Janet Hayes: "Landscape and seascape sketching and painting"

Duration: 1-day workshop

The day will start with a short introduction to art materials and techniques for landscape and  seascape sketching and painting. Janet will explain how she works ‘en plein air’ (on site) and how  to gather reference photos to create from back in the studio. 

In the morning you will be able to create a seascape from the provided Bribie Island reference  photo, receiving one on one attention and encouragement to create a finished sketch in your  chosen medium.  

Suggested media, per the materials list, are preferably; soft pastel, acrylic or watercolour.  If you prefer, you may also choose from water soluble oils, oil pastels, coloured pencils, coloured  inks or gouache.  

As you start and then progress on your own artwork, step by step examples will be introduced  through the morning as a guide to the drawing stage through to a finished seascape of Bribie  Island. 

In the afternoon you may choose to continue working on the same artwork, pushing it to a  finished painting, or choose from other reference photos provided of Bribie Island, or work from  your own reference photos. Again, in the medium of your choice.

Learning outcomes

• Confidence in sketching or painting landscapes or seascape in the students chosen medium

• An understanding of working in the landscape 

• An understanding of being able to choose media for different results 

• An ability to gather reference material for landscape or seascape sketching or painting Enjoying and understanding a process of creating a seascape sketch or painting

• At least one finished seascape of Bribie Island

Materials List

Venue Information

• free parking onsite

• wheelchair accessible

• access to kitchen (microwave, fridge, kettle), crockery and cutlery

• cafe on-site or BYO lunch

• chairs and tables provided

• Please bring an old towel or sheet to cover table and floor to keep it clean

• BYO table/standing easel

• venue is open from 9am

Tutor Information

Janet Hayes works in a variety of media including soft pastel, acrylics, watercolour, water soluble  oils, gouache, oil pastel, charcoal and pencil, in a wide range of subjects including landscape,  seascape, portraits, still life and figurative subjects. She has created, exhibited, taught and  demonstrated art for over 40 years. Janet has had fourteen solo exhibitions and many group  exhibitions in Melbourne, around Australia and overseas. She studied pastel and oil portraiture  with artist Daniel Greene in New York in the 1980s.

Her artworks have been published in  magazines and books nationally and internationally. Among her many awards are; the Inaugural  John Dudley Portrait Prize 2019, the Allied Artists of America Award at the Pastel Society of  America annual exhibition, New York, 1993, and recently best in show at the Pastel Society of  Victoria Australia annual exhibition 2025

Web: https://janethayesart.com/

Instagram: @janethayesart

YouTube: portrait sketch demo, oil pastel portrait demo

Cancellations and Refunds Policy

1. Introduction

The PSA is committed to a fair and transparent process for you, our members and guests. Please read this policy carefully before you finalise your booking.

2. Order Cancellations

2.1 Customer-Initiated Cancellations

You may cancel your booking by emailing treasurerozpastels@gmail.com. Please do not call us. If you cancel within one week of the event, you are generally not eligible for a full refund, but we may offer a partial credit toward future purchases,

valid for 12 months.

2.2 PSA-Initiated Cancellations

The PSA may cancel an event due to tutor illness, poor weather, or other circumstances beyond our control. The PSA will try to provide alternatives so you still get value for your fees, or we will issue a full refund within 48 hours, or a credit note if you prefer.

3. Refunds

3.1 Eligibility for Refunds

You may be eligible for a refund or credit note under Australian Consumer Law or PSA policy in the following circumstances:

• The event is cancelled. We make every effort to notify you as soon as

• possible.

• No alternative arrangement offered by PSA suits your circumstances.

• Emergency ill health requiring isolation or hospitalisation.

• Unexpected illness or death of a family member.

• Unexpected travel disruptions, such as flight cancellations; in these cases, a

• credit note toward future purchases within 12 months may be offered.

• Your place in the event can be taken by another person, either from a waitlist

• or if you find a substitute yourself.

• Other circumstances as required by law.

Refunds do not cover travel or accommodation costs. Please ensure your bookings are refundable and consider travel insurance.

3.2 Refund Process

We will refund you using the same method you used to pay within 48 hours of cancellation. If you paid by bank transfer, you may need to provide your banking details. For credit card payments made more than 90 days before the event, refunds may be issued by bank transfer.

3.3 Partial Refunds

Partial refunds may be offered at PSA’s discretion. This may take the form of a credit note toward future purchases within 12 months.

4. Change of Mind

We do not provide refunds for change of mind unless Australian Consumer Law requires it. Please check your calendar before booking, as double bookings are your responsibility.

5. Policy Updates

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