“Grow your skills. Expand your vision. Create with confidence.”
We’re proud to have a community of talented members who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and experience. Workshops and development sessions are designed to help you refine your plein air painting techniques and explore new creative possibilities beyond the outdoors. These sessions are not run by MPAA but are hosted at venues such as Jacksons Drawing Supplies, Mandurah, Rockingham Arts Centre and the Murray Arts and Crafts , Pinjarra providing inspiring spaces for learning and creativity. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to elevate your artistry, these sessions offer guidance, inspiration, and practical skills to support your artistic journey.
Robyn Lowry – upcoming Workshops.
As well as joining us on our weekly paintouts, Robyn teaches private students, mature aged, in acrylics and oils in her home studio one day a week.
Commission work and gallery work keeps her in full time employment for the rest of the week.
Robyn runs workshops at Jacksons Art Supplies and Murray Arts, Pinjarra in Acrylics, oils and Pastels on a variety of subjects and applications.
Robyn will be holding three separate workshops at Jacksons in February, March and April: Acrylics for beginners, Colour mixing and Seascapes and Skies.
This painting which is one of four that the class will paint in the Seascapes and Skies workshop.
Click on the link below to find out more.
Robyn’s Workshops at Jacksons – February, March and April
Art Outdoors – Louise Collier
Art Outdoors, in collaboration with Plein Air Down Under, presents the 2026 Norfolk Island Art Adventure featuring LEON HOLMES.
Art Adventure of a lifetime! Join HOST ARTIST, LOUISE COLLIER, on an amazing trip to paradise – then add in INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED AWARD WINNING ARTIST, LEON HOLMES, and you have the art trip of a lifetime! Norfolk Island is the hidden gem of the South Pacific Ocean. Abundant with natural beauty, breathtaking scenery, and a unique and rich history… then there is the art – all the ingredients for an unforgettable experience. The colours, the history, and the amazing views around every turn will inspire you to interpret what you see and feel and capture the essence of this magnificent place in your art pieces (oils will be the medium of choice this trip).
For general information or questions on booking please contact louise by art@artoutdoorswa.com.au or phone 0403 343 303.
Peter Munday
Peter Munday is running “The Freedom of Acrylics” workshop at Rockingham Arts Centre on Thursdays from 5 to 26 March,
10am – 2pm
Angie Crotty
Angie Crotty is running a workshop “How to Paint Realistic Pets in Pastel for Beginners” on Friday 20
March 10am – 2pm at Rockingham Arts Centre (this will probably become a two day workshop).
If you are interested in realistic pastels, this is the workshop for you.
(This is Darcy – Julie MacDonald’s pup)
Mandurah Plein Air Artists 