Layers, texture & storytelling with Denise Painter

About

MAC Presents this full-day decoupage workshop with Lake Macquarie artist Denise Painter, held at MAC yapang (Museum of Art and Culture, yapang) in celebration of Craft Week.

Spend the day surrounded by art and the beautiful surrounds of Lake Macquarie as you discover the joy of mixed media and decoupage. Denise will introduce you to combining paint, collage, texture, stencils and mark-making techniques to create a unique and expressive artwork.

Through demonstrations and guided hands-on practice, you’ll learn how to build layers, develop composition and add personal meaning to your work.

In this workshop, you will:

• Learn about the origins and traditions of decoupage
• Explore essential materials, tools and preparation techniques
• Practise cutting, arranging and applying paper designs to a suitable surface
• Build confidence using adhesives, layering images and applying sealing finishes
• Explore decorative finishing techniques, troubleshooting and tips for continuing your practice independently
• Create your own artwork to take home

Key information

• Saturday 10 October 2026, 9:30am - 3pm
• 5.5 hours, including optional lunch break
• Beginner-friendly and designed for adults
• All materials included
• Bring along any favourite papers, photographs or memorabilia you’d like to incorporate into your artwork
• Closed-in footwear is required
• Held in the StudioMAC education space inside MAC yapang, accessed via the main entrance foyer
• Strictly limited capacity. Book now to avoid disappointment