JACKSONS BALCATTA

Watercolour Flowers & Birds Workshop
with Ania Azarenko

Jacksons Balcatta Store
Saturday 20th January
10:00am - 1:30pm
Cost: $80 (all materials included) 

During this workshop, students will layer washes using the wet-on-wet technique. The workshop is tailored for beginners, as well as people with intermediate watercolour skills. Students will also learn the most commonly used techniques and practice mark making onto wet paper, then adding a touch of shimmer, if you wish.  By the end of the workshop, each student will have accomplished a painting worthy of framing. All the techniques learned will be useful in future watercolour practice. 

Booking
Sorry, this workshop is now fully booked. 
If you would like to register your interest for future workshops with Ania, please email us at balcatta@jacksons.com.au 

JACKSONS CANNINGTON

Creating Atmosphere with Tone and Edges Workshop
with Jon Martin

Jacksons Cannington store
Friday 16th February
10:30am – 11:30am
Cost: Free!

Come and enjoy this free demonstration and watch Jon work his magic to create an atmospheric watercolour piece.

RSVP
RSVP is essential to secure your place & space is limited! To register, please contact the store via: 9458 1933 or cannington@jacksons.com.au

JACKSONS BALCATTA

Jo Sonja Metallics & Pearlescents Hands-on Demo
with Vicki Nicholson

Jacksons Balcatta store
Tuesday 20th February
10:30am – 12:00pm
Cost: Free!

Exploring the new metallic and Pearl series in Jo Sonja. These amazing colours are full of pigment giving the artist many ways  to be creative.

RSVP
RSVP is essential to secure your place & space is limited! To register, please contact the store via: 9240 1795 or balcatta@jacksons.com.au

JACKSONS MANDURAH

Alcohol Ink Card Making Workshop
with Anastasia Wright

Jacksons Mandurah store
Thursday 22nd February
10:30am – 1:00pm
Cost: $100 - All materials supplied, please bring an apron and wear enclosed shoes

Dive into the World of Colour and Creativity with our Alcohol Ink Cards Making Workshop! Whether you're a seasoned artist or a complete novice, this workshop is designed to ignite your passion for colour and creativity.

Learn the fundamentals: materials, tools, safety. 
Explore the techniques: explore 4 major application techniques and ways to manipulate inks before they set.
Use the right tools to achieve desired effects: fades and flows, wisps, gold veins. 
Immerse yourself in the process of co-creation with inks: watch and respond to the mesmerising process of inks blending. 

Unleash your inner artist to create a set of stunning cards, and if you still have time, work on a larger piece using the techniques that you have learnt in the class.  

About the Artist: Anastasia Wright is an artist and arts instructor working primarily with fluid techniques - watercolour and alcohol inks. As an artist and a member of Watercolour Society of WA has been exhibiting locally and internationally. As an instructor, Anastasia has been facilitating art workshops since 2019. While being a mum, she explores the theme of childhood and creativity, seeing art as a method of self therapy and self development. 

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 FREMANTLE

Woodcut Workshop
with Monika Lukowska

Jacksons Fremantle store
Saturday 24th February *BOOKED OUT* 
10:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: $125 (all materials included)

Learn the exciting technique of woodcut and experiment with a diversity of marks spanning from very fine details, and delicate lines through to bold shapes and colour blocks. This workshop will provide an overview of one of the oldest printing techniques. You will learn how to select the right wood, carve your block, and produce multicoloured prints. Woodcut is an easy and accessible technique that doesn't require the use of a printing press.

About Monika: Monika Lukowska is a printmaking artist and academic from Poland currently based in Perth, Western Australia. She obtained her MA from the E. Geppert Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Wroclaw, Poland and MFA from San Francisco Art Institute, USA and PhD from Curtin University. Monika’s artworks have been widely exhibited internationally in China, Japan, Turkey, Sweden and Germany amongst others . She works as a sessional academic and research assistant at Curtin University, is a Print Council of Australia Representative for Western Australia. She has over 10 years of experience in printmaking. See more of her work at www.monikalukowska.net

Booking
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 SUBIACO

Lino Printing Workshop
with Myra Staffa

Jacksons Subiaco store
Saturday 24th February
10:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: $120 (all materials included)

In a hands-on workshop, you will learn how to design, create and print your own LINO block in a relaxed small group setting. Experienced artist and art teacher, Myra Staffa will take you through the step by step process of creating a unique edition of lino prints. 

Have fun experimenting, making colour changes and learn how to use a variety of printing  methods to achieve a series of completed prints ready to take home on the day. BYO lunch.

Booking
Paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Please contact the store on 9381 2700 or subiaco@jacksons.com.au for booking information.
*Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS MANDURAH

Understanding Watercolour Workshop
with Fiona Rafferty

Jacksons Mandurah store
Tuesday 27th February
10:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $90 (materials list provided upon booking)

Watercolour is an exciting medium with endless possibilities, and in this workshop you will learn how to understand and explore watercolour techniques.

In the morning session you will be introduced to the basics of watercolour painting that include paper, brush, and watercolour choices. You will explore wet washes, dry painting, negative painting, softening edges, and controlled spattering.
In the afternoon session you will build on the techniques practised in the morning to create a contemporary watercolour painting.

This workshop is suitable for beginners and intermediate participants.

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 SUBIACO

Drawing Workshop
with Rhonda Breen

Jacksons Subiaco store
Saturday 2nd March
9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $80 (+ please bring a drawing pad/journal)

Rhonda has over 20 years of experience as an artist; in drawing, painting, photography, sculpture and printmaking. She’s been working with adults and children in many different educational programs for over 15 years as well. Rhonda enjoys teaching art and the specific skills required in various mediums and then allowing students to experiment and explore the techniques and use their own creativity to complete their artwork. Her belief is that everyone can learn to draw and paint, and that creativity can’t be taught, it must be found within and cultivated.

