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 Plein Air Red Centre Workshop, Alice Springs NT:13th - 20th May 2024This 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 4 painting spots left. Non painters are very welcome.
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]
September 2024
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]
August 2024
8 Day Workshop, Bribie Island QLD:10th - 18th August 2024
This workshop is for keen oil painters. We'll be working mostly in the Bribie Island Studio with at least one morning Plein Air. Wednesday 14th - rest day. The last four days we'll be working on a larger painting. Bring all your painting gear and as many questions as you like. Places are limited and Ron is offering early bird discounts. So be quick! Enquiries and bookings please contact Ron Bryant 0408 884 346 or email: [email protected]
8 Day Workshop, Albury NSW:5th - 13th October 2024
It's on again! The very famous "Cappuccino on the Murray" workshop. 8 days of painting for enthusiastic landscape artists. Good company, dinners out and Yes, Cappucinos on the Murray. Enquiries please contact Peter Drummond M: 0428 572 661 or Email: [email protected]
October 2024
WAIT LIST....If you would like to go on the wait list for any of the above workshops please contact John.
5 Day Workshop, Urunga NSW:Saturday 6th - Wednesday 10th April 2024
Urunga is a beautiful coastal village just south of Coffs Harbour. Places are limited so grab your spot now. Enquiries and bookings contact Gail Cardow " Island Art Shop & Studio". 0407 940 007 or email: [email protected]
June 2024
2 Day Workshop, Pittsworth QLD:Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd June 2024
Come and join us at Pittsworth....a beautiful little town in the Darling Downs just west of Toowoomba QLD. Great country hospitality. Places are limited so please contact Sue Porter M: 0427 895 437 or email: [email protected]