AUSTRALIAN WORKSHOPS
HUSKISSON 2025
September 26th, 27th, 28th
November 7th, 8th, 9th
I invite you to come on a journey with me, one of vibrancy and playfulness, freedom and fearless exploration. I invite you to come and discover the beauty of your own story, the strength of your own mark, the gift of your creative voice.
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INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOPS
SCOTLAND 2026
Stay in a spacious country home surrounded by rolling hills, enjoy nourishing meals prepared with care, and experience the beauty of Scotland with visits to the historic city of Stirling, the peaceful shores of Loch Lomond, and the charming village of Buchlyvie.
Along the way, you’ll gather inspiration, sketch, and develop an array of mixed media paintings and creative explorations, along with lasting connections and unforgettable memories.
PORTUGAL 2026
Discover the charm of the Ribatejo region with visits to the medieval town of Óbidos, home to a striking 12th-century castle, and a journey to Almourol Castle, perched above the scenic Tagus River. These outings include flavorful, chef-prepared meals, paired with regional wine and liqueurs.
Unwind in the peaceful gardens, spacious art studio, and inviting gathering areas at a private countryside retreat reserved exclusively for your group. Take in the beauty and culture of Portugal while connecting with fellow artists, finding inspiration, and making lasting memories.
GREECE 2026
Explore the picturesque streets of Zante, absorbing the charm and culture of this lively Greek town. Discover Navagio Beach, famed for its dramatic cliffs and dazzling turquoise waters, offering abundant inspiration for sketches, paintings, and reflective journaling.
Settle comfortably into an inviting Greek villa, where nourishing meals and panoramic sea views create an ideal backdrop for creativity and meaningful connection. Exchange stories, ideas, and artistic insights with fellow participants while capturing the essence of your Greek journey in an art journal brimming with colors, textures, and treasured moments.
About the Workshops
In these art workshops and retreats, we will learn to find our own inner muse, reconnect with our creative selves and find inspiration for our art in unexpected places. With a focus on gratitude, letting go of our inner critic and playful exploration, Tracy will guide you through a series of fun, playful exercises, encouraging you to become an explorer of possibilities.
Tracy will share tips and techniques on creating vibrant, expressive, colourful paintings using acrylics, collage, ink and pastels. She will gently guide you into your own personal creative flow and guide you through the elements of design, colour and composition in both figurative and abstract works. During these workshop we will also look at creating personal symbols and imbuing your art with sense of meaning.
Over our days of discovery and play, we will explore new and non threatening ways to make art, learn to be inspired in every moment and realize that there are no mistakes in the creative process, only opportunities to learn and grow!
We will spend our time creating paintings and mixed media pieces spontaneously and intuitively, with no expectations, a wholehearted approach and an open mind!
No previous art experience is required for these workshops, just a willingness to learn and to be open to the possibility that we are all creative souls capable of beauty and wonder.
Can't make it to the workshop?
My online courses are a great alternative!
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In Abstract Mojo we’ll be exploring how to:
- Work across multiple mini canvases to generate cohesive series and color palettes.
- Use my “embracing the contrast” approach to help us avoid those frustrating STUCK PLACES!
- Translate emotion through color and mark into our work.
- Take our own photos OR images we have found and abstract them using a whole variety of apps and other exercises.
- Be inspired by nature to create stunning evocative abstracts.
- Create more narrative in our work through the exploration of figurative abstraction and the use of symbols.
- Go BIG in our last unit together with LARGE sheets of paper and canvas.