Upcoming workshops
Developing Your Practice Workshop 1: Composition
with Charlotte Ivey & Lana Daubermann
Sun 07 Jun 2026
10am - 1pm
fortyfivedownstairs
45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 3000
This workshop focuses on composition in painting, and how you can use it to create harmony, tension, balance, mood and interest in your work. We'll talk through some basic compositional 'rules' then we'll take you through a series of practical exercises that encourage you to explore compositional ideas for yourself - working within or without the 'rules'.
(Note: credit vouchers direct from Charlotte are not redeemeable for this workshop).
Developing Your Practice Workshop 2: Subject Matter
with Charlotte Ivey & Lana Daubermann
Sun 21 Jun 2026
10am - 1pm
fortyfivedownstairs
45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 3000
What do you want to paint? What do you want your work to communicate? This workshop helps you to unpack these questions, exploring connection to your work as an artist. It could be a starting point for you, a deep dive into existing themes that have appeared in your work, or perhaps a change in direction. Expect self-reflection, group discussions, inspiration, and practical exercises to help you build a personalised visual diary of your practice.
(Note: credit vouchers direct from Charlotte are not redeemeable for this workshop).
Developing Your Practice Workshop 3: Colour Choices
with Charlotte Ivey & Lana Daubermann
Sun 5 July 2026
10am - 1pm
fortyfivedownstairs
45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 3000
This session explores colour, providing ideas and tools to give you more confidence with using colour in your work. We'll discuss colour as a standalone presence, colour combinations, the art of manipulating colour through pairings, and the use of colour in historical and current contexts. We'll do some simple colour selection and mixing exercises to launch your own colour wheel collection, creating a solid colour reference for your practice, and some fresh inspiration.
(Note: credit vouchers direct from Charlotte are not redeemeable for this workshop).
Developing Your Practice Workshop 4: Mark-making
with Charlotte Ivey & Lana Daubermann
Sun 19 July 2026
10am - 1pm
fortyfivedownstairs
45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 3000
Mark-making, brushwork, texture… these all work together to create depth, energy and movement in a painting. This session gives you the chance to expand your mark-making vocabulary as we consider how the marks we make record our own experience as well as impact the viewers experience of our work.
(Note: credit vouchers direct from Charlotte are not redeemeable for this workshop).
Developing Your Practice Workshop 5: Strengthening Your Voice
with Charlotte Ivey & Lana Daubermann
Sun 2 August 2026
10am - 1pm
fortyfivedownstairs
45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 3000
This workshop is more of an open discussion around our work and how we can strengthen our voice and the direction of our practice. Participants are required to bring in some of their own work to talk about. The session will be mostly discussion based, with one painting exercise included.
(Note: credit vouchers direct from Charlotte are not redeemeable for this workshop).
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Developing Your Practice Workshop 6: Building Your Practice
with Charlotte Ivey & Lana Daubermann
Sun 16 August 2026
10am - 1pm
fortyfivedownstairs
45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 3000
This session will involve open discussions about the challenges of surviving as a practicing artist. We'll give you some practical advice, helpful templates and real life answers to all of your questions. We'll have a mini play session creating a pop up exhibition where you'll be encouraged to talk about your impromptu work in a relaxed and supportive environment. Whether you want to dip your toe into the world of galleries, connect with other painters, or break through personal roadblocks, this session will build confidence and independence in whatever steps you choose to take next as an artist.
(Note: credit vouchers direct from Charlotte are not redeemeable for this workshop).
PRIVATE PAINTING SESSION with Charlotte in her studio
Come and spend the day painting with me in my studio in the heart of Brunswick, Melbourne. We can discuss any of your existing works, or I can lead you in creating some fresh abstract pieces. We can also discuss your wider practice if you like. OR we can just sit quietly and paint! :-)
NOTE: my studio is in an old industrial building and is not recommended for people with dust allergies.
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BOOKING DETAILS:
This booking is for ONE person and cannot be split between multiple people.
To ensure my safety and respect of the studio, bookings will only be accepted by people I know or am acquainted with. If you have friends who may be interested, please ask them to get in touch with me and introduce themselves first. :)
Currently available dates:
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Friday 29 May
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Saturday 30 May
Timeslots / Prices
11am - 3pm (4 hours) = $300
11am - 4pm (5 hours) = $350
11am - 5pm (6 hours) = $400
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BRING
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All of your own art supplies
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An easel if you need it (otherwise you can paint at my desk)
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Any work/s you'd like to discuss
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Headphones (if you like listening to music)
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Lunch, and any drinks you need (though we are right by heaps of cafes and a supermarket)
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PLEASE KEEP IN MIND
This is an invitation into a working studio in the heart of industrial Brunswick, and is not a 'paint and sip' type experience, but an opportunity to experience the environment of a working artist. Wear your grotty clothes, and dress for roughly the outdoor temperature. The studio holds about 23 artist studios, separated by partition walls, so please note that we need to be reasonably mindful of noise as others work.
