IN AUSTRALIA
Workshop “From Dark to Light”
8.30am - 4pm Saturday Aug 23 and 9am-4pm Sunday 24 2025
Bienarté Studios , Nariel St Albion
We will visit nearby Newstead house in Newstead Park where I will have an exhibition on display. We may even get an opportunity to do some sketching or perhaps painting from this historic house.
ANNOUNCING: 1ST “SPRING ART SCHOOL” IN TOOWOOMBA Sept 29-Oct 3, 2025
A 5 DAY WORKSHOP FOR ARTISTS WHO LOVE COLOUR & LIGHT!
VENUE: Toowoomba Art Society premises in beautiful Godsall St next to magnificent Queens Park and the blooming Botanical Gardens.
FOCUS: no matter what your experience in Painting, this workshop is for people who love parks, streetscapes and still lives.
BACKGROUND: This is a substitute for the recently cancelled Toowoomba Winter Schools which have been held by Toowoomba’s University of Southern Queensland. Mcgregor Winter Schools have now been permanently cancelled. (Summer Schools are still going to operate but for five days not seven)
INTERESTED? PLEASE EMAIL ME AT:
[email protected]
OR PHONE 0409613537.
We are still finalising details about the program and (workshop) fees. We may have some economic accommodation options.
The workshop has been timed to coincide with the winding down of the Carnival of Flowers. Toowoomba is always so congested at Carnival time and venues are difficult to book, so we thought this would be perfect timing.
Workshop “From Dark to Light”
8.30am - 4pm Saturday Aug 23 and 9am-4pm Sunday 24 2025
Bienarté Studios , Nariel St Albion
We will visit nearby Newstead house in Newstead Park where I will have an exhibition on display. We may even get an opportunity to do some sketching or perhaps painting from this historic house.
ANNOUNCING: 1ST “SPRING ART SCHOOL” IN TOOWOOMBA Sept 29-Oct 3, 2025
A 5 DAY WORKSHOP FOR ARTISTS WHO LOVE COLOUR & LIGHT!
VENUE: Toowoomba Art Society premises in beautiful Godsall St next to magnificent Queens Park and the blooming Botanical Gardens.
FOCUS: no matter what your experience in Painting, this workshop is for people who love parks, streetscapes and still lives.
BACKGROUND: This is a substitute for the recently cancelled Toowoomba Winter Schools which have been held by Toowoomba’s University of Southern Queensland. Mcgregor Winter Schools have now been permanently cancelled. (Summer Schools are still going to operate but for five days not seven)
INTERESTED? PLEASE EMAIL ME AT:
[email protected]
OR PHONE 0409613537.
We are still finalising details about the program and (workshop) fees. We may have some economic accommodation options.
The workshop has been timed to coincide with the winding down of the Carnival of Flowers. Toowoomba is always so congested at Carnival time and venues are difficult to book, so we thought this would be perfect timing.
IN EUROPE
WORKSHOPS IN EUROPE
May 10 to June 10, 2026 *
To express interest in any of these painting workshops, please contact David at [email protected]
1. VENICE workshop (May 10-16)
David Hinchliffe & Kaz Hill joint tutors
(Maximum 10 participants)
Arrive May 10. Depart May 16.
Painting days May 11, 12, 13, 14, 15.
WHAT WE DO
We paint with the expert guidance of David Hinchliffe and his co-tutor Kaz Hill for 5 days in some of the most famous and spectacular locations in the world. We also set up our easels and paint in the quiet and tranquil back canals of Venice away from the crowds. We visit the incredibly colourful island of Burano to paint.
WHAT IS COVERED
All accommodation, tuition and painting materials (acrylic paint, brushes, easels, canvas) are included. Painting trip to Burano included.
No air fares, museum admissions or meals included. Assistance provided to get from train station to accommodation.
APPROX COST US$2900-$4200**
2. ARLES Provence
(first Arles workshop)
May 18-24
David Hinchliffe + Kaz Hill assistant tutor
(Maximum 10 participants)
Arrive May 18. Depart May 24.
Painting days May 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23.
WHAT WE DO
Painting “in the footsteps of Vincent” in different locations in Arles + excursion to St Remy to paint in the Abbey where Vincent lived & painted (His greatest masterpieces such as ‘Sunflowers’ and ‘Starry Night’ were painted in Arles and St Remy.) . We will also visit the amazing Les Baux en Provence.
Workshop concludes May 24
WHAT IS COVERED
All painting materials, accommodation, tuition and transportation for painting trips to St Remy and Les Baux en Provence are included.
No meals, museum admissions or airfares included.
APPROX COST US$2900-$4000**
3. ARLES Provence
(second workshop)
May 25-31
Herman Pekel tutor + assistant
(Maximum 10 participants)
Arrive May 25. Depart May 31.
Painting days May 26, 27, 28, 29, 30.
WHAT WE DO
Painting with the great Australian en plein air artist Herman Pekel in different locations in Arles and St Remy. We paint where Vincent van Gogh painted including the beautiful Abby where he was treated. His greatest masterpieces were painted in Arles and St Remy.) . We will also visit the amazing Les Baux en Provence.
WHAT IS COVERED
All painting materials, accommodation and tuition by Herman as well as transportation for painting trips to St Remy and Les Baux en Provence are included.
No meals, museum admissions or airfares included.
