Gold Coast Face Paint Workshop: Brush & Sponge Skills with Lorna Nickels
Gold Coast Face Paint Workshop for New & Newish Face Painters
Brush up on your face paint skills, develop your brush and sponge techniques, learn new designs and advance your knowledge under the guidance of multi-award-winning, experienced Face Paint Instructor Lorna Nickels.
Southport, QLD Sunday 13 July 2025
Face Paint Magic
Hosted by The Face Paint Club and instructed by Lorna Nickels, this hands-on 5-hour workshop is for new (and newish) face painters and hobbyists who want to take it to the next level.
This workshop is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to master your brush and sponge skills to paint fun face paint designs that kids adore. Certificate on Completion.
Date & Location
📆 Sunday 13 July 2025
⏰ 10am to 4pm
🌴 Southport, Gold Coast, QLD
What you’ll learn
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Learn new, popular, fast and fun designs for your face paint portfolio. Dive into the world of vibrant butterflies, fearsome tigers, dinosaurs, unicorns, and more. Lorna will guide you step-by-step, ensuring you leave with a variety of fun, eye-catching, and money-making designs that kids will love.
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Brush up on your onestroke brush skills, develop your linework, curls and swirls, learn how to blend colours with a sponge like a pro. We’ll explore focal points, colour theory, stencil techniques, and more. You’ll also get printable workshops so you can continue to develop your skills at home.
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Beyond the brush strokes, Lorna will share valuable insights about launching your own face painting business. Learn about pricing, marketing, client communication, and setting yourself up for success.
Learn from an Expert
Lorna Nickels is an experienced instructor and award-winning face and body painter. Gain industry insights, tips and expert guidance to fast-track your learning
Unlock Your Potential
If you’ve been struggling with techniques or have questions, this intimate in-person workshop will get you on the right track
Ignite Your Passion
More than just learning; this workshop will kindle your passion for face painting and empower you with tools to turn your hobby into a rewarding business
Ongoing Support
Exclusive access to our private online learning community so you can stay in touch with your instructor and your new face painting friends. Network, collaborate.
Worksheets
This workshop includes worksheets so you can practice what you’ve learned at home and develop your skills even further.
Materials Available
BYO face paint supplies or purchase a Beginner’s Face Paint Kit with all the essentials, available as an optional extra for the special workshop price of just $50
👉 The next step…
Whether you want to grow your skills and your confidence or jumpstart a face painting business - it’s time to take the next step. We’re here to support you. This workshop is your fast track to success.
Join us on the Gold Coast >> Southport QLD on 13 July 2025
Invest in Yourself
Take your face painting skills and knowledge to the next level. Certificate on Completion.
Workshop Fee $200
$50 deposit to reserve your seat
$150 balance
$50 materials (optional, or BYO)
FREE BONUS: Join this workshop and get ongoing support inside our private online learning community - including an exclusive space for workshop students, printable resources, and so much more! That means you can ask follow up questions, and continue to network and connect with other students into the future!
Limited Spots Available
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Limited Spots Available ⋆
FAQ
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Our instructors use and recommend water-activated pro-quality face paints, face paint brushes, and sponges from www.facepaintshopshopaustralia.com
Students are invited to BYO materials for their personal use during the workshop. A list of essential tools and materials needed will be provided on registration.
No kit? No worries! We will have a small range of paints and brushes available for use during the workshop, with the option to purchase a small student kit on the day - to keep and take home. This will be offered at a discounted rate of just $50
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You don’t need to aspire to operate a face painting business to enjoy face painting at home, just for fun
This workshop is designed for painters who want to brush up on their skills and knowledge.
If you’re not planning to run a business, then you will still benefit from this workshop by learning new designs and refining your skills and techniques, however please note there will be some time dedicated to business-related Q&A
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If you’re fully booked for months in advance, earning top dollar, and you don’t have any desire to connect with other face painters or learn new things - then your cup is full and you probably don’t need a workshop. Good for you!
But if you’re struggling with how to market your business? Not getting much work? Not feeling confident in your skills and abilities, and/or you don’t have a reliable and safe support network of other face painters you can really trust…
That’s where we can help.
This workshop is for face painters who are keen to learn, who want to connect and network with other local face painters and grow their business.
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No payment is required to register your interest.
A non-refundable booking fee of $50AUD is required to secure a seat in this workshop (subject to availability),
The balance of $150 is payable at least 48 hours before the workshop date.
If you are not able to attend the workshop, notify us as soon as possible.
Refunds - less the booking deposit - will be provided only if we receive a minimum of 48 hour notice of cancellation. No refunds will be given after this time
Register Now
FREE BONUS: Join this workshop and get ongoing support inside our private online learning community - including an exclusive space for workshop students, printable resources, and so much more! That means you can ask follow up questions, and continue to network and connect with other students into the future!