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 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 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 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 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 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 WHITFORD CITY

Rainbow Letters Calligraphy Workshop

with Martin Dickie

Jacksons Whitford City Store
Saturday 17 January **BOOKED OUT**
10:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $48

Learn the Uncial alphabet using Balsa pens and practice shapes with large steel pens. Learn letter proportion and design layout. Write suitable words in water letters and colour with ink and soluble pencils. Watch the flow of colour and either blot or leave to dry.

Martin has run a residential architectural practice here in Perth for over 20 years and for most of this time has been a member of the Calligraphers’ Guild of WA.  He teaches a weekly advanced class which makes finished works of Calligraphy as well as books and structures. 

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 WHITFORD CITY

Dreamy Mixed Media Portraits Workshop

with Samantha Lycett

Jacksons Whitford City store
Thursday 22 January **BOOKED OUT**
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 CANNINGTON

Tap into the Artist Within You Workshop 

with Myra Mitchell

Jacksons Cannington store
Saturday 14 February
10:30am - 12:30pm 
Cost: $65 (+BYO materials) Canvas (approx 12"x16"), palette, 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

Introduction to Acrylic Painting Workshop

with Myra Staffa

Jacksons Whitford City store
Friday 20 February
9:30am - 1:00pm
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. 

Materials List: Please ask in store or over the phone for required materials list.

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 MANDURAH

Galah Painting Workshop

with Vicki Nicholson

Jacksons Mandurah store
Tuesday 24 February **Limited spots left**
9:30am - 3:00pm
Cost: $110 (+ canvas - all colours supplied)

This cheeky pink and grey galah project explores expressive brushwork, colour theory and simple design principles. Taught step by step to build confidence and ensure successful results.

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 MANDURAH

Acrylic Painting for Beginners Workshop

with Robyn Lowry

Jacksons Mandurah store
Wednesday 25 February **BOOKED OUT**
9:30am - 4:00pm
Cost: $125 plus materials (list provided on booking)
*Maximum 6 participants

Join esteemed local artist Robyn Lowry for this full day acrylic workshop, perfect for beginners or anyone who would like to 'brush up' on their painting skills. Robyn will cover the history of acrylics, technical information, mediums used, colour mixing, design, application techniques, realism, impressionism and the many useful tips she has discovered in her 39 years of painting.

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 BALCATTA

Trees in Watercolour Workshop

with Andy Dolphin

Jacksons Balcatta Store
Thursday 26 February
9:30am - 4:00pm
Cost: $130 (contact store for materials list)

Join Michael Harding ambassador Andy Dolphin for this fantastic watercolour workshop! Learn Andy’s methods of simplifying trees while delivering an impression of detail using Michael Harding Watercolours.

About Andy

Andy’s journey into fine art began over two decades ago, though his passion for art stretches back to childhood. With a professional background in sign writing, graphic art and commercial illustration, he now focuses on oil and watercolour painting, as well as outdoor sketching. Inspired by rural landscapes, forests, small towns and seascapes, his work captures the beauty of sunlight and the dramatic interplay of light and shadow.

in 2021, Andy held his inaugural solo exhibition in Albany, WA, with terrific results. Subsequent solo exhibitions have also proved popular.

Andy had been an enthusiastic participant and award winner at Plein Air Down Under since 2020. He joined the event’s teaching faculty in 2022. His many accolades include the Grand Prize at the 2023 WA Society of Arts Annual Awards and several awards at Plein Air Down Under in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025.  

His passion for plein air painting continues to grow and has earned him invitations to teach a variety of workshops, including residencies at Wireless Hill and Beverley plus regular teaching spots at Plein Air Down Under and Albany Summer School. Andy has also presented several workshops in Pinjarra through the Murray Arts and Crafts Society.
In 2025, Andy was invited to present a drawing workshop at the inaugural Capital Plein Air in Canberra. He also won two awards at the event.
In November 2025, Andy met with Michael and Karyn Harding and was appointed as an ambassador for Michael Harding watercolours.

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

Landscape Watercolour Workshop

with Andy Dolphin

Jacksons Whitford City Store
Friday 27 February **POPULAR - 2nd workshop added**
9:30am - 4:00pm
Cost: $130 (contact store for materials list)

Join Michael Harding ambassador Andy Dolphin for this fantastic watercolour workshop! Learn Andy’s methods of simplifying the landscape using tonal sketches and colour exercises before working on a finished painting using Michael Harding Watercolours.

About Andy

Andy’s journey into fine art began over two decades ago, though his passion for art stretches back to childhood. With a professional background in sign writing, graphic art and commercial illustration, he now focuses on oil and watercolour painting, as well as outdoor sketching. Inspired by rural landscapes, forests, small towns and seascapes, his work captures the beauty of sunlight and the dramatic interplay of light and shadow.

in 2021, Andy held his inaugural solo exhibition in Albany, WA, with terrific results. Subsequent solo exhibitions have also proved popular.

Andy had been an enthusiastic participant and award winner at Plein Air Down Under since 2020. He joined the event’s teaching faculty in 2022. His many accolades include the Grand Prize at the 2023 WA Society of Arts Annual Awards and several awards at Plein Air Down Under in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025.  

