MELLISSA READ-DEVINE WORKSHOPS
7 Day Kimberley Printmaking Workshop
AUGUST 4 - 10, 2025
Book your place now - call 0428 254 529
Book your place now - call 0428 254 529
Dive into the art of printmaking with Mellissa Read-Devine, exploring linocut, drypoint, collagraph, and monotype techniques using simple tools. You'll gather inspiration from plein air mark-making and leave with finished prints and all the materials you need to continue creating at home.
All levels of artist - printmakers and painters alike - are invited to join this 7 day (6 night) Printmaking itinerary. You'll stay 6 nights on a working Kimberley cattle station in the East Kimberley region of northern Western Australia - Australia's last true wilderness; exploring a remote, authentic corner of Australia, gaining a renewed sense of creativity and meaningful connectedness.
About the tutor - Mellissa Read-Devine
Mellissa, originally from England and raised in Australia, now calls the Hawkesbury River in rural Sydney home. Living in Darwin during the 90s, influenced by the local art scene and outback, led Mellissa to painting initially then on to further study and exploring various mediums.
Mellissa now specialises in relief printmaking and acrylic painting. She has showcased her work in many group shows, held 16 solo exhibitions, and been a finalist in major Australian Art Prizes. In 2021, Mellissa was recognised as a Fellow of the Royal Art Society of NSW and has regularly tutored there for over 9 years.
“Be captivated by the powerful immediacy and extraordinary colour emerging from Mellissa’s paintings. They are visually spectacular and invite the viewer to search for further harmony and empathy with the natural landscape.” Robin Williams PhD, Purple Noon Gallery
Mellissa'a Instagram
Mellissa's website
All levels of artist - printmakers and painters alike - are invited to join this 7 day (6 night) Printmaking itinerary. You'll stay 6 nights on a working Kimberley cattle station in the East Kimberley region of northern Western Australia - Australia's last true wilderness; exploring a remote, authentic corner of Australia, gaining a renewed sense of creativity and meaningful connectedness.
About the tutor - Mellissa Read-Devine
Mellissa, originally from England and raised in Australia, now calls the Hawkesbury River in rural Sydney home. Living in Darwin during the 90s, influenced by the local art scene and outback, led Mellissa to painting initially then on to further study and exploring various mediums.
Mellissa now specialises in relief printmaking and acrylic painting. She has showcased her work in many group shows, held 16 solo exhibitions, and been a finalist in major Australian Art Prizes. In 2021, Mellissa was recognised as a Fellow of the Royal Art Society of NSW and has regularly tutored there for over 9 years.
“Be captivated by the powerful immediacy and extraordinary colour emerging from Mellissa’s paintings. They are visually spectacular and invite the viewer to search for further harmony and empathy with the natural landscape.” Robin Williams PhD, Purple Noon Gallery
Mellissa'a Instagram
Mellissa's website
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Where is the workshop?
The itinerary starts and finishes in Kununurra, WA. Guests fly to Kununurra, usually connecting via Darwin, Broome or Perth.
Why travel with us?
On The Verandah is a small, family-run, accredited WA tourism business specialising in Kimberley art workshops since 2013. On our trips you can leave the meal prep, cleaning, planning and driving to us! We only want you to paint and enjoy the food, scenery and camaraderie!
2025 PRICES (Prices include GST) View accommodation photos and details
Unshared Comfy Tent - 1 X SGL bed.
AUD $3901pp. (No further discount available on tent - already 15% off)
Shared Bunkhouse Room - Share with one other guest, spacious, air conditioned room (1 X DBL bed and 1 X SGL bed per room).
DBL bed AUD $4590pp.
SGL bed AUD $4390pp.
Shared Bush Hut - share with a friend or partner (2 X SGL beds).
AUD $4360. Includes 5% off pp.
Couples Price Bush Hut - 1 X DBL bed.
AUD $4360pp. Includes 5% off pp.
