WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS

WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS

Watercolour basics - a one-day workshop

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Description

Join Melbourne artist Judith Van Heeren in our gorgeous Fitzroy studio for a one-day workshop learning the  basics of watercolour painting. This workshop runs several times per year, and focuses on nature studies according to the season.

 In the morning you will be taken through a series of exercises, learning a range of techniques in order to understand the medium and it's possibilities, including colour-mixing, washes,  building up tonal values and creating form. After a lunch break you will return to the studio to make a small watercolour study utilising the skills learnt and have your own masterpiece to take home.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and those wanting to refresh skills

Throughout the workshop there will be practical demonstrations, one-on-one guidance and the opportunity to ask questions.  All materials, morning and afternoon refreshments are provided.

Fitzroy Painting also has watercolour kits for purchase in studio and at checkout, kits contain eight  tubes of artist quality watercolours, a porcelain palette,  10 hand-torn sheets of 300GM cold-press watercolour paper and three special brushes. 

About your tutor:

Judith Van Heeren is a professional artist who has been painting images from the natural world for the past 30 years. She exhibits in private and public galleries, and her work is held in many public and private collections nationally and internationally. Judith has been finalist in prizes including the Geelong contemporary art prize and Waterhouse natural history art prize, and is represented by Murray White Room.

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What you will learn

  • Tips and techniques from a professional artist
  • Practical information and demonstrations throughout the class
  • How to use watercolours with confidence

What you will get

  • Your own masterpiece to take home
  • Morning and afternoon refreshments
  • All materials provided
Parking Info

Parking is ticketed in Brunswick St but there are some 2-4 hour spots in the surrounding streets. The No 11 tram comes down Brunswick St, get off at stop 15. All-day parking on Brunswick St is a flat fee of $12 on Sundays only.


What to bring

  • An apron

What to wear

Casual

Appropriate for

Beginners and those wanting a watercolour refresher


Fitzroy Painting

4.9
(1201 Reviews)

About us: Established in 2009 and based in a Victorian heritage building overlooking bustling Brunswick Street, Fitzroy Painting is the original and best of private art classes in Fitzroy!  A working artists studio, the space provides a great environment to develop your painting and drawing skills with the expert support and guidance of highly qualified teachers and full-time professional artists.

Our 4 - week beginners courses in oil painting, drawing and watercolours are designed for the complete beginner, taking you through a series of exercises and building your skills week by week. Students may choose to continue to our Beginners Courses Level 2 and 3 in both painting and drawing..  Ongoing students are supported to help develop their own direction, with optional exercises offered to expand on skills and knowledge, and our Atelier students are assisted in taking it to the next level in professional practice.

Love the class? All students wishing to extend their course may purchase class-passes for ongoing students at a discounted rate. Some of our students have gone on to Higher Education courses and are now exhibiting professionally!

Evening classes include wine and refreshments, and morning classes include tea, coffee and cakes. Classes run for 3 hours and basic equipment is available for student use at the studio, including easels, palettes and drawing boards. We believe in safe studio-practice and provide low-toxic, low-odour materials for student use, as well as high-quality clean-up materials for brushes and hands. We also have storage facilities if you wish to keep your materials at the studio.

Each student works at their own pace and receives one-on-one attention, and all students are invited to exhibit in our annual end of year exhibition, a fun opportunity to show family and friends what you’ve been doing!

Visit our website for more info and pictures of student work. www.fitzroypainting.com

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4.8 (59 reviews)
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Svetlana rated it
08 Mar 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed this introductory watercolour workshop with Judith. All materials were set up for us ready to start learning the medium. Judith is an excellent, caring and generous teacher, encouraging us all along the way . By the end of the day I was very happy to take home a few studies of beautiful shells. I love what can be created with this medium! Thank you for such a beautiful day of learning in this gorgeous studio. Can’t wait ti come back for more lessons ! Warm Regards, Svetlana
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Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

You’re welcome to send someone in your place.

OR

  • A refund can be requested 14 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$50.00 applies.
  • A transfer can be requested 14 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$20.00 applies.
  • A credit note can be requested 14 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$20.00 applies.

No changes will be allowed after these times.

Terms & Conditions

Fitzroy Painting is under no obligation to offer any ‘make-up’ classes, courses or workshops missed. 

Absences without notification will forfeit the full class/course fee and receive no credit. By proceeding with your booking you agree to these terms & conditions.

Should Fitzroy Painting be forced to cancel a class due to low enrolments, you will be notified as soon as possible prior to the scheduled class and will receive a refund, transfer or a credit voucher for a replacement class, course or workshop.

Collection of work and materials left at the studio: Please understand that our storage capacity is extremely limited.  Beginners work and painting kits will only be retained for one month after which they will be disposed of.  








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