"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.
Szczepan’s (Stefan) BEGINNER watercolour workshop are intended to be a relaxing environment for students with “LIMITED” to “NO” watercolour experience. This workshop aims to teach each student basic watercolour skills by using well understood watercolour techniques in “easy to follow”, step by step painting methods. All materials are included. All you need to do is turn up! What will I learn? • an understanding of what materials to use and why, including paper, paint and brushes •...
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About the workshop After two decades of designing colour charts and teaching colour theory, Jan has developed what she considers to be the easiest system of learning about colour for artists. Using the true primaries –Cyan, Magenta and Yellow, students will only need 3 tubes of paint to produce an enormous range of hues. Learn why red is not a primary colour at all and why previous colour systems were so tricky to use. Easy colour mixing and matching will be a revelation to...
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Cherry Hood is renowned for her unique large-scale works derived from photographs. Characterised by translucent watery marks, her haunting images reflect emotional detachment but have an exaggerated captivating presence. The huge eyed faces follow you around, drinking you in, daring you look away, always drawing you back for one more glimpse. Cherry has won major art awards, including Australia’s Archibald Prize and her works can be seen in major galleries. Join Cherry in this 3...
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Do you find it hard to devote time to your painting practice? Do you get stuck with a painting and don’t know where to take it next? Do you have technical questions about your painting? Are you looking for a group of likeminded artists to paint with? The Studio Painting Practice casual courses provide: uninterrupted time to focus on your own work in a studio setting an expert tutor to help you extend your skills a small group of passionate likeminded artists What will I learn?...
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About this class Join local professional artist and illustrator, Georgie Forbes from Lordy Dordie Art as she takes you through the basic skills and techniques used in watercolour painting while you enjoy your tipple of choice! What will I learn? Play with vivid colours and enjoy plenty of creative freedom as Georgie guides you with the foundations for your artwork, along with plenty of helpful tips to inspire and create your own stunning abstract Australian native flower...
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Szczepan's (Stefan's) Watercolour Essentials for Beginners - Extended workshop is a relaxing environment for students with a basic grounding in watercolour to come and immerse themselves in a new watercolour experience. It will extend the “Absolute Beginner” students beyond the basic techniques of “wet-on-wet” and “dry-brush”. This weekend workshop will challenge students and take them beyond the basics and into experimental territory. What will I learn? You’ll be exploring...
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About this event This is a rare opportunity to come and enjoy two hours at this live demonstration. You will meet and be entertained by a great artist sharing their knowledge and talent with you. Who is this workshop suitable for? Everyone is welcome! This is a seated event with strictly limited numbers. What do I need to bring? Nothing at all. But you're welcome to bring a notepad and any questions for the artist! What is provided? A glass of wine on arrival A friendly, supportive...
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Szczepan’s (Stefan) BEYOND BEGINNERS watercolour workshop are intended to be a relaxing environment for students with a “solid basic grounding” in watercolour to come and immerse themselves in a total watercolour experience. This workshop aims to extend each student basic watercolour skills by using well understood watercolour techniques in “easy to follow”, step by step painting methods. What will I learn? This workshop will cover a broad range of watercolour basics, including; •...
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About the workshop Designed for the absolute beginner, 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 exactly what to avoid and how to fix mistakes. Have an...
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About this Workshop This is a 1-day event where we take you through all the fundamental aspects of understanding and drawing a picture in perspective. We will assume you have little to no experience with how perspectives work and therefore we start from the beginning. The idea will be to quickly move through some historic examples and simple exercises. The hope will be to develop your understanding for perspective with a series of worked examples (paper and soft pencils – not...
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