His passion for plein air painting continues to grow and has earned him invitations to teach a variety of workshops, including residencies at Wireless Hill and Beverley plus regular teaching spots at Plein Air Down Under and Albany Summer School. Andy has also presented several workshops in Pinjarra through the Murray Arts and Crafts Society.
In 2025, Andy was invited to present a drawing workshop at the inaugural Capital Plein Air in Canberra. He also won two awards at the event.
In November 2025, Andy met with Michael and Karyn Harding and was appointed as an ambassador for Michael Harding watercolours.

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

Tap into the Artist Within You Workshop 

with Myra Mitchell

Jacksons Balcatta store
Saturday 28 February
10:00am - 12:00pm 
Cost: $65 (+BYO materials) Canvas (approx 12"x16"), palette, 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 9240 1795 or balcatta@jacksons.com.au 

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

JACKSONS BUSSELTON

Lino Printing Workshops

with Simon Mansfield

Jacksons Busselton Store
Friday 6 March & Friday 13 March
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cost: $120* (for both workshops) *Materials included

All welcome – no experience necessary. Come and enjoy the joy of printmaking while creating artwork you can
take home.

Workshop one: (March 6)
Building a foundation - understanding the process

Learn the essentials of lino printing, from tools and techniques to carving and design transfer. Build confidence as you explore the foundations of this timeless art form.

This workshop will include:
• Become orientated with the tools,
• Guidance around Safety and clean up
• Basic design considerations for one colour prints
• Paper choice
• Design Transfer methods
• Signature print creation (a variation of a Hanko stamp)
• Consideration and iteration of design

Workshop two: (March 13) 
Printing practice – Creating and Practice

Put your skills into action. Experiment with inking, printing, and refining your work as you discover how a simple design transforms into a unique, tangible print.

This workshop will include:
• Re-familiarisation with tools and their usage
• Consideration and iteration of design (A5)
• Cut lino (tool choice)
• Paper registration
• Print artist’s proof
• Print series of 6

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Contact the store on 08 9754 2188 or busselton@jacksons.com.au to book your place. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS WHITFORD CITY

Portraiture Workshop

with Judy Rogers

Jacksons Whitford City Store
Tuesday 10 March **BOOKED OUT**
9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $120

Jacksons Whitford City is excited to bring internationally renowned artist Judy Rogers for a workshop that will cover the basic principles of portrait drawing.
This workshop has something to offer for both beginner and experienced artists. Through detailed observational sketches participants will establish a good understanding of proportions, facial features, expressions and how to make the subject look three-dimensional.
Judy Rogers is an award-winning artist based in Perth, Western Australia. Judy’s works can be found in prominent international public and private collections. Judy has represented Australia at a number of prestigious international arts forums and is a sought after lecturer in the arts.
Judy’s works include intricate mixed media works and public sculpture. She takes on a wide range of techniques from the ultra-traditional to the cutting-edge contemporary. For more information visit: www.judyrogersartist.com
 
You will need to bring:
A3 papers/boards
Drawing supply, willow charcoal sticks (not compressed charcoal or black pastel), kneadable eraser
Masking tape, cleaning rag, workable fixative
Easel and backing board

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 BUNBURY

The Humble Colour Pencil Workshop

with Dee Credaro

Jacksons Bunbury Store
Tuesday 17 March 
9:00am - 3:30pm/4:00pm
Cost: $120 (+ materials)
Morning & afternoon tea supplied, BYO lunch

We will be drawing flowers/insects in close up, working through techniques, product choices and a raft of other useful information, including the magic of the humble colour pencil! Photo references will be supplied.

Colour pencil, artist quality, is a satisfying and relatively easy medium to travel with, and when layered and blended can give truly lovely results. The softer and better quality pencils have better pigment and will give better results than the harder children's quality pencils.

So far I have concentrated on using Faber-Castell's Polychromos and Prismacolour pencils on hot pressed watercolour paper. The smoother the paper, the less paper texture comes through, but a balance must be maintained or there will not be enough tooth to hold the many layers necessary to build up intensity of tone.

In all of these pictures (left), I have used at least 8 to 10 layers of pencil, blending with a combination of blending pencil and solvent (colourless copic marker). A burnishing pencil can be used at the end for a shine.

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Contact the store on 08 9791 1788 or bunbury@jacksons.com.au to book your place. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS WHITFORD CITY

Underwater Turtle Workshop

with Vicki Nicholson

Jacksons Whitford City Store
Tuesday 17 March **BOOKED OUT**
9:30am - 3:00pm
Cost: $95 (+ canvas)

Be part of creating this beautiful underwater turtle setting with a step-by-step guide from Vicki. Create this enchanting scene using a unique colour palette, whilst experimenting with a variety of mediums and learn some new techniques along the way making the process as enjoyable as the final piece. This is an intermediate level workshop.

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

Furry Critters in Pastel Workshop

with Dee Credaro

Jacksons Busselton Store
Thursday 19 March 
9:30am - 3:30pm
Cost: $110 (+ materials, list provided upon booking)
Morning & afternoon tea provided, BYO lunch.