APPROX COST US$2900-$4000**
PARIS/AUVERS/VERNON/GIVERNY (NORMANDY)
June 2-10
David Hinchliffe tutor + assistant
(Maximum 7 participants)
Arrive Paris June 2. Depart Vernon June 10. 6 painting days.
Participants welcomed in Paris afternoon of June 2. (Participants who want to see other sites in Paris are encouraged to arrive earlier ) . Participant stay at Hotel Mont Blanc in the Latin Quarter 100 m from Notre Dame.
Painting days in Paris are June 3, 4 &5.
Leave Paris June 6. Travel to beautiful Normandy. 3 painting days at:
Vernon (medieval town),
Workshop ends June 10. Participants free to catch train to Paris or other destinations.
WHAT WE DO
Painting in locations on the Left Bank (Notre Dame/ Pont Neuf area). We then travel to Auvers (where Vincent Van Gogh spent his last days) and Giverny (Monet’s garden), staying in Vernon 10 minutes from Monet’s Garden.
WHAT IS COVERED
Costs include: accommodation, paints, brushes, easels and canvas/boards. David will provide personal tuition and advice. All transportation between Paris,Vernon, Giverny & Auvers is included. Participants are free on June 10 to return by train to Paris or other destinations.
APPROX COST US$3500-$4500**
*This schedule is draft at this stage. We hope to confirm dates and prices for our 2026 workshops in Europe by August 2025. Deposits will not be required until after the program has been confirmed.
**Discounts are available for shared accommodation or for multiple workshops.
WORKSHOPS IN EUROPE
May 10 to June 10, 2026 *
To express interest in any of these painting workshops, please contact David at [email protected]
1. VENICE workshop (May 10-16)
David Hinchliffe & Kaz Hill joint tutors
(Maximum 10 participants)
Arrive May 10. Depart May 16.
Painting days May 11, 12, 13, 14, 15.
WHAT WE DO
We paint with the expert guidance of David Hinchliffe and his co-tutor Kaz Hill for 5 days in some of the most famous and spectacular locations in the world. We also set up our easels and paint in the quiet and tranquil back canals of Venice away from the crowds. We visit the incredibly colourful island of Burano to paint.
WHAT IS COVERED
All accommodation, tuition and painting materials (acrylic paint, brushes, easels, canvas) are included. Painting trip to Burano included.
No air fares, museum admissions or meals included. Assistance provided to get from train station to accommodation.
APPROX COST US$2900-$4200**
2. ARLES Provence
(first Arles workshop)
May 18-24
David Hinchliffe + Kaz Hill assistant tutor
(Maximum 10 participants)
Arrive May 18. Depart May 24.
Painting days May 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23.
WHAT WE DO
Painting “in the footsteps of Vincent” in different locations in Arles + excursion to St Remy to paint in the Abbey where Vincent lived & painted (His greatest masterpieces such as ‘Sunflowers’ and ‘Starry Night’ were painted in Arles and St Remy.) . We will also visit the amazing Les Baux en Provence.
Workshop concludes May 24
WHAT IS COVERED
All painting materials, accommodation, tuition and transportation for painting trips to St Remy and Les Baux en Provence are included.
No meals, museum admissions or airfares included.
APPROX COST US$2900-$4000**
3. ARLES Provence
(second workshop)
May 25-31
Herman Pekel tutor + assistant
(Maximum 10 participants)
Arrive May 25. Depart May 31.
Painting days May 26, 27, 28, 29, 30.
WHAT WE DO
Painting with the great Australian en plein air artist Herman Pekel in different locations in Arles and St Remy. We paint where Vincent van Gogh painted including the beautiful Abby where he was treated. His greatest masterpieces were painted in Arles and St Remy.) . We will also visit the amazing Les Baux en Provence.
WHAT IS COVERED
All painting materials, accommodation and tuition by Herman as well as transportation for painting trips to St Remy and Les Baux en Provence are included.
No meals, museum admissions or airfares included.
APPROX COST US$2900-$4000**
PARIS/AUVERS/VERNON/GIVERNY (NORMANDY)
June 2-10
David Hinchliffe tutor + assistant
(Maximum 7 participants)
Arrive Paris June 2. Depart Vernon June 10. 6 painting days.
Participants welcomed in Paris afternoon of June 2. (Participants who want to see other sites in Paris are encouraged to arrive earlier ) . Participant stay at Hotel Mont Blanc in the Latin Quarter 100 m from Notre Dame.
Painting days in Paris are June 3, 4 &5.
Leave Paris June 6. Travel to beautiful Normandy. 3 painting days at:
Vernon (medieval town),
- Giverny (village at Monet’s Garden) and
- Auvers (picturesque village where Van Gogh did over 70 masterpieces and is buried)
Workshop ends June 10. Participants free to catch train to Paris or other destinations.
WHAT WE DO
Painting in locations on the Left Bank (Notre Dame/ Pont Neuf area). We then travel to Auvers (where Vincent Van Gogh spent his last days) and Giverny (Monet’s garden), staying in Vernon 10 minutes from Monet’s Garden.
WHAT IS COVERED
Costs include: accommodation, paints, brushes, easels and canvas/boards. David will provide personal tuition and advice. All transportation between Paris,Vernon, Giverny & Auvers is included. Participants are free on June 10 to return by train to Paris or other destinations.
APPROX COST US$3500-$4500**
*This schedule is draft at this stage. We hope to confirm dates and prices for our 2026 workshops in Europe by August 2025. Deposits will not be required until after the program has been confirmed.
**Discounts are available for shared accommodation or for multiple workshops.