Painting, Drawing and Printing Workshop

At our Canberra Art Fair workshops, you'll have the opportunity to learn from a range of talented CAF artists. Choose from a variety of mediums and try out a new style—perfect for beginners and experts alike.Come to as many classes as you like, but be sure to allow some time to explore the exhibits, with artists from Canberra, the region, and across the country coming together to display their work.Your teachers:Margaret Hadfield “‘It is only paint, loosen up’ are just two of the sayings my students now throw back to me. We have a laugh and enjoy our time painting together. They learn from me, and I learn from them. It is magical to know that I empower them to get in touch with their creative flair and enjoy the simple pleasure of expression through painting."Caroline Jeppesen Caroline is a Canberra based artist and art teacher, who works mainly in oils but teaches all mediums. "Now more than ever, people are wanting to spend time on activities that nourish their mind and tap into a creative side. Art is a truly human endeavour; it brings people together, encourages connection, and brings joy."Dee Hopkins Dee is a graduate of CIT’s Diploma of Visual Arts. She is a contemporary, experimental artist with a keen interest in abstract and impressionism. She works from her art studio – Allambee Art Studio and Little Gallery in Jerrabomberra. In her workshop, Discover the magic of Gel Printing, she will give an introduction to gel plate, how to apply stencils, organic materials, registration tricks and more to create stunning multi layered artwork. Each participant will create at least one work to bring home and frame.Yasmin IdrissYasmin is an artist and photographer based in the Canberra region. Her Yazelations reflect a deep commitment to sustainability and a belief in the transformative power of art. Each piece is meticulously crafted from repurposed framing waste, reimagined into intricate and visually compelling works that reveal unexpected beauty within everyday rubble. Through this body of work, Yasmin seeks to inspire environmental awareness while celebrating the creative potential of recycling industrial materials.Kiran MehtaKiran's art embodies a tapestry of colours, emotions, and resilience. ​Kiran's art exudes a contemporary impressionistic flair, drawing inspiration from the breathtaking vistas of Australia's landscapes. Infused with texture, organic marks, and poignant affirmations, each piece is a testament to her reverence for nature's beauty. Through luminous colours and expressive brushstrokes, Kiran invites viewers on a spiritual journey, enveloping them in the same joy and warmth she experiences in each stroke of the brush. Kiran is also the founder of Kin & Hue. Kin & Hue is a shared creative space where art becomes a way to connect—with yourself and with others. Rooted in collaboration, it brings people together to create side by side, where every mark, colour, and idea contributes to something larger than any one individual. Michelle TurnerMy art is characterised by intricate detail and vivid colours. I also take great interest in depicting animals, landscapes, and plants. Capturing expression in animals and rendering fine detail in all subjects is central to my practice.After 26 years working as a Registered Nurse both as a civilian and with the Air Force, I returned to art after medically retiring from the Air Force. This transition allowed me to embrace the therapeutic benefits of creative pursuits, fostering relaxation, improved mood, and enhanced concentration within what I describe as the “art zone.” My formal art studies span five and a half years in Washington DC and Australia, and I have experience teaching ink house drawing classes.Dipa Mahbuba YasminDipa is a multidisciplinary artist, curator, and filmmaker whose practice sits at the intersection of community activism, trauma-informed storytelling, and visual art. Drawing inspiration from rich folk aesthetics, traditional motifs, and river landscapes, Dipa weaves together vibrant imagery to explore themes of identity, resilience, and liberation. Her participatory projects and workshops function as living platforms for radical inclusion, inviting audiences of all genders, sexualities, and generations into the shared process of creative dialogue. In the workshop, participants will create their own expressive hand puppet or character inspired by themes of identity, community, belonging, and imagination.Jenny Adams - Popcorn ArtI am a local Canberra artist and I have been exhibiting in Canberra as part of a group (the Tin Shed Art Group) for more than 12 years in galleries such as M16, ANCA and Belconnen Arts Centre. I recently held a solo exhibition at the Generator Gallery at the Belconnen Arts Centre - my first solo in over 10 years! I love painting with bright colours and not following any rules - just in a spirit of creativity.Angharad DeanAngharad Dean is an Australian landscape artist working in mixed media to explore connections with the kosmos and to visually capture the flow of time. She has been developing and evolving her artistic practice for over 20 years. Since 2021 she has been employed as Artist in Residence at the University of Tübingen in Germany. She has also retained her connection to, and her 'place' in Canberra, including her studio, and spends part of each year working from her Australian home.Catherin BennettCatherin Bennett is a Sydney-based multidisciplinary artist whose practice explores the unconscious through surreal, symbolic, and evolving forms. Drawing on surrealist traditions, dream imagery, esoteric knowledge, and Rorschach-inspired processes, her works emerge through intuition, chance, and material transformation. Forms shift between recognition and ambiguity, inviting personal interpretation and sustained engagement. Working across figurative, abstract, and mixed-media approaches, Bennett creates works that blur the boundaries between the seen and unseen.Linda JakabLinda Jakab is a teacher and artist living in Canberra. Her journey as a ceramic artist began in 2005 at Good Dirt studios in Athens GA. Since this time she has been continually entranced by the science and craft of working with Clay. Her work demonstrates an engagement in a wide range of techniques, clay types and varieties of decoration. Her most prominent work reflects her interest in Australian flora and fauna depicted on the surface of tableware using the sgraffito technique.Cassie CarterCassie Carter is an artist & art teacher based in Bungendore, NSW. Inspired by the beauty of the nature & wildlife we are surrounded by & its many colours. She has a colourful, loose, art style that is highly driven & directed by the blending of colours and texture created during the painting process. Now in her second year of teaching art classes in Bungendore and extended into hosting art events & parties, this all began with a passion to create an art space for kids and adults to immerse themselves in. Weekly classes where there is a time of the week with no rules and unlimited creative opportunity, and events where creatives (or non-creatives) can gather, have fun & create with no expectations. I am passionate about everyone learning that "you don't have to be good at art for it to be good for you" & that in art, there is never a right or wrong, just a whole lot of heart & fun.Lauren SutherlandLoz is the founder and creator of The Tipsy Sketching Club, an innovative life drawing experience that brings together art, community and hospitality in a fun, inclusive setting. As a professional life model, facilitator and creative entrepreneur, Loz is passionate about making life drawing accessible to everyone, regardless of artistic ability. Through Tipsy Sketching, she has built a thriving community that celebrates creativity, body positivity and connection, transforming traditional life drawing into a relaxed social experience. The Canberra Art Fair Life Drawing session will feature a clothed model.Leona BeesonI have been conducting workshops with high school students and artists in a number of different art processes from printmaking to ceramics and mixed media for over 40 years.In my workshop, you will learn how to produce beautiful monoprints using a gel plate and a variety of textures with acrylic paint. We will use a lot of leaves and natural products to produce our prints. You will also learn how to transfer images using the gel plates to create layered prints. A completed artwork to take home. Read more details