In this workshop, you choose your subject - pet or animal, close up. Bring a print of a colour photo (not on an iPad or phone) and a black & white copy. Best to bring 2 or 3 options. Keep your choices fairly simple so you have a decent chance of getting through your artwork on the day. We will be using some pastel pencils and soft pastels. Dee will demonstrate mark-making and product use.

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Contact the store on 08 9754 2188 or busselton@jacksons.com.au to book your place. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS BUNBURY

Acrylic Seascape Workshop

with Dee Credaro

Jacksons Bunbury Store
Monday 23 March 
9:30am - 4:00pm
Cost: $120 (+ materials)

Morning & afternoon tea supplied, BYO lunch

About this workshop
In this workshop, we will be concentrating on colour and distance, using a limited palette and loose style, NOT one giant wave. You will learn some of the tricks that basic design allows us to use to make our painting “work”.

We will also go through what makes good composition, what to put in, what to leave out and exploring all the colour possibilities of limited palette. I will provide several colour photos of local scenes to work from.

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

Colour Mixing in Acrylics Workshop

with Robyn Lowry

Jacksons Mandurah Store
Wednesday 25 March **BOOKED OUT**
9:30am - 4:00pm
Cost: $125 (+ materials)

*Maximum 6 participants

About this workshop
Need some help with your colour mixing? Join Robyn as she covers the colour wheel, colour schemes, fauvism, colour field painting, components of colour and much more. This knowledge will be the most important information that you can learn for your art journey. It is a simplified way of mixing colour, perfect for beginners or anyone who wants a refresher on their colour mixing skills.

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 BUSSELTON

Still Life in Acrylics Workshop

with Sam James

Jacksons Busselton store
Saturday 28 March
10:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: $70 + materials (list provided upon enquiry)

The aim of this workshop is for students to become familiarised with working in acrylics. The workshop will focus on the skills of composition and colour mixing and students should come out with a finished still life artwork. Working with a limited range of paints the student will learn to mix colours that they will use in the creation of their artworks. Close attention will be paid to composition and working with complementary or compatible colours to make a pleasing design. Suitable for beginners or more experienced.

Sam James is a contemporary figurative artist based in Forest Grove in the Southwest of Western Australia. Working in both Acrylics and Oils he likes to paint from life capturing in paint the effects of light and colour in a scene before him. Sam chooses subjects close to his immediate environment which include still life, landscape and portraiture and often incorporates humour or an element of the unexpected in his work. Sam has participated in the Margaret River Region Open studios for the last seven years. He is an award winning artist having won the Cossack art prize in portraiture in 2024, the Jane Kelsbie Art Prize at the Pemberton Art Award as well as second place overall in the Margaret River Readers and Writers art prize in 2024 and 2018.

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Please contact the store on 9754 2188 or busselton@jacksons.com.au for booking information. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only. 

JACKSONS BUNBURY

Woodburning (Pyrography) Workshop

with Dee Credaro

Jacksons Bunbury Store
Tuesday 31 March 
9:30am - 3:30pm
Cost: $120 (+ materials)
Limited to 5 spots only.

About this workshop
Discover the timeless craft of pyrography in this hands-on workshop. Using pyrography units provided on the day, you’ll learn the tips & techniques on how to safely and confidently burn beautiful designs onto a wooden panel to take home.

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 WHITFORD CITY

​​Dreamy Mixed Media Mythical Creatures School Holiday Workshop

with Samantha Lycett

Jacksons Whitford City Store
Wednesday 8 April
9:30am – 11:30am
Cost: $65 (all materials supplied)

Suitable for: Ages 9 to 15

Step into a magical world of colour, imagination, and creativity.

In this dreamy mixed media workshop, young artists will create their own mythical creature masterpiece - from shimmering unicorns and mysterious mermaids to powerful dragons, majestic griffins, and fiery phoenix.

Using a mix of watercolours, collage, acrylic paint, and textured layers, we’ll explore soft washes, glowing colours, whimsical patterns, and expressive mark-making. Students will also learn a fun image-transfer technique to add magical details to their artwork.

Perfect for curious creators aged 9 and up, this workshop is all about experimenting, layering, and letting their imagination soar. Every student will leave with a vibrant, frame-worthy mythical creature artwork bursting with colour, magic, and personality.

About Samantha
Samantha Lycett 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 centered around nature journaling and watercolours, 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 WHITFORD CITY

Geraniums with Negative Painting - Watercolour Workshop

with Rhonda Hickey

Jacksons Whitford City Store
Saturday 11 April **LIMITED PLACES**
9:30am – 12:30pm
Cost: $70 (+ $30 for supplied equipment)

Suitable for: Advanced beginner (3 months of basic painting knowledge).

Be a part of creating this beautiful watercolour of geraniums along with Rhonda in this exciting new workshop. As an advanced beginner create this delightful painting using a selective colour palette and emerge yourself within the creation process in a relaxing small group setting at Jacksons Whitford City store.

About Rhonda
Rhonda is inspired by the natural beauty of environment while earthy and bright colours both intrigue her. Choosing to paint our landscapes, beaches, birds and flowers, Rhonda enjoys the challenge of new subjects with a love of detail but only enough to allow the viewer to interpret the rest. Being accepted into the Watercolour Society in 2015 was a highlight for Rhonda and a great incentive. Rhonda strives to give to the viewer fun and movement in her art and is now following it with a love of still life in a more contemporary form.
Immerse yourself with Rhonda in these truly creative and inspiring workshops.

