Studio Days | Build confidence in acrylic painting

Four relaxed, small-group sessions to explore colour, practise acrylic techniques and grow in confidence, with individual guidance and no pressure to finish a painting.

“Hayley is a fantastic teacher and artist for every art level-beginner to experienced. I learnt so much from the course and know I will take these skills into my future work.” — Lani 2026

Studio Days details

Dates: Monday evenings 30 Nov, 7, 14, and 21 December 2026
Time: 5:30pm–7:30pm each week
Location: My home studio in Ellenbrook, Western Australia
Investment: $395 for all four sessions ($98.75 per session)
Places: Just four participants
Materials: All materials supplied

Studio Days is booked as a complete four-week series. Four mornings work out to $98.75 per session, including all materials.

The fee includes all four sessions and the materials needed for our explorations.

I’m opening the doors to my home studio in Ellenbrook for something a little different this November.

Studio Days is a relaxed, small-group painting experience for beginners through to intermediate creatives who would love to learn, experiment and feel more confident in their painting.

Across four Friday mornings, we’ll gather around the studio table to explore colour, brushwork, light and shadow, composition and the many little decisions that help a painting come together.

Rather than following a set project or feeling the pressure to finish a painting each week, we’ll work through practical exercises, experiment with paint on different surfaces, and explore the questions that come up in your own creative practice.

“Thanks for opening your studio and your willingness to share” —Lara 2026

With just four places available, there will be plenty of room to ask questions, try things out, share ideas and receive personal guidance in a welcoming, supportive environment.

There’s no pressure to get everything right, and no expectation to create a finished painting each week. This is about giving yourself time to learn, experiment and enjoy the process of becoming a more confident painter.

What we’ll explore

• Colour mixing, colour relationships and temperature

• Light, shadow and creating form

• Brushwork and paint handling

• Building a painting in layers

• Troubleshooting when a painting isn’t quite working

• Practical exercises and experimentation on different surfaces

The exact focus will respond to the group, so we can spend time on the things that matter most to you.

I look forward to welcoming you to my studio table.

Booking, Payment & Cancellation Policy

Booking and payment

Studio Days is a four-week series with just four places available. Your place is reserved specifically for you, and full payment of $395 is required at the time of booking.

If you need to cancel

I understand that circumstances can change. If you need to cancel your booking, please contact me as soon as possible.

• More than 14 days before the first session: You may request a refund, less any non-recoverable costs already incurred for your booking.

• Within 14 days of the first session: If I can fill your place from a waiting list or with another participant, I’ll refund your payment in full, less any non-recoverable costs. If I’m unable to fill the place, I’ll discuss the circumstances with you and consider whether a partial refund or credit is possible.

• Illness or unexpected circumstances: If illness or an emergency prevents you from attending, please get in touch. I’ll consider your circumstances individually and do my best to find a fair solution.

As Studio Days is a small-group series designed to build skills and confidence over four weeks, missed sessions cannot ordinarily be refunded or transferred to another date.

If I need to cancel

If I need to cancel or reschedule a session, I’ll let you know as soon as possible and work with you to arrange a suitable alternative date.

If I’m unable to provide a replacement session, I’ll offer a fair refund or other appropriate remedy for the affected session, in accordance with Australian Consumer Law.

A personal note

I want Studio Days to be a positive experience for everyone, and I also need to make sure the small-group format is sustainable. If something unexpected happens, please reach out. I’ll always aim to approach the situation with understanding and fairness..