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Workshop - Fundamental Structure of the Human Head: The Key to Expressive Likeness with Dr Kay Kane
RQAS is offering an incremental 5-week workshop suitable for both beginners and experienced artists, led by acclaimed artist and educator Dr. Kay Kane, who brings over 50 years of practice and 45 years of visual art teaching experience. The workshop focuses on the fundamentals of drawing, moving beyond photographic realism to explore the essential elements of the craft. Participants will learn to observe and interpret size, scale, shape, tone, and spatial relationships - key skills for expressing any formal idea. Through guided practice, participants will develop the ability to draw accurately and with clarity by selecting, organizing, and simplifying forms. The workshop also explores the connection between structure and expressive interpretation, with a special focus on capturing the human visage. Each class is limited to 10 participants, so early bookings are recommended to secure a place. All materials will be provided by the tutor, including graphite, 2B/4B/6B pencils, a plastic ruler, eraser, heavy cartridge paper, and mixed media card. Please note that the workshop will be held in the upstairs studio gallery, which is only accessible via a flight of stairs. RQAS is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, visit RQAS website.
RQAS Workshop Festival
RQAS Workshop Festival is back by popular demand, with this year offering a wide range of workshops covering oils, pastels, acrylics, drawing and more throughout the entire month of March. The workshops will be available for children, teenagers and adults of all skill levels. The Festival will also run in conjunction with the biennial Young Artist Award, and to start things off, RQAS will be holding an Open Day at Petrie Terrace Gallery on Saturday 7 March. Held at both Petrie Terrace Gallery and at off-site locations, this is the time to try something new and see what Brisbane tutors have to offer. RQAS is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, visit RQAS website.
RQAS Young Artist Award
Petrie Terrace Gallery is showcasing the artwork of Queensland's emerging fine artists throughout the entire month of March with the Young Artist Award Exhibition. For this exhibition, young artists will submit 2D works on a subject of their choice, focusing on paintings and drawings of a subject observed from life. This includes landscapes, portraits, still lives and their depictions of the world around them. There will be an open day on Saturday 7 March from 2-3:30pm to celebrate the official opening of the RQAS Young Artist Award Exhibition. Make sure you visit the gallery to support our artists of the future. RQAS is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, visit RQAS website.
RQAS Workshop Festival
RQAS Workshop Festival is back by popular demand, with this year offering a wide range of workshops covering oils, pastels, acrylics, drawing and more throughout the entire month of March. The workshops will be available for children, teenagers and adults of all skill levels. The Festival will also run in conjunction with the biennial Young Artist Award, and to start things off, RQAS will be holding an Open Day at Petrie Terrace Gallery on Saturday 7 March. Held at both Petrie Terrace Gallery and at off-site locations, this is the time to try something new and see what Brisbane tutors have to offer. RQAS is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, visit RQAS website.
RQAS Young Artist Award
Petrie Terrace Gallery is showcasing the artwork of Queensland's emerging fine artists throughout the entire month of March with the Young Artist Award Exhibition. For this exhibition, young artists will submit 2D works on a subject of their choice, focusing on paintings and drawings of a subject observed from life. This includes landscapes, portraits, still lives and their depictions of the world around them. There will be an open day on Saturday 7 March from 2-3:30pm to celebrate the official opening of the RQAS Young Artist Award Exhibition. Make sure you visit the gallery to support our artists of the future. RQAS is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, visit RQAS website.
RQAS Workshop Festival
RQAS Workshop Festival is back by popular demand, with this year offering a wide range of workshops covering oils, pastels, acrylics, drawing and more throughout the entire month of March. The workshops will be available for children, teenagers and adults of all skill levels. The Festival will also run in conjunction with the biennial Young Artist Award, and to start things off, RQAS will be holding an Open Day at Petrie Terrace Gallery on Saturday 7 March. Held at both Petrie Terrace Gallery and at off-site locations, this is the time to try something new and see what Brisbane tutors have to offer. RQAS is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, visit RQAS website.
RQAS Young Artist Award
Petrie Terrace Gallery is showcasing the artwork of Queensland's emerging fine artists throughout the entire month of March with the Young Artist Award Exhibition. For this exhibition, young artists will submit 2D works on a subject of their choice, focusing on paintings and drawings of a subject observed from life. This includes landscapes, portraits, still lives and their depictions of the world around them. There will be an open day on Saturday 7 March from 2-3:30pm to celebrate the official opening of the RQAS Young Artist Award Exhibition. Make sure you visit the gallery to support our artists of the future. RQAS is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, visit RQAS website.
