Mushrooms and Floral Watercolour Workshop II: The Wild Garden

Take your watercolour skills further with advanced layering, botanical details, and nature-inspired compositions.



3 hours 10 mins Class size 1 to 6 guests

  $70 - $80 ($80 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $75/guest for 2+ guests, $70/guest for 4+ guests) (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)
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Step deeper into the enchanting world of watercolour and explore the beauty of what you may find in a wild garden in this relaxing, intermediate-friendly workshop. In this three-hour class, you’ll learn how to build depth, texture, and atmosphere through layered watercolour techniques while creating a charming woodland illustration filled with flowers, mushrooms, and natural elements. You’ll be guided through techniques that help transform simple shapes into more detailed botanical artwork — from creating translucent petals and organic textures to building a balanced composition that feels alive. Whether you’ve completed a beginner watercolour class or are looking to expand your skills, this workshop will help you develop confidence in creating more detailed and expressive paintings.
You’ll begin by developing a woodland-inspired colour palette and exploring:
  • Mixing natural greens, earthy browns, floral purples, and botanical tones
  • Creating colour variations to avoid flat-looking paintings
  • Using glazing to build depth and luminous layers
  • Understanding how colour and contrast create atmosphere
Once you feel comfortable with your palette, you’ll move into guided studies of advanced botanical and woodland elements. You’ll learn how to:
  • Paint layered petals with transparency and depth
  • Create realistic mushroom forms with texture and curved surfaces
  • Add details such as gills, reflected light, and natural markings
  • Paint supporting woodland elements including moss, ferns, berries, and foliage
  • Use composition techniques to create a balanced illustration
During the three-hour class, you will learn:
  • Colour mixing
  • Sunflower
  • Moral Mushroom
  • Garden foliage and natural elements
If there's time:
  • Shaggy Ink Cap Mushroom
  • Small garden details such as moths, snails, and stones/pebbles
In the final portion of the class, you’ll bring everything together to create your own finished Wild Garden illustration. You’ll combine flowers, mushrooms, and foliage into a unique composition — a piece of artwork that captures the quiet magic of the garden and can be proudly displayed or gifted.

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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 finished mushroom/floral artwork
  • 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 is 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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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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