Adult Learning: Alla Prima with Zarahn Southon
Sun 21 Sep 2025 9am—12.30pm and 12.30—4pm
Ever wanted to try oil painting, but didn’t know where to start?
To complement the exhibition A Century of Modern Art, this workshop invites you to explore figure and still life painting, inspired by the loose brushwork and luminous colours of Impressionism.
After a guided tour of the exhibition, you’ll take part in a painting session outside in the Gallery’s amphitheatre. Inspired by the surrounding light, colours and textures, you’ll paint your own en plein air (outside) painting, guided by tutor Zarahn. The session begins with an oil painting demonstration by Zarahn, who will guide you to paint alla prima (wet-on-wet) directly onto canvas.
These fun and relaxed painting workshops are designed to be flexible – you can book for the morning, afternoon, or a full day. Whether you’re a beginner or confident with a brush, support and manaakitanga will be provided to help you grow your skills in oil painting.
Limited spaces are available – bookings are required.
Please let us know about any access requirements at the time of booking.
Session 1
9am 30–45 min guided tour of A Century of Modern Art
10am 2.5 hr introduction to oil painting session in the amphitheatre
12.30pm Session ends
Session 2
12.30pm 45 min tour of A Century of Modern Art
1.30pm 2.5 hr introduction to oil painting session in the amphitheatre
4pm Session ends
Materials list
All materials will be supplied and yours to keep.
Artwork credit: Berthe Morisot, In the Garden at Maurecourt, 1884, oil on canvas, Toledo Museum of Art, purchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, gift of Edward Drummond Libbey.
Date
Sun 21 Sep 2025
Session 1: 9am—12.30pm
Session 2: 12.30—4pm
Location
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Cost
Adult Morning Session $190, Concession/Member Morning session $170, Adult Afternoon session $190, Concession/Member Afternoon session $170, Adult Both sessions $340, Concession/Members Both sessions $300