Painting Workshop: Shiny Things - Part One

Learn the art of painting gold, silver, and bronze reflections.


Rachel Favelle
Rachel Favelle
Instagram followers 5k followers

4 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests    

  $120 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

‘Shiny Things’ is the first in a series of painting workshops examining shiny still-life objects. In this workshop, you will be exploring the techniques behind creating convincing metallic surfaces using slow-drying acrylics. Working from brass, gold, and silver objects, we’ll look closely at how light, colour, and value interact to create the illusion of reflective metal. From warm, glowing gold and brass to the cooler reflections of silver, you’ll develop practical techniques for painting a range of metallic surfaces with greater confidence and realism.
What you'll learn:
  • Colour mixing for metals: creating the distinctive colour palettes needed for brass, gold, and silver
  • Colour shifts in reflected light: discovering how reflected colours transform the appearance of metallic surfaces
  • Blending and glazing: using smooth transitions and transparent layers to build luminosity and depth
  • Gradual value shifts: learning to control light and dark to describe form and create convincing reflections
What you'll get
  • Premium materials included (Golden Open Acrylics, panel support, and brushes)
  • Small class for personalised instruction from a teacher with 25+ years' experience
  • Takeaway reference sheet
  • You will walk away with your own finished still life painting on a wood panel
Knowledge required
The workshop is suitable for people with some experience in painting; however, it will cater to early learners through to advanced.
What to bring
An apron or old clothes to paint in.

FAQ

• What happens if we have to cancel last minute?
If you need to cancel please advise at least 24 hours prior to class. You will have credit to attend another workshop in the future.
• Is there wheelchair access and a bathroom on site?
Unfortunately, we do not have wheelchair access as my studio is located upstairs. We have a bathroom facilities available downstairs.
• Is this workshop suitable for children?
This workshop is aimed primarily for adults or 16 years and above. If you have a teen that is attending with you and you would like to join, you are most welcome.
Location

Studio 8 Currumbin, Traders Way, Currumbin Waters QLD

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Rachel Favelle
Rachel Favelle

Instagram followers 5k followers
female Women-owned

Hi, I am an art educator and contemporary surreal wildlife artist specialising in oil and acrylic paints as well as ceramic sculpture. I graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Illustration in 1997 and a Bachelor of Education in 2000. As a practicing artist my work has been showcased in numerous print publications, included in finalist exhibitions such as Lethbridge 20000 and was awarded first place in 'The Doyles' in 2023. My work is held in private collections across Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Portugal.
I have been working as an art teacher in high schools since 2000, sharing my knowledge to thousands of students across a broad range of art mediums. I plunged into teaching adult art classes ten years ago as a way to share my joy of art making with a wider audience. Since then, I have created numerous online international art courses, provided an in-service workshop to Queensland Art teachers through the Queensland Art Teachers Association and been an official judge for the Royal Queensland Art Society.
My belief is that everyone has creative ability, it is just a matter of finding what medium sparks your imagination. I hold weekend workshops as well as mid week art classes to cater for the different needs of my clients.
My studio is located upstairs in Studio 8 - Currumbin, Gold Coast, in a comfortable setting conveniently close to coffee shops and specialty stores.

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