Booking
Paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Please contact the store on 9381 2700 or subiaco@jacksons.com.au for booking information.
*Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS CANNINGTON

Atelier Interactive Acrylic Hands-on Demonstration
with Vicki Nicholson

Jacksons Cannington store
Thursday 7th March
10:00am - 11:30am
Cost: Free

Atelier Interactive is an amazing series of artist acrylic paints. Using them in creative ways with the many different mediums available to add to your artistic talents. Come and have fun in this great hands-on demonstration! 

Booking
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 MANDURAH

Pastel Drawing & Painting Workshop
with Robyn Lowry

Jacksons Mandurah store
Friday 8th March *BOOKED OUT*
9:30am - 4:00pm
Cost: $100 (materials list provided upon booking)

Join esteemed artist Robyn Lowry in this exciting full day pastel workshop.

This workshop is for beginners or anyone who would like a refresher course. With the aim of completing two artworks, you will learn the techniques required for pastel drawing and painting, working on a landscape and a still life, while having some fun!

Booking
This workshop is now booked out. Please email us to register your interest & be notified of any cancellations: mandurah@jacksons.com.au 

JACKSONS SUBIACO

Sketching Places Workshop
with Bee K C Tan

Jacksons Subiaco store
Saturday 9th March
9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $85 (+ materials)

Artist Bee K C Tan will show you various techniques to quickly capture the scene while sketching on location. You will have opportunity to put what you learn into practice on the streets of Subiaco under Bee’s guidance. Workshop is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience.

Materials List (byo or purchase from store):
Watercolour sketchbook (eg A5 size) or 300gsm watercolour pad, 2B pencil, Sakura Micron waterproof black fineliner pen 0.4 or similar, watercolour set (eg Cotman Sketchbox or similar), watercolour brush round size 8 or similar, sponge or paper towel, 2 small water jars or containers, & white plate or palette.

About Bee:
Artist Bee K C Tan is an avid sketcher and watercolorist who has been teaching art classes in Perth for over 15 years. She is currently resident artist and tutor at Tresillian Arts Centre. Her work can be viewed on Instagram @bee_kctan and website www.artistbee.com

Booking
Paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Please contact the store on 9381 2700 or subiaco@jacksons.com.au for booking information.
*Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS MANDURAH

Wet on Wet Watercolour Workshop
with Fiona Rafferty

Jacksons Mandurah store
Tuesday 12th March
10:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $90 (materials list provided upon booking)

In this workshop you will learn how to paint watercolours using the wet-on-wet technique. This is a technique that is used to create exciting effects that are often serendipitous! You will learn how to create luscious washes working with wet paper and watercolours. The morning session will teach you how to experiment with wet-on-wet techniques using different papers and watercolours. These exercises will build your confidence and in the afternoon session you will create a contemporary watercolour painting inspired by the ocean. 

This workshop is suitable for beginners to intermediate.

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 CANNINGTON

Watercolour Workshop
with Jon Martin

Jacksons Cannington store
Friday 15th March
10:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $45 (+materials)

Fun watercolour painting workshop - paint a highland cow portrait! Please feel free to bring your own reference photo if you wish.

Materials: 
Small sketch pad + pencil
3 tubes of watercolour paint
Palette for mixing 
Hake or mop brush 
#12 synthetic round brush
House hold sponge control water on brush
Sea sponge to wet paper 
A4 or A3 size watercolour paper (300gsm all cotton, cold pressed)

Booking
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 SUBIACO

Sketching People Workshop
with Bee K C Tan

Jacksons Subiaco store
Saturday 16th March
9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $85 (+ materials)

The addition of people in sketches creates interest and helps to tell a story. Artist Bee K C Tan will show you how to capture people quickly while sketching on location.. You will have opportunity to put what you learn into practice on the streets of Subiaco under Bee’s guidance. Workshop is suitable for all levels.

Materials List (byo or purchase from store):
Watercolour sketchbook (eg A5 size) or 300gsm watercolour pad, 2B pencil, Sakura Micron waterproof black fineliner pen 0.4 or similar, watercolour set (eg Cotman Sketchbox or similar), watercolour brush round size 8 or similar, sponge or paper towel, 2 small water jars or containers, & white plate or palette.

About Bee:
Artist Bee K C Tan is an avid sketcher and watercolorist who has been teaching art classes in Perth for over 15 years. She is currently resident artist and tutor at Tresillian Arts Centre. Her work can be viewed on Instagram @bee_kctan and website www.artistbee.com

Booking
Paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Please contact the store on 9381 2700 or subiaco@jacksons.com.au for booking information.
*Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS CANNINGTON

Gold Leaf Painting Workshop
with Vicki Nicholson

Jacksons Cannington store
Saturday 16th March
10:00am - 3:30pm
Cost: $98 (materials included + morning tea)

Explore your artistic creativity by working on gold leaf. Learn to apply gold leaf correctly, then embellish the background & continue on to paint an owl of your choice - there will be a few designs to choose from.

Booking
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 SUBIACO

Acrylic Still Life Workshop
with Myra Staffa

Jacksons Subiaco store
Saturday 23rd March
10:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: $85 + materials (list available when booking with some materials also included)

Join experienced Artist and Art Teacher Myra Staffa for a hands-on acrylic painting. We will be working with still life objects. In a relaxed small group setting, you will learn how to create a dynamic composition, how to mix and apply paint to create a unique, take home painting on quality paper. Suitable for beginners and intermediate participants.

