In my workshop I will teach you some visual literacy (understanding form, light and colour and how to make a 3D illusion on a flat surface). Also you will learn about composition and how to make it work. I will show you many ways how to apply watercolour beautifully to paper (techniques). How to create a visual harmony that is engaging and pleasing to the viewer.

Date: 16–17 March 2019, 9:30am–5pm
Venue: Karori Arts Centre, 7 Beauchamp Street, Karori, Wellington
Class Level: Some experience with watercolour is preferred
Fee: $175

This workshop with Sue Wild will focus on how to produce a lively record of a trip, whether it be a month touring Europe or a weekend in Martinborough.

We’ll cover format, equipment, techniques and styles, adapting to weather, picking subjects and composition, catching figures.

Date: 4–5 May 2019, 9:30am–5pm
Venue: Karori Arts Centre, 7 Beauchamp Street, Karori, Wellington
Class Level: All
Fee: $175

This workshop will focus on how to capture mood and atmospheric effects of a subject such as mist and rain. We will start with simple subjects and progress to challenging techniques such as wet-into-wet. If you enjoy the challenge of producing loose and bold watercolours, this is for you. Chan is a leading artist from Canberra, known for his generosity in sharing his insights into watercolour techniques.

Date: 22–25 June 2019, 9.30am–5 pm
Venue: Karori Arts Centre, 7 Beauchamp Street, Karori, Wellington
Class Level: Intermediate to experienced
Fee: $420

Jacky Pearson tutors at venues across New Zealand and overseas. She has an excellent reputation as a teacher. This workshop provides step by step demonstrations with plenty of individual attention. Handouts and reference material are provided as well as 3-D teaching models. A range of topics will be covered, including colour mixing, composition, tonal effects, brush handling, drawing, and perspective.

Date: 20–21 July 2019, 9:30am–5pm
Venue: Karori Arts Centre, 7 Beauchamp Street, Karori, Wellington
Class Level: Beginners and early learners
Fee: $180