Figures on the Beach in Oils

Melbourne • September 11, 2026 • 3 Days

Join highly sought after artist Leanne Pearson in this 3-day expressive oil painting workshop where you'll learn to loosen up and find your confidence in putting figures into your artworks.  With Leanne's personalised guidance and insightful instruction, you'll learn how to make your paintings glow with vibrant colour and depth.


Teacher

Leanne Pearson

Leanne is a passionate painter who mainly works in oils. Leanne has won many prestigious awards in the 20 years she has lived in Perth Western Australia. After teaching art at home and in the commu...
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Leanne Pearson

Location

1310 Malvern Road, Malvern VIC 3144
Studio 1310 at Senior Arts Supplies

Please note that some experience is needed.

Get confident with adding figures into your paintings.  

YOU WILL LEARN

How to compose your story

Drawing tips and techniques

How to break figures down into basic shapes and understand perspective in figures

How use negative spaces and tones to craft accurate and compelling forms.

How to create drama with colour and contrast 

Create looseness and impressionistic outcomes

MATERIALS 

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Note: We provide easels for you to use.

LOCATION

Senior Art Supplies (Studio 1310), 1310 Malvern Road, Malvern VIC 3144 

Note: The workshop is held upstairs but there is a lift if you have mobility issues.  

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 nearby and a fridge on site if you'd prefer to bring your own.

PARKING

Park in the surrounding back streets or catch the tram which stops near the front door.  

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.

Location:

Studio 1310 at Senior Arts Supplies, 1310 Malvern Rd, Malvern VIC 3144