Mixed Media Abstracts Workshop with Nicola Newman
Join Nicola for a Virtual
2-Day Mixed Media Abstracts Workshop
Explore colour mixing, layering and mark-making with acrylics, pastels, markers and pencils to create your own soft, atmospheric abstract paintings.
Workshop Overview
Live 2-Day Workshop - Participate via Zoom
Downloadable Recorded Video & Materials List
Lifetime Access to Recordings
Bonus: 3 Months of Creative Hearts Community Membership (worth $165)
Discover how to mix a beautiful range of colours from just three primaries plus white and black.
Choose a personal colour palette that feels like your own.
Build soft, atmospheric layers with acrylic paint.
Draw back into your paintings with wax, water-soluble and chalk pastels, acrylic markers and pencils.
Explore texture, scraping back and expressive mark-making.
Feel confident creating your own mixed media abstract paintings!
Workshop Details
When: Sunday 6 & Sunday 20 December 2026
Where: Online via Zoom (you will receive the private link after registration)
Time: 12:00pm to 4:00pm Brisbane time (AEST, Queensland, Australia). Please check your local time.
Cost: $160 for the 2-day workshop
Video recording of event will be provided.
I will gently guide you and cheer you on every step of the way, sharing tips and techniques to support you on your creative adventures.
Materials
You can adapt the supply list to your needs and I encourage you to use supplies you already have.
For colour mixing, you'll need one blue, one red and one yellow, plus white and black. Any combination works, and each gives a slightly different family of colours.
A detailed list of materials with additional tips will be emailed to you before the workshop.
Choosing Your Paints
Blue: ultramarine, cobalt, phthalo, cerulean or Prussian blue
Red: cadmium red, pyrrole red, alizarin crimson, permanent rose, quinacridone magenta or burnt sienna
Yellow: lemon yellow, cadmium yellow, Hansa yellow, yellow ochre or raw sienna
Plus: titanium white and Mars black or Payne's grey
What to Bring
2–4 small wooden panels, canvas boards or heavy paper (around 30 x 30 cm)
A few brushes, including a flat brush
Wax pastels or crayons, water-soluble pastels and soft chalk pastels
Acrylic paint markers and coloured pencils
A palette, water jar, paper towel and scrap paper for swatches
Client Testimonial
“Intuitive Painting with Nicola takes your logical, left brain off the hook completely. Her teaching style is open and supportive and in this space, you immediately relax and begin to explore colour, texture and mark making. There is no right or wrong – just endless, playful possibilities… I have never painted before so I was amazed at the results. I’m totally hooked!”
Beth Cregan
Your Instructor
Nicola Newman
Hi I’m Nicola, a creative living mentor and professional artist from Queensland, Australia. Welcome to this virtual workshop!
During our live workshop via Zoom you will discover tips, techniques and step-by-step guidance to develop your skills and confidence and nurture your creativity. I’d love for you to join me!
Secure Your Place Now!
* GST will be added for Australian Residents
Your workshop includes 3 months of Creative Hearts Community membership, worth $165. After your 3 months, you’re welcome to stay on for $55 a month, or cancel anytime.
Already a member? This workshop is FREE for you as part of your membership.
Workshop Curriculum
Day One: Colour Mixing & Choosing Your Palette
Welcome to class
Get to Know Your Materials & Supplies
Colour Mixing with Three Primaries, White & Black
Making Colour Swatches
Choosing Your Personal Colour Palette
Preparing Your Painting Surfaces
Day Two: Painting & Layering with Mixed Media
Building Soft Layers with Acrylic Paint
Drawing Back In with Pastels, Markers & Pencils
Texture, Scraping Back & Mark-Making
Letting Earlier Layers Show Through
Bringing Your Paintings Together
Closing
Closing Circle Sharing
The 2-day live workshop provides practical tips, guidance and instruction. You will also be encouraged to make the workshop your own, explore your own style and embrace your personal inspiration.
It’s going to be so much fun!
“I’m enjoying being in my own art world. It’s part of my life that I will continue to “play” in because there’s more than painting happening. I’m being gentle with myself and loving every moment in my little studio. It is in the doing that I move into a space where time doesn’t matter and I am just here enjoying.”
-Jan Nunn
Frequently Asked Questions
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We meet on Zoom from 12:00pm to 4:00pm Brisbane time (AEST, Queensland, Australia) on Sunday 6th and Sunday 20th December. Please check what this is in your local time.
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After the live workshop, you will also receive the Zoom recordings and materials playbook which you may keep and download forever.
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You will receive an email with the Zoom link to the workshop after registering. If you have any challenges or questions, please contact info@nicolanewman.com
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I encourage you to work with what you have and adapt the workshop to suit you. You can’t do it wrong! I am all for mixing things up and experimenting. Many students find it helpful to watch a workshop first before deciding if they want to invest in any new materials. You can also swap out many materials for others you already have.
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The class is suitable for anyone with an interest in abstract painting and mixed media who is looking for fresh inspiration. I explain each part of the process clearly for beginners and experienced creatives alike.
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Yes, you will need a good internet connection to watch and/or download the video content in each class. If you download the videos, once downloaded, you can watch them on your device without needing an internet connection.
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The workshop is delivered in video format via Zoom. Participants are encouraged to attend live. I chat to you as I paint, explaining each step and guiding you through the process. You will also receive additional written content, including a list of materials for the class.
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Once you are enrolled in a class, I do not offer a refund. I encourage you to thoroughly read the description and details of the class and contact me if you have any questions prior to signing up.
Secure Your Place Now!
* GST will be added for Australian Residents
This workshop is FREE for members of my Creative Hearts Community.
Not a member yet? We warmly welcome you to join us!
