2026 Tour
2026
Just imagine 6 full days painting or sketching below the rugged cliffs, on the slopes and lush pasture around the Halls Gap and Southern Grampians. Absorb the raw energy and weathered beauty up close. Don't paint from the experience of others. Make it yours.
Your tour leaders both have a lifetime of artistic knowledge and success to share and guide you seeing and expressing your impressions of the Grampians.
We encourage small groups, where painting skills can develop and friendships are easy when working with people with similar interests.
This is a self drive workshop tour and it often becomes natural for artists to decide among themselves to share the ride.
All options require the same initial deposit of $260 per person if you using our accommodation or travelling by Caravan or Motorhome. Workshop numbers and accommodation are limited and this deposit secures your spot.
About Your Tutors:-
Lyn Mellady – is best known for her landscapes, river and seascapes in pastel and oil. She is a trained teacher, whose travels were the start of her desire to bring home more than photos - Since 1980 her work has not only won many awards and recognition, but sharing her knowledge with tutoring Australia wide including the Australian Pastel expo in 2018 and 2022 has become her perfect mix. Lyn has five paintings in government collections; is a member of Fusionsix portrait artists, whose exhibition travelled to 3 regional galleries across Australia.
Lyn is a Master Pastelist with the Pastel Society of Victoria, Australia, an art judge and ex AGRA president who established the Australian Art Excellence Awards with the backing of Terri Dodd and Australian Artist in 2000.
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Julie Goldspink – artist, teacher and art judge travels frequently, giving workshops Australia wide. She has many followers here and internationally wide who love her watercolours and / or teaching. Tutoring in watercolour and mixed media, with extensive knowledge in most mediums, Julie loves to paint land, rivers, sea or flowers – wherever the light falls and has a long list of awards. Julie featured on Graeme Stevenson’s Put Some Colour in Your Life and her teaching videos have found homes on three continents.
Late Cancellations after April 5 will still be required to pay full price unless we can rebook your spot.
If for any reason, you have had to cancel
a) Your deposit is not refundable but can be applied to any Paint Down Under future booking for two years
b) We will try and replace your booking which will free your money for a refund.
If you would like more information about this tour, please contact us.
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Direct deposit may be made to
Lynette Mellady
Westpac Acc
BSB. 733 243 Acc No. 815093
Please ensure you stipulate your name and Grampians on the payment and then forward or email the receipt to contact@paintdownunder.com.
Travel cancellation insurance is always a good option.
Please note, choice of motel room accommodation is allocated, strictly in the order that your booking deposit is received.
