John Wilson is sought after as a tutor and judge. He has been painting for over 42 years.
John is one of Australia’s leading oil painters, a multi-award winning artist who has had 41 solo exhibitions and participated in numerous group shows.
He has exhibited in London, USA, Japan, Canada and
Beijing in 2007.
John has exhibited in Seoul Korea in 2011.
These workshops are for those who have mastered the basics and wish to move onto new levels.
Each course covers tone, temperature, colour mixing, composition, atmosphere, reflected lights, reflections and other subtleties unique to Australian landscape.
Katoomba ~ Master Class in Oils: January - March 2024
Master Class ~ 2024 Tutorials
The week begins with a short theory session and a tonal landscape, followed by step by step demonstrations of 4 or 5 paintings including landscape, river and gum tree study. Weather permitting the class will paint on location in the Megalong Valley on 1 or 2 mornings.
7 Day Lord Howe Island Plein Air Painting Workshop, NSW:16th - 23rd September 2023 Sold out.
Put this one on your bucket list! We specialise in real Plein Air Painting Workshops for keen painters. Come and join us on beautiful Lord Howe Island for a week of painting, dinning and good company. Non-painters are very welcome. Places are limited so book early. Enquiries and bookings: John or Cecilia M: 0418 270 567 or Email:[email protected]or Shelly Free call 1800 671 546 or Email: [email protected]
4 Day Workshop, Sunshine Coast QLD:12th - 15th August 2023
Venue will be Ron Bryant's new Studio at Beachmere on Queensland's beautiful Sunshine Coast. "Capture the Light" is a 4 day workshop for keen oil painters. Enquiries and bookings please contact Ron M: 0408 884 346 or email: [email protected]
August 2023
3 Day Workshop at "Bienarte" Albion Brisbane QLD: Friday 18th - Sunday 20th August 2023
"Bienarte" - The home of Brisbane Painting Classes. Bookings and enquiries contact Yasmin 0409 641 426 or Email: [email protected]
8 Day Workshop, Albury NSW:29th September - 8 th October 2023
This is the very famous "Cappuccino on the Murray" workshop. 8 days of painting for enthusiastic landscape artists. Good company, dinners out and "YES" cappuccinos on the Murray! Enquiries and bookings please contact Peter Drummond M: 0428 572 661 or Email: [email protected]
2024 Workshops
7 Day Plein Air Red Centre Workshop, Alice Springs NT:13th - 20th May 2024 This Workshop is full. There are 6 places available in our last Red Centre trip in 2025.
John is reducing his workload so 2024 will be our last red centre workshop. Come and join John & Cc on an unforgettable painting adventure. This is the Real Deal! We'll be painting in some of best locations in the MacDonnell Ranges. Please contact John for details and bookings. Ph: 02-4782 3703, M: 0418 270 567 or Email: [email protected]
7 Day Lord Howe Island Plein Air Painting Workshop, NSW: 14th - 21st September 2024 Be quick only 6 painting spots left.
Put this one on your bucket list! We soecialise in real Plein Air Painting Workshops for keen painters. Come and join us on beautiful Lord Howe Island for a week of painting, dinning and good company. Non-painters are very welcome. Places are limited so book early. Enquiries and bookings: John or Cecilia M: 0418 270 567 or Email: [email protected] or Shelly Fre call 1800 671 546 or Email: [email protected]
Demonstration and talk, Leeton NSW:6.30pm Friday 1st September 2023
Leeton art Society NSW. Come and spend an evening with John at the Leeton Meusum for an oil painting demonstration and talk. Spaces are limited so register your spot by contacting Dorothy. M: 0428 552 271 or Email: [email protected]
3 Day Workshop, Leeton Art Society NSW:2nd - 4th September 2023
Venue is the Yanko Agricultural College Leeton NSW. Leeton is a charming town in the beautiful Riverina known for its well preserved art deco buildings and great landscapes. Enquiries and bookings contact Dorothy M: 0428 552 271 or Email: [email protected]
May 2024
5 Day Workshop, Queanbeyan NSW:16th - 20th March 2024
Please contact the Queanbeyan Art Society workshop coordinator Andrew M: 0418 631 486 or Email: [email protected]
March 2024
April 2024
2 Day Workshop, Tumut Art Society, Tumut NSW:Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th April 2024
Come and join us in the beautiful Tumut Valley. Autumn will be in fullswing so a great time to visit. Enquiries and bookings please contact Glenyce M: 0439 551 610 or Email: [email protected]
October 2023
November 2023
2 Day Workshop, Berry Mountain NSW:4th- 5th November 2023
This is a boutique workshop at Judy Voltz's magnificent property on Berry Mountain. Roland will be our gourmet chef for morning tea and lunch. To secure your place please contact Judy M: 0413 157 704 or Email: [email protected]
August 2024
4 Day Workshop, Bribie Island QLD:10th - 13th August 2024
Venue will be the Bribie Island Arts Centre on the beautiful sunshine coast. "Capture the Light" is a 4 day workshop for keen oil painters. Enquiries and bookings please contact Ron Bryant 0408 884 346 or email: [email protected]