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 WHITFORD CITY

POSCA Demonstration

with Julie Sherwen

Jacksons Whitford City Store
Saturday 18 April 
10:30am – 12:30pm
Cost: Free

Don’t miss Posca Representative Julie Sherwen, as she takes you into the world of Posca.   
Regarded for their exceptional opacity, vibrant colours, and versatility across surfaces like paper, metal, wood, and glass.   
Julie will demonstrate the different Posca varieties and show you some very impressive techniques that you might like to use in your own work.  

Booking
Places are limited, booking is essential!
Contact the store on 08 9288 9788 or whitfords@jacksons.com.au to book your place.

JACKSONS BUSSELTON

Intuitive Landscape Using Acrylics Workshop

with Lara Louise

Jacksons Busselton Store
Tuesday 21 April
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Cost: $50 (+ materials, list available upon request)

This workshop is ideal for beginners or artists, who would like to explore a new medium or technique. Lara will first walk you through blending techniques, the use of a palette knife and the advantages of using a limited colour palette. Then you will embark on creating your own serene landscape (or two). 

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Contact the store on 08 9754 2188 or busselton@jacksons.com.au to book your place. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS MANDURAH

Deep Sea Painting Workshop

with Vicki Nicholson

Jacksons Mandurah Store
Tuesday 21 April **LIMITED PLACES**
9:30am – 3:00pm
Cost: $115 + canvas

This laid‑back little guy drifts just beneath the surface, soaking in the rich colours and incredible textures of the deep. In this step‑by‑step session, we’ll explore how to build magical underwater effects using layers upon layers of detail. It’s the perfect chance to let your imagination wander freely and create something truly enchanting.

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 MANDURAH

Acrylic Seascapes and Skies Workshop

with Robyn Lowry

Jacksons Mandurah Store
Wednesday 22 April **BOOKED OUT**
9:30am – 4:00pm
Cost: $125 + materials

This workshop gives comprehensive information on understanding how to apply acrylics to create interesting and expressive seascapes and skies, in the impressionistic application. Learn how to show movement with loose brush strokes and how to apply the paint to produce a thick, luscious layer with the pallet knife. Robyn will also give instruction on completing an underpainting, without having to spend time drawing in all the details, leaving you more time to paint!

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 BUNBURY

Aussie Landscapes in Pastel Workshop

with Dee Credaro

Jacksons Bunbury Store
Tuesday 5 May 
9:30am - 3:30pm
Cost: $120 (+ materials, list available upon request)

This is a workshop exploring the loose, textural style of layering pastel pigments using artist quality pastels.

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 BUSSELTON

'Trees Make Everything Better' Acrylic Workshop

with Dee Credaro

Jacksons Busselton Store
Friday 8 May 
9:30am - 3:30pm
Cost: $110 (+ materials, list available upon request)
Morning/afternoon tea provided.

In this workshop, we will be exploring some of the many ways to paint trees, how to show texture, distance, perspective, focus and interest. Instead of one picture worked on throughout the day, we will do several small tree 'studies' experimenting with different techniques, brushes and mark making - to build confidence and the willingness to try new methods.

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Contact the store on 08 9754 2188 or busselton@jacksons.com.au to book your place. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS WHITFORD CITY

Tea For Two Workshop

with Myra Staffa

Jacksons Whitford City Store
Saturday 9 May
9:30am – 1:00pm
Cost: $85 per person (+ materials - list available upon booking)

Is your Mum creative? Do you want to spend some quality time with her and try out a painting workshop together? Jackson’s Whitfords has invited artist and experienced art teacher Myra Staffa back to their store to present another acrylic painting workshop aimed at beginners and for those who haven’t picked up a brush for a while. This could be the perfect gift for your Mum and an opportunity to spoil her.

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 BUNBURY

Plein Air Style Aussie Landscapes in Oils Workshop

with Dee Credaro

Jacksons Bunbury Store
Monday 11 May 
9:30am - 3:30pm
Cost: $120 (+ materials, list available upon request)

Learn how to complete an oil painting in hours rather than months, using efficient techniques that simplify the traditional, slower process.

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 WHITFORD CITY

Free-Flow-Florals in Acrylic Workshop

with Vicki Nicholson

Jacksons Whitford City Store
Tuesday 12 May **LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE**
9:30am – 3:00pm
Cost: $110 + canvas (all materials included)

Discover the joy of painting your own delightful floral painting with this step-by-step guide from Vicki. Create this beautiful flower piece using acrylic paints from a selective and unique colour palette in bold yet soft, subtle tones. This loose and elegant design invites you to experiment with a variety of techniques, to create an abstract with emotion that will convey the final mood of your artwork.

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 Veritas Jo Fazakerley

Jacksons Busselton Store
Thursday 14 May 
9:30am - 3:30pm
Cost: $100 (includes a colour palette to take home)
Please bring watercolour paper (preferably hot pressed + brushes)

Veritas Jo will provide – pallete with primary paints - the learning emphasis will be on participants mixing / creating their own colours from the three primaries. Although additional colours will be available if and when required. Subject matter - aubergine.

