Tuesday Art Class with artist Fonda Shae

12 May - 23 June 2026

Weekly, Tuesday 4pm - 6pm

7-week painting course  

Tuesday Art Class with Fonda Shae

Creatives are invited to take part in a 7‑week acrylic painting workshop held in the Esther Halliday Studio at Tamworth Regional Gallery. Led by Gunnedah‑based artist Fonda Shae, this welcoming program introduces participants to landscape and portrait painting using acrylics. Suitable for beginners through to emerging painters, the workshop focuses on building technical skills while encouraging observation, creative confidence, and personal expression.

Across the course, participants will explore acrylic materials and techniques, colour theory, composition, and mark‑making. Sessions progress from environmental subjects to the human figure and face, combining demonstrations, guided practice, individual feedback, and group discussion. Participants will complete multiple studies and at least one resolved artwork by the end of the program.

Workshop highlights

• Introduction to acrylic tools, materials, and layering techniques

• Landscape painting fundamentals: light, depth, atmosphere, and perspective

• Portrait fundamentals: facial proportions, skin tones, and expression

• Composition and colour mixing for mood and narrative

• Study works in Tamworth Regional Gallery Collection - including Norman Lindsay.

• Supportive peer discussion and creative feedback

• All materials provided

Course overview

• Weeks 1–3: Acrylic foundations & landscape painting

• Weeks 4–5: Introduction to portraiture

• Weeks 6–7: Refinement and expressive approaches, completion of a final work

Tutor Fonda Shae is a Gunnedah‑based visual artist and arts facilitator with extensive experience in community arts, exhibitions, and creative leadership. Her practice centres on accessibility, collaboration, and the belief in art as a tool for wellbeing and storytelling.

Details

• Dates: 12 May – 23 June 2026

• When: Tuesdays, 4–6pm

• Where: Esther Halliday Studio, Tamworth Regional Gallery

• Age: 14+

• Cost: $240 full program / $216 Friends of the Gallery

• Bookings: Online or at the gallery. Limit to 14 places.

• Enquiries: gallery@tamworth.nsw.gov.au | (02) 6767 5247

Free accessible parking available behind the Gallery (via Peel or Hill Street).

All art materials provided.
Tickets available online or direct from the gallery.

If you have any questions about Creative Tuesdays at the Gallery or any programming, please contact the friendly gallery staff.

gallery@tamworth.nsw.gov.au

Ph: 6767 5247