Booking
Paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Please contact the store on 9381 2700 or subiaco@jacksons.com.au for booking information.
*Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS BALCATTA

"Rebirth" A Watercolour Workshop
with Ania Azarenko 

Jacksons Balcatta store
Saturday 23rd March
1:30pm - 5:00pm
Cost: $80 (all materials & tutoring are included and will be provided on the day of the workshop) 

During this workshop, students will learn the order in which artists work in watercolour. They will feel the flow, layering washes using the wet-on-wet technique. Experienced users of watercolour will improve the technique of applying masking fluid on a coloured background. The workshop is tailored for beginners, as well as people with intermediate watercolour skills. Students will also learn the most commonly used techniques and practice using masking fluid, mark making onto wet paper. The final application of iridescent watercolours will be a new skill, resulting in rich shimmering effects. By the end of the workshop, each student will have accomplished a painting worthy of framing. All the techniques learned will be useful in future watercolour practice. 

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

Gold Leaf Painting Workshop
with Vicki Nicholson

Jacksons Mandurah store
Tuesday 26th March
9:30am - 3:30pm
Cost: $98 (materials included + morning tea)

Explore your artistic creativity by working on gold leaf. Learn to apply gold leaf correctly, then embellish the background & continue on to paint an owl of your choice - there will be a few designs to choose from.

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 MANDURAH

Wet on Dry Watercolour Workshop
with Fiona Rafferty

Jacksons Mandurah store
Thursday 28th March **Booked out**
10:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $90 (materials list provided upon booking)

In this wet-on-dry watercolour workshop, you will learn how to apply watercolour to dry paper. In the morning session you will learn a variety of techniques used in watercolour painting that include learning how to apply washes, layering and colour theory. You will draw the artwork that you will then paint in the afternoon session using the dry on wet technique. This technique is useful when you need to apply control in your painting.

This workshop is suitable for beginners to intermediate.

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 MANDURAH

Pen, Ink & Watercolour Workshop
with Fiona Rafferty

Jacksons Mandurah store
Tuesday 16th April *BOOKED OUT*
10:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $90 (materials list provided upon booking)

In this pen and ink and watercolour workshop you will learn how to create a stunning botanical artwork from a photograph to a finished painting. The focus in the morning session will be on how to draw a botanical species using pencil, and pen and ink. In the afternoon session you will use watercolours to paint over your pen and ink drawing to create a work that you will be happy to frame! A selection of botanical photographs will be provided for inspiration on the day. 

This workshop is suitable for beginners to advanced, and anyone who loves flowers.

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 BUNBURY

JACQUARD PINATA ALCOHOL INKS
Free Hands-on Demonstration with Sam Ellis

Jacksons Bunbury Store

Monday 22nd April
11AM - 12PM
Materials: You will need a Sketchbook and a pen or pencil.

PINATA ALCOHOL INKS 

Get out your visual journals and sketchbooks for this demo, and try Jacquard's Pinata Alcohol Inks! 

Piñata Colors are highly saturated, fast-drying alcohol inks for any hard surface, including glass, metal, plastic, ceramic, stone, leather, resin, polymer clay, YUPO® and more. Indelible and impervious to water, Piñata Colors clean up with alcohol and re-wet themselves, allowing for unique effects and techniques not easily achieved with water-based inks. As a dye-based, highly transparent ink*, Piñata Colors are unparalleled for vibrancy.

Only the most lightfast dyes have been selected for the palette.

Acid-free with excellent adhesive properties, Piñata Colors are the go-to inks for all non-porous surfaces.

Limited spaces available, reserve your spot via bunbury@jacksons.com.au or contact staff in store on 9791 1788.

JACKSONS FREMANTLE,
SUBIACO & BALCATTA

Introducing, Jacques Herbin Éclats Watercolour Ink
Free Hands-on Demonstration

Jacksons Fremantle store
Monday 22nd April (RSVP by 15th April)
11:00am – 12:30pm

Jacksons Subiaco store
Tuesday 23rd April (RSVP by 16th April)
10:00am – 11:30am

Jacksons Balcatta store
Tuesday 23rd April (RSVP by 16th April)
1:00pm – 2:30pm

Join us in store to for this hands-on demonstration where you will get to use the new Jacques Herbin Éclats Watercolour Inks on watercolour paper, plus take home your beautiful samples!

RSVP
RSVP is essential to secure your place & space is limited! 

To register, please contact the stores via:
Fremantle: 9335 5062 or fremantle@jacksons.com.au
Subiaco: 9381 2700 or subiaco@jacksons.com.au
Balcatta: 9240 1795 or balcatta@jacksons.com.au

See our range of Éclats Watercolour Inks here.

JACKSONS MANDURAH

Life Drawing and Painting
How to draw and paint Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoos

Jacksons Mandurah store
Thursday 16th May
10:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $140 + materials (materials list provided on booking) 

In this unique workshop you will learn how to draw and paint vulnerable Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoos from life.
You will have a rare opportunity to observe them closely, and to draw them while they interact with the small group of participants.

You will then use these drawings to create a watercolour painting. Experienced artist and workshop facilitator, Fiona Rafferty, will guide you throughout the day.

Carnaby's Crusaders have kindly agreed to bring two of their educational cockatoos to Jacksons Mandurah, all the way from their home in Bindoon.
Fiona will be donating part-proceeds from this workshop to support the building of artificial nests that assist in rehabilitating and increasing the populations of endangered cockatoos.

Carnaby's Crusaders
Based in Bindoon, WA, Carnaby's Crusaders was established in 2021 by Dean Arthurell in response to the diminishing numbers of Carnaby Cockatoos, and extensive land-clearing that continues to threaten the species. Artificial Breeding Hollows are built by Carnaby's Crusaders and strategically placed on private land-holdings around the state, encouraging Carnaby Cockatoos to breed, and ensure the continuation of the species.

Booking
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 CANNINGTON

Painting the Light in the Landscape
Watercolour Workshop with Jon Martin

Jacksons Cannington store
Friday 17th May
10:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $55 + materials

In this workshop you will learn all the secret ingredients to paint light in a landscape while using big brushes with the magic medium of watercolour. 

