John Wilson - Various Workshops
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.
Master Class Workshops Costing:
5 Days $ 650.00
10 Days $ 1295.00
Morning and Afternoon tea served. B.Y.O. Lunch.
Afternoon Light Capertee Valley
Misty Gums Sheparton VIC - 120 x 100
Katoomba ~ Master Class in Oils: January - March 2026
Master Class ~ 2026 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.
MASTERCLASS IN OILS
A five day intensive workshop at John's Studio
in the Beautiful Blue Mountains
WORKSHOPS
Master Class Workshops
Overlooking Megalong - 60 x 45
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Workshop 1: 5 days 9am - 4pm Monday 19th January - Friday 23rd January 2026 2 places
Workshop 2: 5 days 9am - 4pm Monday 26th January - Friday 30th January 2026 5 places
Workshop 3: 10 days 9am - 4pm Monday 9th February - Friday 20th February 2026 6 places
THIS IS A SPECIAL 10 DAY WORKSHOP for the more serious painters.
It will include plein air in the Megalong and Capertee Valleys also on the Cliffs.
We will have the weekend off in the middle.
Workshop 4: 5 days 9am - 4pm Monday 2nd March - Friday 6th March 2026 12 places
2025 Workshops
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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 5th - Wednesday 9th April 2025
Urunga is a little coastal village just south of Coffs Harbour. This workshop is filling fast so grab your spot now. Enquiries and bookings please contact Gail Cardow " Island Art Shop & Studio" M: 0407 940 007 or Email: [email protected]
7 Day Plein Air Red Centre Workshop, Alice Springs NT: 12th - 18th May 2025 This workshop is full. wait list only
Come and join us for this great adventure. This is the Real Deal! We'll be painting in some of the best locations in the McDonnell Ranges. Please contact John for details and bookings Ph: 02-4782 3703 or M: 0418 270 567 or Email: [email protected]
May 2025
April 2025
October 2025
8 Day Workshop, Albury NSW: 4th - 12th October 2025
YES......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, Cappuccinos on the Murray. Early bird discounts apply so please contact Peter Drummond. M: 0428 572 661 or Email: [email protected]
August 2025
8 Day Workshop, Bribie Island QLD: Saturday 9th - Sunday 17th August 2025
This workshop is for keen oil painters. We will be mostly working in the Bribie Island Studio with at least one morning Plein Air. Wednesday 13th is a rest day. The last four days we will be working on a large painting. Bring all your painting gear and as many questions as you like. Places are limited so be quick as Ron is offering early bird discounts. Enquiries and bookings please contact Ron Bryant 0408 884 346 or email: [email protected]
June 2025
2 Day Workshop, Pittsworth QLD: Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th June 2025
Come and join us for a weekend in the country. Pittsworth is a great little country town in Queensland's Darling Downs about 40 minutes west of Toowoomba. Enquiries and bookings, please contact Sue Porter. M: 0427 895 437 or Email: [email protected]
3 Day Workshop, Queanbeyan NSW: Saturday 18th - Monday 20th October 2025
Organised by the Queanbeyan Art Society. Enquiries and bookings please contact Andrew, M: 0418 631 486 or Email: [email protected]
2 Day Workshop, Goulburn NSW: Saturday 30th - Sunday 31st August 2025
This 2 day woekshop is organised by the Goulburn Art Society in the southern tablelands of NSW. A great excuse for a weekend in the country. Bookings and enquiries please contact Susan M: 0415 513 992 or Email: [email protected]
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2026 Workshops
7 Day Red Centre Trip, Alice Spring NT: 18th - 25th May 2026
John is reducing his workload so 2026 is planned as our last Red Centre Trip. Come and join us for one last adventure. This is the Real Deal! We'll be painting in some of the best locations in the McDonnell Ranges. Please contact John for details and bookings Ph: 02-4782 3703 or M: 0418 270 567 or Email: [email protected]
