We conduct regular Workshops throughout the year
Our demonstrators & tutors are international, interstate and local artists who are experts in their chosen medium. Workshops usually run over 1, 2 or 3 days and are a wonderful way to improve your skills and well worth the investment of your time.
How to Book
For most workshops, this is a 2-Step process.
STEP 1. Fill out the relevant workshop Registration Form & remember to click on the Submit button for your registration to go through.
STEP 2. Pay online for the relevant workshop by selecting either the ‘Member’ or Non-member’ option from the drop-down box. Then click on the ‘Add to cart’ button for that workshop and go through the secure payment process.
Places will only be held once fees are paid.
Workshop Payments & Refund Policy
When enrolling in a PSVA Workshop we require full payment. Please note that $50.00 of the Workshop fee is non-refundable. The balance of the fee will be refunded if you cancel at least 7 days prior to the Workshop, but only if your place is filled.
When enrolling in a PSVA Paint Away Retreat, see the Information Brochure for the Payments information and Refund Policy
The Workshop Coordinator, in consultation with the President and/or Treasurer, has the discretion to alter the above policy should extenuating circumstances apply.
To enquire about available places or further information, contact our Workshop Coordinator
Workshops & Paint Away|Retreats : Kerrie Carter via email at workshop@vicpastel.com.au
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Portraits in Soft Pastel
2-Day Workshop
28 February and 1 March 2026
Lyn Diefenbach is an award-winning Australian artist who has painted professionally in oils and pastel for over 30 years. A winner of multiple national and international awards, she has held numerous sold-out solo exhibitions and has exhibited widely across Australia, China, the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe.
Lyn’s work spans portraits, seascapes, still life and florals, with a recurring fascination for reflections that express her emotional, physical and spiritual journey. Renowned for her masterful technique, her paintings reflect a lifetime of practice and a deep celebration of faith and life.
Highly respected as an educator, Lyn is a sought-after tutor, demonstrator and judge, teaching both internationally and online. Her many honours include Eminent Pastellist status with the International Association of Pastel Societies and membership in leading international art societies.
Venue : Maroonday Federation Estate, 32 Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood, VIC 3134
Step into the fascinating realm of portraiture with world renowned artist Lyn Diefenbach. In this workshop, you’ll learn not just how to achieve a strong likeness but also how to express a subject’s unique character and personality. We’ll explore pastel techniques and how to shape the face’s planes to create depth and realism. Expect clear, logical instruction through demonstrations as well as personal time at your easel.
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