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For years, Mitch has painted still life to train his eye. Colour, composition, perspective. Apples and oranges most of all.
In this workshop, Mitch teaches you the method behind his still life series. While living in Italy, he noticed fruit there comes wrapped in beautifully printed paper. He collected the wrappers and painted a whole series of fruit on them. Now you'll do the same.
All levels welcome. The price is all inclusive, so you don't need to bring a thing. Every material is provided, and Mitch cooks lunch each day, with a glass of wine.
Mitch takes you through it one stage at a time. He demonstrates each step, then works the room with you.
About the photos: these were taken in the artist's studio at the château in Bordeaux, where we hold our Masterclass Bordeaux. Places are now open for April 2027. When you book this Still Life Workshop, you'll join Mitch in his Noosa studio.
Mitch painted this series in Italy, on the fruit wrappers he collected there.
He first taught it at the château in Bordeaux. At the end, the group's paintings went on show together.
Same studio, same small group, same lunch. Choose the pace that suits you.
The full method in one weekend. You'll go from base layer to a finished painting.
The same method at an unhurried pace. More time at the easel, more time with Mitch, and room to take your painting further.
A note on price: this workshop costs a little more than the Heatwave Workshop. That covers the imported Italian fruit wrappers you'll paint on.
Mitch has been painting for more than 30 years. He studied at the College of Fine Arts in Sydney and holds a Masters in Design. He spent a year in Italy as studio assistant to Markus Lüpertz, then Director of the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf.
He also lectured in Visual Arts at the University of Western Sydney. So he knows how to break a technique down until it makes sense. He reads the room, and gives each painter what they need. Some want a steady hand. Others want space. Both get it.
Experienced painters are very welcome. Mitch shares his process, but there's no rigid formula. Take it as freely as you like. He'll guide you as much or as little as you need.
Two dates to start, with more to come. Eight painters each.
Two days painting Mitch's signature coastal style. Every workshop sells out.
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An immersive five-day painting retreat at a private château in the Bordeaux vineyards, limited to eight painters.
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