No Straight Lines Watercolour Class

Step away from perfection and let your creativity flow in No Straight Lines, a watercolour class in Marrickville designed by and for queer and neurodivergent adults. Suitable for all skill levels, this class offers a calming, low-pressure space to explore your creative voice, whether you’re a complete beginner dipping a toe in or looking to refine your technique. You'll leave with your own artwork and newfound confidence in watercolours!Led by Ru Biini, a queer and neurodivergent artist, each session focuses on creating an inclusive and supportive environment where you can express yourself freely. You’ll explore unique, nature-inspired subjects like rare orchids, jewel beetles, and tropical fish, discovering techniques such as wet-on-wet blending, dry brush texture, layering, and more.With high-quality materials and step-by-step guidance, you’ll develop your skills while enjoying the meditative process of painting. No Straight Lines is the perfect way to establish a weekly creative practice and tap into your creative voice.The classes are intentionally designed to be queer- and neurodivergent-friendly, with a sensory-considerate atmosphere where everyone can feel at ease. This is a relaxed, offline space to slow down, focus, and enjoy the process.Each workshop will focus on a specific technique, such as wet-on-wet blending or dry brush textures, and you’ll leave with your own vibrant mini artworks. The relaxed environment encourages you to focus on the process, not just the result.New class topics are added each month. Students are welcome to suggest ideas for future classes. Tropical FrogsA riot of colour and patter from poison dart frogs to vibrant tree frogs. Learn layering, shading and expressive watercolour techniques.Rare OrchidsSome orchids look almost too strange to be real. Try your hand at unusual petals, bold colour combinations and expressive watercolour techniques inspired by these extraordinary flowers.Ginkgos & FernsAncient leaves, delicate fronds and beautiful repeating shapes. Learn layering, dry brush and flowing washes inspired by these timeless botanical forms.Dragonflies & DamselfliesExplore the delicate world of dragonflies and damselflies, painting iridescent bodies, transparent wings and intricate details with expressive watercolour techniques.Venus Flytraps & Pitcher PlantsStrange, colourful and surprisingly beautiful; paint fascinating carnivorous plants with unusual shapes, texture, layering and vibrant colour.Blue-banded Bees Asleep on FlowersDid you know this tiny Australian bee falls asleep on flowers every night? Paint sleepy blue-banded bees while exploring delicate wings, fuzzy textures and botanicals.Jellyfish and Venomous BeautiesBeautiful, delicate and dangerous - discover the surprising colours of our most dangerous rockpool dwellers from jellyfish to blue-ringed octopuses.Classes are held in a beautiful art deco style, air-conditioned studio in Sydney's Inner West. Many students mention how meditative and restorative the sessions feel.No prior experience is necessary, and private 1:1 tuition is available for anyone who wants to deepen their practice or focus on specific techniques. For more details or to book a class, get in touch!Our most popular topics repeat every 1-2 months: jewel beetles, tropical fish and abstract flow.

• 1.5 hours of guided art exploration in a relaxed, social setting
• Access to professional art materials (ink, watercolour, markers, quality paper)
• You will create your own mini masterpiece - A5 or A4 size depending on your preference and the complexity of the subject that week.
• Learn a new technique each week
• Supportive instruction from Ru Biini, artist and designer
• A chance to connect with others and build your creative confidence

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