Expressive Painting Summer School

22– 25rd January 2026

Whether you work from objects, the figure, or secondary sources, this is an opportunity to explore working more loosely using oils or acrylics. I will guide you through drawing and painting exercises to help loosen you up, and we will discuss art historical techniques which may be relevant to your individual artistic style and context. You will develop a set of criteria to explore ways of representing perceived objects in a more dynamic, painterly way. The emphasis is on working with your chosen source material to create a `next level’ painting. This course may suit if you have explored some of the basics of painting such as mixing colours, blending etc, but want to find a process that best expresses your unique approach and ideas.

When:  22 – 25th January inclusive
Hours:  9am-3pm
Where: Te Hupenui Greytown Gallery
Minimum students: 6 
Maximum students: 10
Materials: Please bring your own supports, drawing and painting tools, turps and liquin (if using oils).
Tutor: Justine Turnbull
Fee: NZ $290

Please contact me to book your space at Blinkworth1@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @justineturnbullart.