This hands-on workshop is designed to increase your knowledge and confidence in using watercolour as a medium to create different painting effects. It will also focus on what not to do, as well as what to do well.

 The workshop will explore:
· How to distinguish and use different types of watercolour paints and when to use transparent and opaque paints
· Wet and dry brush painting techniques
· Blending and layering paints and using washes to further enhance the art work
· Colour mixing, use of warm and cool colours
· How and when to use hard and soft edges
· Maintaining a vibrancy in your art work so that it is rich and clean
· Using light sources to further enrich and heighten interest in your work.

 The workshop is based on a step by step guide to layering and creating an art piece as illustrated.

Artist profile – Veritas Jo
Painting under her first name, Veritas is an award winning watercolour botanic artist living in Yallingup in Australia’s famous Margaret River region. Her art is characterised by an authentic and rich detail through exceptionally fine brush strokes (she uses 000 brushes to create her pieces), utilising magnificent water colours with a contemporary feel.

As a professional artist for the past fifteen years, Veritas seeks an accurate, realistic and vibrant portrayal of her art subjects.  Her teaching style is full of energy, passion and drive. In her workshops, Veritas keenly shares her substantial knowledge of watercolour as a medium and techniques to make the artwork ‘come alive’. Veritas has participated in advanced watercolour ateliers in France and is an active member of Dunsborough Art Society where she teaches art on Fridays.   Her sought-after works are favoured by tourists and locals; they can be found in private collections in Japan, USA, UK, France, Denmark and across Australia. 

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Contact the store on 08 9754 2188 or busselton@jacksons.com.au to book your place. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS MIDLAND

Wildflower Painting Workshop

with Vicki Nicholson

Jacksons Midland Store
Tuesday 19 May 
9:30am - 3:00pm
Cost: $95 + canvas

Create these beautiful wildflowers using a variety of techniques to build texture, depth, and intensity of colour. Bold, heavy brushstrokes are used to add weight and strength to the design. This is one of my favourite subjects to paint - our natural florals. You’re welcome to recreate my design or bring your own floral inspiration to make it uniquely yours.

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Contact the store on 08 9274 4964 or midland@jacksons.com.au to book your place. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS MANDURAH

The Gratitude Tour - Painting Demonstrations

with Mark Waller

Jacksons Mandurah Store
Friday 22 May **BOOKED OUT**
11:00am+
Cost: Free

With many thanks to Chroma, Mark Waller is back!
It’s been 10 years. And, what a ride!  A lot has happened, which is crazy, because I thought it was going to be all over 10 years ago. I get to stick around for a bit longer, chuck paint at stuff, look at shiny things in the world, and talk to people about painting. What a gift.

So, in light of all this, I’m coming back to WA - to where it all took place. This is hallowed ground for me. My collapse in WA and subsequent brain surgery and cancer experience was a collapse of the “old Mark” and the birth of a new version. So, ten years on, I’m coming back to express my unending gratitude to this place, these people who supported me, and to celebrate the miracle of being alive.

And a big part of this will be talking and demonstrating at Jacksons stores as follows: Balcatta (16th), Cannington (18th) & Mandurah (22nd).

This is a free opportunity for you to come and see me paint stuff, ask questions about how and why I paint stuff, and I’m sure there’ll be some deep and meaningful stuff in there too.

Booking
Limited spots available, register now!
Contact the store on 08 9535 2827 or mandurah@jacksons.com.au to book your place.

JACKSONS MANDURAH

Watercolour for Beginners Workshop

with Roy Harris

Jacksons Mandurah Store
Thursday 21 May **BOOKED OUT**
9:30am – 12:30pm
Cost: $90 + materials (materials list provided on booking)
*Maximum 8 participants

Are you just beginning your watercolour journey? Join local watercolourist and Plein Air painter Roy Harris, as he shows you the basics to get you started and on your way.

In this workshop you will learn about the nature of watercolour, tonal values and their importance, basic colour mixing, and how to paint various washes. During the workshop you will complete a monochrome landscape and a mixed colour landscape, and if time permits, a seascape as well.

This  workshop is perfect for beginners or anyone who would like to brush up on their skills.

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 BUSSELTON

Water Mixable Oils Workshop

with Dee Credaro

Jacksons Busselton Store
Friday 22 May 
9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $60 (+ materials, list available upon request)
Morning tea provided.

Dee will be demonstrating some of the different ways water mixable oils can be used and discussing the similiarities and differences between them and traditional oils. You will have the opportunity to begin a small piece of your own.

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Contact the store on 08 9754 2188 or busselton@jacksons.com.au to book your place. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS MIDLAND

Still Life Acrylic Workshop

with Myra Staffa

Jacksons Midland Store
Saturday 23 May
9:30am – 1:00pm
Cost: $85 (+ materials - list available upon booking)

Join artist and experienced art teacher Myra Staffa for this relaxing small group acrylic painting workshop which is aimed at participants who have some previous experience with acrylics.

If you would like to refresh your skills and take your practice to a more in-depth level then this class is for you. We will be looking at how to setup and maximise a still life’s potential and how to work step by step to achieve a multi layered painting as far as is possible in the 3.5hr time frame.

