Watercolour Discovery for Beginners | Jan Lawnikanis

About this workshop

Get started on your journey of watercolour painting! With all materials provided you don’t have to bring anything but yourself, so if you've ever been curious about trying watercolour this is the perfect chance!

Discover the joy of painting in watercolour with a very experienced tutor who has a passion for teaching beginners! You will be introduced to all the essential techniques to get you started on your watercolour journey, all while working in a variety of different styles and subjects.

What Will I Learn?

Students will  also be introduced to all things watercolour materials, including:

• What types of paper are suitable and which ones to avoid
• The difference in watercolour paints – opaque, transparent, staining, granulating etc
• What brushes to use for what techniques
• Mediums, palettes and other tools
• Colour theory made simple
• Most importantly, how much water to add to your paint and why.

With step-by-step instructions and plenty of personal guidance, you will be amazed at how quickly your skills will improve. Plus you will have some finished paintings to be proud of. Are your drawing skills lacking? No problem! Jan will provide images to transfer so your time can be devoted to the painting process.

Who is this workshop suitable for?

All levels are welcome!

What do I need to bring?

Use of all painting materials will be available.

Please bring your lunch and snacks or you can purchase from cafes close by.

What is provided?

• Tea and coffee (please bring your own cup)
• A friendly, supportive and encouraging learning environment
• Connection to the Bienarté art community

About the tutor

Jan Lawnikanis has been teaching art classes consistently for nearly 30 years and tutored over 200 workshops in a variety of media. Students have praised Jan for her teaching skills and preparation which has gained her an excellent reputation with all ages.

Jan has been the featured artist in Australian Artist Magazine, with 5 full-length articles on using coloured pencils. Other publications include the Paradise Magazine-GC Bulletin, Art Newsflash, the International Watercolour Institute catalogue, the Coloured Pencil Magazine, the Australian Coloured Pencil Network, Art Edit magazine and Artwise textbook for the Australian Curriculum.

Her award-winning artworks hang in many private and corporate collections. Jan’s watercolours have also been selected over the last few years to represent Australia for an international watercolour festival in Fabriano, Italy.

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