Upcoming workshops
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. All levels.
(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 all levels of experience, for 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).
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
