The Pastel Society of Victoria, Australia conducts 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.
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Venue for Workshops
Workshops are held at a number of venues, including the Ferntree Gully Community Centre, 1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully
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How to Book
For paid workshops, this is a 2-step process.
STEP 1. Fill out the relevant workshop Registration Form & submit it online
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.
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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. 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 : Kerrie Carter via email at workshop@vicpastel.com.au
Paint Away | Retreats : Roz Long via email at president@vicpastel.com.au
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UPDATE : this workshop is now fully subscribed
Due to popular demand, we are conducting an additional FREE Soft Pastel Workshop
with Regina Hona
at Senior Artist Supplies, 1310 Malvern Road, Malvern VIC 3144
Saturday, 22 February 2025
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FREE Soft Pastel Workshops
with Regina Hona
at Senior Artist Supplies, 1310 Malvern Road, Malvern VIC 3144
Sunday, 9 February 2025
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Here’s your chance to learn about the materials and basics of using Soft Pastels in this hands-on half-day workshop. You’ll love their vibrancy, ease of use and versatility as a painting or sketching medium.
Everything will be provided, just bring yourself and delve into the fabulous, addictive world of Soft Pastels assisted by your expert tutor. Be inspired by what you can achieve with Pastels – from simple to elaborate paintings and take home what you create.
Open to anyone 18+ that has never used soft pastels; whether you’re a hobby artist, Year 12 or university student, retired or completely new to art — this is the pastel workshop for you. There will be a maximum of 12 participants in each workshop.
Our sessions are now fully subscribed.
If you would like to go on a Wait List for when we run this workshop again, please let our Workshop coordinator know via email at workshop@vicpastel.com.au
For all the details on this Workshop, click on the Information Brochure button below
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To join us for this Workshop, all you have to do is Register by
Filling out the Registration Form – click on the yellow Registration Form button below.
Our sessions on 9 February 2025 are now fully subscribed.
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3-day Paint Away Retreat
with Steve McCall
in Bright in north-east Victoria
18 – 21 October 2024
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For all the details on this Workshop, click on the Information Brochure button below
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To join us for this Workshop, there is a simple 2-step process:
Step 1 : Fill out the Registration Form – click on the Registration Form button below.
Remember to click on the Submit button at the bottom of the Registration Form.
Please note, your Registration will not be accepted until you have paid
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Step 2. Pay online – choose either the ‘Member’ or ‘Non-member’ option from the drop-down box and click on the ‘Add to cart’ button. Then proceed through the secure online payment process.
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Steve McCall’s Bio is available at https://camberwellartshow.org.au › artists › stephen-mccall
2-Day Workshop
Unlocking the Mysteries of Pastel
with Lyn Mellady & Linda Finch
at Ferntree Gully Community Centre, Ferntree Gully VIC
7 & 8 September 2024
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For all the details on this Workshop, click on the Information Brochure button below
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To join us for this Workshop, there is a simple 2-step process:
Step 1 : Fill out the Registration Form – click on the green Registration Form button below.
Remember to click on the Submit button at the bottom of the Registration Form.
Please note, your Registration will not be accepted until you have paid
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Step 2. Pay online – choose either the ‘Member’ or ‘Non-member’ option from the drop-down box and click on the red ‘Add to cart’ button. Then proceed through the secure online payment process.
2-Day Workshop
Florals in Soft Pastel
with Stephie Clark
at Ferntree Gully Community Centre, Ferntree Gully VIC
3 & 4 August 2024
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For all the details on this Workshop, click on the Information Brochure button below
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To join us for this Workshop, there is a simple 2-step process:
Step 1 : Fill out the Registration Form – click on the green Registration Form button below.
Remember to click on the Submit button at the bottom of the Registration Form.
Please note, your Registration will not be accepted until you have paid
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Step 2. Pay online – choose either the ‘Member’ or ‘Non-member’ option from the drop-down box and click on the red ‘Add to cart’ button. Then proceed through the secure online payment process.
Stephie Clark is a soft pastel obsessed artist from Australia working mostly in her country studio at home in Armidale. She divides her time between painting in her studio and teaching workshops both here in Australia and overseas in France. Stephie is best known for her free and flowing florals and fruits her style uninhibited by rules and boundaries. She is inspired by the nature and colours it produces. Stephie’s work has been featured in french magazine Practique des Arts and you can see her in action on her Patreon site. Stephie sells her art in her online shop around the world.
WEBSITE https://www.stephieclark.net/
PATREON https://www.patreon.com/12_stephieclark
HOW TO PASTEL https://www.howtopastel.com/2022/06/stephie-clark-how-to-create-depth-in-florals/
3-Day Paint Away
with Regina Hona
at Queenscliff on the Bellarine Peninsula
1, 2 & 3 March 2024
Accommodation will be the Seaview Guesthouse (in the centre of town)
Tutor – Regina Hona will be the tutor for this weekend.
Accommodation – will be in the Seaview Guest House (in the centre of town — we have booked the whole house which includes 14 guest rooms with ensuite facilities. (11 rooms with double beds and 3 rooms with a double and single bed). There is an also a kitchen, dining room and loungeroom.
Program – A program for each day’s activities will be provided to you prior to your arrival. There will be a Friday afternoon painting session for those who can make it. We will book a venue for Friday night dinner and are planning to have a potluck dinner on Saturday night. All participants will be asked to bring something to share. Participants will also need to make their own arrangements to breakfast and lunch. Food can be purchased locally or you can bring your own food. It might be a good idea to pack thermos and cups, as well as a water bottle so that you can keep hydrated throughout the day.
Queenscliff is a beautiful and historic seaside township located on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula.
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