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Celebrating 40 Years (1986 - 2026)
Pastel Workshops
The Pastel Society of Australia hosts regular pastel workshops in across Queensland, New South Wales, and Western Australia. Led by Master Pastellists and experienced tutors, our workshops cover landscape, portrait, and abstract pastel techniques for artists.
Our workshops offer artists of all levels the chance to learn, grow, and create with pastels. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, we have workshops tailored to help you achieve your artistic goals.
Upcoming Workshops

Hettie Rowley: The Art of Drawing Animals in Pastel04 July 2026, 9:00 am AEST – 05 July 2026, 3:00 pm AESTArts and Crafts Centre, Scone, NSW, 63 Kingdon St, Scone NSW 2337, Australia
Janet Hayes: "Landscape and seascape sketching and painting"14 Aug 2026, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm AESTBribie Island Community Arts Centre, 191 Sunderland Dr, Banksia Beach QLD 4507, Australia
Penelope Gilbert-Ng: "Animals and People in the Landscape"29 Aug 2026, 9:00 am – 30 Aug 2026, 4:00 pmAnglican Hall, 13 Lawson St, Warren NSW 2824, Australia
Penelope Gilbert-Ng: "Focusing on skin colours/tones in portraiture"19 Sept 2026, 9:00 am – 20 Sept 2026, 4:00 pmQueen Alexandra Home (Brisbane), 347 Old Cleveland Rd, Coorparoo QLD 4151, Australia
Paul McCarthy: "Come for a Scribble"14 Nov 2026, 8:30 am AEST – 15 Nov 2026, 4:00 pm AESTQueen Alexandra Home (Brisbane), 347 Old Cleveland Rd, Coorparoo QLD 4151
Meet Our 2026 Workshop Tutors
Our workshops are led by some of the most talented and experienced pastel artists in the community. Click on a tutor's name to learn more about their expertise and journey.
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