about artistic skill — it’s about self-expression, mindfulness, and transformation.

You’ll receive full guidance and printed materials explaining the method, so you can easily continue practicing it at home whenever you need peace and clarity in your mind. Looking forward to seeing you at the workshop!

Booking

Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Contact the store on 08 9240 1795 or balcatta@jacksons.com.au to book your place. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS WHITFORDS

Getting back into Watercolour - Baby Steps with Gum Leaves

with Rhonda Hickey

Jacksons Whitford City store
Saturday 8th November
9:30am - 12:30pm **BOOKED OUT**
Cost: $60* (BYO materials or additional *$20 for materials to be supplied). Material list supplied at time of booking.

About the workshop: Gum leaf & Detail - You will work on building skills and small starting blocks in watercolour for those wanting to improve their skills.

“I am inspired by our natural beauty and environment, earthy and bright colour’s both intrigue me, choosing to paint our landscapes, beaches, birds and flowers. I enjoy the challenge of new subjects and love detail but only enough to allow the viewer to interpret the rest.” - Rhonda Hickey

Booking

Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Contact the store on 08 9288 9788 or whitfords@jacksons.com.au to book your place. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS CANNINGTON

Painted Lady Workshop

with Vicki Nicholson

Jacksons Cannington store
Saturday 15th November
10:00am - 3:30pm
Cost: $95 (+ canvas)

Discover the joy of painting a whimsical face with this delightful step-by-step guide. Create a charming lady using your own unique colour palette - whether you prefer bold splashes or soft, subtle tones. This loose and playful design invites you to experiment with a variety of fun techniques, making the process as enjoyable as the final piece.

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Contact the store on 08 9458 1933 or cannington@jacksons.com.au to book your place. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS BALCATTA

Michael Harding Oil & Watercolour Demonstration

A Master of Colour is Coming to Jacksons!

Jacksons Balcatta store
Monday 24th November **BOOKED OUT**
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cost: Free (booking required to secure your place)

We’re thrilled to announce that Michael Harding, the world-renowned paint maker whose methods date back to the days of the Old Masters, will be joining us in person for an exclusive talk and live demonstration. Discover the artistry and craftsmanship behind his world-famous paints and learn why the quality of your materials truly matters.

Join us at our Balcatta store for an insightful 1.5-hour workshop & demonstration, designed for artists who want to understand the why behind their materials.

Expect deeper discussions on:
• Pigments & oils
• Consistency & suggested uses
• Toxicity & safety in materials

Whether you’re an oil or watercolour artist, this session will transform the way you approach your art.

Book your place or book with our Balcatta store directly: on 08 9240 1795 or balcatta@jacksons.com.au​

JACKSONS MANDURAH

Lily Acrylic Painting Workshop

with Vicki Nicholson

Jacksons Mandurah store
Tuesday 25th November
9:30am - 3:00pm
Cost: $95 + canvas

Get creative as we explore a variety of acrylic painting techniques tailored to your unique colour palette. Discover how layering, glazing, and texture-building can bring your artwork to life with depth and vibrancy. This hands-on workshop is all about experimenting, learning, and having fun!

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Contact the store on 08 9535 2827 or mandurah@jacksons.com.au to book your place. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS BALCATTA

Lily Acrylic Painting Workshop

with Vicki Nicholson

Jacksons Balcatta store
Saturday 29th November
9:30am - 3:00pm
Cost: $95 (+ canvas)

Get creative as we explore a variety of acrylic painting techniques tailored to your unique colour palette. Discover how layering, glazing, and texture-building can bring your artwork to life with depth and vibrancy. This hands-on workshop is all about experimenting, learning, and having fun!

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Contact the store on 08 9240 1795 or balcatta@jacksons.com.au to book your place. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS WHITFORD CITY

Introduction to Acrylic Painting Workshop

with Myra Staffa

Jacksons Whitford City store
Saturday 29th November
9:30am - 1:00pm **BOOKED OUT**
Cost: $75

Are you a beginner just starting out on your acrylic painting journey or would you like to refresh your skills as an intermediate painter? Then join experienced artist and art teacher Myra Staffa in a relaxing small group setting at Jacksons exciting new store at Whitfords City Shopping Centre. 

We will be learning how to use a limited palette to mix colours of everyday objects and how to apply paint to create texture, light/shadow and form. At the end of this workshop you will have developed the skills and confidence to recreate multitudes of colours which you will be able to apply to your paintings on paper or canvas going forward. 

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Contact the store on 08 9288 9788 or whitfords@jacksons.com.au to book your place. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS BUSSELTON

Watercolour Workshop 

with Graeme Smit

Jacksons Busselton store
Thursday 4 December
9:00am - 4:00pm 
Cost: $100 + materials (list provided upon sign-up)

About the Workshop
Join local artist Graeme Smit for a relaxing watercolour landscape workshop - perfect for beginners and experienced painters.

