4-Week Intensive Beginner Watercolour Painting Course

Learn how to paint with watercolors in Melbourne!


Sherry Qasmi
Sherry Qasmi
4.9 (18)

4 x 2 hours Class size 1 to 4 guests

  $390 - $450 ($390 for 4 guest; $410 for 3 guest; $430 for 2 guest; $450 for 1 guest) (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Lesson 1 – Watercolour Foundations

Lesson 1 – Watercolour Foundations

You will learn how to control water and pigment through wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques. They will practise soft edges, sharp edges, gradients, and simple washes.


Lesson 2–Introduction to loose flowers

Lesson 2–Introduction to Loose Flowers

Explore dry-on-dry and dry-on-wet techniques to create texture and movement.


Lesson 3- Introduction to landscapes

Lesson 3 - Introduction to Landscapes

Explore different techniques like glazing, lifting, and salt effects.


Lesson 4- Introduction to sea scape

Lesson 4 - Introduction to Sea Scape

You will learn the colour wheel, warm and cool colours, and how to mix natural watercolour palettes.


Discover the beauty of watercolour in this 4-week intensive beginner course, designed to give you a strong foundation while creating beautiful paintings from the very beginning.
Across four sessions, you’ll explore essential watercolour techniques, including water and brush control, colour mixing, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, layering, lifting, textures, and loose painting techniques.
We’ll practise these skills through a variety of subjects, including flowers, simple landscapes, and seascapes, helping you build confidence and understand how watercolour behaves.
Perfect for complete beginners or anyone wanting to refresh their basic skills.
  • 4 weekly sessions
  • 2 hours per session
  • Maximum 4 students


Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 2 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.
What you'll get
  • Expert guidance from our experienced artist.
  • Watercolour artworks to take home.
Knowledge required
This is an absolute beginner's class.
What to bring
Please bring watercolour materials listed below. You can buy this in any artshop, Artshed, Senior art, The art supply.
I will add all participants to watsap group and will share the link to buy material, make sure you check your watsap.
Professional Grade (Recommended)
* Notebook and pen
* Arches or Fabiano or Saunders or Baohong, Watercolour Paper 300gsm Cold Press (100% Cotton) size A4 and size A3
Paints in tube form or pans are ok too, including Reds, Yellows, Blues, greens, chineese white, Black, Brown
* Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolours or
*Holbein watercolour paint (more affordable)
Brushes
* Neef Round Brush #4
* Neef Brush #8
* Neef Round Brush #12
* Neef Liner #1
* Hake Flat Wash Brush 2 inch
Other Supplies
* Mixing Palette
* Masking Tape
* Spray Bottle
* Pencil
Add-on available for this class
  • Professional watercolour material kit ($300)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Session repeats

This class series runs over 4 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a cool gift for her, gift for mum, Father's Day gift or gift for couples.

Location

Glen Waverley, VIC

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

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Sherry Qasmi
Sherry Qasmi

4.9 (18)

Greetings, I'm Sherry, an artist of watercolors and a guide in the vibrant city of Melbourne. The world of watercolors has revealed itself to be a realm of immense healing and boundless joy for me. It all began in 2011 as a simple hobby, but over time, it has blossomed into an unwavering passion that now graces each day of my life. Within the sanctuary of my personal home studio, I bring to life my creative visions.
My heart finds solace in painting enchanting flowers, drawing inspiration from the gentle whispers of nature to craft breathtaking landscapes. Additionally, the charm of cityscapes, bustling streets, and the stories etched onto the faces of people find their way onto my canvas. I extend a warm invitation to you to join me in this creative haven, where the intricate dance of color and water upon paper gives birth to exquisite artistry.
Allow me to be your guide as I share my techniques, enabling you to create your own masterpiece, a creation that you can proudly adorn your surroundings with. For a glimpse into my artistic journey, feel free to explore the links below.

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