"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 class Do you know how value creates visual excitement and draws the viewer into your painting? Value is one of the most important elements to consider in painting. Value structure can make or break a painting. Have you heard the term value in painting over and over, but still don't really understand its importance. Do you know how to choose a great subject to paint? Do you feel your artwork is okay but lacking excitement or drama? Would you like to know how to simplify...
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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? During the class, you will be guided by a professional Artist and experienced teacher, Georgie Forbes of Lordy Dordie. Georgie will guide you through the basic skills and techniques used in Watercolour painting, whilst you play with vivid...
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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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Add colour to your festive season with this unique paint and sip style watercolour event, in which you supply the drink or food and we supply the rest! This casual, relaxed class – held all year round – is perfect for absolute beginners, as no prior painting experience is needed. We can host at our art studio or come to your workplace! During the session, you’ll have the opportunity to experiment with watercolour paints in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere while creating your own...
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About the workshop Designed for the absolute beginner, this full-day workshop in Landsborough on the Sunshine Coast 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...
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Jessie is a highly-skilled Botanical Artist and is only in Brisbane for a limited time in 2021. She is teaching this course in person and exclusively at Bienarté. Learn how to create your own botanical artworks over this 4-week course. These classes provide a friendly and encouraging environment to help you build confidence in observational drawing and watercolour painting techniques in the field of botanical art. What will I learn? Jessie will guide you through her step-by-step...
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About this event This is a rare opportunity to enjoy two hours at this live online watercolour demonstration with one of the world’s best international master painters. It will be held online via zoom and is FREE You will meet and be entertained by a great artist sharing her knowledge and talent with you. Who is this workshop suitable for? Everyone is welcome! This is an online event. What do I need to bring? Nothing at all. Meet Keiko Tanabe Keiko was born in Kyoto, Japan and...
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About this online workshop **It will be held online via zoom as well as in our Albion Art Studios ** Please Note that Keiko is based in the US, so this workshop will begin at 8.30AM Immerse yourself in the wonderful medium of watercolour painting. Keiko will share her fearless approach to the medium - watercolor could be the most exciting medium but is often said to be more unforgiving or difficult than other mediums. This workshop is for those who refuse to believe that myth and...
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About this event Teaching watercolours has really been a chance to formalise some of the guiding principles behind the medium. Quite often it has meant the difference for many of continuing or of giving up. Come and watch Szczepan paint. Come and watch the water flow and the colours excite! It’s ALL ABOUT THE LIGHT!. Szczepan's keeping it as a surprise but it will be exciting. A new topic, a new experience! ALL ABOUT THE LIGHT – is really a broader discussion about the way light...
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