winter workshops 2024

What better way to spend a winter’s day (or a few) than by painting with me in my cosy home studio?
The following workshops are coming up this June…



INTRODUCTION TO OIL PAINTING

My 5-day Introduction to Oil Painting workshop is back! This course is for you if you've never painted in oils before, or if you've struggled to make the medium work for you. Lots of quick beginner exercises as well as a chance to complete a small painting. Maybe book a week on the beautiful Eyre Peninsula and make a holiday of it!

Monday 17 - Friday 21 June from 10am - 2:30pm
At my home studio, just outside Port Lincoln, SA (address provided upon booking)
$750 includes all materials, coffee, drinks and nibbles each day

To book now, please contact me via email at hello@emmafuss.com.au




Still life Painting - EVENING WORKSHOP

If you’ve been patiently waiting for an out-of-work-hours workshop (thank you) I’m finally able to offer my most popular workshop over 3 evenings. You will create a beautiful floral or fruit still life painting, even if you’ve never painted in oils before!

Wednesday 12 - Friday 14 June from 5pm-8pm
At my home studio, just outside Port Lincoln, SA (address provided upon booking)
$300 includes all materials + light refreshments

To book now, please contact me via email at hello@emmafuss.com.au





PAINTING PORTRAITS IN OILS

Create a beautiful portrait from a photo reference over two glorious days. Can’t draw? No problem! I will show you all the tips and tricks you need to create a great likeness of your subject, along with how to mix skin tones and tackle the tricky aspects of painting a face.

Thursday 13 June - Friday 14 June from 10am - 2:30pm
At my home studio, just outside Port Lincoln, SA (address provided upon booking)
$300 includes all materials + light refreshments

To book now, please contact me via email at hello@emmafuss.com.au


FAQs

Are your workshops suitable for beginners?
Yes, yes, yes! All of my workshops are tailored to ALL of the participants in the class - and there are always a couple of nervous newbies who haven’t held a paintbrush since the 90s. You’ll be fine. In fact, you’ll love it! I find beginners always surprise themselves with what they can accomplish in a short workshop.

Which workshop should I choose?
It really depends on your schedule. The 5 day workshop is great for anyone who would like to cover the basics of tone, composition and colour mixing with lots of helpful exercises. The portrait and still life workshops cover all of the same topics but in a more accelerated course, and are great for painters who have a specific interest in those genres. 

Will I finish a whole painting?
Yes, you will take home a small, finished oil painting and you’ll have the skills to make more :)

What do I need to bring?
Just an apron or old shirt to protect your clothing. All materials are provided (with an option to buy a beautiful brush set if you would like to keep your brushes).

Can you cater to vegos/vegans/dairy free/gluten free/etc?
Yes! Just let me know your dietary requirements and I’ll make sure you’re covered.

Do you ever offer paint and sip classes?
At the moment - no. To be clear, we do sip! And if sipping is your thing, you won’t be disappointed! But the focus is on learning the skills you need to make your own paintings in future. As much as I love to attend paint and sip classes, unfortunately I’ve found it’s not really possible to teach my method of oil painting and leave with a finished painting, in less than about 8 hours.

I have a group of friends ready to paint! Will you come and teach in my town?
Maybe! Occasionally I do travel within SA to teach - shoot me an email and we’ll see if we can hook it up.

Any questions I’ve missed? Contact me and I’ll do my best to answer asap!