AUSTRALIA
Riverplace Retreats
Come and join me for an exclusive weekend workshop on 25/26 April 2026 in Brisbane’s leafy western suburbs, in an air-conditioned studio set in beautiful gardens adjacent to a 135-year-old Queenslander along the Brisbane River.
In an intimate small group setting, my classes are for all levels, from beginners to the very experienced. I will help you build your confidence and get you painting and learning new skills in no time. I will be teaching in acrylic paint, and for this workshop, all materials will be provided.
Date: April 25/26, 2026
Time: 9.30 am to 4.30 each day - please arrive by 9 am on the Saturday for set up and introductions
Address: Riverplace Art, 137 Lather Road Bellbowrie 4070. Bellbowrie is 30 minutes from Brisbane CBD, and the studio is located in a quiet riverside setting. Parking is available onsite.
For payment and registration details email [email protected]
Workshop cost: $700, which includes: morning tea and lunch each day. All paints, paintbrushes, canvasses, and everything you need will be provided, including a painting apron.
Full refund if the workshop is cancelled for any reason. Full refund available if you cancel prior to 31 March 2026
Riverplace Retreats
Come and join me for an exclusive weekend workshop on 25/26 April 2026 in Brisbane’s leafy western suburbs, in an air-conditioned studio set in beautiful gardens adjacent to a 135-year-old Queenslander along the Brisbane River.
In an intimate small group setting, my classes are for all levels, from beginners to the very experienced. I will help you build your confidence and get you painting and learning new skills in no time. I will be teaching in acrylic paint, and for this workshop, all materials will be provided.
Date: April 25/26, 2026
Time: 9.30 am to 4.30 each day - please arrive by 9 am on the Saturday for set up and introductions
Address: Riverplace Art, 137 Lather Road Bellbowrie 4070. Bellbowrie is 30 minutes from Brisbane CBD, and the studio is located in a quiet riverside setting. Parking is available onsite.
For payment and registration details email [email protected]
Workshop cost: $700, which includes: morning tea and lunch each day. All paints, paintbrushes, canvasses, and everything you need will be provided, including a painting apron.
Full refund if the workshop is cancelled for any reason. Full refund available if you cancel prior to 31 March 2026
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. Assistant MichelleHowarth.
(Maximum 10 participants)
Arrive Saturday May 10. Depart Friday 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 with the assistance of Michelle Howarth 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.
PRICES FOR VENICE WORKSHOP*
2. ARLES Provence
(first Arles workshop)
May 18-24
David Hinchliffe + Kaz Hill assistant tutor. Assistant Michelle Howarth
(Maximum 10 participants)
Arrive Monday May 18. Depart Sunday May 24.
Painting days May 19, 20, 21, 22, 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.
PRICES FOR FIRST ARLES WORKSHOP*
3. ARLES Provence
(second workshop)
May 25-31
Herman Pekel tutor + assistants Kaz Hill & Michelle Michelle Howarth.
(Maximum 10 participants)
Arrive Monday May 25. Depart Sunday 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 Abbey 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.
PRICES FOR SECOND ARLES WORKSHOP **:
PARIS/AUVERS/VERNON/GIVERNY (NORMANDY)
June 2-10
David Hinchliffe tutor + assistants Kaz Hill & Michelle Howar
(Maximum 7 participants)
Arrive Paris Tuesday, June 2. Depart Vernon Wednesday, June 10. 6-7 painting days.
Participants welcomed in Paris afternoon of Tuesday, 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 Wednesday , 4 Thursday &5 Friday .
Leave Paris June 6 Saturday . Travel to beautiful Normandy. 3 painting days at:
Workshop ends June 10 Wednesday. 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.
PRICES FOR PARIS AND NORMANDY WORKSHOP **:
**Discounts are available for shared accommodation or for multiple workshops.
A 10% deposit is required to secure your position. The deposit is refundable if you cancel before January 31, 2026.
INTERESTED? PLEASE CONTACT ME AT:
[email protected] OR PHONE 0409 613 537.
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. Assistant MichelleHowarth.
(Maximum 10 participants)
Arrive Saturday May 10. Depart Friday 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 with the assistance of Michelle Howarth 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.
PRICES FOR VENICE WORKSHOP*
- Single participant, own room and bathroom AU$4400
- Couple (1 participant, 1 not participating in painting) own room & bathroom AU$4800
- Two participants sharing twin bedroom & own bathroom AU$5800
2. ARLES Provence
(first Arles workshop)
May 18-24
David Hinchliffe + Kaz Hill assistant tutor. Assistant Michelle Howarth
(Maximum 10 participants)
Arrive Monday May 18. Depart Sunday May 24.
