Bold & Expressive Acrylics

Name: Bold & Expressive Acrylics
Brand: Artable Dev
Price: 995.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

Gold Coast - RQAS • June 03, 2026 • 5 Days

If you crave using bright beautiful colours in a loose and free way, then join Clair where you can take your time to create canvases filled with colour under Clair's step to step guidance. Clair will be working through a number of themes and during the five days, you will have the opportunity to work from your own reference as well as references provided by the teacher.

Teacher

Clair Bremner

Clair Bremner is a professional artist based in the Yarra Valley in Melbourne. She has been working as a full-time artist since 2013, creating abstract expressionist landscape paintings and florals...

Clair Bremner Profile

Acrylic paint: in the following colours (make sure you bring lots of white as this is generally the colour that you will run out of. Titanium White, Phthalo Blue, Prussian Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Napthol Crimson, Magenta or Magenta Quin Violet, Lemon Yellow or Yellow Light Hansa, Cadmium Yellow (deep or mid). Feel free to bring along any other colours you like as well, these are the main colours that I will be using. The aim is to have a “warm” and “cool” version of each of the primary colours, so if you are going to substitute make sure you have one of each).

Note: Any heavy body, professional acrylic paint will do, as long as it is from good quality brands
Avoid Jo Sonja's, Kaisercraft, Mont Marte and other “Craft paint” brands because they are usually too watery and transparent.
Brushes: You will need a selection of soft acrylic brushes in different sizes, both flat and round. A flat brush that is at least 2” wide will come in handy.
Optional: Hair Dryer - if you think you will be too impatient to wait for the paint to dry.
Canvases: 4 x Canvases – Clair recommends maximum 50cm on the longest side. Canvas size does not have to be exact. This is just a size guide only.
References: Clair will provide some references and towards the end of the week, you will have the opportunity to choose your own.
A sketchbook
A3 watercolor paper pad (300gsm)
A basic watercolor pan set of your choice
A tube of white gouache
Sketching pencils
Notebook
Palette - Large plastic
Water container
Table easels will be provided however if you prefer a standing easel, you are welcome to bring your own.

25 Broadbeach Blvd, Broadbeach 4218 QLD

RQAS, The workshop is held upstairs but there is a lift if you have mobility issues.

WORKSHOP INFORMATION

Learn how to create your own expressive acrylic paintings during this exclusive five-day workshop in Benowa, QLD.

Clair will teach you how to take inspiration from images and push the boundaries by creating a loose, bright and expressive landscape, still life and floral artworks.

You will learn about perspective, colour mixing, mark making, and general acrylic painting techniques and tricks.

LOCATION
Sculptors Society Gold Coast, 173 Ashmore Rd/Carrara St, Benowa QLD 4217

BOOKING CONDITIONS

Please note that Artable does not provide refunds for workshops under any circumstances. If you provide more than 7 days notice, you can apply for a credit to another workshop. Check our refunds page for further details and COVID-19 related policies.

Please note that if a workshop is sold out a sold out sign will appear on the listing and you will be unable to book in. If a workshop does not have the number or spots that you require, a note will pop up saying 'out of stock'.

LUNCH
There are food options in walking distance at Benowa Gardens Shopping Centre and a fridge/microwave on site if you'd prefer to bring your own.

PARKING
You can park in the carpark onsite or in the surrounding streets next to the venue.

IMPORTANT NOTE

From time to time, we have to cancel workshops for reasons well outside of our control. We try very hard to limit this. Artable will give you a confirmation 21 days in advance. Please make sure that you book accommodation that is flexible if you are travelling to us and we recommend travel insurance.