"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 the workshop Painting florals in watercolour is Jan’s particular passion. Jan strives to create uplifting paintings of truth and beauty, pieces that are a pleasure to live with and that inspire the viewer. Sunlight dancing on transparent petals, the nuances of colour in shadows and reflective lights; these are subjects that motivate her to record nature in some of its finest moments. Who is this workshop suitable for? Although this workshop is designed for beginners in...
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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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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 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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What will I learn? We shall explore ways of expressing portraiture with energy and confidence. We will also investigate colour choices and application, how to choose types of edges (lost, soft and found) within the portrait, as well as the overall design. Who is this workshop suitable for? This is suitable for intermediate to advanced students. What do I need to bring? Please refer to the Materials List for items to bring with you, or alternately book the rental kit in advance (see...
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What will I learn? We shall look at and do exercises on parts of the face, eyes, noses, mouths, ears and then paint the face to completion. We shall be doing techniques of watercolour layering and colour mixing and lost found and soft edges to create a portrait. Who is this workshop suitable for? This is suitable for beginners to intermediate students. What do I need to bring? Please refer to the Materials List for items to bring with you, or alternately book the rental kit in...
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This workshop focuses specifically on watercolour techniques used in botanical art, with minimal or no drawing involved. It is a great introduction to watercolour for beginners and those who would like further experience and tips. What will I learn? You will gain an understanding in: Basic colour theory Mixing colours with watercolour Watercolour techniques including wet-in-wet, wet-on-dry, dry brush and lifting off colour When to use each technique and how wet to be working How to...
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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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Australian born, Heidi Willis is an entirely self-taught Natural History watercolour artist, specialising in botanical illustration and bird painting. Her work intricately illustrates our native and exotic plants, flowers, fruits and seed capsules, whilst her powerful & distinctive portraits of our spectacular bird life offers viewers an insight into the world as she experiences it. Through demonstrations, step by step tuition and guided hands on learning, this workshop will...
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About this class Paul Margocsy is considered to be one of Australia’s best wildlife painters and a member of “The Wildlife Art Society of Australasia”. Paul will show you the beauty and wonder of wildlife art and with the use of watercolours, gouache and air brushing it will enable you not only to paint feathers and fur, but to paint attitude, character and photo quality within your subject. The backgrounds and the “props” of wildlife art are important when you are painting...
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