This two-day weekend workshop is for beginners to intermediate students interested in pre-mixed oils and odourless solvents to create a small painting. 

About the course: 

The first day will involve material introduction and colour matching. The second workshop day will involve laying down the foundations of an oil painting, and painting using the Alla Prima Fast ('at first attempt') painting technique of applying wet paint onto wet (wet-on-wet) which allows our paint to be completed in one session and gives it a spontaneous and fresh look. capturing the essence of our subject with quick, energetic, bold brush-strokes. 

• Dates: 31 October – 1 November 2026
• Time: Saturday – Sunday, 9.30am – 4.00pm
• Venue: NatureArt Lab, M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith

Parking: Free Parking available at the front and sides of the building.

Amenities:  There is a cafe and supermarket within a short walk from the Studio as well as free onsite car parking.

Materials: A materials list will be provided upon enrolment.  Please check your junk and spam folders so you don't miss this.  

Pre-requisites: Recommended for people aged 16+ who are beginners in oil painting with a background level of skills in drawing or who have completed Drawing One Foundation Studies, and those wanting to revise their practice and build a solid

NatureArt Lab Awards
2022, Telstra Best of Business Award Winner for Promoting Sustainability, ACT; and National Finalist Award

2024, Telstra Best of Business Award Winner for Building Communities, ACT; and National Finalist Award

2025, Telstra Best of Business Award Finalist for Promoting Sustainability, ACT; and Finalist for Accelerating Women, ACT

2025, Awards Australia Semi-Finalist for Connecting Communities, NSW and ACT; and Semi-Finalist for Small Business Award NSW and ACT. 

About the tutor:
Dr Taylor Singh is an artist who graduated from the ANU School of Art and Design. She is also a scientist, having just completed a PhD at the Eccles Institute of Neuroscience. Taylor has been painting since she was a child, and enjoys drawing upon inspiration from the natural world. Taylor has led visual art workshops for the National Indigenous Summer School at ANU, and loves combining art and science in her painting practice. 

Any questions can be directed to [email protected]

Image credit: Dr Taylor Singh