Materials
Bring your tube watercolour paints (suggested colours: yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, alizarin crimson, cobalt green or a green your choice).
300gsm rough Saunders watercolour paper or what you have (A4 or A3 size).
Hake brush mop brush & synthetic round brush.
Palette, pencil, eraser, tissues, sponge or towel to control water & a sea sponge.

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

POSCA Marker Demonstration
with Julie Sherwin

Jacksons Balcatta store
Saturday 18th May
10:30am – 12:00pm
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 Jacksons 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: 9240 1795 or balcatta@jacksons.com.au

JACKSONS BALCATTA

Intro to Oil Painting Demonstration

Jacksons Balcatta store
Saturday 25th May
10:00am – 10:45am
Cost: Free!

Oil painting is easy! Learn about solvents, mediums, surface preparation, low toxic and solvent free techniques to get you started in this wonderful medium.

RSVP
RSVP is essential to secure your place & space is limited!
To register, please contact the store via: 9240 1795 or balcatta@jacksons.com.au

JACKSONS BALCATTA

Peacock of Paradise

2-day Watercolour Workshop with Ania Azarenko

Jacksons Balcatta store

Thurs 30th May and Fri 31st May

10:00am - 1:00pm (3hrs + 20 min break included)

Cost: $130 for both days (materials all included)

Spanning over two days, artist Ania Azarenko will be leading the workshop in learning how to recreate a Chinese-inspired painting of peacocks. Sudents will learn to paint in subtle tones while grasping the flow and process of watercolours to create depth. Bring a pop to the work with black and white inks as well as iridescent medium. 

By the end of the workshop, each student will be proudly taking home a beautiful framed creation by the end.   

This workshop is suitable for beginners to advanced.  

RSVP
RSVP is essential to secure your place & space is limited! 

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 SUBIACO

Painting the Light in the Landscape
Watercolour Workshop with Jon Martin

Jacksons Subiaco store
Saturday 8th June
10:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: $55 + materials

In this workshop you will learn all the secret ingredients to paint light in a landscape while using big brushes with the magic medium of watercolour. 

Materials
Bring your tube watercolour paints (suggested colours in Daniel Smith or Winsor & Newton: Indigo, Yellow Ochre, Alizarin Crimson & Burnt Sienna).
300gsm Arches watercolour paper or what you have (A4 or A3 size).
Hake brush mop brush & synthetic round brush.
Palette, pencil, eraser, tissues, sponge or towel to control water & a sea sponge.

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Please contact the store on 9381 2700 or subiaco@jacksons.com.au for booking information. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only. 

JACKSONS MANDURAH

Free Atelier Demonstration
with Vicki Nicholson

**BOOKED OUT**
acksons Mandurah store
Tuesday 25th June
10:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: Free

Learn about the different levels of texture using acrylic mediums, and have a fun time, while using Atelier Interactive's fantastic range of texturing mediums.

Booking
Limited places, bookings are essential to secure your place!
Please contact the store on 9535 2827 or email mandurah@jacksons.com.au 

JACKSONS MANDURAH

Acrylic Mixed Media
with Vicki Nicholson

Jacksons Mandurah store
Thursday 27th June
9:30am - 3:30pm
Cost: $95 + canvas

Create a unique design of a lady embellished with shells, old jewellery, lace and much, much more. By adding layers to the design, you will create a dimensional effect to your artwork, painting in the colours of your choice.

Booking
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 SUBIACO

Watercolour Flowers Workshop
with Jon Martin

Jacksons Subiaco store
Saturday 6th July 
10:00am – 1:00pm 
Cost: $55 + materials

Bring your favourite colours and paint spontaneous flowers in watercolour. We will be painting flowers from life with the aim of creating with energy and spontaneity - freeing yourself from fear and making bold brush marks!

Materials List:

Suggested watercolours (or what you have is fine to bring, too): Lemon Yellow, Quinacridone Gold, Permanent Rose, Alizarin Crimson, Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine, & Indigo Blue. 
Hake 30mm brush
Brushes #12 synthetic round 
Mop brush 
Chinese calligraphy brush
Number 4 or 6 Rigger brush
Board: Core flute or MDF (to stick down paper) 400 x 500mm size approx. (big enough to fit A4 or A3)
100% cotton 300gsm cold press watercolour paper A4 (or 1/4 sheet approx.)
2B Pencil
Eraser 
Spray bottle 
Tissues 
Masking tape 

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Please contact the store on 9381 2700 or subiaco@jacksons.com.au for booking information. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only. 

JACKSONS ALFRED COVE

Acrylic Paint Textures Workshop
with Vicki Nicholson

Jacksons Alfred Cove store
Tuesday 23rd July **BOOKED OUT**
10:00am – 11:30am 
Cost: Free

Discover how to use Atelier mediums with Atelier Interactive acrylic paint to create texture in your art. In this hands-on workshop you will have the chance to experiment with a variety of mediums and techniques on a small canvas, a great way to add another level of interest to your work.

Booking
This workshop is now fully booked. Regiester your interest to alfredcove@jacksons.com.au to go on our waitlist. This workshop is suitable only for adults.

JACKSONS BALCATTA

Introduction to Sketchbooking Workshop
with Bee KC Tan

Jacksons Balcatta store
Saturday 27th July 
9:30am – 1:00pm 
Cost: $110 (includes morning tea, 2B pencil, A5 sketchbook & watercolour paper)  + materials*

Level: Beginners 
No of participants: minimum 6 / maximum 12 

This workshop introduces participants to recording the world around us in a sketchbook using a pencil, pen and watercolour. Learn to sketch from life wherever you are, whenever you can. The process is meditative and enhances not just our creativity and artistic skills but also our general wellbeing. 

Bonus: You will also learn a useful skill of making your own simple watercolour sketchbook from a single sheet of watercolour paper. 

