This page is hosted by Visual Artist and Arts Educator, Kristine Ballard. It celebrates colour, art history and creativity through art education.
Art workshops, art tuition and mentoring specialising on colour, painting and self expression.
23/03/2025
Want to paint some moody landscapes with a little help from Clarice Beckett? Learn how to add atmosphere to your landscapes in my next workshop at the Royal Art Society.
Sat 5 April
Moody Landscapes like Clarice Beckett
Full day Acrylic Painting Workshop
Contact Society for details or check out my workshop page on the website.
All skill levels welcome.
27/02/2025
Come join me in my next art workshop at The Royal. All welcome. Come and add some sparkle to your painting and learn some post-impressionist techniques.
27/02/2025
Do you wish you could be a bit more expressive in your painting? There’s a wild woman in all of us! Join my one day workshop at the Royal Art Society and we’ll grab a few tips from the sparkling Grace Cossington-Smith who is sure to add a bit of sunshine to your interiors.
PAINT INTERIORS LIKE GRACE
Acrylic Painting Workshop
Sat 15 Mar 2025
10am - 4pm
All levels welcome
Royal Art Society
Walker Street, North Sydney
Members and non-members welcome
Coloured cocktail and Ballard Art Card included!
DM for more info or check out workshop link in profile.
07/02/2025
Do an ‘Olley’ and throw in that duster and trade it for a day of painting with me! I’m pretty sure a day of painting is sure to make you feel more creative than a day of cleaning!
I know, you’re telling yourself you were going to clean up in January, and now it’s February! (Or maybe that’s just me!
Ms Olley would tell you to load up a paintbrush and get painting, and so will I.
Come and learn a few more tips from Olley’s playbook in my next painting workshop.
The perfect Valentine’s treat to give yourself!
STILL LIFE LIKE OLLEY
Sat 15 Feb 2025
10am - 4pm
Royal Art Society
Walker Street, North Sydney
Members and non-members welcome
Coloured cocktail and Ballard Art Card included!
DM for more info or check out workshop link in profile.
energiseyourart
30/01/2025
Love painting still life but your efforts look a little dead? Help is on the way. Join my one day workshop at the Royal Art Society and we’ll grab a few tip from the mighty dame of still life, Margaret Olley. Let’s brighten up your palette and add some energy to your work.
STILL LIFE LIKE OLLEY
Sat 15 Feb 2025
10am - 4pm
Royal Art Society
Walker Street, North Sydney
Members and non-members welcome
Coloured cocktail and Ballard Art Card included!
DM for more info or check out workshop link in profile.
21/10/2024
Last workshop for the year! Van Gogh inspired landscapes
Sunday 3rd November
Painting with Acrylics
10am - 4pm
A great day and lovely space to create in! Learn how and why Van Gogh developed his unique and vibrant style and have a go yourself!
Limited numbers. Non members welcome.
Contact the society to book a spot.
26/07/2024
Ever wondered why some artists get all the glory? This term we will explore the modern masters and have a go at painting in their style. Come join us every Wednesday evening in the Adults Expressive Painting class for a fabulous night of painting and learning.
Still life with Cezanne
Wild landscapes with Van Gogh
Travel to the tropics with Gauguin
Musical magic with Picasso
• No skills required
• All equipment supplied
• 8 weeks of painting
Book direct with or check out their website. There’s a brush and canvas waiting for you to create!
14/07/2024
Just a few spots left! Join me for a fab one day workshop where you get to reconnect to your creativity through expressive painting! Learn how to add colour and light to your work and try a new technique in my Moody Treescapes workshop with the Castle Hill Art Society. All welcome. Members and Non-members invited. Contact the society to book a spot.
https://www.facebook.com/CastleHillArtSociety/
https://castlehillartsociety.org.au/workshop/moody-treescape/
30/01/2024
Get’s your kids excited about art! Our afternoon art classes are all about Summer Days in Term 1 at the awesome centre in Botany.
There’s cartooning, drawing, painting and even a bit of weaving going to happen.
All equipment supplied. Come and unleash your inner artist!
Starting Wednesday afternoons from 7 Feb
2 age class options.
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Book your spot direct on their website or give the Brightspace team a call on (02) 8057 5851
Can’t wait to help you create!
23/01/2024
Can’t wait for the next Art Retreat in Autumn! Join me in Perthville (near Bathurst) for a painting retreat where you get to explore your painterly side!
The landscape will be amazing and you can channel your inner Van Gogh in all that Autumn colour. There is a massive art studio for you to create. All your food id included and everyone can have their own single room and ensuite! (A few Double rooms available).
If you never think you have the time to create or you think you are not talented at all but love to paint, then I promise to convert you to an artist in four days!
Take a step into your art life. Get to feel good about your art making and enjoy the process. Laugh and learn and love getting to talk art with others!
This is the place just for you!
Create in the country with me!
Colourplay Art Retreat
26-30 April 2024
Perthville NSW
For more info hit the button in the profile link for Retreats or check out my website www.kristineballard.com
06/05/2024