Guided oil painting workshops for women where creativity is celebrated.
8 Monday Mornings 10am-1pm : May 4-June 29, 2026 (excludes public holidays)
All materials provided
Includes morning tea
Space is limited ~ book early to reserve your easel
A three-hour structured portrait studio focused on observation, structure, and light. Through repeated studies, students develop proportion, tonal clarity, and edge control while learning to approach portraiture as a practice of seeing rather than a search for a finished result.
Commitment to the full series supports steady skill development.
Join me in my North Avoca studio for 8 Mondays to reconnect with yourself through creating art. Here, you’ll learn drawing and oil painting foundations, explore freely, and create work that reflects your world.
Art is about returning to childhood playfulness and your creative roots - where bravery and experimentation are encouraged and rewarded.
“I’ve been attending Cheryl’s art classes for over four years. These classes have not only helped me grow as an artist but also personally. Cheryl has a gift for guiding each of us on our own creative path, while also teaching solid foundational skills. I learn something new every class I attend—and that’s so rewarding. She creates a safe and inspiring space, where we’re encouraged to take risks, trust our instincts, and truly see the world differently through paint. I always leave class feeling uplifted and motivated.”
— Gai
I’ve helped hundreds of students grow their confidence and creative voice — not by handing out shortcuts, but by offering a clear, supportive path grounded in solid painting technique and a deep love of art history.
In my art classes, students paint from real-life set-ups in my bright, inspiring studio, surrounded by fellow art lovers who “get it” — people who are also returning to their creativity or taking it further than ever before.
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to take your painting to the next level, you’ll find more than lessons here. You’ll find momentum, encouragement, and a community that celebrates your growth.