Bee K C Tan is an accomplished visual artist, avid sketcher and experienced art educator. As a retired medical doctor with an interest in art as therapy, she is passionate about helping people discover wellness and joy through the art making process. She has been teaching art classes locally for 15 years. View her work on her website www.artistbee.com and Instagram @bee_kctan 

Materials List: (included) 
1. A5 sketchbook provided 
2. Watercolour paper - 1 full sized sheet will be provided 
3. 2B pencil provided 

*Participants to bring the following (not included) 
4. Watercolour travel set eg. Cotman Sketchbox or similar. Alternatively you can get Cotman watercolour tube colours: Permanent Rose, Winsor Yellow, Intense Blue, Raw Sienna, & Burnt Sienna.
5. Black waterproof fineliner pen size 0.4 
6. Size 8 round watercolour brush 
7. Two water containers 
8. Sponge or kitchen towel or rag 
9. Scissors or blade for cutting paper

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 BUSSELTON

Glazing Acrylics Hands-on Demo
with Vicki Nicholson

Jacksons Busselton store
Monday 29th July 
9:30am – 11:30am 
Cost: Free

Applying layers of glazes to create depth & accents to your creations using Jo Sonja matte flow acrylic & medium. Step by step tuition, discussing glazes & other technical aspects.

RSVP
Spaces are limited, RSVPs are essential secure your place!
Please contact the store on 9754 2188 or busselton@jacksons.com.au to book in.

JACKSONS MANDURAH

Eco Printing Workshop
with Vicki Nicholson

Jacksons Mandurah store
Tuesday 30th July 
9:30am – 3:00pm 
Cost: $120 (all materials supplied)

During this workshop, you will delve into the art of Eco Printing, a method that harnesses the natural pigments and textures found in plants to create stunning prints on various surfaces.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of this unique artistic technique as Vicki guides you through an exciting workshop, providing you with invaluable insights and techniques to explore this eco friendly art form.

You will be printing onto a varied selection of papers, plus printing onto a scarf that you will be able to take home.

Booking
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 MIDLAND

POSCA Acrylic Paint Marker Demonstration
with Julie Sherwen 

Jacksons Midland store
Saturday 3rd August
10:30am - 12:00pm
Cost: Free

Join Julie Sherwen in store to learn all about how to use Posca markers. From street art to fine art to creative leisure; Posca products add a vibrant pop to any work. With a unique water-based formula, Posca markers come in a variety of tips with over 50 brilliant colours as well as effects.

This demonstration is hands-on! Julie will be bringing lots of POSCA markers long and different types of surfaces for you to try them on. 

Booking
Interested in coming along? Please RSVP which session you would like to attend, with your name and phone number to midland@jacksons.com.au to reserve your place. Make sure you get in quick as we have limited space and places will fill very fast. Workshop is suitable only for adults.

JACKSONS ALFRED COVE

 POSCA Acrylic Paint Marker Demonstration
with Julie Sherwen 

Jacksons Alfred Cove store
Thursday 8th August **BOOKED OUT**
11:00am - 12:30pm
Cost: Free

Join Julie Sherwen in store to learn all about how to use Posca markers. From street art to fine art to creative leisure; Posca products add a vibrant pop to any work. With a unique water-based formula, Posca markers come in a variety of tips with over 50 brilliant colours as well as effects.

This demonstration is hands-on! Julie will be bringing lots of POSCA markers long and different types of surfaces for you to try them on. 

Booking
Interested in coming along? Please RSVP which session you would like to attend, with your name and phone number to alfredcove@jacksons.com.au to reserve your place. Make sure you get in quick as we have limited space and places will fill very fast. Workshop is suitable only for adults.

JACKSONS BALCATTA

Ceramic Workshop
with Belinda Rudd from 'Three Little Potters' 

Jacksons Balcatta store
Saturday 17th August
10:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $90 (all materials included + glazing & firing of pieces) 

Have you been curious where to start with clay? Come join us for an afternoon of learning ceramic skills!

In this beginner’s ceramic workshop, Belinda Rudd from Three Little Potters will be teaching participants how to create their own mug using handbuilding techniques. 

Learn to score and blend to make strong joins, and then decorate your piece with techniques such as imprinting and scratching. All tools provided. 

Your work will be carefully transported to Belinda’s studio to be fired and glazed with your colour of choice, resulting in a wonderful handmade piece to take home down the track. 

This workshop is suitable for beginners, ages 14+. 

Disclaimer: All creations undergo the firing and glazing process and will be delivered to the Balcatta store within 4 to 6 weeks following the event. Keep in mind that due to the nature of the craft, not all pieces survive the kiln unscathed, with occasional cracking and breakage occurring.

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 BALCATTA

Exploring Acrylics Workshop
with Fiona Rafferty

Jacksons Balcatta store
Friday 16th August
10:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $90 + materials
*Please note that tea and coffee are available, however you will need to bring your lunch.

About the Workshop
In this acrylic painting workshop, you will learn how to explore the exciting properties of acrylic paint on canvas. In the morning session you will learn a variety of techniques used in acrylic painting that include layering and colour theory, and in the afternoon you will work on a painting from a photo. Please bring a photo of your chosen subject with you.

You will need:
Acrylics: A selection of acrylic tubes that include titanium white, ultramarine blue, cadmium red and hansa yellow.
Brushes: A selection of brushes that include a flat, round and filbert.
Canvas: One 30x40cm stretched canvas, and one 10"x8" canvas board
Other: Paper towels, old shirt or apron, palette knife, palette or white plate for colour mixing

About Fiona
Fiona is a multi-media artist whose work is inspired by the Australian landscape, and environmental concerns. She holds a BA (Art) and MPhil (Art) from Curtin University, and is an award-winning artist whose work is held in public and private collections in Australia, USA and UK.