ABSTRACTION - FINDING THE NEW with Charlotte Ivey
Presented by Grampian Brushes
Sat 12 Sept - Sun 13 Sept 2026 (2 day workshop)
9am - 4pm
Venue TBC, Halls Gap, VIC 3381
Wanting to explore the genre of abstraction? Join abstract painter Charlotte Ivey in a two day workshop that will empower your intuition, allowing you to more confidently articulate your own way of seeing.
We'll start with exercises that shake loose old habits, freeing up thinking and risk-taking. Then, using image references from real life as prompts, we’ll explore composition, tone, and colour to create unique abstract paintings. Editing tricks will be provided to help you maximise your own problem-solving abilities. Repeat students will be provided with extension tasks and fresh reference imagery.
This workshop is friendly to all levels of experience, for both acrylic and oil painters.
(Note: credit vouchers direct from Charlotte are not redeemeable for this workshop).
ABSTRACTION - FINDING YOUR STYLE with Charlotte Ivey
Presented by Grampian Brushes
Mon 14 Sept - Thurs 17 Sept 2026 (4 day workshop)
9am - 4pm
Venue TBC, Halls Gap, VIC 3381
Students are invited to bring a body of their past work (5-15 pieces) for this workshop for personal reference. This past work may be across any genre of painting (abstract or not) where some element of success or enthusiasm has been reached. Wanting a deep-dive into abstract artistry?
Join painter Charlotte Ivey in this four day workshop that will empower your intuition, develop your confidence, and help you refine your vision as an independent artist. We'll start with exercises that shake loose old habits, freeing up thinking and risk-taking. Repeat students will be provided with extension tasks and fresh reference imagery. Then, using provided image references OR your past paintings (abstract or non-abstract) as prompts, we’ll explore composition, tone, and colour to create unique abstract paintings. Editing tricks will be provided to help you maximise your own problem-solving abilities. Repeat students will be provided with extension tasks and fresh reference imagery. As we build a body of work, we will delve deeper into independent decision-making. We'll discuss how to integrate new learning into existing portfolios of work, identifying emerging styles, themes, and creative roadblocks.
This workshop aims to strengthen each student's individual practice- whether they continue in the genre of abstraction or not. Charlotte always aims to create a fun and supportive space where students can feel comfortable in experimenting. Friendly to both acrylic and oil painters. Levels: Intermediate/Experienced.
(Note: credit vouchers direct from Charlotte are not redeemeable for this workshop).
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INTO ABSTRACTION+ and INTO YOUR PRACTICE with Charlotte Ivey
Private session presented by B Boundy
Sat 24 Jan - Sun 25 Jan 2026
10am - 4pm
Dwell Community Hall
78 St Leonards Rd, Ascot Vale, VIC 3032
INTO ABSTRACTION with Charlotte Ivey
Presented by Beaumauris Art Group
Tue, 27 Jan 2026
10am - 4pm
84 Reserve Road
Beaumaris VIC 3193
Wanting to start exploring the world of abstraction but unsure of where to begin? Join abstract painter Charlotte Ivey in a workshop that will empower your intuition and practice, allowing you to more confidently articulate your own way of seeing.
(Note: credit vouchers direct from Charlotte are not redeemeable for this workshop).
GESTURAL ABSTRACTION with Charlotte Ivey
Presented by Beaumauris Art Group
Fri, 30 Jan 2026
10am - 4pm
84 Reserve Road
Beaumaris VIC 3193
Join renowned abstract painter, Charlotte Ivey in this deep dive into expressive brushwork. We'll look at using action, brush, and paint to portray a sense of captured movement.
(Note: credit vouchers direct from Charlotte are not redeemeable for this workshop).
INTO ABSTRACTION
Presented by VIctorian Artists Society
30 November 2025
ABSTRACTED // MORE ABSTRACTED
Presented by Grampian Brushes
September 2025 (2 day & 4 day workshops)
9am - 4.30pm
Halls Gap, Victoria
PATHWAYS TO ABSTRACTION with Lana Daubermann & Charlotte Ivey
Presented by Victorian Artists Society
17 & 18 July 2025 (2 day workshop)
10am - 3.30pm
Victorian Artists Society, Melbourne
