Painting Class: Palette Knife Painting with a View

Enjoy a fun painting experience - palette knife and create stunning abstract paintings.



3 hours Class size 4 to 12 guests

  $75 - $80 ($89 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, $80/guest for 3+ guests, $75/guest for 10+ guests. $75 per class surcharge applies for private classes)
Learn the art of using a palette knife and create stunning artworks at this painting class in Wentworth Falls. This beginner-friendly workshop will guide you through the basics of palette knife techniques, helping you master shape, colour and texture.
In this three-hour class, held in a beautiful location overlooking the Valley of the Waters, you'll have the chance to paint your own picture using acrylic colours. Under the expert guidance of our instructor, Fran, you'll learn about texture, layering, and special effects, as well as the best colours and mediums to bring your artwork to life.
Don't worry if you're new to painting, this class is designed for all skill levels. Whether you're a complete beginner eager to dive into the art world or an experienced artist looking to explore a new technique, you'll find this class enriching and inspiring.
You can choose to paint along with Fran or bring your own photos as inspiration for your canvas. Either way, you'll create a unique and personal masterpiece that you can proudly display in your home.
Come and join our small group workshop in a stunning location, or if you have a larger group, Fran can bring the class to you. Don't miss this opportunity to learn a new skill and indulge your creative side.
Please note: The workshop will only go ahead if there are two or more participants - anyone booked will be moved to a new date that suits them.
What you'll get
  • All equipment required for class, including an apron to wear for protecting clothing, will be provided.
  • Light refreshments will be served, along with tea, coffee, or water.
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Knowledge required
Perfect for beginners or anyone interested.
What to bring
  • Your enthusiasm! You are also welcome to bring bubbles, wine, and/or beer.
  • Photos or two of what you'd like to paint (optional).
  • If you have a special knife, a selection of paints, and a palette you love, you are more than welcome to bring them along (but everything is provided if you don't).
Location

Wentworth Falls, NSW

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

Your teacher can also travel within 100 kms of Wentworth Falls, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Recent reviews of Painting Class: Palette Knife Painting with a View

