Watercolour is becoming increasingly popular and our Watercolour New Zealand workshops are
keenly subscribed. Build new painting skills and get inspired with leading watercolour artists.
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Two 2-Day Colour Harmony workshops with Jane Blundell
Jane is a highly regarded Australian artist, teacher and author with over four
decades of experience in painting and art education. Well known for her mastery
of colour, Jane has the ability to capture places and moments through vibrant and
sensitive studies.
Join Jane in either or both of her two-day workshops, suitable for all levels of
experience.
The focus will be on the selection and use of colour, as inspired by our first
location, the stunning south coast of
Wellington, and our second, Nga Manu Nature Reserve, Waikanae. The workshops will
combine studio time, with outings on
location, observing, drawing and gathering resource material.
Be prepared to be challenged and enlightened, in a friendly and encouraging teaching
environment.
www.janeblundellart.com
Dates:
21 and 22 March, 9 am - 4pm, Workshop 2026/1
Venue:
Wellington Art Club Rooms, 27 Chelsea Street Miramar
Fee:
$300 for two days
Dates:
25 and 26 March, 9 am - 4pm, Workshop 2026/2
Venue:
Robin’s Nest, Nga Manu Reserve, 74 Nga Manu Reserve Road, Waikanae
Fee:
$300 for two days
To book these workshops email
bookings@watercolournewzealand.nz
Subject Jane Blundell, Workshop 2026/1, Workshop 2026/2
Two 1-Day workshops with Deb Clarke
Deb was guest artist for our Splash Stratford exhibition and presented a glorious
array of large paintings. She is a popular and very professional tutor who will give
you valuable learning in an engrossing, enjoyable session. Each one-day workshop you
will learn the techniques of using lots of water and granulating pigments to create
the texture of fur or feathers in any watercolour. The paper and granulating
pigments will be supplied.
ONE DAY Workshop with Deb Clarke Wild Watercolour 2026/3
The subject will be a hare.
Date:
Saturday 13 June 2026 9.00am – 4pm
Venue:
Wellington Art Club, 27 Chelsea Street, Miramar, Wellington
Fee:
$125 Suitable for any level of experience
ONE DAY Workshop with Deb Clarke Winged Watercolour 2026/4
The subject will be birds.
Date:
Sunday 14 June 2026 9.00am – 4pm
Venue:
Wellington Art Club, 27 Chelsea Street, Miramar, Wellington
Fee:
$125 Suitable for any level of experience
Please note: You can request to attend both one-day workshops. Please
give a
preferred option. If places are available you will be able to attend both.
To book
these workshops email bookings@watercolournewzealand.nz
Subject Clarke Workshop
2026/3, Workshop 2026/4
Beginners Washes & Edges workshops with Charlotte Hird
Learn the core techniques of watercolour and create landscapes, a still life and
learn to place people in the landscape. Watercolour is all about control of the
water on the brush, the pigment in your palette and the dampness of the paper. Only
practice will guarantee good control of these elements. To make that practice fun we
will use vibrant colours and make beautiful washes and soft edges. You will explore
wet into wet technique, blend colours, and leave with a handful of paintings, some
core knowledge and confidence for your watercolour journey.
Tutor:
Charlotte Hird
Date:
10am - 5pm 25/26 July Workshop
Venue:
Wellington Art Club, 27 Chelsea Street, Miramar, Wellington
Fee:
$200 for two days 2026/5
All materials provided including the paper.
To book this workshop email: bookings@watercolournewzealand.nz Subject: Class
2026/5
More workshops planned for 2026
Szczepan Urbanowicz, an artist with a passion for painting plein air, known for his
dramatic landscapes,
seascapes and urban themes will be tutoring for Watercolour New Zealand later in 2026.
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