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.
2 Day Workshop, Tumut NSW:Saturday 29th - Sunday 30th April 2023
Come and join us in the beautiful Tumut Valley where the Autum colours will be at their best. Enquries and bookings: Glenyce Francis M: 0439 551 610 or Email: [email protected]
June 2023
2 Day plus 5 Day Workshop, Blackall Art Retreat QLD:Saturday 10th , Sunday 11th June 2023
5 Day "Out There Retreat": Wednesday 14th till Sunday 18th June 2023
These workshops are organised by the Blackall Cultural Association and are the real deal. Come and join us at the back of the Black Stump for a great week of art, dinning and outback hospitality! Contact Mardi M: 0427 574 193 or Email: [email protected]
September 2023
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]
March 2023
2 Day Workshop, Queanbeyan NSW:Wednesday 22nd - Tuesday 23rd March 2023
Queanbeyan Art Society. Enquiries and bookings please contact Andrew Smith 0418 631 486, QAS 02-6297 8181 or Email: [email protected]
5 Day Workshop, Queabeyan NSW:24th - 28th March 2023
Queabeyan Art Society. Enquiries and bookings please contact Andrew Smith 0418 631 486, QAS 02-6297 8181 or Email:[email protected]
May 2023
7 Day Plein Air Red Centre Workshop, Alice Springs NT:8th - 15th May 2023 Full, Wait list Only
John is reducing his workload so 2023 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]
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]
2 Day Workshop, Pittsworth QLD:27th - 28th May 2023
Venue is the Pittsworth Art Group Gallery - Studio at Pittsworth in the beautiful Darling Downs of QLD.
Enquiries and bookings Please contact Janine Potter M: 0407 486 500 or Email: [email protected]
Demonstration and Talk - Forster NSW:6.30 pm Friday 4th August 2023
Great Lakes Art Society, Forster NSW. Come and spend the evening with John at the Forster Galley for an oil painting demonstration and talk. Spaces are limited so please regiter your spot by visiting www.forstergallery.org/workshops and clicking on the Register Now for Demo. Enquiries please contact Cathie 0466 973 068 or Email: [email protected]
2 Day Workshop, Forster NSW:Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th August 2023
This is another workshop for keen oil painters so please join us for a couple of days at Forster on the beautiful Mid-North coast of NSW. Online bookings www.forstergallery.org/workshops Enquiries contact Cathie M: 0466 973 068 or Email: [email protected]
2 Day Workshop, Mitta Mitta VIC:Saturday 15th - Sunday 16th April 2023
Venue is the Magorra Park Multipurpose Centre Mitta Nitta Victoria. For enquiries and bookings please contact Cynthia Stuart M: 0448 300 432 or Email: [email protected]
2024 Workshops
7 Day Plein Air Red Centre Workshop, Alice Springs NT:13th - 20th May 2024 6 places
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]