Upcoming Workshops

the Gratitude Tour
WA - May 2026
Free demos at selected Jacksons stores

It’s been 10 years.  And, what a ride!  A lot has happened, which is crazy, because I thought it was going to be all over 10 years ago.  I get to stick around for a bit longer, chuck paint at stuff, look at shiny things in the world, and talk to people about painting.  What a gift.

So, in light of all this, I’m coming back to WA  - to where it all took place.  This is hallowed ground for me.  My collapse in WA and subsequent brain surgery and cancer experience was a collapse of the “old Mark” and the birth of a new version.  So, ten years on, I’m coming back to express my unending gratitude to this place, these people who supported me, and to celebrate the miracle of being alive.

And a big part of this will be talking and demonstrating at Jackson’s stores as follows:

• Saturday 16 May - Balcatta from 2pm
• Monday 18 May - Cannington from 11am
• Friday 22 May - Mandurah from 11am

This is a free opportunity for you to come and see me paint stuff, ask questions about how and why I paint stuff, and I’m sure there’ll be some deep and meaningful stuff in there too.

Limited spots available, register online through Jackson's now.  Or, contact us to register.  Or, contact your local store directly to register:

• Jacksons Balcatta - 08 9240 1795 - balcatta@jacksons.com.au
• Jacksons Cannington - 08 9458 1933 - cannington@jacksons.com.au
• Jacksons Mandurah - 08 9535 2827 - mandurah@jacksons.com.au

Discovery, Inspiration and Technique
August 8-15, 2026
Daku Resort, Savusavu, Fiji

This course is confirmed :) Mark returns to Daku Resort for another "Discovery, Inspiration and Technique" retreat this August!

If you'd like to book this retreat, contact Delia through Paradise Courses here. 

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If you would like us to organise a workshop in your local area,

please contact us.

This is not as difficult as you might think, as Mark is willing to travel pretty much anywhere, and is always up for a new adventure, pending health. If you can get a group of friends together who are interested in having Mark as a workshop tutor, please don't hesitate to contact us!

For all past workshops -- notes, experiences, videos and more, click here.  This is the place to visit if you are considering a workshop but don't know what to expect.

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Thanks heaps!  Hope to see you at a workshop soon.