We will be emphasising colour mixing and paint application so that at the end of this workshop you will have more confidence to continue at your own pace. 

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Contact the store on 08 9274 4964 or midland@jacksons.com.au to book your place. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS BUSSELTON

Ignite Your Creativity

with Carol Seeley

Jacksons Busselton Store
Saturday 23 May
10:00am – 1:00pm
Cost: $75 (All materials supplied)

This workshop, hosted by award winning abstract artist, Carol Seeley, is a joyous way to unlock your creativity, a mindful way to create. No artistic skills or experience required, just bring your willingness to discover and explore the wonderful world of mixed media. In this workshop we will create colourful  mixed media artworks on artist grade papers - pieces which can be created anywhere – even the kitchen table; they’re low fuss, low mess and so much fun.
 
Ignite your creativity now!

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Contact the store on 08 9754 2188 or busselton@jacksons.com.au to book your place. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS WHITFORD CITY

"in  G O T H I C" Calligraphy Workshop

with Martin Dickie

Jacksons Whitford City Store
Saturday 30 May
9:30am – 11:30am
Cost: $70 (materials included)

Are you interested in Gothic Calligraphy?  Would you like to learn the ways of Medieval scribes?  Then this is the workshop for you. Jacksons Whitford City has invited back to their store, experienced Calligrapher Martin Dickie to present another Calligraphy workshop.  

During this time Martin will be focusing on the "Blackletter" aimed at those interested in this historic style of script for books and manuscript lettering.  Write in broken curves and highly detailed flourishes, tall and narrow letters with sharp, angular strokes and heavy vertical stems. 

As a bonus you will receive your own traditional broad-edged balsa pen to take away and practice with.  

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 WHITFORD CITY

Still Life Acrylic Workshop

with Myra Staffa

Jacksons Whitford City Store
Friday 5 June
9:30am – 1:00pm
Cost: $85 (+ materials - list available upon booking)

Join artist and experienced art teacher Myra Staffa for this relaxing small group acrylic painting workshop which is aimed at participants who have some previous experience with acrylics.

If you would like to refresh your skills and take your practice to a more in-depth level then this class is for you. We will be looking at how to setup and maximise a still life’s potential and how to work step by step to achieve a multi layered painting as far as is possible in the 3.5hr time frame.

We will be emphasising colour mixing and paint application so that at the end of this workshop you will have more confidence to continue at your own pace. 

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 MIDLAND

Tonal Watercolour Pencil Drawing Workshop

with Julia Softley

Jacksons Midland store
Friday 12 June
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 9274 4964 or midland@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
Saturday 13 June
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 9458 1933 or cannington@jacksons.com.au for booking information. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only. 

JACKSONS WHITFORD CITY

Wildflower Painting Workshop

with Vicki Nicholson

Jacksons Whitford City Store
Tuesday 16 June **BOOKED OUT**
9:30am - 3:00pm
Cost: $95 + canvas

Create these beautiful wildflowers using a variety of techniques to build texture, depth, and intensity of colour. Bold, heavy brushstrokes are used to add weight and strength to the design. This is one of my favourite subjects to paint - our natural florals. You’re welcome to recreate my design or bring your own floral inspiration to make it uniquely yours.

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 WHITFORD CITY

Wave Seascape in Oils Workshop

with Paul Innes

Jacksons Whitford City Store
Thursday 18 June
10:00am – 3:00pm
Cost: $120 (+ materials - list available upon booking)

Born and raised in Scotland and exposed early on in his artistic endeavors to the work of legendary Scottish colourists. Paul's work has a wonderfully loose, painterly application and a mature use of colour that recalls expressive light-filled landscapes. 

More recently Paul was the winner of the Arts in focus Award from the 2019 Community Arts Exhibition.  Immerse yourself for a full day of oil painting as Paul takes you through a step-by-step process in creating a wonderfully atmospheric seascape in oils.

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 WHITFORD CITY

**FOR KIDS**

Winter Solstice Lantern Workshop

with Sam Lycett

Jacksons Whitford City Store
Friday 19 June
10:00am – 11:00am
Cost: $45 = per parent + child (1 lantern). All materials supplied.
Suitable for: Ages 3-5 (with parent)

Step into a cosy, magical moment as we celebrate the winter solstice together.

In this gentle, hands-on workshop, little ones and their mums will create a glowing lantern filled with colour, light, and wonder. We’ll explore dreamy watercolour techniques like wet-on-wet painting, then layer in soft details using pencils, textas, and delicate tissue paper collage. Finally, we’ll transform our artwork with a simple oiling technique, watching the colours come alive as the light shines through.

This is a slow, nurturing space to create side by side, spark imagination, and share a special seasonal ritual together. Each mum and child will make one beautiful lantern to take home and treasure.

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 MIDLAND

Gelli Printing Workshop

with Myra Staffa

Jacksons Midland Store
Saturday 20 June
9:30am – 1:00pm
Cost: $120 (materials & equipment supplied)

Join our small group of 8 to learn the process of Gelli Plate printing. Artist and experienced art teacher Myra Staffa will take you through how to use (step by step) a variety of techniques to create multiple prints. We will use botanicals, found textures, stencils and different qualities of paper to make our prints.

