Jacqueline Coates Workshops

The painting workshops began in 2003 ago from my home in Kapunda through requests from the general public. I never dreamed I would be teaching, however, when so many people asked, I then worked out a compassionate and non- stressful strategy to make it a confidence-boosting, results-producing course for participants. Students range from absolute beginners, to the experienced, and those that have become rusty from not exercising their creative muscles!

I now teach in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Kapunda, Tasmania, Grafton, Adelaide, Port Lincoln and Wellington, New Zealand. I have also taught in Young and Moree in NSW.

With a traditional art background as well as that of an art director, I employ both classical techniques and some thoughtful short cuts designed to help you achieve great results in a what is usually a day to three days, depending upon the program. Everyone goes home with a great result, and most people are really surprised and delighted at what they have come up with. That's the creative process for you.

Gift Vouchers are popular gifts. Participants enjoy a wonderful workshop courtesy of a good friend or their family. Simply phone the studio to arrange.

Painting kits are now available also for those who can't make it to the locations specified. The kits make great gifts. Please visit the Gifts page to read more.

Thanks for your interest and good luck with the painting!

Jacqueline Coates

2011 / 2012  workshops

INCLUDES ALL ART MATERIALS AND CATERING.

ADELAIDE

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ANGASTON
Painting Blooms Workshop at Viva The Flower Store
Tues February 2012. 10am – 3.00pm
$295 p.p. includes all art materials, tuition, lunch & refreshments.
No previous experience necessary. Paint with oils, experienced painting with sponge, brush and palette knife. Mini rescues available. Lots of demonstration from the teacher, and simple steps to achieve a gorgeous result. Deposit required at time of booking.

Viva the Flower Store Blooms Workshop Feb 2012 - 690kb pdf

Sept 2011 Workshop Brochure - 467kb pdf

KAPUNDA
Blooms STAGE 1 & 2 Workshops
Blooms 1 commences Sun 13th Nov then Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th & Wednesday 16th
Blooms 2 - Thursday 17th November rest day to visit artist studios in Kapunda with Jac or free day.
Why not visit the beautiful wine country of the Barossa or Clare Valleys.
Blooms 2 Meet evening of Thursday 17th, then Friday 18th , Saturday 19th Blooms 2 finishing up Sunday 20th.(We usually don’t require all of the third day).

(Up to) 12 places are available in the classic Blooms 1 & 2 courses to provide 6 days of painting experience. You will create two large paintings (90 x 120cm each). Compassionate and logical technique that produces great results, confidence and has you going home to paint more. Explore building your painting tonally, then with colour, a bit about colour mixing with acrylic paint, finish with optional oil glazes. Choose from blooms or fruit, beautiful range of artist references provided. No experience necessary. If you have completed Blooms 1 before then choose reference material to challenge you & warm up for Blooms 2. Blooms 2 builds on the skills and knowledge of Blooms 1, and introduces new tools to paint with besides the brushes. Learn to create texture and movement, expression and richness in your canvas surface. Covers impasto & the palette knife, crackling effects, sponging & cardboard techniques, Dutch gold or silver leaf application as appropriate. Prerequisite Blooms 1.

COST; $2480 Blooms 1 & 2 includes all art materials and easel hire, lunch and refreshments, & tuition from Jacqueline Coates. Includes a few mini rescues if you need it!
Hours 9.30-4 daily. BYO two jam jars /tins, & apron.
Bookings to Jacqueline Coates . M 0412 587 438.  Email jacquelinecoates@bigpond.com
Preference given to bookings for Blooms 1 and 2.  Deposit required at time of booking. MC & Visa accepted.

Sept 2011 Workshop Brochure - 467kb pdf

One on One Mentoring
Sessions and programs available @ $800 per day including tuition, catering and art materials. Dates to suit your diary with tuition tailored specifically to your needs including oil on canvas still life and landscape painting, flower painting or helping you to develop a direction.

Kapunda Workshops held at Salon Rouge Gallery.
Other workshops are available such as Wax, Felting & Rag Rugs - please see Salon Rouge website for details.

BRISBANE
Brisbane Workshops held at Metro Arts.

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MARGARET RIVER - WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Blooms 1 & 2 courses - OCT 2012

Workshops held at Pat Poynton’s magnificent Margaret River’s Secret Garden which will be in full bloom at that time of year.

Sunday 14th to Friday 19th October inclusive.
Hours: 9am arrival for 9.30 start daily.
$2850 per person includes all art materials, catering, tuition.
Produce 2 paintings 90 x 120cm and advance your techniques.
12 places available. Deposit $300 required at time of booking.

MELBOURNE
Blooms 1 & 2 courses - JAN 2012
Venue: St James Anglican Hall, Glen Iris. (A fabulous old church now a hall).
Sunday 15th to Saturday 21st January inclusive. Hours 9am arrival for 9.30 start daily.
$2680 per person includes all art materials, catering, tuition.
Produce 2 paintings 90 x 120cm and advance your techniques. 12 places available.
Deposit $280 required at time of booking.

    Click to see participants work from the January Melbourne Blooms workshop.  480kb pdf

SYDNEY
Blooms 1 course - DEC 2011
Venue: Master Framing Gallery Bondi
Tuesday 13th December 6-9pm
Wednesday 14th December 9-4
Thursday 15th December 9-4
Friday 16th December 9-5.30
Paint a 90 x 120cm canvas
$1380 per person inc all art materials, tuition & catering. Max of ten students. Deposit $250 required at time of booking.

Create a painting in time for Christmas or give a loved a gift voucher. There will also be an exhibition of my work on the walls and a drinks opening on the Thursday night. All welcome. More details to come.

Click to read more on  Sydney Blooms workshop.  316kb pdf

Bookings

All workshops require a deposit at the time of booking to confirm your place. The deposit is generally 30% of the total amount, with the balance due in the week or two preceding the workshop, or by arrangement on the day. Visa and Mastercard are welcome. Interstate visitors can find plenty of accommodation in Kapunda B and B’s at reasonable prices. Please Contact Jac to make a booking.

Bookings:  Jacqueline Coates - ph 0412 587 438

Please click the links below to download pdf brochures with more information on all workshops.

Sept 2011 Workshop Brochure - 467kb pdf

2009 Artist Mentor Program 1194kb pdf

Workshop Philosophy 644kb pdf

success stories

Please view some of the student's work below and see for yourself how successful they are!

January 2011 Melbourne Blooms   480kb pdf

April 2010 Sydney workshop results - 440kb pdf.

February 2010 Kapunda workshop results- 154kb pdf.

other art workshops

Jacqueline recommends Audrey Rhoda wax workshops.