Nostalgia: Painting Memories in Acrylic

Name: Nostalgia: Painting Memories in Acrylic
Brand: Artable Dev
Price: 495.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

Gold Coast - RQAS • February 14, 2026 • 2 Days

Step into a world of colour, emotion, and storytelling as you transform treasured family photographs into expressive acrylic paintings. This workshop is perfect for beginners and those wanting to paint more expressively without getting caught up in fine detail. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to capture the feeling behind a moment — not just the likeness — using bold brushstrokes, luminous colour, and intuitive techniques.

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

MATERIALS LIST

Please read through the materials list carefully. Paint colours have been chosen for a reason and it’s important to have the correct colours.

ACRYLIC PAINT Heavy Body (either Matisse Structure, Liquitex Heavy Body or Golden Heavy Body)

You will need the following colours:

Titanium White

Yellow Ochre

Cadmium Yellow

Quinacridone Magenta

Napthol Crimson

Phthalo Blue (green shade)

Ultramarine Blue

OTHER ITEMS

Paint palette

Pad of A4 Hot Pressed Watercolour Paper (min 300gsm)

4B pencil

Flat acrylic brushes (a selection of sizes)

One stretched canvas (no larger than 50cm on the longest side)

A few reference images of family photos that you might want to paint, printed onto paper. They don’t need to be in colour.

a Sketchbook or notepad for taking notes

Note: There are standing or tables easels provided for you.

25 Broadbeach Blvd, Broadbeach 4218 QLD

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

Together, we’ll explore how to simplify a photo reference, loosen your painting style, and bring a sense of timeless beauty to everyday memories. Whether it’s an image of your children playing in the backyard, a snapshot from a beach holiday, or a faded photograph from your childhood, you’ll learn how to translate those moments into paintings that radiate warmth and heart.

You’ll discover how to mix harmonious colours, suggest form through light and shadow, and create painterly texture that breathes life into your work. Clair will guide you through every step — from composition and underpainting to layering techniques that evoke atmosphere and emotion.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll walk away with your own nostalgic artwork — a heartfelt reminder of life’s simple joys, painted in your unique style. More than just a painting lesson, Nostalgia is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with the beauty of your own memories.

LOCATION
The Royal QLD Art Society (RQAS) 25 Broadbeach Blvd, Broadbeach

The workshop is upstairs however there is a lift if required.

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 several options in walking distance and a fridge on site if you'd prefer to bring your own.

PARKING
You can park in the surrounding streets or in the carpark behind the venue. Please allow time for parking as it is very busy around RQAS at the moment. Do not park on the grass behind RQAS or you will get a parking ticket.

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.