About Graeme
For many years I have practiced and had a passion for watercolour as a painting medium. It tends to have a mind of its own used in wet in wet applications, adding to spontaneity, capturing moody atmospheric effects, as well as producing attractive visual impact. In short, watercolour is a fantastic medium to paint with as it requires a mental focus which takes us into relaxation as part of getting a visual result. Mastering watercolour as a medium is certainly about knowing how to use moisture levels in paper, brush and palette which obviously comes with practice, practice and more practice.

I completed formal courses in drawing and watercolour painting through TAFE Colleges near Perth, Western Australia. Also I acquired valuable knowledge through attending watercolour workshops run by skilled watercolourists such as Robert Wade, Tony Smibert and Joseph Zbukvic. My main source of tuition came through a dear friend of mine, Walter Tyrell, a skilled Western Australian watercolourist who was always generous in sharing his knowledge by practical demonstrations.

Check out Graeme's artwork here.

Bookings: Limited spaces, paid bookings are essential to secure your place. Contact the store on 08 9754 2188 or busselton@jacksons.com.au 

JACKSONS CANNINGTON

Tap into the Artist Within You Workshop 

with Myra Mitchell

Jacksons Cannington store
Saturday 6 December
10:30am - 12:00pm 
Cost: $50 (+BYO materials) Acrylic paints: bring along red, yellow, blue white and any of your favourite colours.

About the Workshop
Tune into your expressive intuition by using EFT Tapping Techniques to release blocks that may be holding you back in your art practice and to let go of the fears of attachment to the outcome of the finished product. 

You will work on semi-representational artwork, this will be created using acrylic paint on canvas, allowing you to experiment freely with your own choice of colours to express mood, meaning, and personal style.

What is EFT?
Emotional Freedom Techniques is a method in which you use your fingertips to tap on meridian points on your upper body to utilize the body’s energy meridian points (think acupuncture without the needles). This creates a balance in your energy system. 

Bookings: Limited spaces, paid bookings are essential to secure your place. Contact the store on 08 9458 1933 or cannington@jacksons.com.au 

About Myra
Myra is an award-winning artist and an EFT Practitioner.
www.myramitchell.com.au

JACKSONS WHITFORD CITY

Dreamy Mixed Media Portraits Workshop

with Samantha Lycett

Jacksons Whitford City store
Thursday 22 January
9:30am - 11:30am
Age: 10 to 15 years only
Cost: $65

Step into a world of colour, imagination, and creative freedom. 
In this dreamy mixed media workshop, young artists will blend watercolours, collage, acrylic, and textured layers to design a magical portrait that feels alive with personality. We’ll explore soft washes, vibrant accents, whimsical patterns, and expressive mark-making - plus a fun image-transfer technique. Perfect for curious creators aged 10 to 15, this class is all about experimenting, layering, and letting their unique artistic style shine. Every student leaves with a vibrant, frame-ready masterpiece bursting with colour and charm.

About Samantha: She is a self-taught artist with a lifelong love of painting and creative expression. After rediscovering her artistic spark through nature journaling, she now works across a range of mediums to create colourful, playful, and nature-inspired work. Over the past few years, Samantha has been facilitating art classes within the homeschool community, as well as leading women’s work shops centred around nature journaling and herbal illustration, where her gentle, encouraging style helps artists feel confident and excited to explore their own creativity. She believes in the magic of process over perfection and loves guiding artists to experiment, express themselves, and make art that feels joyful and uniquely theirs.

She brings a grounded, approachable energy to every session, creating an environment where creativity feels both accessible and inspiring.

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Contact the store on 08 9288 9788 or whitfords@jacksons.com.au to book your place. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS BALCATTA

Gouache Painting Workshop

with Julia Softley

Jacksons Balcatta store
Saturday 21st February
9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $90

About the Workshop: Welcome to the world of gouache - a bold, versatile, matte and highly pigmented medium that bridges the gap between watercolour and acrylic. Your teacher, Julia Softley, is here to share her passion for this rich and responsive medium, known for its opacity, layering potential, and stunning finish. This class is suitable for all ages and levels of experience. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned creative, you’re warmly welcomed.

Some key components of this class:

• An appreciation for quality gouache materials and brushes
• Understanding different paper types and surfaces
• Selecting and using reference images effectively
• Tips and tricks for setting up and starting with confidence
• Three essential gouache techniques Julia uses in her own practice: layering, dry brushing, and glazing to develop tone and texture
• The joy of disconnecting from distractions and activating your right brain through painting

All supplies provided, just bring your water, and snacks.

About Julia: As a newly established illustrating artist in Perth, with a comprehensive and unique background in the world of apparel and fine art training, this unique combination gives her the luxury to create work which indulges the eye in beauty, colour and tone.

With a comprehensive background spanning fine arts, illustration, apparel design, and multimedia, her artistic perspective has surfaced strong and bold, seen as truly unique. 

Through her work and teachings, she aims to showcase the versatility and beauty of watercolour pencils, inspiring others to explore this unique artistic tool.

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Please contact the store on 9240 1795 or balcatta@jacksons.com.au for booking information. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.