Gouache Fundamentals Painting Workshop: Pantone Postcards

A guided gouache workshop from technique to finished witchy scene on a Pantone postcard!



3 hours 10 mins Class size 1 to 6 guests

  $80 - $88 ($88 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $83/guest for 2+ guests, $80/guest for 4+ guests) (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)
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Step into a world of magic in this immersive gouache painting workshop designed to combine technical skill with visual storytelling.
In this beginner-friendly yet creatively rich class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of gouache while creating a finished artwork of a witch's tools on a Pantone postcard colour of your choice! The workshop balances technique and narrative, helping you explore how mood, symbolism, and composition work together to create meaningful imagery.
You’ll begin by learning how gouache behaves as a medium and how it differs from watercolour and acrylic. Through guided warm-up exercises, you’ll experiment with paint-to-water ratios, layering techniques, and achieving smooth, matte coverage. You’ll practise building flat base layers, controlling edges, and creating simple forms before exploring how to paint atmospheric backgrounds. You'll paint floral imagery in order to prepare yourself for the final painting.
As the class progresses, we’ll explore how even a simple still life can feel narrative-driven. Through guided discussion, you’ll learn how colour, contrast, and symbolic objects create atmosphere and emotion. Working from a shared composition, you’ll make personal choices in palette and detail while considering balance, negative space, and focal points before sketching your final cauldron scene.
The majority of the session is dedicated to building your major painting. You’ll learn how to block in shapes confidently, create depth and atmosphere, and gradually introduce symbolic details that strengthen your visual story. Individual feedback is provided throughout to help refine your technique and support your creative direction.
In the final stages, you’ll focus on contrast, edge refinement, and strategic highlights to bring your painting to life. The workshop concludes with a reflective discussion on storytelling through art and practical tips for continuing your gouache practice at home.
By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a completed or near-completed Pantone postcard painting, a stronger understanding of gouache techniques, and greater confidence in combining technical skill with imaginative storytelling.
All materials are provided, and no prior experience is required — just a willingness to explore myth, mood, and creativity through paint.

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What you'll get
Note paper and pen
Paper & Pantone Postcard to paint on
Paint brushes to use during class
The chance to use mid range-professional quality gouache paints
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 and writing materials (please note that notepaper and a pen will be provided, but you are more than welcome to bring your own)
  • Your own refreshments (no alcohol permitted)
  • A disability support person if needed (you must purchase an extra ticket for the support person)
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 15 years old).

Adult accompaniment is not required.

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

Location

Breakfast Parlour (Abbotsford Convent) - Abbotsford Convent, Saint Heliers Street, Abbotsford VIC

Catch a Mernda or Hurstbridge line train to Victoria Park Station. The train station is a 15 minute walk to the Convent, or you can catch the 200 or 207 bus down Johnston Street to the Clarke Street stop. The bus stop is a 3 – 5 minute walk to the Convent. All day parking is available in the car park directly across from the Convent on St Heliers Street. The machines accept credit cards only. Funds from the car park go towards the restoration and daily operation of the Convent, and also support our neighbours, the Collingwood Children’s Farm. Parking Weekday rates: 30 mins = free 60 mins = $4.50 90 mins= $6.50 $2 per hour thereafter 6–10 hours = $15.50 11+ hours = $2 per hour Max daily rate (until 2am) = $30 Additional overnight fee* (after 2am) = $25 Lost ticket = $30 *Additional to parking fee for exit after 2am following the day of entry.

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Broomstick & Brush Studio
Broomstick & Brush Studio

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female Women-owned

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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