On Sunday, 4 October, 12 painters joined our Golden Shores texture painting workshop at the Master Artist studio in Desa Sri Hartamas. Led by founder Sabrina Hew and art teacher Cheong Chui Yen, the session ran from 3pm to 5pm, and every painter — beginners included — left with their own textured shoreline canvas.
Meet the teachers: Sabrina Hew and Cheong Chui Yen
Golden Shores was guided start to finish by Master Artist's own Sabrina Hew and Cheong Chui Yen, who walked the room step by step — building up a layered sky and sea in blue, then a textured, sandy shoreline with a palette knife. No painting experience was assumed, and with two teachers in the room, everyone got hands-on help exactly when they needed it.
What we made
This was a hands-on, beginner-friendly session, guided step by step from a blank canvas to a finished piece:
- Laying in the sky and sea — blending blues with a brush for a soft, graduated horizon.
- Building the shoreline — working thick paint with a palette knife for real, tactile texture where the \"waves\" meet the \"sand\".
- Finishing touches — adding foam, shell-like highlights and texture detail to each painter's own coastline.
Why texture painting works for all ages
Working with a palette knife rather than a brush takes the pressure off needing a steady hand — the thicker, textured strokes are forgiving, and the technique looks striking even on a first try. That makes it a natural fit for a room where complete beginners and more confident painters sit side by side.
It was also, true to Master Artist's workshops generally, as much about the room as the canvas: the studio tables were decorated for the afternoon, and painters chatted with their neighbours between layers — a relaxed couple of hours where people who'd never met left having gotten to know each other a little.
Coming up this month
Missed Golden Shores? Our remaining October workshops are all on Sundays, 3–5pm:
- 18 October — Mountain textured art
- 25 October — Autumn Textured art Workshop
Places fill up, so see the workshop details and message us on WhatsApp to reserve your spot.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need painting experience to join a texture painting workshop?
No. Our workshops are drop-in sessions designed for beginners, and Golden Shores was guided step by step from a blank canvas.
Can children join?
Yes — our workshops are open to all ages, and Golden Shores brought together painters of all ages around one table.
Do we take our painting home?
Yes. Everyone takes home the canvas they made.
Where are the workshops held?
At the Master Artist studio, 38-2 Jalan 28/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas — upstairs, above Savor of Life restaurant, a short drive from Mont Kiara. See directions and opening hours.
Paint with us next time
Golden Shores was a lovely reminder of what these afternoons are for: a relaxed couple of hours making something with your hands, alongside people you've just met. Browse more photos in our gallery, explore our painting workshops, and message us on WhatsApp to join the next one.
