Workshops

NOVEMBER 2023 WORKSHOPS

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JACKSONS CANNINGTON

Sketching the Everyday Workshop
with Bee KC Tan

Jacksons Cannington Store
Saturday 4th November
10:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: $88 (inclusive of a watercolour sketchbook to take home)

Level: Absolute beginners, no experience required
No. of participants: min 6 / max 10

This fun workshop introduces participants to art journaling in a sketchbook using a pencil, pen and watercolour. Start by drawing simple everyday objects and surroundings. Learn to develop a regular sketching habit. The process is meditative and enhances not just our creativity 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)
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. 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

Acrylic Still Life Painting Workshop
with Myra Staffa

Jacksons Balcatta store
Saturday 11 November
9:30am - 2:30pm (half hour break for lunch / byo)
Cost: $85 per person plus materials

Join experienced artist and art teacher Myra Staffa for a relaxing and informative acrylic still life painting workshop.
Suitable for beginners to intermediate participants in a small group of  people.

We will cover creating a dynamic arrangement of objects, through to colour mixing and paint application, aiming at creating  two different paintings, on paper. 
The workshop is perfectly timed in conjunction with Myra Staffa’s exhibition of still life paintings entitled  ‘Life’s Objects’ which will be on at the Subiaco Museum from 22 September through to 22 December 2023.

Material List:
Set of tubes of acrylic paints in Primary colours: cool yellow, cool red, cool blue plus white and black. Eg: Atelier, Matisse, Global
Set of synthetic hair brushes eg: WestArt red series.
2B pencil, biro (for note taking)
A4 Sketchbook
Please note: Quality A3 size paper will be provided to paint on.

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.


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.