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

Colour Theory Workshop
with Florencia Martin

Jacksons Fremantle store
Saturday 17th August - Session 1
10:00am - 1:00pm

Saturday 24th August - Session 2
10:00am - 1:00pm

Cost: $100 for 1 session, $150 for both sessions

About the Workshop
Join us for this essential two-session workshop exploring the fundaments of colour using the Munsell theory. Learn the
importance of colour value and how to measure it, allowing you the basis to create a complex image referenced from a master work. Participants will take home their own value scale and piece of work.

Session 1

Using acrylics, participants will learn how to map out and build upon greyscale values to create their own complex image from a masterwork.

Session 2

Learn how to arrange and create a vast spectrum of colour using a limited palette choice - building upon your masterwork studies to a fully realised piece of work.

**Participants are encouraged to attend both workshops, however the option to attend one is available.

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

JACKSONS CANNINGTON

Atelier Free Flow Hands-On Demonstration
with Vicki Nicholson 

Jacksons Cannington store
Tuesday 20 August
10:00am - 11:30am
Cost: Free

Creating a free form design using Atelier Free Flow paints.

You can wash these beautiful colours down to airbrush with them or use them full strength. A multitude of different techniques to be created with these vibrant colours.

This demonstration is hands-on!

RSVP
Interested in coming along? Please RSVP with your name and phone number to cannington@jacksons.com.au to reserve your place. 

JACKSONS MANDURAH

POSCA Acrylic Paint Marker Demonstration
with Julie Sherwen 

Jacksons Mandurah store
Friday 30th August **BOOKED OUT**
10:30am - 12:00pm
Cost: Free

Join Julie Sherwen in store to learn all about how to use Posca markers. From street art to fine art to creative leisure; Posca products add a vibrant pop to any work. With a unique water-based formula, Posca markers come in a variety of tips with over 50 brilliant colours as well as effects.

This demonstration is hands-on! Julie will be bringing lots of POSCA markers long and different types of surfaces for you to try them on. 

Booking
Interested in coming along? Please RSVP which session you would like to attend, with your name and phone number to mandurah@jacksons.com.au to reserve your place. Make sure you get in quick as we have limited space and places will fill very fast. Workshop is suitable only for adults.

JACKSONS BUNBURY

Manga Workshop
with Debora Gregorio

Jacksons Bunbury store
Saturday 31 August
10:00am - 12:30pm
Cost: $90 (materials included)

About the Workshop
In this workshop, artist Debora Gregorio will lead students in the fundamentals of drawing a character face in the pop Japanese style of manga.   Learn how to ink, colour and shade your characters with Copic markers afterwards. 

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

About Debora
Debora Gregorio is a professional manga art illustrator from Italy. Based in Perth, she has harboured a passion for drawing since she was a child and has studied illustration at the European Manga Academy in Italy. 

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Please contact the store on 9791 1788 or bunbury@jacksons.com.au for booking information. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only. 

JACKSONS MANDURAH

Turtle Acrylic Painting Workshop
with Vicki Nicholson

Jacksons Mandurah store
Tuesday 3 September
9:30am - 3:00pm
Cost: $95 + BYO canvas

Join Vicki for a fun filled day as she teaches you, step by step, to create this lovely lady of the sea.

You will learn how to create depth by layering colours and adding accents to bring your work to life. The tips and techniques learnt in this workshop will be invaluable in your creating process.

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 FREMANTLE

POSCA Acrylic Paint Marker Demonstration
with Julie Sherwen 

Jacksons Fremantle store
Saturday 7th September
10:30am - 12:00pm
Cost: Free

Join Julie Sherwen in store to learn all about how to use Posca markers. From street art to fine art to creative leisure; Posca products add a vibrant pop to any work. With a unique water-based formula, Posca markers come in a variety of tips with over 50 brilliant colours as well as effects.

This demonstration is hands-on! Julie will be bringing lots of POSCA markers long and different types of surfaces for you to try them on. 

Booking
Interested in coming along? Please RSVP which session you would like to attend, with your name and phone number to fremantle@jacksons.com.au to reserve your place. Make sure you get in quick as we have limited space and places will fill very fast. Workshop is suitable only for adults.

JACKSONS BUNBURY

POSCA Acrylic Paint Marker Demonstration
with Julie Sherwen 

Jacksons Bunbury store
Monday 9th September
10:30am - 12:00pm
Cost: Free

Join Julie Sherwen in store to learn all about how to use Posca markers. From street art to fine art to creative leisure; Posca products add a vibrant pop to any work. With a unique water-based formula, Posca markers come in a variety of tips with over 50 brilliant colours as well as effects.

This demonstration is hands-on! Julie will be bringing lots of POSCA markers long and different types of surfaces for you to try them on. 

Booking
Interested in coming along? Please RSVP which session you would like to attend, with your name and phone number to bunbury@jacksons.com.au to reserve your place. Make sure you get in quick as we have limited space and places will fill very fast. Workshop is suitable only for adults.

JACKSONS BUSSELTON

POSCA Acrylic Paint Marker Demonstration
with Julie Sherwen 

Jacksons Busselton store
Tuesday 10th September
10:30am - 12:00pm
Cost: Free

Join Julie Sherwen in store to learn all about how to use Posca markers. From street art to fine art to creative leisure; Posca products add a vibrant pop to any work. With a unique water-based formula, Posca markers come in a variety of tips with over 50 brilliant colours as well as effects.

This demonstration is hands-on! Julie will be bringing lots of POSCA markers long and different types of surfaces for you to try them on. 

Booking
Interested in coming along? Please RSVP which session you would like to attend, with your name and phone number to busselton@jacksons.com.au to reserve your place. Make sure you get in quick as we have limited space and places will fill very fast. Workshop is suitable only for adults.

JACKSONS CANNINGTON

Textured Florals Workshop
with Vicki Nicholson

Jacksons Cannington store
Saturday 14th September
10:00am - 3:30pm
Cost: $95 (+ BYO canvas) Morning tea provided, however you will need to bring own lunch.

