SALA2026: Plein-air painting workshops in the vineyard & ‘Forget-me-not’ exhibition

Battle of Bosworth and Artists Mel & Daniel Les are joining together for a SALA 2026 Event to celebrate their new exhibition 'Forget-me-not'.

Exhibition Opening Event: 

Join artists Melanie Les & Daniel Les in McLaren Vale for 'Forget Me Not', their exhibition of flower-inspired paintings.  

Sunday, 2 August, 2.00 - 4.00 pm. 

Entry is Free, Bookings required

Plein Air Workshops:
Unleash your creative side by joining the artists for a 3-hour Plein Air (open-air) workshop amongst the Battle of Bosworth vineyards.

Each session includes a 3-hour workshop with all materials supplied and a glass of wine to sip while you paint.  The Bosworth Cellar Door also offers delicious build-your-own-platter supplies.

Sunday 9th August

Sunday 30th August
$90 per person

Artist Profiles

Daniel Les

Daniel’s work is attacked with emotion and colour and is a
direct translation of what his surroundings speak to him. He uses strong, fast
mark-making to express an idea or reaction. His work, although abstract, has an
unmistakable landscape influence. Although his paintings appear to be a
carefree exercise in creation, each facet is carefully developed and thought
out to harmonise with its neighbouring brushstroke. He specialises in large
abstract but also concentrates on smaller works depicting the essence of place.

Melanie Les

Melanie’s work is renowned for the quirky, lively and
spontaneous interpretation of the world around her. The small and often
unnoticed is captured and brought into focus. Her fascination with nature is
playfully expressed on canvas, conveying a curious nuance of self-exploration.
Melanie’s extensive travels throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East has
inspired much of her work.  Simplistic
imagery with free, lively mark-making is an exercise in developing life’s
spontaneity and happiness. Melanie presently works as a graphic designer,
illustrator and paints passionately in her spare moments.