These three day workshops are a delight to run. Enjoy three days of observational drawing in a fully supported environment. Draw to hone skills in observation, concentration and patience. Come and allow structured time to draw, the basis of all visual artwork.
January 2025 three day workshops held at Catherine's studio, Castlemaine Please email or phone Catherine to register. [email protected] Phone 0412 550100
Dates for January 2025 - please email to register your interest
10.30 to 4.30 each day
Saturday 4th Sunday 5th Monday 6th OR Saturday 11th Sunday 12th Monday 13th OR Saturday 18th Sunday 19th Monday 20th OR Saturday 25th Sunday 26th Monday 27th
These highly successful fully catered three day workshops have been especially popular. Enjoy three days of observational drawing in a fully supported environment. Draw to hone skills in observation, concentration and patience. Come and allow structured time to draw, the basis of all visual artwork.
This three day workshop will take you on an intensive and exploratory journey into more observational and patient drawing. Build skills that will compliment and strengthen your visual arts interests, be it professional or less experienced. Workshops are held in mutually supportive small groups in Catherine's light filled and air conditioned studio in lovely Castlemaine, Central Victoria.
Two sessions of drawing each of the three days, punctuated with morning and afternoon teas as well a delicious light lunch. Strictly limited to five participants. Cost $595 includes materials, delicious lunch, morning and afternoon tea. Please get in touch if you need accommodation recommendations.
COVID safety (I am continuing these precautions for 2024 and 2025) We will be well spaced and there is an air purifier in the studio. Weather permitting I will have the large doors open in the studio to allow for extra ventilation. No more than six people in the studio at any time.
Catherine Pilgrim's 3 day workshop was everything I needed to catalyse me into action after a long break from creative enterprise. Catherine is encouraging, warm and generous in her approach. As well as being an inspiring artist, she is a great teacher. She nurtures your creativity and skill development gently and the wonderful meals and homemade cakes were a fabulous bonus. Hannah
Please email or phone Catherine to register or for further details. [email protected] 0412 550100
Please note... Regrettably toilet facilities are up approximately nine steps and may be problematic for some. We hope to provide better access in the future.
Cancellation Policy Should you need to cancel more than three weeks before the start date I will refund your deposit If you need to cancel less than three weeks before the start date I will refund your deposit if I have someone to fill the spot (there is usually a waiting list). Unfortunately I am unable to refund after the start date. If I need to cancel the workshop prior to the start date I will refund fully.
Winter Workshop June 2024 - Saturday 8th Sunday 9th and Monday 10th
Please email or phone Catherine to register your interest. [email protected] Phone 0412 550100
June 2024 (long weekend)
Fully Booked - please get in touch for waiting list
These three day workshops will take you on an intensive and exploratory journey into more observational and patient drawing. Build skills that will compliment and strengthen your visual arts interests, be it professional or less experienced. Workshops are held in mutually supportive small groups in Catherine's light filled and air conditioned (cooled or comfortably heated) studio in lovely Castlemaine, Central Victoria.
Two sessions of drawing each of the three days, punctuated with home made morning and afternoon teas as well as a delicious light lunch. Strictly limited to five participants. Cost $595 includes materials, delicious lunch, morning and afternoon tea. Please get in touch if you need accommodation recommendations.
COVID safety (continuing through 2024) We will be well spaced and there is an air purifier in the studio. Weather permitting I will have doors open to allow for extra ventilation. No more than five people in the studio at any time.
Catherine Pilgrim's 3 day workshop was everything I needed to catalyse me into action after a long break from creative enterprise. Catherine is encouraging, warm and generous in her approach. As well as being an inspiring artist, she is a great teacher. She nurtures your creativity and skill development gently and the wonderful meals and homemade cakes were a fabulous bonus. Hannah
Please email or phone Catherine to register or for further details. [email protected] 0412 550100
Please note... Regrettably toilet facilities are up approximately nine steps and may be problematic for some. We hope to provide better access in the future.
