Wanting to learn the fundamental skills you need to enjoy working with watercolour? Or do you already have a bit of experience but want to really understand how to get the colour you want in your work? This workshop is for you!
All experiences welcome to join this Fundamentals Watercolour workshop where Rundle Collective resident studio artist Bianca Hoffrichter will guide you through a journey of understanding colour in a practical way. Covering the most easily made mistakes, providing an overview of all general materials and basic skills needed to really enjoy your watercolour painting. This workshop will include:
a take home starter kit of 12 tube watercolours
a range of take home watercolour brushes
artist quality watercolour paper
take home A4 case
[Art workshop pictured, materials are laid out on a wooden table, with sets of brushes, colour wheel guide, watercolour paper, paint pallets and painted samples.]
All materials will be provided in the session - however, if you have paints you wish to use you are welcome to bring them along as well! You will leave this session with practical colour and technique guides made by you during the session as well as all basics you need to keep painting after the workshop without needing to spend lots of money on materials.
The session will run for 3 hours with a short break for tea or coffee (provided on site cost inclusive). If you wish to bring a morning/afternoon tea snack please feel free to do so!
Workshop Outline:
Basic Materials and Equipment
Foundations of Colour
Basic Techniques
Creating Texture and Layers
Starting to Experiment with an Idea!
[Level 2 Event Space at the Rundle Collective Studios - a large wooden table sits on a graphic print rug with paintings and art materials. There is a colourful geometric mural on the wall.]
Where am I going and how to get to the workshop?!
The Rundle Collective Studios is located in Gawler Place near Rundle Mall. There is some street parking available but most is timed or paid. If you are lucky depending on the time you may have luck on Pirie or Flinders Street but this may be a bit of a walk for some attendees. We would recommend looking at the pre-booked undercover parking options near Rundle Mall for the best paid parking rate, or consider parking close to the city and using public transport to access the city if cost is a concern. The studio building is fully wheelchair accessible as we have an internal lift. We are on Level 2 and 3 of the building and you will need to have assistance from our team to access the building on the day. Don't hesitate to use our door bell or the contact number provided if you have any difficulties. Generally, the space is fairly quiet and sensory friendly - if you have any accessibility considerations you would like to discuss please feel free to contact us so we can ensure the event is adjusted accordingly.
The Event Spaces
There are two event spaces at the Rundle Collective - the smaller space on Level 2 and the larger space on Level 3. We will update you on which space we will be using based on the group size for the event. Both are able to be made private by shutting the door to the main artist studios. We have accessible bathrooms on both levels. We can also access the kitchen on level 2 as needed.
[Level 3 Event Space at the Rundle Collective Studios - a larger room with wooden floors and a large beige rug, with two large event tables. Sometimes these tables are put together to form one large table. There is also a smaller mural in this room.]