Art Workshops & Painting Retreats Australia 2025 - 2026
Plein air and Studio Painting and Art Workshops
Join me, artist and tutor Corinne Loxton, for inspiring plein air (outdoor) and studio painting and drawing workshops in the beautiful Blue Mountains, the Capertee Valley and other locations around Australia.
These art workshops and painting retreats are designed to build confidence and skill, whether you're just beginning or refining your practice. As an experienced artist, I share essential painting techniques in a supportive and accessible way, with plenty of time for practice and personal guidance.
Be reinvigorated in these art retreats and workshops - set in spectacular natural surroundings, with like-minded creatives, sharing delicious meals, and connecting with nature.
Coming up… I’m excited to announce a 2-day plein air painting workshop in September 2025 at the stunning Norman Lindsay Gallery, Faulconbridge, in the heart of the Blue Mountains. For details and bookings, please visit the Norman Lindsay Gallery website.
Just listed - 2026 Capertee Plein Air Painting Retreats - places are limited, book now to avoid disappointment.
What People Say About the Painting Retreats
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Corinne is an excellent teacher - she intuitively knows what each person needs and when.
She quietly goes round us all and gives that individual attention in a caring and encouraging way with real warmth and authenticity- highly supportive but also makes learning fun. Felt real joy and happiness and the group was highly positive engendered by the attention Corinne had created and the setting. The location meant we were all together and less travelling around so lots of painting productivity! Plus early morning yoga and evening walks. It was very well planned and a lot of care and attention
Nicky - Springwood
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I loved the timetable - tutorials balanced with practice
Our painting retreat in Capertee with Corinne was magnificent. The tutorials were highly instructive and met my needs as a beginning hobbyist but also seemed to hit the spot with the experienced artists. Corinne’s calm nature underpinned a beautiful feeling of wonder, discovery and fun.
Row - Glenbrook
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I most enjoyed the location and being with like-minded people. It was so well organised, but very chill! I loved the walks, the meditation and the visit to From the Paddock.
I am so grateful for the whole experience and how much work went into making this an amazing experience. Corinne was extremely well-organised with a great and varied schedule. As well as sharing her own process in great detail, she also delivered some basic skills, which was a good mix for experienced and novice painters. The location is stunning, and I enjoyed painting at From the Paddock in the shearing shed.
Carol - Brisbane
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The choice of location is superb and inspires creativity.
I found the idea of resetting, as well as retreating was very beneficial for me. Corinne has a very structured approach to teaching. She has a knack of synthesising her years of painting experience into steps that can be readily managed, even for beginners. Wonderful learning experience!
Brenda - Cowra
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I came with no knowledge and left inspired to learn more. I loved the camaraderie!
I came to the retreat with absolutely no painting experience and thoroughly enjoyed learning from Corinne and the other participants. Corinne’s tutorials were incredibly helpful and explicitly taught many aspects of plein air painting. It was a wonderful experience - very supportive, educational and fun. What a lovely place to unwind!
Janelle - Springwood
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Such a restorative, creative space and people to be around.
Corinne’s teaching and advice was so helpful in taking my work to the next level. I felt encouraged by all her feedback. It was such a warm and positive atmosphere and group. I plan to do this again!
Kate - Blaxland
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Wonderful, fully immersive experience!
What I enjoyed the most on the retreat was focussed time to paint and being with people who validated that painting is worthwhile. I loved learning new things from Corinne’s valuable guidance and connecting with others.
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Amazing location and I loved learning new skills with gentle encouragement.
A stunning environment of natural beauty, majestic vistas, abundant wildlife. Corinne is a very skilled educator and mentor, facilitates solving challenges and problems. She has a gentle considered way of giving very helpful feedback.
Lesley - Drummoyne
Art Workshop and Painting Retreat Evaluation Forms, Plein air Painting Equipment Lists and More…
For Participants Only - Information About Your Forthcoming Retreat
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Testimonials for the Painting Retreats and Art Workshops
“Corinne was supremely encouraging, patient and caring, understanding that painting for the first time can be daunting, expose one’s vulnerabilities and feel a bit overwhelming. The atmosphere was relaxed and positive – highly motivating and others encouraged each other – there was no competitive nature (as work environments generate). Instead, it was collegiate and incredibly fun. I felt full of joy right at the outset and keen to absorb and learn all Corinne’s advice which she shared with the small group but also individually, sitting beside me and giving me the understanding and confidence – as she explained everything so well. She is a kind gentle soul and the final wrap-up session was excellent – she described each of us – our approaches and painting so perfectly – and was highly conscientious giving these individual caring accounts motivating us all to carry on.”
Nicky, Springwood
“Thank you Corinne, I had an absolute ball. I learnt so much and was so inspired by all the other students. This was my first art class and it was the best thing I’ve ever done. I felt so comfortable and happy. I will be back! Thank you for creating such a lovely space and for just being you.”
Liz, Ropes Crossing