"Anyone can paint if they are given the right instructions.” - Marcel Desbiens, Master Artist and Principal Tutor
Marcel has designed learning pathways to give students structure as they develop from novice to advanced artist.
If you have limited or no experience with Watercolour paint, then we recommend you start with Penelope Gilbert-Ng who will help you learn the basics of Watercolour painting in a friendly and supportive environment.
Penelope offers beginners and intermediate workshops, as does Jan Lawnikanis
If you fancy playing with Watercolour while sipping your drink of choice, come to one of the regular Paint & Sip events.
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Once you have built your confidence with Watercolour, it's time to develop and broaden your skills with a weekend workshop run by a guest artist, covering a range of subjects.
About this workshop Join Brisbane artist Rachael King for 2 hours of fun painting a colourful floral bouquet in watercolour. Rachael will take you through the steps to creating your own masterpiece! this will be a fun session where you will create the impression of a floral bouquet - no experience is necessary as this is all about having fun and making marks with watercolour! Who is this workshop suitable for? Everyone is welcome! No experience necessary. What do I need to bring?...
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$60Limited
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Floral Bouquet in Watercolour for Beginners | Rachael King
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<p>Join Brisbane artist Rachael King for 2 hours of fun painting a colourful floral bouquet in watercolour.</p>
Add colour to your day or night with this unique paint and sip style watercolour session, in which you supply your drink of choice and we supply the rest! We have tea and coffee on-site for the drivers! This casual, relaxed class is perfect for absolute beginners, as no prior painting experience is needed. During the session, you’ll have the opportunity to experiment with watercolour paints in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere while creating your own unique framed artwork to take...
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$60Limited
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Relax with Watercolour | Paint and Sip
<p>Add colour to your day or night with this unique paint and sip style watercolour session, in which you supply your drink of choice and we supply the rest! We have tea and coffee on-site for the
About the workshop Designed for the absolute beginner and those who have previously learnt the fundamentals, this two-day workshop will introduce you to the wonderful world of watercolour painting! Jan will guide you step-by-step with learning all the basics you’ll need to create simple paintings of beautiful flowers. No drawing skills are required as references will be provided to transfer. Learn from an expert the methods of not only how to use watercolours correctly, but...
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$480Limited
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Flowers in Watercolour for Beginners - 2 Days | Jan Lawnikanis
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<p>Designed for the absolute beginner and those who have previously learnt the fundamentals, this two-day workshop will introduce you to the
About this workshop This one-day workshop is designed as an introduction for students to experience a range of techniques and subject matter in different styles. Confidence and skills will be enhanced to continue on their watercolour journey. Students will be introduced to some pen and wash techniques, along with quick landscape and water scenes and loose style flowers. Any students that desire to learn more are encouraged to also attend the weekend workshop, where they will...
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$230Limited
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Introduction to Watercolour Techniques | Jan Lawnikanis
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<p>This <strong>one-day</strong> workshop is designed as an introduction for students to experience a range of techniques and subject
About this workshop This weekend workshop is designed for students to experience a range of techniques and subject matter in different styles to gain confidence and skills in continuing their watercolour journey. Pen and wash techniques are included, along with quick imaginative landscape paintings, water scenes, nature subjects and some free choice. Any students that have attended the introduction course on Friday will find this a perfect addition to enhance their know-how and...
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$480Limited
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Watercolour Techniques | Jan Lawnikanis
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<p>This weekend workshop is designed for students to experience a range of techniques and subject matter in different styles to gain
About the workshop Day 1: Come and explore the wonderful qualities of watercolour, mark-making and ink. Be inspired by beautiful natives such as Banksias and paint from life with award winning artist, Libby Derham. Working with artist-quality materials and the rich colours of Daniel Smith paints, you will learn skills to loosen up representational and expressive watercolour painting on paper. Day 1 will build a collection of marks and sketches, developing you looser style, in...
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$480Limited
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Contemporary Natives in Watercolour on Clayboard | Libby Derham
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<p><strong>Day 1:</strong> Come and explore the wonderful qualities of watercolour, mark-making and ink. <br />
About the workshop This one-day workshop is perfect for those who enjoy painting colourful flowers and love to zoom in on details. Jan will show you how to get the best and most interesting compositions for macro subjects. You will also learn vital information on choosing correct colours for shadows and how to deal with different types of edges like a pro! Copyright-free images are provided along with copies to transfer, to save time for painting. Who is this workshop suitable for?...
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$230Limited
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Close Focus Flowers, in Watercolour | Jan Lawnikanis
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<p>This <strong>one-day</strong> workshop is perfect for those who enjoy painting colourful flowers and love to zoom in on details. Jan will
About this workshop After setting up our own still-life in the studio, we will analyse the methods of UK artist Shirley Trevena and emulate her painting approach. https://shirleytrevena.com/ This will give you a greater appreciation for her unique style and introduce some other ways of painting in watercolour. We will start with a small project to try out her brushwork style and then work from still-life scenes to create our own unique interpretations. Bring a camera, iPad, tablet...
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$450Limited
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Watercolour - Shirley Trevena Style | Jan Lawnikanis
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<p>After setting up our own still-life in the studio, we will analyse the methods of UK artist Shirley Trevena and emulate her painting
About this workshop Students will meet at the Landsborough studio for a welcome chat and introduction to the workshop by Herman. You will then head out together to paint en plein air in the surrounding area. Day 1 will be spent in Nature and you'll return your work and materials to the Landsborough studio for overnight storage. For Day 2 you will head back indoors to the studio at Landsborough and you'll spend the second day indoors adding polish and detail to your loose, plein air...
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$480Limited
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Plein Air and Studio Watercolour | Herman Pekel
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<p>Students will meet at the Landsborough studio for a welcome chat and introduction to the workshop by Herman. You will then head out
Join our world class award contemporary impressionist artist Herman Pekel. Unearth fresh and honest art inside yourself and learn to capture it with watercolour or acrylic. Herman Pekel, you will explore landscapes, seascapes and streetscapes and use a variety of watercolour techniques, to create an impressionist painting you never thought possible with watercolour. Workshops with Herman are inspiring and very productive. Expect to be challenged, to be brave, and to have fun! What...
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$480Limited
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Creating Light and Atmosphere in Watercolour | Herman Pekel
<p>Join our world class award contemporary impressionist artist Herman Pekel.</p>
<p>Unearth fresh and honest art inside yourself and learn to capture it with watercolour or acrylic.</p>
