Workshops

This short weekend course is designed for art beginners and those new to the medium, and includes tips on how to develop a creative practice. Spend a weekend with Dorian learning some basic techniques, drinking tea, and enjoy spending company with other new artists and taking some time for yourself.

We'll tackle such things as:

  • Getting past the potential dread of a blank page.
  • Colour theory basics and setting up a paint palette.
  • How to critique your own work without judging yourself out of something you enjoy.
  • Getting from reference image to page. (No AI!)
  • Basic brush techniques.

All supplies are provided, as well as drinks and snacks for both days - though bring your own lunch!

 

Next workshop is 30th - 31st August 2025.

Deadline for bookings/payment is 22nd August.

Click here to book, or read more below!

 

PRICES

To keep these workshops accessible I have a tiered pricing structure.

 Standard Price $185
Pay it Forward $250
Subsidised Price (limited numbers) $40


Fees help pay for art supplies, venue hire cost, compensating me for my time, and other costs involved with organising and running a workshop like this. Thanks to funding from HCC Creative Communities - the current standard price is slightly subsidised and we're able to offer two places with heavily subsidised price costs. 

 

UPCOMING DATES - 2025

Venue: Te Whare Kahukura - Rainbow Community Centre (Lower Hutt)

Saturday 30th: 11am - 4pm

Sunday 31st: 1pm - 4pm

  • 8th - 9th November

Times TBD