We are a supportive and passionate group of artists.  – both experienced and beginners are welcome. If you have never tried pastels before, please come along to our monthly meeting and demonstration.  Our members are always keen to introduce visitors to pastels.

Welcome to 2026 - our 25th anniversay year

Exhibition news 

Our first PASA exhibition for the year is currently underway at the Hughes Gallery, Fullarton Community Centre. We are also pleased to be holding an extra Exhibition at Goodwood Library at the same time.  Both exhibitions finish on Thursday 2nd April and have already been visited by many, with a number of sales and very positive feedback recieved about the diversity and quality of the paintings.

Collection of all works is scheduled for the Tuesday after Easter - 7th April, from 10am till 12 noon.

Workshop news 

We are pleased to invite you to participate in our workshop program for 2026.

A very useful time was had by all at the Trevor Newman plein air workshop held in March. The beautiful Wittunga Botanic Garden was a perfect setting for two days of painting. Trevor did a number of demonstrations using different techniques and participants then enjoyed the challenge of painting from various angles, putting the learning into practice.  Encouraging comments from other garden visitors added to the fun. Our thanks to Trevor for his guidance and expert tuition as well as his obvious passion for painting plein air.

Workshops for the the remainder of 2026 are as follows:

• Regina Hona - Sat & Sun 25^th and 26^th April.  Turning plein air sketches and reference photos into a more complex studio painting. One day will be outside and 1 day studio based.  Mt Pleasant.
• Tricia Taylor - Sat & Sun 18^th and 19^th July. Landscapes with a difference – controlling green.  Buttery Reserve, Norwood. https://www.heartofcolour.com/
• Stephie Clark - Sat & Sun 24^th and 25^th October. Colour filled floral workshop. Painting expressive flowers. Buttery Reserve, Norwood. www.stephieclark.net 

Workshops fill quickly however we do put names on a waitlist, so please contact Lesley Jorgensen if you wish to enquire about workshop availability on Lesleyjorgensen49@gmail.com 

Prices differ for non-members so please also contact Lesley for confirmation of pricing for each of the above workshops.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday 7th April 2026 - collection of works from the Hughes Gallery and Goodwood Library 

Saturday 11th April 2026 - PASA monthly meeting at Cooinda.  Our demonstration this month will be done by Gerhard Ritter.  We look forward to seeing you then.

Sat and Sun 25th and 26th March – Workshop with Regina Hona, plein air painting

Jill McDonald

PASA President

PASA - established 2001

 

We have added 3 new videos for you to watch. 

Check out the Members Only Area.

Robin Hicks, Lesley Jorgensen and Tori Wade demonstrations.