Watercolour Florals - SUNDAY 23/11

For Beginners and Continuing Students. This Sunday workshop focuses on FLORALS as the subject. All materials are included in the workshop fee, including fresh flowers, artist-quality Arches 300gsm watercolour paper, paints and brushes.

Date and time:

23 Nov 2025 (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)

Places available: 6

Location:

Quamby Estate Hagley

$ 160.00

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Description

Watercolour Florals – A Gentle Introduction to Painting with Watercolour

Watercolour is known for its luminous transparency and spontaneous beauty. While it can be unpredictable, learning how it works opens up a world of expressive possibilities. Watercolours are both relaxing and addictive to use - they are rewarding and easily accessible medium to explore.

In this relaxed, hands-on workshop, you'll learn the essentials of watercolour while painting floral forms. We'll explore colour mixing, brush control, layering, and expressive mark-making, using the natural elegance of both fresh flowers and images as our inspiration.

You’ll be guided through key watercolour techniques including:

Understanding watercolour’s nature – exploring transparency, flow, timing, and the medium’s permanent qualities.
Water-to-pigment ratios – how dilution affects texture, blooming, and absorbency.
Layering – building transparent layers to create depth and light.
Wet-on-wet – using damp paper to create soft blends and natural effects.
Dry-on-wet – learning how to form soft transitions and more defined edges.

We’ll begin with simple, structured exercises before applying these skills to create a variety of artworks - some ready to gift or frame, others to continue developing or keep as references for future work.

Arches 300g watercolour paper, paints, brushes and fresh flowers for reference—are provided, but if you have your own brushes and watercolours please bring these along.

*Please note: this is not a Paint and Sip style workshop; it is a focused, skill-based session designed to develop your watercolour skills and techniques.

I will encourage you to embrace the challenge of pushing your boundaries, to let go of expectations, to be open to learn from your mistakes, but most importantly, have fun and enjoy the process! After all, art making is just practice.

NOTES:

Tea, coffee biscuits supplied but BYO lunch.
The Studio is ABOVE the Golf Club building at Quamby Estate.
Park your car in the car park on the left as you drive in.
There are 17 stairs to the studio.
The bathroom is downstairs.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
If for some reason you need to cancel, email juliemcdonald236@gmail.com

*N.B. We have a no-refund policy in place. If you are unable to attend, we will provide you with a credit that can be used for a future class or workshop.

Testimonials

Thank you so very much for a lovely morning at your studio last Friday. You were so kind and considerate with your lesson. I felt so pleased that I took the plunge and tried something completely new. I left feeling a huge sense of confidence and excited to show my children the drawing foundational basics. Warm regards.Angela Shepherd

A big thank you to Julie McDonald Artist for guiding me through my first ever art class. It was welcoming, fun, interesting, challenging and there was cake and cups of tea and a stunning location.

Bronny Walsh -

Julie's paintings adorn walls throughout our home and all are very different in their subject and medium. A particular favourite of ours is a watercolour of our staffy dog as a pup. Julie has captured his personality perfectly. We would highly recommend a viewing of Julie's collection.

John & Cathy Gooding -

Great content, very encouraging host and learn lots. Was as described, engaging, welcoming, met some lovely people and inclusive of all attendees.

Helen -

I bought a painting from Julie at one of her exhibitions and the colours are amazing. A very talented local artist.

Julie Valentine -

Julie thank you for such a wonderful class yesterday. I went from stick figures to a landscape and wanting to buy charcoal. It was a fun afternoon in beautiful surroundings and practical steps that I can use to continue my journey.

Lesley Bennett -

We have two of Julie's beautiful paintings and they are exquisite. They have become much loved features in our home. The precision in her brushwork makes each artwork come to life and everyone comments on how lovely they are.

Julie's art is so expressive. I've bought a number of pieces so far. I love the different styles and in particular, how Julie beautifully, and expertly, captures the moment and character.

Nicky Strang -

Julie had the ability to give me the confidence to do something I felt I couldn't do in a comfortable atmosphere.

Sandra Cox -

I purchased one of Julie's beautiful floral paintings, which now hangs on my bedroom wall. It looks so real, I could almost reach out and touch the silky flowers and perfectly formed leaves. Julie has such a talent in the way she captures the spirit of whatever she is painting xx

Sarah Gould -

A well structured, well presented and informative art class by a passionate art teacher.

Stephen Shepherd -

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