Date: Friday 15 August 2026
Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm
Venue: Ellis House Arts Centre, Bayswater
Cost: $150

Celebrate the beauty of everyday objects in this relaxed and inspiring acrylic painting workshop with award-winning artist Hayley Krüger.

Working from a carefully selected reference image, you'll create a luminous pear painting in acrylic on canvas while learning how to simplify form, mix rich colour and use light and shadow to bring your subject to life. Hayley will guide you through each stage of the painting with step-by-step demonstrations and plenty of individual assistance, making this workshop suitable for both beginners and more experienced painters.

In this workshop you'll learn:

• How to simplify shapes and composition.

• How to create depth using light and shadow.

• How to mix rich, luminous colour in acrylic.

• How to build form with layered brushwork.

• How to add highlights and finishing details.

What's Included

• All painting materials supplied

• Tea and coffee provided

Please Bring

• Please pack your own snacks and lunch as there are no shops nearby.

• Leave your best clothes at home, don’t forget an apron, and come ready to create!

Suitable For

This workshop is suitable for adults of all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced painters looking to develop their acrylic painting techniques.

Paid bookings are essential to secure your place.

Payment is non-refundable. We do understand circumstances change, if you can't make it, you can give your spot to another person or you can attend a future date at a discounted rate. If you are unwell, please do not attend.