Join Vicki for this workshop as you create abstract florals, using large brushes, sticks and twigs. You will create an interesting painting with objects and build up your paint in different layers. Every painting you do with this technique will always be different, and vibrant.

This workshop is suitable for beginners to advanced. Ask our friendly staff for more details.

Booking
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

Gelli Plate Printing Workshop
with Myra Staffa

Jacksons Balcatta store
Saturday 14th September
10:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: $85 (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

Monoprinting Workshop
with Fiona Rafferty

Jacksons Balcatta store
Tuesday 24th September
10:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $90 + materials
*Please note that tea and coffee are available, however you will need to bring your lunch.

About the Workshop
In this workshop you will learn how to make a one-off, unique monoprint. In the morning you will explore the materiality of natural and fabricated objects, and learn how to combine colour and texture to produce a single monoprint. In the afternoon you will create a unique monoprint.

You will need:
Paper: 100gsm paper for printing
Paint: A selection of water-based printing inks or acrylic paints.
Roller/Brayer: A small roller and bamboo brayer
Printing items from nature: leaves, flowers, grasses, paperbark etc.
Printing fabric items: lace, broderie anglaise, cord etc.
Other: Palette knife, 1 x piece of heavy glass, 1 x board, masking tape, containers for water, paper towel, old rags.

About Fiona
Fiona is a multi-media artist whose work is inspired by the Australian landscape, and environmental concerns. She holds a BA (Art) and MPhil (Art) from Curtin University, and is an award-winning artist whose work is held in public and private collections in Australia, USA and UK.

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 BALCATTA

Making Pottery Windchimes Workshop

with Belinda Rudd at 'Three Little Potters'

Jacksons Balcatta store
Saturday 5th October 
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cost: $90 (all materials included + glazing & firing of pieces) 

Have you been curious where to start with clay? Come join us for an afternoon of learning ceramic skills!

Join Belinda Rudd in store to learn the tools and techniques for handbuilding pottery. This workshop includes tissue transfers and embellishments to create your own unique piece. Price includes all material, firing and glazing in a choice of colours.

Your work will be carefully transported to Belinda’s studio to be fired and glazed with your colour of choice, resulting in a wonderful handmade piece to take home down the track. 

This workshop is suitable for beginners, ages 14+. 

Disclaimer: All creations undergo the firing and glazing process and will be delivered to the Balcatta store within 4 to 6 weeks following the event. Keep in mind that due to the nature of the craft, not all pieces survive the kiln unscathed, with occasional cracking and breakage occurring.

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 CANNINGTON

POSCA Acrylic Paint Marker Demonstration
with Julie Sherwen 

Jacksons Cannington store
Friday 11th October
10:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: Free

Join Julie Sherwen in store to learn all about how to use Posca markers. From street art to fine art to creative leisure; Posca products add a vibrant pop to any work. With a unique water-based formula, Posca markers come in a variety of tips with over 50 brilliant colours as well as effects.

This demonstration is hands-on! Julie will be bringing lots of POSCA markers long and different types of surfaces for you to try them on. 

Booking
Interested in coming along? Please RSVP which session you would like to attend, with your name and phone number to cannington@jacksons.com.au to reserve your place. Make sure you get in quick as we have limited space and places will fill very fast. Workshop is suitable only for adults.

JACKSONS CANNINGTON

Local Native Acrylics Class - Beginners
with Jose Bacarreza 

Jacksons Cannington store
Saturday 26th October
11:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $95

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced Artist looking to refine your skills, this workshop is perfect. Join Jose as you explore the beauty of local fauna and capture this on to the canvas to create your own stunning artwork.

All products provided (canvas, apron, paint, brushes, easels etc).

About the Artist
Jose is a local artist originally from Chile who bring all his passion to the workshop to share with you different techniques and knowledge about painting with decades on his back doing this. See more of Jose's work at instagram.com/josebacarreza

Booking
Interested in coming along? Please RSVP which session you would like to attend, with your name and phone number to cannington@jacksons.com.au to reserve your place. Make sure you get in quick as we have limited space and places will fill very fast. Workshop is suitable only for adults.

JACKSONS FREMANTLE

Manga Workshop
with Debora Gregorio

Jacksons Fremantle store
Saturday 2 November
10:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: $90 (materials included)

About the Workshop
In this workshop, artist Debora Gregorio will lead students in the fundamentals of drawing a character face in the pop Japanese style of manga.   Learn how to ink, colour and shade your characters with Copic markers afterwards. 

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

About Debora
Debora Gregorio is a professional manga art illustrator from Italy. Based in Perth, she has harboured a passion for drawing since she was a child and has studied illustration at the European Manga Academy in Italy. 

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 BALCATTA

Home Sweet Home Watercolour Workshop
with Ania Azarenko

Jacksons Balcatta store
Saturday 2nd November 
10:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: $80 (all materials and tutoring included + a frame and stencils of the drawing also provided) 

A simple watercolor painting, where colours will be blended smoothly and come together to create a cheerful, cozy and warm painting. Suitable for total beginners in watercolor . A delightful new watercolour workshop by Ania Azarenko, where students will practice different brushstrokes, add shimmering watercolor, and generally have fun.

By the end of a workshop each student will be proud of an independently accomplished framed painting. And the techniques learned will be helpful in future watercolour practice. 

We can't wait to see you painting and enjoying each moment of this workshop. 

Contact Ania by facebook https://www.facebook.com/azarenkko or instagram @azarenkko if you have any questions.

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 CANNINGTON

Tonal Watercolour Pencil Drawing Workshop
with Julia Softley

Jacksons Cannington store
Friday 22nd November 
10:00am - 2:00pm (with 30 min lunch break)
Cost: $95 (materials included)

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 9458 1933 or cannington@jacksons.com.au for booking information. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only. 

