"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 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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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 event This is a rare opportunity to come and enjoy two hours at this live demonstration by Archibald winner Cherry Hood. 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? Cheese & Wine...
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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 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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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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What will I learn? This course will familiarise students with watercolour application of colour mixing, composition, edges and tones. The students will learn the application and techniques of watercolour through a number of exercises encompassing the degree of dry to wet paper and learning what wetness of paper for what application of pigment. We shall work with the Landscape motif and finish with a Still Life. Who is this workshop suitable for? This is suitable for beginners. What...
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About this workshop This weekend workshop is designed for students to try a range of techniques and subject matter to broaden their practice with this very versatile medium. By experiencing a variety of approaches, students will gain confidence and skills in continuing their watercolour journey of discovery. Subjects include quick, expressive landscapes/seascapes, detailed birds and/or animals with easy backgrounds, interesting still-life subjects and much more. Who is this...
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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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Through extensive demonstrations, step by step tuition and guided hands on learning, this workshop will explore the wonderful challenge of painting a popular natural history illustration subject, an in depth bee study! This exciting workshop focus comes to you as a direct response to some requests following my recent bee studies for the Sydney Parks Project. About this workshop Touching on watercolour techniques of washes, the more complex process of glazing (or layers of wash),...
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