Linda Newton
Artist, Teacher & Illustrator
Linda believes that drawing is the beginning and the core of her art. She has a BVA in Drawing and a lifetime of teaching experience who creates spontaneous nature-inspired artworks, often featuring birds and other native animals, each with character that lifts off the page.
Linda's work can be seen on display in her Castlemaine studio, Studio MA56.
Linda’s illustrations can be found in galleries and private collections around the world, in several books and even in card games. Her unique scribble and scratch overlay is a common to a lot of her work and her work is nearly always of animals, from her loyal best friends to the birds that fill her surroundings.
Linda’s relaxed style carries over into her teaching meaning that classes with Linda are tailored to the skills and interests of the participants on the day. From decades of teaching art to everyone from primary school children to U3A and everyone in between Linda has developed a fundamental belief that art can be accessible to all, and this shapes Linda's teaching style, creating a warm and inviting classroom environment.
Illustration Workshop
Ink and Watercolour Wash
Join local Central Victorian Artist Linda Newton in this full-day illustration class where you learn to sketch from references, outline your sketches, fill them with colour using watercolour pigments, before adding the details that bring the illustrations to life!
All the Details:
$235 per person
$230 pp when you book two or more places
5 hour Workshop
10 Students per Class
Take Home Artist Kit
Linda is known for her quirky yet incredibly detailed paintings and drawings and in this intensive workshop, she will show you how she creates her nature inspired illustrations, from reference material right through to how she creates movement in her characters and develops personalities.
You will then be guided in how you can add dimension and drama in your composition by adding a watercolour wash to your work and overlaying details. Linda will go over the basics of sketching, using watercolours and the effects that can be achieved with a variety of brushes and finishes with different techniques as well as using ink pens.
Each participant will be provided with a kit to use during the workshop and take with them to continue their artistic journey at home. Your kit is valued at more than $75 and will include:
Kuretake Watercolour Set - incl. 12 high pigment paints
Zig Kuretake waterproof black fineliner
3 x Watercolour Brushes
A4 Watercolour Pad
A delicious lunch will be provided created from all local organic produce and able to cater for any dietary requirements you may have. We also provide you with a divine afternoon treat and tea and coffee facilities are available throughout the course.
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”Linda is such an encouraging teacher; she gave me not just techniques but, importantly, the confidence to try them.”
- Mary McLaughlin
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“I thoroughly enjoyed the ink and watercolour class, learning lots of new skills, in all aspects of these media and pencil work, too.
Linda was a superb teacher, putting everyone at ease and giving lots of individual help, along with the general class teaching. I must add that lunch was magnificent, too, and the venue perfect for the class. Real coffee was a surprise treat, too.”
- Maureen McIlquham
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“Such a great day out ! Relaxed and informative instructor , delicious food and coffee just how you like it
Will book again for sure!”
- Andrea Simpson
Those Details Again:
$235 per person
$230 pp when you book two or more places
5 hour Workshop
10 Students per Class
Take Home Artist Kit
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“I really loved this class! Linda was very lovely and personable and gave each student tips and tricks on how to improve their artwork. I think everyone in the class left with at least one piece of their work they really loved. Highly recommend.”
- Cassie-Lee Osborne
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Accessibility
Linda is able to adapt the workshop for physical limitations and most areas of the venue is wheelchair/4ww accessible. There is a large toilet but not a disability toilet onsite. Please email to ensure adequate accessibility measures are in place to make your day as fun and stress free as possible if you have specific access requirements.
Requests for additional non-participating adults, carers/support workers, to attend workshops will be allowed dependent on space. Please contact venue prior to booking to confirm there is not already additional people assisting with other students in your preferred date.
Terms & Conditions
Students must be over the age of 16+ and accompanied by a paying adult if under 18. There are no refunds on the purchase of tickets. Students may request two date transfers to a available dates, if made more than 7 days prior to class.