JACKSONS MIDLAND

Pottery Workshop
with Belinda Rudd from 'Three Little Potters' 

Jacksons Midland store
Saturday 23rd November
10:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $90 (all materials included + glazing & firing of pieces) 

Come join us for a morning of learning ceramic skills! In this workshop, ceramicist Belinda Rudd will be teaching participants how to create their own ceramic mug using handbuilding techniques using Walker Clay and ceramic tissue transfers. This workshop is suitable for adults.

This workshop is suitable for beginners, ages 14+. 

Disclaimer: All creations undergo the firing and glazing process and will be delivered to the Balcatta store within 4 to 6 weeks following the event. Keep in mind that due to the nature of the craft, not all pieces survive the kiln unscathed, with occasional cracking and breakage occurring.

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Please contact the store on 9274 4964 or midland@jacksons.com.au for booking information. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only. 

JACKSONS MIDLAND

Pottery Wind Chime Workshop (For Kids)
with Belinda Rudd from 'Three Little Potters' 

Jacksons Midland store
Wednesday 15th January
10:30am - 11:30am
Cost: $55 (all materials included + glazing & firing of pieces) 
Ages: 8 to 14 years 

Come and join us for a morning of learning ceramic skills! In this workshop, ceramicist Belinda Rudd will be teaching participants how to create their own ceramic wind chime using hand building techniques using Walker Clay and ceramic tissue transfers.

This workshop is suitable for children.

Disclaimer: All creations undergo the firing and glazing process and will be delivered to the Midland store within 4 to 6 weeks following the event. Keep in mind that due to the nature of the craft not all pieces survive the kiln unscathed, with occasional cracking and breakage occurring.

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Please contact the store on 9274 4964 or midland@jacksons.com.au for booking information. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only. 

JACKSONS MIDLAND

Pottery Workshop
with Belinda Rudd from 'Three Little Potters' 

Jacksons Midland store
Saturday 23rd January
10:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $90 (all materials included + glazing & firing of pieces) 

Come join us for a morning of learning ceramic skills! In this workshop, ceramicist Belinda Rudd will be teaching participants how to create their own ceramic mug using handbuilding techniques using Walker Clay and ceramic tissue transfers. This workshop is suitable for adults.

This workshop is suitable for beginners, ages 14+. 

Disclaimer: All creations undergo the firing and glazing process and will be delivered to the Balcatta store within 4 to 6 weeks following the event. Keep in mind that due to the nature of the craft, not all pieces survive the kiln unscathed, with occasional cracking and breakage occurring.

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Please contact the store on 9274 4964 or midland@jacksons.com.au for booking information. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only. 

JACKSONS CANNINGTON

Watercolour Cottage Workshop
with Jon Martin

Jacksons Cannington Store
Friday 19th January
10:00am - 12:30pm
Cost: $40 (+ materials) 

Creating cottage in landscape setting with a figure. 

This workshop is designed to guide you through drawing and composition, how to paint first wash, establishing tones and shadows with second wash, then pulling it together with highlights and details. 

Materials you will need to bring:
Mop brush #16 or medium size hake brush
#12 synthetic round for details 
Watercolour paints: (artist quality tube paints) Yellow Ochre, Alizarin Crimson & Ultramarine Blue (If you have other colours that’s fine too, as long as you have the primaries as a minimum)
Palette or white ceramic plate for mixing paints 
100% cotton paper will give best results 
Full sheet of Saunders rough 300gsm cut in quarters 
Tape edges to a stiff board little bigger than quarter sheet 
A sponge (household is fine) to control water on your brush 
An old towel or handtowel
Tissues 
2B pencil and soft eraser 
Reference material will be supplied or welcome to bring your own

Booking
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 CANNINGTON

Magpie Watercolour Painting Workshop
with Catherine Kelley

Jacksons Cannington Store
Friday 17th November
10:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: $75 (+ materials)

Join us for an adventure using the flow of watercolour and its magical interaction when combined with salt. Using a very limited palette and techniques of working back into the piece, Catherine will guide you through the steps to create a beautiful finished painting.

Materials List:
Various size felt pens x1-3
Spray bottle & water container
Your favourite brushes (suitable for watercolour)
Pencil & eraser
Sketch pad
Your favourite watercolours - if you want to try colour instead of a tonal painting
Colours: Indigo, Burnt Sienna, French Ultramarine
Paper towel (I use Ultra Wipes)

About Catherine:
Over the past 20 years I have various awards and acquisitions
Various group and solo exhibitions
Teaching drawing and watercolour painting for over 10 years
Plus an active member of the Western Australian Watercolour Society for over 10 years

Booking
Bookings must be paid in full to secure your place before the day. 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

Introduction to Sketchbooking Workshop
with Bee KC Tan

Jacksons Balcatta Store
Saturday 25th November
10:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: $65 (+ materials)

Level: Beginners
No. of participants: min 6 / max 10

This workshop introduces participants to recording the world around us in a sketchbook using a pencil, pen and watercolour. Learn to sketch from life wherever you are, whenever you can. The process is meditative and enhances not just our creativity and artistic skills but also our general well being.

Bee K C Tan is an accomplished visual artist and experienced art educator who has been sharing her love of Sketchbooking in Perth for many years. As a former medical doctor with an interest in art as therapy, she is passionate about helping people discover wellness and joy through the art making process. View her work on her website www.artistbee.com and Instagram @bee_kctan

Materials List: (can be purchased in store)
Watercolour sketchbook eg. Millini A5 watercolour sketchbook
2B pencil
Sakura micron black fineliner pen 0.4 or similar waterproof pen
Watercolour set
Round size 8 watercolour brush
White plate or palette
Two water containers or jars
Sponge or paper towel

Booking
Bookings must be paid in full to secure your place before the day. Payment is non refundable. Contact us via balcatta@jacksons.com.au or 9240 1795 to provide credit card payment. In-Store: pay in person at time of booking to secure your place.