Workshops

JANUARY

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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 & SUBIACO

POSCA Marker Demonstration
with Julie Sherwin

Jacksons Subiaco store
Saturday 10th February
10:30am – 12:00pm
Cost: Free!


Jacksons Cannington store
Friday 23rd February *BOOKED OUT* 
10:30am – 12:00pm
Cost:
Free!

Join us in store to watch Julie Sherwen from POSCA demonstrate the magic of these acrylic markers on multiple surfaces & the different ways they can be used: blending, watercolour effect, using them with paint brushes and more!

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

To register, please contact the stores via:
Subiaco: 9381 2700 or subiaco@jacksons.com.au
Cannington: 9458 1933 or cannington@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 BALCATTA

Gelli Plate Printing Workshop
with Myra Staffa

Jacksons Balcatta store
Saturday 9th March
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 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 2nd May *BOOKED OUT*
10AM - 3PM
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.

Bookings
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

Peacock of Paradise

2-day Watercolour Workshop

with Ania Azarenko

 

Jacksons Balcatta store


Thurs 30th May and Fri 31st May

10 AM - 1PM (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 BALCATTA

Ceramic Workshop
with Belinda Rudd from 'Three Little Potters' 

Jacksons Balcatta store
Saturday 8th June
1:30PM - 3:30PM
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
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

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.
 


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