Gelli Printing has so much potential and endless possibilities. It’s super fun and an addictive technique that you will want to keep working with long after the workshop has finished. Great for creating unique collage papers and one off prints. Suitable for all levels.

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Please contact the store on 08 9274 4964 or midland@jacksons.com.au (please provide your phone contact details) for booking information. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only. 

JACKSONS MANDURAH

Birds of Paradise Painting Workshop

with Vicki Nicholson

Jacksons Mandurah Store
Tuesday 23 June
9:30am – 3:00pm
Cost: $115 + canvas

Explore the exciting possibilities of colour in this vibrant workshop inspired by the striking Bird of Paradise flower. Currently blooming everywhere, these bold and beautiful forms provide the perfect starting point to experiment with dynamic colour choices and creative expression.

You’ll learn how to balance colours across your work & building confidence to develop your own unique palette. This workshop encourages imagination, playful exploration, and personal interpretation.

Suitable for intermediate artists.

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 WHITFORD CITY

Herbin Eclats Watercolour Ink Hands-on Demo

with Leona Beeson

Jacksons Whitford City Store
Monday 29 June
10:30am – 11:30am
Cost: Free *RSVP required

Join Leona as she showcases the beautiful Jacques Herbin Éclats Watercolour Inks. Get hands-on, explore rich colours and effects, and leave with your own custom samples!

RSVP
Contact the store on 08 9288 9788 or whitfords@jacksons.com.au to RSVP and save your spot. Please provide phone contact details in your email. 

JACKSONS BALCATTA

Herbin Eclats Watercolour Ink Hands-on Demo

with Leona Beeson

Jacksons Balcatta Store
Tuesday 30 June
10:30am – 11:30am
Cost: Free *RSVP required

Join Leona as she showcases the beautiful Jacques Herbin Éclats Watercolour Inks. Get hands-on, explore rich colours and effects, and leave with your own custom samples!

RSVP
Contact the store on 08 9240 1795 or balcatta@jacksons.com.au to RSVP and save your spot. Please provide phone contact details in your email. 

JACKSONS BUSSELTON

Beach Scene Acrylic Painting Workshop

with Kirsty Watkins

Jacksons Busselton Store
Saturday 4 July
10:00am – 1:00pm
Cost: $85 (all materials provided)

Join WA artist Kirsty Watkins for a fun and relaxed morning recreating a local beach scene. Kirsty will demonstrate painting techniques in acrylic including blending and colour mixing, then guide you through creating your own vibrant piece to take home.

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Contact the store on 08 9754 2188 or busselton@jacksons.com.au to book your place. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS WHITFORD CITY

**FOR KIDS**

Wild Safari Creations Workshop

with Sam Lycett

Jacksons Whitford City Store
Monday 6 July
9:30am – 11:30am
Cost: $65 (All materials supplied)
Suitable for: Ages 6-9 

Step into a wild safari adventure, where creativity runs free and imagination leads the way.

In this playful mixed media workshop, young artists will create their own vibrant safari animal using watercolours, pencils, textas, collage, and textured layers. We’ll explore bold colours, fun patterns, and expressive mark making, plus learn a fun image transfer technique to add an extra creative twist. From lions and zebras to giraffes and beyond, this class is all about experimenting, layering, and bringing animals to life. Every child leaves with a colourful, frame-worthy masterpiece bursting with personality. 

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 WHITFORD CITY

**FOR KIDS**

Ocean Dreamscape Workshop

with Sam Lycett

Jacksons Whitford City Store
Monday 6 July
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Cost: $65 (All materials supplied)
Suitable for: Ages 9-15 

Dive into a magical underwater world, where colour and imagination flow together.

In this mixed media workshop, artists will create a stunning ocean-inspired artwork using watercolours, acrylics, collage, and layered textures. We’ll explore vibrant sea life from seahorses to jellyfish and tropical fish while learning a fun image transfer technique to elevate their designs. With a focus on creativity and self expression, this class invites artists to build a dreamy underwater scene filled with beauty and wonder. Each student leaves with a bold, frame-ready masterpiece that feels like a piece of the ocean.

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 WHITFORDS

Partial Portrait Study Workshop

with Zani Inder 

Jacksons Whitfords store
Friday 17 July
9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $90 (+ materials - list available at booking)

About the Workshop: A beginner-friendly portrait workshop where students focus on a single facial feature — hair, eyes, mouth, or ear. By concentrating on one area, students can achieve a successful and resolved study while learning about proportion, tonal values and form.

About the artist: Zani Inder is a Perth-based multidisciplinary artist and experienced art educator with over a decade of professional practice and teaching experience. Originally from South Africa, her work explores the intersection of precision and emotion through detailed realism and expressive mark-making. Her practice is deeply informed by nature, movement, and close observation, with a strong focus on drawing as a foundational skill. Working primarily in pencil, charcoal, and mixed media, Zani’s approach emphasizes contrast, texture, and the translation of feeling into form.

As an educator, Zani’s workshops are designed to build both technical skill and creative confidence, offering participants a supportive, engaging, and purposeful creative experience.

