Cairns Gallery Workshops

Join us for an intermediate course in chalk pastel drawing. 

Over six weeks, students who have attended the beginner course will delve further into this popular medium. Learn how to employ colour theory to create depth, balance tonal relationships, and to convey proportion and angles. Create a new chalk artwork each week, backed by multiple preliminary exercise sketches. Pastels are an easy-to-use and “forgiving” drawing medium suitable for a variety of surfaces including paper, board and canvas. Finished pastel drawings have a rich quality which can easily be mistaken for a painting - without the mess!

This course is best suited for people who already have experience with chalk pastels or are already proficient with drawing techniques and would like to branch out into chalk pastels.

Class is currently open to members only. 

28 May, 4, 11, 18, 25 June, 2 July 2025
5.30 -7.45pm

Contact Cairns Art Gallery Here to sign up

Weekly Art Classes at The Gallery

Join our 10-week term art classes and learn to draw and create in a supportive and constructive environment.

These classes are perfect for beginners and advanced students alike, offering a structured progression:


Term 1:

Master the basics of charcoal drawing, including perspective, shading, and creating three-dimensional forms.

Term 2:

Build on your skills with chalk pastels, exploring colour theory and how colours interact in art.

Term 3:

Refine your techniques using graphite pencil, combining all your knowledge.

From here on, you’ll have the opportunity to explore many mediums
like acrylic or watercolour and many more(except oil painting due to
allergies).

Classes run during school terms, priced at $350 (inc GST) per term.

There are 2 session days available:
Monday evenings - 6pm - 8.30pm
starting on 3/2/2025

Tuesday Mornings - 9.30am -12.30pm
starting on 28/1/2025

To book in or for further enquiries, please contact me via the form below.

Enquiries & bookings:

Held at

The Gallery

59 Anderson Street, Cairns 4870

Find on Google maps here
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