Painting days May 19, 20, 21, 22, 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.
PRICES FOR FIRST ARLES WORKSHOP*
- Single participant, own room and bathroom AU$3900
- Couple (1 participant, 1not participating) own room & bathroom AU$4300
- Two participants sharing twin bedroom & own bathroom AU$5400
3. ARLES Provence
(second workshop)
May 25-31
Herman Pekel tutor + assistants Kaz Hill & Michelle Michelle Howarth.
(Maximum 10 participants)
Arrive Monday May 25. Depart Sunday 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 Abbey 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.
PRICES FOR SECOND ARLES WORKSHOP **:
- Single participant, own room and bathroom AU$3900
- Couple (1 participant, 1 not participating) own room & bathroom AU$4300
- Two participants sharing twin bedroom & own bathroom AU$5400
PARIS/AUVERS/VERNON/GIVERNY (NORMANDY)
June 2-10
David Hinchliffe tutor + assistants Kaz Hill & Michelle Howar
(Maximum 7 participants)
Arrive Paris Tuesday, June 2. Depart Vernon Wednesday, June 10. 6-7 painting days.
Participants welcomed in Paris afternoon of Tuesday, 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 Wednesday , 4 Thursday &5 Friday .
Leave Paris June 6 Saturday . 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 Wednesday. 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.
PRICES FOR PARIS AND NORMANDY WORKSHOP **:
- Single participant, own room and bathroom AU$4900
- Couple (1 participant, 1 not participating) own room & bathroom AU$5400
- Two participants sharing twin bedroom & own bathroom AU$6900
**Discounts are available for shared accommodation or for multiple workshops.
A 10% deposit is required to secure your position. The deposit is refundable if you cancel before January 31, 2026.
INTERESTED? PLEASE CONTACT ME AT:
[email protected] OR PHONE 0409 613 537.
AUSTRALIA
INTERESTED IN PAINTING IN TOOWOOMBA IN SPRING 2026?
I will be running another Toowoomba Spring painting workshop at the end of September/early October in 2026 if you’re interested, please let us know. These are the details for the recent 2025 (workshop). I expect the details to be similar, but perhaps with a different venue.
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 CONTACT ME AT:
[email protected] OR PHONE 0409 613 537.
INTERESTED IN PAINTING IN TOOWOOMBA IN SPRING 2026?
I will be running another Toowoomba Spring painting workshop at the end of September/early October in 2026 if you’re interested, please let us know. These are the details for the recent 2025 (workshop). I expect the details to be similar, but perhaps with a different venue.
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 CONTACT ME AT:
[email protected] OR PHONE 0409 613 537.
AUSTRALIA
REDCLIFFE (QLD) WORKSHOP
17&18 October 2026
At Redcliffe Art Society
David will undertake a painting demonstration in the studio on each day showing his technique and explaining his process. He encourages students to be “interpretive in their approach to painting. He believes using photographic images is just “a starting point not an end point for painting”. The first day he will take you through a painting step-by-step. He will work individually with participants during the course of the day. On the second day artists will be encouraged to bring several images (photos or anything that might provide good subject material. Participants will be asked to choose an image they like and paint using that image as a reference. David will also explain during the workshop process how you can get the most out of your images.
For information about the Hinchliffe workshop 17 & 18 October at Redcliffe Art Society, contact Trudy Frainey Workshop Manager
Redcliffe Art Society
395 Oxley Avenue,
Redcliffe, QLD 4020
E: [email protected]
W: www.redcliffeartsociety.com.au
REDCLIFFE (QLD) WORKSHOP
17&18 October 2026
At Redcliffe Art Society
David will undertake a painting demonstration in the studio on each day showing his technique and explaining his process. He encourages students to be “interpretive in their approach to painting. He believes using photographic images is just “a starting point not an end point for painting”. The first day he will take you through a painting step-by-step. He will work individually with participants during the course of the day. On the second day artists will be encouraged to bring several images (photos or anything that might provide good subject material. Participants will be asked to choose an image they like and paint using that image as a reference. David will also explain during the workshop process how you can get the most out of your images.
For information about the Hinchliffe workshop 17 & 18 October at Redcliffe Art Society, contact Trudy Frainey Workshop Manager
Redcliffe Art Society
395 Oxley Avenue,
Redcliffe, QLD 4020
E: [email protected]
W: www.redcliffeartsociety.com.au