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

JACKSONS BUSSELTON

Monoprinting - Mark Making Workshop

with Francesco Geronazzo

Jacksons Busselton Store
Saturday 18 July
10:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: $80 (All materials supplied)

Discover the magic of monoprinting using Gelli plates in this hands on creative workshop inspired by the textures, shapes, and patterns of the natural world. In this relaxed and beginner friendly class, you’ll experiment with mark making techniques to create unique, one-of-a-kind prints using leaves, textures, and layered colour. Perfect for artists, makers with every level of preparation, and curious beginners alike.
 

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Contact the store on 08 9754 2188 or busselton@jacksons.com.au to book your place. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only.

JACKSONS MIDLAND

Handmade Ceramic Platters Workshop

with Sharnae Hepworth

Jacksons Midland store
Part 1: Saturday 18 July 
Part 2: Saturday 25 July
10:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: $110 (includes both dates) All materials supplied.

Meadows Lane Ceramics is a small handmade ceramics business that loves creating cute, functional pieces designed to bring a little joy to everyday life. From mugs and platters to homewares made to be both beautiful and practical, every piece is thoughtfully handcrafted with creativity and usability in mind.

Join Meadows Lane Ceramics for a relaxed and creative two-part platter workshop at Jacksons Midland.

In Week One, you’ll hand-build your own ceramic platter using simple slab-building techniques — no experience needed. You’ll be guided through shaping, decorating and adding your own personal style to create a beautiful functional piece.

Your platter will then be carefully dried and prepared for Week Two where you’ll return to glaze your piece and learn the basics of ceramic glazing techniques before it is kiln fired and finished.

Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a creative day out. All materials, tools, firing and glazing included.

Booking
Bookings are limited, paid bookings are essential to secure your place!
Please contact the store on 08 9274 4964 or midland@jacksons.com.au (please provide your phone contact details) 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 July
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 08 9240 1795 or balcatta@jacksons.com.au for booking information. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only. 

JACKSONS MANDURAH

Welcome to the World of Gouache Workshop

with Julia Softley

Jacksons Mandurah store
Tuesday 28 July
1:15pm - 4:00pm
Cost: $90 (all materials included)

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 9535 2827 or mandurah@jacksons.com.au for booking information. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only. 

JACKSONS MANDURAH

Tonal Watercolour Pencil Drawing Workshop

with Julia Softley

Jacksons Mandurah store
Tuesday 28 July
9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $90

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

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.

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 08 9535 2827 or mandurah@jacksons.com.au for booking information. *Payment is non-refundable, paid bookings only. 

JACKSONS WHITFORDS

Australian Seascapes in Pastel Workshop

with Dee Credaro 

Jacksons Whitfords store
Friday 31 July
9:30am - 3:30pm (be there to set up between 9-9:30am)
Cost: $130 (+ materials - list available at booking)

In this workshop, Dee will be focusing on the tools necessary to start and complete a soft pastel seascape. She will also demonstrate throughout the day, working along with you all, and will do some small exercises, for those who are new to pastels.

You will need photo references, preferably showing distance, and at least one with birds or boats or people in the distance. Bring several if undecided. Please make sure you have a photo copy of these in black and white and bring both colour and black & white, not on electronic devices.

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

JACKSONS WHITFORD CITY

Cherries in a Bowl Watercolour Workshop

with Rhonda Hickey

Jacksons Whitford City Store
Saturday 15th August
9:30am – 12:30pm
Cost: $70 (+ $30 for supplied equipment)

Suitable for: Advanced Beginner (preferably with basic stroke work knowledge)

Be part of creating this beautiful watercolour along with Rhonda in this exciting new workshop. As an advanced beginner, create this delightful painting using a selective colour palette and emerge yourself  within the creation process in a relaxing small group setting at Jacksons.

About Rhonda
Rhonda is inspired by the natural beauty of environment while earthy and bright colours both intrigue her. Choosing to paint our landscapes, beaches, birds and flowers, Rhonda enjoys the challenge of new subjects with a love of detail but only enough to allow the viewer to interpret the rest. Being accepted into the Watercolour Society in 2015 was a highlight for Rhonda and a great incentive. Rhonda strives to give to the viewer fun and movement in her art and is now following it with a love of still life in a more contemporary form.
Immerse yourself with Rhonda in these truly creative and inspiring workshops.

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 WHITFORD CITY

Australian Birdscape Workshop

with Sam Lycett

Jacksons Whitford City Store
Friday 18 September
10:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: $65 (All materials supplied)

Step into the beauty of the Australian bush, where colour, texture, and quiet observation come together.

In this mixed media workshop, you’ll create a richly layered artwork inspired by Australia’s unique birdlife. Using watercolours, acrylics, collage, and subtle textural techniques, we’ll explore the form, movement, and personality of birds such as cockatoos, kookaburras, and wrens. You’ll be guided through an image transfer process to add depth and detail, while still leaving space for your own creative interpretation.

With a focus on slowing down, noticing, and expressing what you see and feel, this class is as much about the experience as the finished piece. You’ll leave with a refined, frame-worthy artwork that captures a sense of place, connection, and the quiet magic of Australian birdlife.

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.