Unshared Bush Hut - 2 X SGL beds.
AUD $4390pp.
Unshared Bush Hut - 1 X DBL bed. BASE price.
AUD $4590pp
Discounts*
- Past guest discount - Past guests receive a discount of between 7.5 % and 10% off depending when they travelled with us.
- Non-participating guest discount - Your friend is welcome to join us and receives 5% off when they share a room with you. Non-participating guest is defined as a guest on an art trip not doing art. They can participate in all outings and activities.
*Discounts are not cumulative. We'll apply the best discount for you at the time of booking.
To book
1. View the accommodation options and select your preferred accommodation option.
2. Email or phone with your accommodation preference
3. An invoice and booking form will be emailed to you.
Your booking is confirmed when you have:
1. Completed the paperwork provided
3. Paid a 20% deposit
How to Pay
You can pay by card. We'll email an invoice that takes you to secure payment.
Contact Rachel on 0428254529 or email
- 6 nights accommodation at the cattle station in a bush hut or bunkhouse room
- Most meals during the workshop, morning and afternoon teas, happy hour snacks (6B/6L/6D)
- Printmaking tuition and one to one guidance on 5 days
- Land transfers and transport during the workshop
- Proven itinerary and locations to inspire creativity
- Non-touristy, scenic, cultural and historic locations
- Knowledgeable guides
- Air conditioned 4WD vehicles with forward facing seats
- Your own work space under the verandahs (table, chair, stool per guest)
- Billy tea by the fire
- Permits and passes to wilderness areas
- Complimentary glass of bubbles and nibbles with end of week exhibition of artworks
- Discounts for couples and past guests
Excluded
- Flights to and from Kununurra
- Stop-over accommodation, if needed
- Your drinks order (other than welcome/farewell bubbles)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Art materials
- Some meals are not included due to you being in transit. ie, breakfast and lunch on day 1; lunch and dinner on day 7.
Where is the workshop?
The itinerary starts and finishes in Kununurra, WA. Guests fly to Kununurra, usually connecting via Darwin, Broome or Perth.
Why travel with us?
On The Verandah is a small, family-run, accredited WA tourism business specialising in Kimberley art workshops since 2013. On our trips you can leave the meal prep, cleaning, planning and driving to us! We only want you to paint and enjoy the food, scenery and camaraderie!
2025 PRICES (Prices include GST) View accommodation photos and details
Unshared Comfy Tent - 1 X SGL bed.
AUD $3901pp. (No further discount available on tent - already 15% off)
Shared Bunkhouse Room - Share with one other guest, spacious, air conditioned room (1 X DBL bed and 1 X SGL bed per room).
DBL bed AUD $4590pp.
SGL bed AUD $4390pp.
Shared Bush Hut - share with a friend or partner (2 X SGL beds).
AUD $4360. Includes 5% off pp.
Couples Price Bush Hut - 1 X DBL bed.
AUD $4360pp. Includes 5% off pp.
Unshared Bush Hut - 2 X SGL beds.
AUD $4390pp.
Unshared Bush Hut - 1 X DBL bed. BASE price.
AUD $4590pp
Discounts*
- Past guest discount - Past guests receive a discount of between 7.5 % and 10% off depending when they travelled with us.
- Non-participating guest discount - Your friend is welcome to join us and receives 5% off when they share a room with you. Non-participating guest is defined as a guest on an art trip not doing art. They can participate in all outings and activities.
*Discounts are not cumulative. We'll apply the best discount for you at the time of booking.
To book
1. View the accommodation options and select your preferred accommodation option.
2. Email or phone with your accommodation preference
3. An invoice and booking form will be emailed to you.
Your booking is confirmed when you have:
1. Completed the paperwork provided
3. Paid a 20% deposit
How to Pay
You can pay by card. We'll email an invoice that takes you to secure payment.
Contact Rachel on 0428254529 or email