  • 5/5 from Anita King, attended Jul 2026: First pallet knife class. Loads of fun. Learnt heaps. Fran created a great learning environment and was a great teacher.Had sooo much fun.
  • 5/5 from Alex, attended Jul 2026: Great lesson and I have learnt a lot. A great teacher, always following your progress and giving advice, ideas to complete your artwork. Very friendly and pleasant atmosphere. I came out of the lesson with a beautiful painting. Thank you.
  • 5/5 from Sussan Curtis, attended Oct 2025: I loved this class I’m very proud of my first attempt at a paint palate class thanks Fran your a terrific teacher and so patient and knowledgeable. I also had a great first water colour class and my bee sits proudly on my wall.
  • 5/5 from Cathryn Clarke, attended Aug 2025: Fran is well organised and inspiring teacher who creates a welcoming and positive atmosphere. A fun and friendly class. Great to see all the beautiful creations of all students. Very motivated to do more palette knife painting. Thank you.
  • 5/5 from Alka Singh, attended Aug 2025: It was really nice to get together for the class where we could explore our artistic ideas with Fran. She allowed everyone to feel free to paint but also provided support when needed. It was a fun and inspiring class. Thanks to Fran.
  • 5/5 from Phil Dormer, attended Dec 2024: The class was excellent fun. We learnt various techniques with the palette knives and Fran gave us encouraging and helpful advice during our practice and actual chosen subject painting session. I really enjoyed painting the quite striking emu portrait and surprised myself with how good it ended up looking by the end of the class. The palette knife techniques gave it a great textured finish that looked very impressive and somewhat classy. The class size was small and my fellow painters were great company and very positive and encouraging of each other. Highly recommended!
  • 5/5 from Michelle, attended Dec 2024: Loved this painting class. Mixing the colours and learning new techniques was really interesting, really enjoyed the freedom in this style. Fran is so helpful and encouraging and pushes you in the right way to explore your creative side.
  • 5/5 from Danielle Bailey, attended Jun 2024: We did a pallet class and it was great, learned many new skills as I haven't picked up a brush in 20 years. Beautiful location. Thanks Fran!
  • 5/5 from Joanne, attended Dec 2023: This was a very fun class and my first time painting with palette knives and second time with acrylic paints. Wow. Fran supports you to learn something completely new and demonstrates the techniques required and you have loads of fun! I still can't believe I was able to paint this colourful kookaburra in my first palette knife class. Way to go, Fran! Thank you very much. Also, I got so many comments and likes in my social media for this effort. Amazing!
  • 5/5 from Hilary, attended Dec 2023: I learnt a lot doing the acrylic palette knife painting class with Fran. Fran taught me different techniques with the large selection of paints and palette knives she provided. I was given creative freedom do my own artwork with the help of Frans creative advice and guidance. I had such a nice time and met others in the class. It was nice being in her art studio sitting amounts all of the other artworks on the wall.
  • 5/5 from Tiffany, attended Dec 2023: Fran our teacher was really good very happy with the class, explained and demonstrates techniques easily, and simply, her art studio is comfortable with air conditioning as it was a warm day, all materials were provided, takes a bit of practice to get used to working with palette knives, liked using this painting method as it creatives a lot of texture in paintings, think I would like to return to one of Frans classes again to continue to learn and practise more, thanks Fran for a great class Alot of fun highly recommend it. Try finding the fish in my painting.
  • 5/5 from Rosi, attended Dec 2023: Fran introduced our small class to the palette knife technique using acrylic paints and a thickening agent (mixed with the paint) to produce a thick medium to apply to a canvas board. Frans instructions were clear and the lesson was very organised with all materials provided by Fran. The step by step instructions were easy to follow. The lesson was fun and everyone in the class produced a lovely artwork. I can't wait to do another of Frans Palette knife classes. Highly recommended.
  • 4/5 from Kaydee, attended Dec 2023: Fran, as always, is a good and patient teacher. She helped me with the drawing and then a lot with technique. It isn't really my 'medium' but it was a fun afternoon and I learned some new things. Back to watercolour.
Your teacher

Fran Cane
Fran Cane
(Lady Bird Design)

5.0 (442)
female Women-owned

Fran is an artist; an educator, neither overshadows, they simply entwine and enrich one another.
At a young age Fran discovered the value of creating art in her daily life. The act of art helped Fran express her identity. The process of developing an idea, especially with jewellery, seeing that idea come to completion by Fran's own hand filled her with satisfaction and accomplishment.  Fran began to see how creating art helped other aspects of my life and learning.
Fran is inspired by nature, patterns, form and texture. Each created piece portrays a slice of life, a perspective of the world in which we all live. Her mediums span painting and jewellery to collage and stitching. They all bring joy, though not everything turns out how she envisaged.
In particular Fran sees the unique design and individually handcrafted nature of bespoke jewellery as an ornamental way of extending personal self-expression. During the creative process, she is mindful that someone will be wearing the piece and it will come alive only when it finds its owner.
Fran is most comfortable in the studio classroom teaching art than in any other place or endeavour. It fills her soul to help others learn by exposing them to tools, materials and techniques of Fran's trade and then develop their skills and confidence in the creative medium.
Through support, conversation and laughter, I set a welcoming scene of free expression.
Ladybird Design Creative Studio is the culmination of creating a life around my passions of art, jewellery and teaching. It frees Fran to take a piece of silver, blank canvas or paper, turn it into a beautiful thing and share it with the world every day. Fran believes now more than ever that pursuing one’s passions makes life more colourful and vibrant, gives us pleasure and purpose, but most of all it reminds us of who we are.
Fran would love to share the joy of creating and making with you.
2026-10-16 15:00:00
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