Saturday 15 August 2026
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Evan Woodruffe is Back in Town
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Friday 14 August 2026
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Saturday 15 August 2026 〰️ Evan Woodruffe is Back in Town 〰️ Friday 14 August 2026 〰️
Painting Colour: colour creates light in painting
By Evan Woodruffe
“When I’m painting, I need to think in terms of paint” said Claude Monet.
Painters require an understanding of the materiality of paint. It is through the physical properties of our colours that we can create depth and density in our painting.
We also need to explore the psychological properties of colour so we can be authentic in our colour choices, and form relationships that give our work an emotional quality.
By playing with the different kinds of contrasts, we can shift space forward and back in our painting, creating distance, movement, and stronger composition.
In this intensive, hands-on Colour Workshop, we will learn a little from each of these important fields through a series of exercises that can be developed into your painting practice. With plenty of historical and contemporary references, a healthy sense of fun, and plenty of brilliant colour, this workshop will be an amazing experience for painters at every level.
10am to 2pm Saturday 15th August
Richmond Library, 280 Queen Street, Richmond, Nelson
Cost $ 20.00
RSVP impressions@actrix.co.nz essential!
The $20 fee must be paid by 4th August to secure your booking. Spaces are limited.
Colours and surfaces provided. Please bring brushes, palette, water container, paper towels, notebook and pen.
Evan Woodruffe is a well-respected tutor and artist, exhibiting across the Asia-Pacific region. He has MFA (1st Class) from University of Auckland, is a Global Ambassador for Schmincke Artist Colours, Germany, and Educator for Golden Paints, USA. Evan is proudly sponsored by
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Evan Woodruffe and his artwork.
Get the lowdown on Golden Acrylics from artist Evan Woodruffe at Impressions…
Evan demonstrates the different types of paints, mediums and primers from this world-renowned manufacturer. Sam Golden was instrumental in the development of modern artist acrylics, working directly with New York artists, such as Helen Frankenthaler, to create a total acrylic system that supports and innovates creative endeavours. Today Golden represents the highest quality and variety of water-based colours and mediums. Watch this informative 60 minute video link to see what Golden Products can offer your creative practise. All products mentioned are available at Impressions. Please visit or call us to enquire Here.