All Hallows' Eve Watercolour Workshop

Limited Edition hauntingly creative watercolour experience.



3 hours 10 mins Class size 1 to 6 guests

  $80 - $90 ($90 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $85/guest for 2+ guests, $80/guest for 4+ guests) (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Step into the spooky and enchanting world of watercolour and learn how to paint your own atmospheric Halloween scene in this beginner-friendly workshop. In this three-hour class, you’ll be guided through a series of Halloween-inspired studies, exploring how watercolour can be used to create glowing light, soft atmospheric effects, rich shadows, and spooky details. Whether you’ve never picked up a brush before or want to build your confidence with watercolour, this workshop will give you the skills to create your own haunting artwork.
You’ll begin with guided exercises exploring:
  • Creating transparent layers of colour
  • Building light and shadow with watercolour
  • Creating soft edges and atmospheric effects
  • Using wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques
  • Creating the illusion of glowing light
Once you feel comfortable with the techniques, you’ll move into four Halloween-inspired studies. You’ll learn how to:
  • Paint a dimensional pumpkin using layered washes and shadows
  • Create a soft, translucent ghost using delicate washes and negative space
  • Paint a spooky melted candle and create the warm glow of candlelight
  • Create an atmospheric night sky using wet-on-wet techniques, blending, and splattering
In the final portion of the class, you’ll put your new skills to the test with a self-led Halloween artwork. Using the techniques and elements you’ve learned throughout the workshop, you’ll create your own spooky scene — whether that’s a haunted cemetery, a moonlit pumpkin patch, a mysterious forest, or something entirely your own.
You’ll have the freedom to combine the elements however you like and add your own Halloween-inspired details, making your final artwork uniquely yours.
Please note that this workshop requires at least two bookings in a session to run.
Late Arrival Policy
Please arrive on time for your workshop. To ensure the session runs smoothly and out of respect for other participants, a maximum grace period of 5 minutes will be provided after the scheduled start time. If you have not arrived within 5 minutes of the workshop commencing, your booking will be considered a no-show, your place may be offered to another participant or the workshop will continue without you, and no refund, credit, or transfer will be provided. If you anticipate being delayed, please contact Broomstick & Brush Studio as soon as possible. While every effort will be made to accommodate unforeseen circumstances, late entry cannot be guaranteed once the workshop has begun.

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.

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What you'll get
All materials are provided- including watercolour paint, brushes and paper
Notepaper & a pen
A completed or near completed artwork ready to display
A strong understanding of watercolour painting techniques
Practical knowledge you can apply to future paintings
The confidence to continue exploring watercolour art at home
Knowledge required
Understanding of the English language (Deaf students may bring a sign language interpreter if needed—you must purchase a ticket for them too).
Please note: Due to the leader of the workshop being hard of hearing (hearing aids), translators that need to speak during lecture sessions are not permitted to allow the workshop leader to communicate effectively with minimal background noise. Therefore, for any individual who cannot speak/understand English, this course is not for you.
Recommended for those between 15-90 years old. (Younger kids are welcomed but may struggle with the workshop). Anyone under 13 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
What to bring
Optional:
  • Notebook & writing materials (Please note that basic notepaper and a pen will be provided, but you are more than welcome to bring your own.)
  • Your own refreshments (No alcohol permitted.)
Location

Reservoir Library, Edwardes Street, Reservoir VIC and Abbotsford Convent, Saint Heliers Street, Abbotsford VIC (varies by date; click the date selector to see details)

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Broomstick & Brush Studio
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Cristina T. Ingbritsen is a multifaceted professional artist, award-winning photographer, and arts manager whose creative journey traverses the realms of fantasy, folklore and beyond. With a distinct focus on exploring the nuances of folklore and the mystique of mythology in her work, she skilfully weaves together elements of empowerment and introspection.
Her portfolio is a testament to her commitment to authenticity, often described as brutally honest yet infused with a profound sense of compassion and empathy towards diverse cultures. Through her lens, she captures the essence of human experiences, inviting viewers to delve into introspective realms where societal constructs are deconstructed and reimagined.
Beyond her exploration of mythology, her commissions for clients extend beyond these themes, showcasing her versatility and ability to breathe life into diverse artistic visions.
With a penchant for realism in her portrait work, Cristina also embraces elements of semi-realism and manga styles, adding layers of depth and dynamism to her creations. Each piece she produces is a testament to her unwavering dedication to her craft and her unique ability to blend tradition with innovation.
Welcome to Cristina's world, where art becomes a transformative journey of self-discovery and cultural exploration.
Cristina was the co-owner and co-jewellery designer for The Dragon's Hoard. Cristina's future career goals include many more solo exhibitions, becoming a gallery curator/owner and/or university lecturer.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours), RMIT (2022) (Second-class Honours)
Master of Arts (Arts Management), RMIT (2020) (Graduated with Distinction)
Graduate Diploma in Pedagogy (Secondary), University of Melbourne (2019)
Bachelor of Design Arts (Visual Arts Major), Australian Academy of Design (2017) (now called LCI Melbourne)
Exhibitions:
"Trance" (Fifth Instalment in "The Magic Hour" exhibition series), Solo exhibition, Sol Gallery, Fitzroy, 2023
“Feminism & The Occult” (fourth instalment in “The Magic Hour” exhibition series), Solo/Group, RMIT Melbourne City Campus, 2022 (RMIT Grad Show)
“The Women’s Hour” (third installment in “The Magic Hour” exhibition series), solo fantasy art exhibition, Regent Gallery, Preston, Vic, 2022
“Likeness”, Group exhibition, Brunswick Street Gallery, Fitzroy, Vic, 2021
“Connecting the Distance”, Group exhibition (Online), Working Parts Gallery, Thornbury, Vic, 2020
“The Devil’s Hour” (second installment in “The Magic Hour” exhibition series), solo fantasy art exhibition, Maggie’s Art Space, Collingwood, Vic, 2020
“The Witching Hour” (first installment in “The Magic Hour” exhibition series), solo fantasy art exhibition, Maggie’s Art Space, Collingwood, Vic, 2019
“Playlist”, Solo/Group Exhibit, Collingwood's Art Precinct, Collingwood, Vic, 2017 (Australian Academy of Design Grad Show)
Filmmaking Pop-UP Exhibit, Group Exhibit, Academy of Design Project Space, Collingwood, Vic, 2016
"Distracting Narcissus" Eckersleys Open space gallery, Group exhibit, Melbourne, Victoria, 2016
"The Odditorium" (Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival), Group exhibit, Port Melbourne, Vic, 2015
Awards:
Dean’s Art People’s Choice award for “Connecting the Distance”, Group exhibition (Online), Working Parts Gallery, 2020
Other Notable Projects:
Research trip to Salem, MA (U.S.A), 2024
Magazine article writer & Magazine design team member, As above so below (Online Magazine), 2017
Market Management Team Member, Blip Artist Market, 2017
Publications:
“Feminism & The Occult”, exegesis, 2022
“Artist run spaces: Then & Now”, research paper, 2020
“The conservative public v.s. fantasy art”, research paper, 2019
“Subcultures”, As Above, So Below online magazine, 2017

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