Painting Workshops
Hello and welcome to Painting Workshops at Studio Door!
We have two venues: Studio Door Myaree Perth and Studio Door Yallingup Siding in the Margaret River Region.
Between the two venues you will find both half day skills workshops plus full day and two day Weekend Workshops where you will be shown the steps to complete a specific painting.
Classes are taught in Acrylics by Kirsty Watkins or Pastels by Jessica Holliday.
Half-Day Skills Workshops
$175
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All materials are provided in our half day skills workshops
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Morning and / or Afternoon Tea is supplied
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Workshop includes both demonstrations and then time to practice on your own canvas with support and guidance from Jessica or Kirsty
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Suitable for all levels of painters
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Book two Half-Day Workshops for $300
Full-Day or Two-Day Weekend Workshops
$245 / $410
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All materials other than canvas are provided
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Canvas can be purchased at Studio Door on Day
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Morning and Afternoon Tea is supplied
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Lunch is supplied in Yallingup
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Workshops include both demonstrations and then time to practice on your own canvas with support and guidance from Jessica or Kirsty
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Suitable for all levels of painters
Upcoming Workshops
Skill-based Painting Workshops
Are you ready to take your landscape painting to the next level? This year I am offering new Skill-Based Painting Workshops designed to help you break down the essential elements of painting into practical, achievable techniques. Each half day session is hands-on and immersive, giving you the confidence to bring these elements into your own work.
These new Skill-Based Workshops include all your painting materials and canvas so there are no extras to think of, bring or buy. Just bring yourself ready to learn. We will feed you morning or afternoon tea and send you home with a tool bag of techniques based on your topic.
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$175 per workshop
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WANT TO BOOK BOTH SESSIONS?
If you’d like to attend more than one skills-based workshop enjoy the special price of $300 when you purchase two together, saving you $50.
Up in the Clouds in Acrylics
Sunday, 9th March 2025
Studio Door Myaree
With Kirsty Watkins
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Session 1 - Clouds for a Summer’s Day
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Clouds can transform a painting, adding mood, atmosphere, and light. In this workshop, we’ll explore how to paint three distinct cloud formations: cumulus, cirrus, and stratocumulus. You’ll learn techniques for soft blending, capturing volume, and achieving that airy, weightless feel. Using inspiration from paintings like Yallingup Reef, The Longing, and Water Garden, Kirsty will break down the process so you can confidently create dynamic skies that elevate your landscapes.​​​​​
Up in the Clouds in Acrylics
Sunday, 9th March 2025
Studio Door Myaree
With Kirsty Watkins​​​​​​
Session 2 - Candy Clouds
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Sunset clouds are full of magic, soft pastels, glowing highlights, and subtle shifts in light. In this workshop, you’ll dive into painting sunset-drenched skies, mastering color transitions, edge control, and the illusion of depth. Using pieces like Cloud Carnival and Candy Floss as inspiration, you’ll learn how to capture the fleeting beauty of twilight clouds and create dreamy, atmospheric scenes.​​​​
A Day on the Water in Acrylics
Saturday, 5th April 2025
Studio Door Myaree
With Kirsty Watkins
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Session 1 - Reflections on the Top of the Water
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Reflections on water can be tricky to capture, but they add so much to a painting. In this workshop, Kirsty will break down how to create the soft, shifting reflections that give water its distinctive shimmer. Inspired by Infinite Light, you’ll learn layering techniques, how to balance hard and soft edges, and the secrets to making reflections look natural and fluid.​​​​​
A Day on the Water in Acrylics
Saturday, 5th April 2025
Studio Door Myaree
With Kirsty Watkins​​​​
Session 2 - Foam and Whitewater at the Shore’s Edge
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Crashing waves, swirling foam, and delicate sea spray, this workshop is all about bringing movement and energy to your seascapes. Using techniques that made Kirsty’s viral reel so popular, you’ll explore how to create realistic foam patterns, contrast between transparent and opaque water, and the power of directional brushwork. If you’ve ever struggled with painting water’s edge, this session will unlock the secrets to making it feel alive.​​​​
To book workshops please follow the "Book your Workshop" button below or select from the list of Workshops available above.
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You will then be taken to my Calendar of Classes. Please select the appropriate date and you will see the Workshop.
(Easiest to select Calendar View rather than Schedule)
You can then purchase a ticket and register yourself for the workshop.
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