Unlock the Magic of Acrylic: A Colour Mixing Workshop with Helen Evans
Duration: Full Day
Skill Level: Beginners to experienced painters
Learn the secrets to clean, confident colour, crack the code of acrylic and leave the muddy mess behind.
If you've ever struggled to mix the right colour, felt frustrated by muddy results, or been overwhelmed by all the confusing colour theory jargon, this workshop is for you.
Join artist Helen Evans for a hands-on day of learning and discovery, where you'll explore the full potential of acrylic paint and gain lasting confidence in your colour mixing. Helen will guide you through her proven approach to mixing a huge range of vibrant colours using just seven paints plus white—no more overflowing paint boxes needed!
You’ll learn:
How to use acrylic with confidence—from mediums and brushes to layering and finishing
The fundamentals of colour: colour wheel, value, tints, shades, saturation, and more
How to mix clean, neutral tones without using black
Practical tips to avoid making mud
What all those tricky colour terms mean (analogous, complementary, chromaticity, etc)
Whether you're a beginner or want to refresh your skills, this fun and friendly workshop will transform the way you work with colour.
No experience is necessary. Just bring your curiosity (and wear old clothes—things might get messy!).
All materials provided | Includes tea, coffee & homemade cake
When: Sunday 14th September, 2025
Where: Stevens Street Gallery
Time: 9.30 am – 3.00pm
Cost: $175pp
Duration: Full Day
Skill Level: Beginners to experienced painters
Learn the secrets to clean, confident colour, crack the code of acrylic and leave the muddy mess behind.
If you've ever struggled to mix the right colour, felt frustrated by muddy results, or been overwhelmed by all the confusing colour theory jargon, this workshop is for you.
Join artist Helen Evans for a hands-on day of learning and discovery, where you'll explore the full potential of acrylic paint and gain lasting confidence in your colour mixing. Helen will guide you through her proven approach to mixing a huge range of vibrant colours using just seven paints plus white—no more overflowing paint boxes needed!
You’ll learn:
How to use acrylic with confidence—from mediums and brushes to layering and finishing
The fundamentals of colour: colour wheel, value, tints, shades, saturation, and more
How to mix clean, neutral tones without using black
Practical tips to avoid making mud
What all those tricky colour terms mean (analogous, complementary, chromaticity, etc)
Whether you're a beginner or want to refresh your skills, this fun and friendly workshop will transform the way you work with colour.
No experience is necessary. Just bring your curiosity (and wear old clothes—things might get messy!).
All materials provided | Includes tea, coffee & homemade cake
When: Sunday 14th September, 2025
Where: Stevens Street Gallery
Time: 9.30 am – 3.00pm
Cost: $175pp

