Advanced Watercolour Workshop - Materials, Mediums, and Surfaces

Everything you need to know to watercolour on just about anything you can imagine!



3 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests    

  $89 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

This watercolour workshop in Adelaide aims to show you how to watercolour on anything! In this session, you will get to trial and practise with a wide range of materials, surfaces, and mediums without having to buy all of the expensive materials.
Perfect for anyone who loves abstract-style painting or wants to learn new painting techniques. We recommend you have a basic understanding of watercolours but don't worry if you don't -- you'll receive expert guidance every step of the way!
What to expect:
  • Difference between ink, gouache, and watercolour.
  • Traditional and alternative surfaces that can be used for watercolour.
  • Materials and equipment for alternative techniques.
  • Watercolour grounds and masking techniques.
  • Layering and mixing mediums.
We encourage you to bring your creativity and playful experimenting energy along to this session! You'll take away a kit full of materials to keep learning and creating at home!
What you'll get
This workshop will include a take-home kit of:
  • Chinese calligraphy brush
  • Selection of artist-quality papers and surfaces
  • Mini scroll to paint
  • Take-home case
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly/intermediate.
What to bring
  • Everything provided!
  • If you have your own paints, you're welcome to bring them.
  • Tea and coffee provided -- bring a snack if you'd like.
Suitable for

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

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.


FAQ

Where am I going and how to get to the workshop?!
The Rundle Collective Studios is located in Gawler Place near Rundle Mall. We have a glass door on the ground floor located next to the National Pharmacies and Paradigm Zone Arcade (opposite Daiso). At the front door you will need to be shown into the building by the artist - they will be there to show you in but also don’t hesitate to contact them when you arrive via phone or text. You will receive their contact details after booking. 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.
What are the event spaces like?
There are two event spaces at the Rundle Collective - the smaller space on Level 2 and the larger space on Level 3. We are usually using the larger space on Level 3 unless it is a private booking. 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.
Can I do a private class instead or bring someone to support me?
Yes we take private bookings with a one person minimum - please reach out to arrange a specific time/date that suits you through Class Bento! We will welcome any support workers or carers free of charge if you would like them to support you in our workshop. We can also talk about bigger groups as well if you would like!
Location

The Rundle Collective Studios - 58 Gawler Pl, Adelaide SA

The Rundle Collective Studios is located in Gawler Place near Rundle Mall. We have a glass door on the ground floor located next to the National Pharmacies and Paradigm Zone Arcade (opposite Daiso). At the front door you will need to be shown into the building by the artist - they will be there to show you in but also don’t hesitate to contact them when you arrive via phone or text. You will receive their contact details after booking. 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.

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Bianca Hoffrichter
Bianca Hoffrichter

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female Women-owned

As a Contemporary Artist I have widely travelled and learned skills from masters of their craft from around the globe. I am dedicated to ongoing professional development and have completed my Honours in Contemporary art, Bachelor of Art specialising in Photographic based practice and more. My work focuses on many mediums coming together to create immersive art experiences and I am constantly challenging the boundaries of traditional art mediums. I create beautiful things but also work with the experience of creating art as being a very special experience.
I really want to help other people build the confidence they need to enjoy the act of making or the process of creating as this is such a fundamentally human experience no matter your current skill level. I work often in the media of digital photography, analogue photography, alternative chemical photographic image making, watercolour and ink painting, silk painting, drawing and fine illustration and more. I have worked with many people to build their skills and have delivered many workshops on both traditional mediums as well as contemporary approaches to using art mediums. The main difference for my workshops and 1 on 1 art mentorship is a focus on contemporary approaches and benefits of mindful practice. If you are looking to develop your skills further in new directions this is were I will bring a unique set of guiding questions and help open some doorways of ideas that you might not have come across yet and which you likely won't find in more traditional workshops. For those who just want to gain some confidence in general mediums first, I focus more on the fundamentals you need to work on in order to gain confidence, and focus on creating joy in being present when creating. There are so many documented benefits of creating and using art to help improve individual wellbeing - I want to empower people to feel confident and treat creating as a kind of moment for self care or something to be cherished or celebrated, and for people to gain the confidence to share their creations with others (or just make for themselves!).
I have been part of many local arts collectives in Adelaide, and am currently a resident artist at the Rundle Collective Studios in the CBD. I have also been part of a small artist run publishing initiative, providing illustrations for local publications, part of many exhibitions of contemporary work, and have completed artist in residence programs in various countries. As part of this journey I have been a humble recipient of the New Colombo Program full scholarship to live and study abroad in Vietnam, conducting community workshops on art and sustainability with a major exhibition with the Vietnamese Women's Museum. I have also participated with Honourable Mention in the Canon 48 hour photography challenge in Adelaide, and had work published in multiple noted publications. I have participated in many exhibitions and continue to explore ways that connect art with our global community.

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