Marilyn Theisel Advances Colouring Technique

Join Tasmanian artist Marilyn Theisel for an engaging coloured pencil workshop exploring advanced techniques through layering, light and colour.

Suitable for continuing and curious artists alike, this workshop offers a practical foundation for developing expressive, finished works using coloured pencil.

This coloured pencil workshop with Marilyn Theisel provides a practical foundation for creating resolved artworks using coloured pencils across a range of subjects.

Workshop Focus

The workshop focuses on developing an understanding of light, shade and form through the careful layering of colour.

Building on techniques introduced in Marilyn’s 2025 coloured pencil foundation course, this workshop extends participants’ skills while remaining accessible to those new to the medium.

Through guided exercises and demonstrations, participants will explore how to apply colour effectively, build depth and achieve subtle tonal variation.

The workshop emphasises exploration and experimentation, encouraging participants to work with the materials they already own while learning techniques that can be adapted to different papers, pencils and styles.

The focus is on skill-building, confidence and understanding the fundamentals that support more complex coloured pencil work.

Ideal for Growing Your Skills

This workshop is suitable for artists with some drawing experience who are interested in developing their coloured pencil skills, as well as beginners who are keen to learn strong foundational techniques.

While it follows on from the 2025 foundation workshop, it is designed to stand alone and welcomes participants new to Marilyn’s teaching.

Participants will gain a clearer understanding of colour layering, tonal control and how light and shade create form.

They will develop practical techniques for building images gradually and confidently, using coloured pencil as a serious and versatile art medium.

The joy of this workshop comes from discovery, experimenting with colour, seeing drawings evolve through layers, and gaining confidence in a medium that rewards patience and attentiveness.

Participants often leave with renewed enthusiasm and practical skills they can continue to build on at home.

Workshop Supplies

Participants will be asked to bring their own coloured pencil materials.

An extensive and detailed materials list will be provided upon booking.

In general, participants are encouraged to bring a set of coloured pencils they already own, including a broad range of colours, along with suitable paper (at least 200 gsm), basic drawing tools and simple accessories used in coloured pencil work.

Some shared materials will be available on the day to support the workshop and allow participants to trial additional tools.

This approach ensures participants can work comfortably with familiar materials while still having access to extra resources as needed.

Workshop Details

Workshop Date: 9th May 2026

Workshop time: 10:00am to 4:00pm

Workshop price: $150 members $170 non members

Workshop Address:

313 Wellington Street, Launceston 7250 Tasmania

Workshop organiser: Iryna Bohlscheid 0466991178

How to book:

Book online at https://www.artlas.org.au/workshops