Artist creating pastel artwork at Pastel Society of Victoria event.

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

Artist painting outdoors during pastel workshop at The Pastel Society of Victoria, Australia.

Kayleen West

Discover how to use value and colour to create luminous, mood-filled paintings

2-Day Workshop

20 & 21 June 2026

Tutor

Kayleen West is a Melbourne-based artist known for her vibrant use of colour, expressive mark-making, and atmospheric interpretations of everyday scenes.

Working in pastel and oil, she moves between studio and en plein air with ease, creating paintings that capture mood, movement, and the subtle poetry of place. An award-winning artist and President of the Pastel Society of Victoria, Kayleen is passionate about nurturing creativity through demonstrations, workshops, and her international YouTube community.

Her work is held in collections across Australia and overseas, including the Australian Embassy in Ireland.

Venue

Ferntree Gully Community Arts Centre, 1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully VIC 3156

About this Workshop

Discover how to use value and colour to create luminous, mood-filled paintings in this two-day workshop focused on the art of capturing light. Designed for artists who already have basic drawing skills, this workshop explores how thoughtful simplification, confident mark-making, and playful experimentation can transform the way you approach any subject. While students may choose their own reference material, landscape is recommended for its rich opportunities to study atmosphere and light.

Across the two days, Kayleen will guide participants through the processes she uses to create dynamic, expressive work — from breaking down complex scenes to building strong compositions and using colour intentionally to evoke mood. Day One focuses on foundations, exploration, and technique; Day Two brings everything together as students create a final original artwork with personalised guidance.

With an emphasis on finding your own style, enjoying the creative process, and reducing the “tricky bits” of painting light, this workshop offers a supportive environment for growth, discovery, and artistic confidence.

Kayleen West | Information Brochure

SOLD OUT | Kayleen West | Registration Form