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Creative Art Workshops 2021
Pamela Fairburn's Art Workshops shall be held occasionally during 2021. These will be full-day workshops, each with a different theme. Various techniques will be explored. The aim is to have a full day of painting, commencing with a demonstration, experimentation with materials, tuition with drawing and painting and ending with a positive group evaluation and critique.
The next Workshop will be on:
[Due to the Coronavirus and Social Distancing all my Workshops have been discontinued at this stage]
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Recent Happenings
Hunter Valley 'Painting in the Vines' Art Tour May 2021
An enjoyable four days of painting in the vineyards and gardens of the Hunter Valley - what a way to spend a mid-week break!
Water Colour and Mixed Media Workshop for Northern Beaches Art Society April 2021
Experiments and Discoveries!
Many unusual materials and tools were used. Sprays, sponges, dribbles, rice, pasta, plastic wrap, masking tape, bubble wrap, rollers, scrapers and pastels were used. We had lots of fun and the results of the day proved that our inner-child in play can bring freedom and vitality to our paintings.
Thank you Northern Beaches Art Society for inviting me to demonstrate and lead the Workshop.
Finished Paintings of Middle Harbour mangroves.
'Focus on Fleurieu Peninsula' South Australian Art Tour March 2021
12 wonderful days were spent touring and painting on the splendid Fleurieu Peninsula south of Adelaide. Staying 6 nights at Hahndorf and then 5 nights near Port Elliot we enjoyed a variety of inspiring painting venues. Each day there was a painting Workshop focusing on a different theme.
'Navigate Nova Scotia' Art Tour October 2019
Wow, the colours of autumn were stunning.....not to mention the lobsters and seafood chowders! Our group of artists loved all the places that we stayed - Halifax, Annapolis Royal, Trout Point Lodge and Lunenburg. The history, culture and wild environments were all superb. Painting and photography Workshops were enjoyed at docks, botanic gardens, historic forts, fishing ports, lagoonside….all immersed in the vibrant Fall colours.
Painting Workshop at Longueville Studio July 2019
A day-long Workshop with the theme 'Contemporary Still Life', explored the historical background of traditional compositions and how to give them the 'Wow' factor in today's paintings.
Victorian Painting Getaway March 2019
Over 10 days this small-group tour explored the spectacular Great Ocean Road and the Otways, as well as magical Mornington Peninsular.
Staying 6 nights at Lorne and 4 nights at Red Hill, we ventured out daily to paint at inspiring venues in some of Victoria's most scenic regions.
'Inspired Minds' Exhibition, Gauge Gallery, Glebe Oct-Nov 2018
I joined 3 other artists, Marina Bishop, Chrissie Lloyd & Vicki Ratcliff, to mount a joint exhibition of our paintings, prints and mixed-media works.
Norfolk Island Painting Holiday October 2018
We led a group of 14 keen painters for a fascinating 7-day stay on unique Norfolk Island.
We enjoyed 5 en plein air Workshops at beautiful locations around the island.
Painting Workshop at Longueville Studio June 2018
On the last cold day of June the Studio Courtyard was filled with rugged-up artists. The Workshop theme was 'Figures in the Landscape' and we enjoyed experimenting with watercolour and acrylic paints.
Paint Portugal Art Tour April 2018
A group of 17 of us toured from Lisbon into medieval Portugal for 16 wonderful days.
We visited Lisbon, Tomar, Vila Vicosa and Evora and enjoyed nine painting Workshops and much conviviality along the way.
Painting Workshop at Longueville Studio February 2018
A Workshop was held at my Studio: 'Water Themes - Water Mediums'
Everyone enjoyed learning new techniques in a fun and convivial atmosphere.
Photos of the Workshop can be viewed here.
Painting Workshops at Longueville Studio August & Oct 2017
One-day workshops were held at my Studio:
August: 'Landscapes - Trees & Rocks'
October: 'Layered Landscapes....a Journey with Mixed Media'
Photos of the Workshops can be viewed here.
