learn with me

I love sharing time with fellow creatives.

Whether you'd like to paint from the comfort of home, spend a day immersed in creativity, or join me for a restorative retreat, I'd love to welcome you into my creative world.

Through gentle guidance, encouragement and a shared love of nature, my hope is that you'll leave feeling inspired, capable and creatively refreshed.


paint from home

Taken from Paper Bag Peaches Class

Learn at your own pace with my self-guided online classes. Designed for beginners and experienced painters alike, these lessons invite you to slow down, explore colour and reconnect with your creativity.

Thank you for a great workshop. You are an outstanding teacher
— Natasha

paint alongside me

Another successful workshop at Ellis House.

Join me in person for relaxed, welcoming workshops where creativity and connection flourish. Together we'll explore Australian flora, botanical still life through colour-rich acrylic painting in a supportive environment.

I feel like Ive had a holiday. Thank you for sharing your experience, knowledge and your beautiful home.
— Viv

retreat into creativity

Escape to the countryside for a restorative creative retreat where painting, nature and connection come together. With gentle guidance, beautiful surroundings and time to simply be, you’ll leave feeling inspired and creatively renewed.

Hayley’s passion, skill and individual attention resulted in everyone producing a beautiful piece of Australian flora while also creating space to play, reflect and connect.
— Susanna, Nature's Palette Retreat 2025

stay connected

Join Me for future Creative Gatherings

Whether we’re painting banksias, eucalyptus blossoms, paper bag peaches or exploring creativity on retreat, I’d love to welcome you into my creative world.

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Thank you for a truly inspiring Nature’s Palette Retreat. Your guidance helped me grow as an artist, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity and the wonderful memories we created together.
— Robynne