Pastel Skyscapes Workshop with David Wells
As a part of the RQAS Workshop Festival, join David Wells, a professional artist and art tutor, to learn more about using soft pastels and how to create your own skyscape. This workshop focuses on capturing the colour and feel of an Australian afternoon Storm, including clouds, suburb landscape and foliage. Students will employ blending, layering and scumbling techniques to create individual artworks and explore personal expression, within a carefully structured class. Suitable for attendees of all experience levels, and for both teenagers and adults. For further information on the workshop and materials list, please visit Humanitix. Please note: This workshop is held in the upstairs studio gallery which is only accessible via a flight of stairs. Free entry to the exhibition, running Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 3:30pm. RQAS is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For further information, visit RQAS website.
RQAS Workshop Festival
RQAS Workshop Festival is back by popular demand, with this year offering a wide range of workshops covering oils, pastels, acrylics, drawing and more throughout the entire month of March. The workshops will be available for children, teenagers and adults of all skill levels. The Festival will also run in conjunction with the biennial Young Artist Award, and to start things off, RQAS will be holding an Open Day at Petrie Terrace Gallery on Saturday 7 March. Held at both Petrie Terrace Gallery and at off-site locations, this is the time to try something new and see what Brisbane tutors have to offer. RQAS is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, visit RQAS website.
RQAS Workshop Festival 2026 - Open Day
To kick off the RQAS Workshop Festival, RQAS will be hosting an Open Day at Petrie Terrace Gallery. This event is an opportunity for attendees to mingle, meet tutors and other artists, and find out more about other local art groups and workshops included in the Festival. There will be a morning tea offering coffee and tea with cake available on the day for purchase. Following on from the RQAS Workshop Festival Open Day, RQAS will be hosting the opening for RQAS Young Artist Award. If you would like to hang around and be a part of this event, tickets can be purchased via RQAS website. Location: Downstairs gallery, making it wheelchair accessible. Free entry to the exhibition, running Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 3:30pm. RQAS is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For further information, visit RQAS website.
RQAS Young Artist Award
Petrie Terrace Gallery is showcasing the artwork of Queensland's emerging fine artists throughout the entire month of March with the Young Artist Award Exhibition. For this exhibition, young artists will submit 2D works on a subject of their choice, focusing on paintings and drawings of a subject observed from life. This includes landscapes, portraits, still lives and their depictions of the world around them. There will be an open day on Saturday 7 March from 2-3:30pm to celebrate the official opening of the RQAS Young Artist Award Exhibition. Make sure you visit the gallery to support our artists of the future. RQAS is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, visit RQAS website.
Acrylic and Charcoal Cityscape: Teens Workshop with Kathy Sullivan
Calling all creative teens! As a part of the RQAS Workshop Festival, Kathy Sullivan will be running a workshop for teens. Using Charcoal and acrylic paint, participants will have the opportunity to learn about one-point perspective by creating their own cityscape. During this workshop, participants will receive a vague image mapped out onto the canvas boards and this will lead to a discussion about one point perspective. They will then be guided through creating a sky and then filling in the shapes of the buildings, the use of tones to create background and foreground and then how to use charcoal to emphasise details on the buildings, and finalise their artwork. Whether you have been drawing for a while and want to perfect your skills, or new to learning about perspective, don't miss this fantastic opportunity. As a part of your ticket, all materials will be provided by the tutor. Make sure to purchase tickets soon as spaces are limited! Please note: This workshop will be held in the main gallery which is wheelchair accessible. RQAS is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, please visit the RQAS website.
RQAS Workshop Festival
RQAS Workshop Festival is back by popular demand, with this year offering a wide range of workshops covering oils, pastels, acrylics, drawing and more throughout the entire month of March. The workshops will be available for children, teenagers and adults of all skill levels. The Festival will also run in conjunction with the biennial Young Artist Award, and to start things off, RQAS will be holding an Open Day at Petrie Terrace Gallery on Saturday 7 March. Held at both Petrie Terrace Gallery and at off-site locations, this is the time to try something new and see what Brisbane tutors have to offer. RQAS is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, visit RQAS website.
RQAS Young Artist Award
Petrie Terrace Gallery is showcasing the artwork of Queensland's emerging fine artists throughout the entire month of March with the Young Artist Award Exhibition. For this exhibition, young artists will submit 2D works on a subject of their choice, focusing on paintings and drawings of a subject observed from life. This includes landscapes, portraits, still lives and their depictions of the world around them. There will be an open day on Saturday 7 March from 2-3:30pm to celebrate the official opening of the RQAS Young Artist Award Exhibition. Make sure you visit the gallery to support our artists of the future. RQAS is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, visit RQAS website.