'Journeys' Exhibition at the Royal Art Society August 2017
I was part of a successful 4-artist exhibition of paintings at the Lavender Bay Gallery, North Sydney. Artists included Susanna Chen Chow, Kay McFarlane, Hiren Patel and myself.
Photos of the Opening Night and the Artist's talks can be viewed here.
Art Escape Kangaroo Island
Reunion and Book Launch June 2017
It was great catching up with everyone from the Kangaroo Island Painting Holiday held earlier this year.
Over lunch everyone was able to reminisce and enjoy the memories of a great painting tour whilst thumbing through the Tour photobook.
Photos from the Reunion can be viewed here.
'Precious White' Antarctica Painting Exhibition May 2017
Opening Night photos at Gallery Lane Cove can be viewed here.
Paintings from the exhibition are still for sale and can be view in the Online Catalogues:
Precious White Paintings: Watercolours on Paper
Precious White Paintings: Acrylic and Collage on Canvas
Please contact me regarding painting sales.
Art Escape Kangaroo Island Painting Tour March 2017
'Exploration, Experimentation & Expression' was the theme for this wonderful art tour to Kangaroo Island. 14 of us painted, explored, sampled and generally enjoyed the wonderful & unique environment of KI.
View photos from Part 1 of the tour - the western end of the KI, including our Wilderness Retreat, the Remarkables, Admirals Arch, Hanson Bay & Seal Bay.
View photos from Part 2 of the Tour - Parndana, Stokes Bay, Figtree restaurant, Reeves Point, American River, Bernie Stonor Studio & Duck Lagoon.
Courtyard Art Lunch December 2016
Artists, students & travelling companions all gathered for a Lunch in the Courtyard at Woodford Studio. Everyone bought a piece of work that they had created during 2016 for a 'show and tell'.
Photos from the Lunch can be viewed here.
'Paint Paradise' Painting Holiday in Savusavu, Fiji October 2016
Our week-long visit to Fiji was thoroughly enjoyed by all the artists and non-artists alike. We enjoyed visiting & painting its exotic locations: beautiful beaches, stunning waterfall, local villages, the yacht club in Savusavu. Our friendly hosts at the Daku Resort met our every need and even called us 'family'.
View photos from Day 1 - Arriving at Nadi
View photos from Day 2 - Arriving Savusavu | Welcome Ceremony
View photos from Day 3 - Painting at Daku Resort | Evening Evaluation
View photos from Day 4 - En Plein Air Painting at Rain Tree | Tapa Making Demonstration | Fiji Pearl Display
View photos from Day 5 - 'Portraits & Patterns' Workshop | Vuadomo Waterfall | Dinner at Copra Shed
View photos from Day 6 - En Plein Air Painting at Bulikula Beach | School Visit | Evening Evaluation
View photos from Day 7 - En Plein Air Painting at Copra Shed, Savusavu | Meke (dance) at Village
View photos from Day 8 - Pearl Farm Visit | Exhibition & Awards Nights | Farewell Ceremony
View photos from Day 9 - Cruise ship comes to Savusavu
Painting Workshops at Longueville Studio June, July & November 2016
One-day Watercolour and Acrylic Landscape Workshops were held at my Studio. The workshops were limited to 8 participants who enjoyed exploring new techniques in a fun and convivial atmosphere.
Photos of the workshops can be viewed here.
'Paint Sicily' Art & Painting Tour April - May 2016
Two weeks of painting and touring southern Sicily were enjoyed in perfect spring weather. We loved our 12thC rural retreat near Ragusa with its stone courtyards and carob trees. We marvelled at the well-preserved Greek temples at Agrigento. The island of Ortygia city was our base for painting workshops amongst its ancient buildings. We finished our Tour in the vibrant hill-top town of Taormina which afforded opportunities to paint & drawing in the Greek theatre and to visit volcanic Mt Etna.
View the Art Tour photo albums below:
View photos from the Catania section of the tour here.
View photos from the Ragusa section of the tour here.
View photos from the Ortygia section of the tour here.
View photos from the Taormina section of the tour here.