Testimonials I can't thank you enough for the beautiful time I had at your workshop. And Emily, Robyn and Kym were such fantastic people to share the experience with, it was such a joy! I feel like it's set me up well for the year, with my main thing that's stayed in my mind being how much satisfaction can be found through simple persistence and observation. I'm doing little bits of drawing each day, and am also on the lookout for my next subject. Cat January 2023
I loved this workshop for so many reasons: Catherine's supportive and empowering guidance and drawing exercises, within such a peaceful and pleasant environment, was such a treat to immerse myself in for the weekend. I felt I really made progress and improved my drawing skills. I've also found I now have a 'way in' to continue to draw at home using the things I learnt and a greater appreciation for the act of drawing itself. The delicious and healthy catering was perfect and thoughtfully prepared. I hope to be able to do another workshop soon - the Zen feeling and the joy of quietly drawing for the day is really quite addictive ! Karen Zipkas Jan 2023
I’ve done three terms of drawing classes plus a weekend intensive with Catherine - she is a fabulous teacher. She has a focus on technique and confidence but in a way where you just keep ‘putting lines on the paper’ and before you even realise it, you’ve developed more skills and talent. I never thought I could draw; I hadn’t even tried for 20 years. But Looking back over my progress with Catherine I can see that I just needed the right teacher to unlock my willingness to give it a go and guide my hand and sight. Her classes are also FUN and there is always the most delicious cake. Can’t recommend highly enough Alyssa June 22
Thank you for such a relaxing and mesmerising weekend. I've now got a little station at my desk of three pencils and some paper and the moments I can snatch away from my day to draw are my favourite. Miyuki Jan 2021 I love drawing quietly with Catherine! In three days I learn so much from her unintrusive guidance and pleasure in observation and mark making. And then there's the light-filled studio, and the charm of the food and tea alongside. Annie Bolitho Jan 20 and 21
What a special experience it has been to spend a long weekend in Catherine’s drawing workshop. A generous, kind and patient teacher, Catherine helped each of us see the world through fresh eyes and then pushed us (ever so gently) to exceed our expectations of ourselves. I’m so glad Mum and I went together and shared the experience. Fiona Jan 20, 21 and 22
It was such a beautiful experience to share in your workshop. We were truly pampered which was an unexpected bonus to the knowledge you share with us. I absolutely loved it and was surprised by the drawings I managed to produce. Thank you for your encouragement. I know that the weekend has given me more confidence to start at La Trobe. Ruth Jan 20
Thank you for an exceptional three days of observing, attending and concentrating - as well as eating fine food in great company. Thank you for your hospitality and patience and your light touch in making suggestions. Janet Jan 20
Thank you so much for welcoming us into your studio, your generous tutelage and delicious food - as I said at the time, it was such a luxury to have the room and opportunity to sit and draw. I'm determined to make a bit space in my everyday to keep that going. Rachael Thanks for such a lovely weekend. You held the space and communicated your knowledge so beautifully. I am looking forward to continuing with my drawing learning and exploring. Thanks again, Sue Benham
Catherine Pilgrim's 3 day workshop was everything I needed to catalyse me into action after a long break from creative enterprise. Catherine is encouraging, warm and generous in her approach. As well as being an inspiring artist, she is a great teacher. She nurtures your creativity and skill development gently and the wonderful meals and homemade cakes were a fabulous bonus. Hannah
As a number cruncher then farmer who has decided she wants to draw, your class was informative and most encouraging. Cannot really suggest anything that would improve the class... I came away more enlightened and more confident. Lesley
I joined one of Catherine's classes and, despite being the only rank beginner, enjoyed myself thoroughly. The atmosphere was convivial and supportive and we all developed our skills a great deal under Catherine's disciplined but gentle guidance. Lynne Kelly
Catherine's classes have enabled me to reconnect with the process of drawing. The classes are inspiring with their focus on observation, technique and individual interpretation. Catherine's skill, not only in her own work, but in bringing out the best in her students and encouraging discussion, results in a very stimulating learning environment. Sally
I always thought I was a detail person but your classes instilled new observation skills and highlighted the importance of accuracy and spending time getting the drawing right. Pam
Hello Catherine, I'm on the way to Melbourne with my framed drawing - very happy. A mixture of pride, satisfaction and humility overwhelmed when looking at my first piece of framed artwork. Thank you so much for teaching me the skills I have learned and the extra help and time involved. Carolyn