Watercolour Shell Painting Class for Beginners

Come and get started painting watercolour shells in this introductory workshop in Brisbane!



3 hours

Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 6 to 30
  $104
Watercolour is the perfect medium for painting shells. Let me show you some tricks for bringing some to life! (No drawing skills required!)
We will be working on multiple small sheets of top-quality textured watercolour paper, and you'll learn how you can create all the colours you need from a limited palette.
First, we'll start by working on some exercises to practise each of our techniques before we paint our actual shells. Please note that line art transfers will be provided if you don't like the idea of painting freehand.
You will learn how to create different textural effects and how different ratios of water and paint will affect the appearance of your brushstrokes. I will guide you step by step through a number of simple shell paintings, and I'll show you how to easily paint a soft shadow so your shells seem to pop off the page.
In the final portion of the class, you'll have time to keep painting on your own. At this time you can continue working on one of your existing pieces, or you might like to try out some new versions of some of the shells you've already painted. I will be available to answer any of your questions and will continue with any further demonstrations as needed. I'll have some shells ready in the class for us to refer to, but feel free to bring some from your own collection along if you'd like my advice on how to recreate them in watercolour.
My goal is to arm you with a valuable set of techniques, so you feel prepared to confidently begin painting your watercolour shells on your own, especially if you have a collection at home like I do!
Please note: This class is booked into the upstairs space at Hive Studios, which requires walking up two flights of stairs. If this is an issue for you, please get in touch, and I can see if the downstairs space is available instead. Thank you!

Upcoming dates for Watercolour Shell Painting Class for Beginners

Times are Brisbane time. Dates and prices as of 5 Oct 2026, 9:41am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 18 Oct 2026 and 18 Oct 2026.

  • Sun 18 Oct 2026, 9am-12pm
What you'll get
All materials are provided for use within the class, and you will take your completed shell paintings home with you. Tea and coffee are also provided.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
A fridge and microwave are available, so please feel free to bring along something to eat if you like.
Location

Hive Studios, Unit 13, 10 Depot Street, Banyo QLD

On street parking is available within business hours. After hours you can park within the centre, please just be sure that you are choosing to park near a business that looks closed, and that you aren't blocking any roller doors.

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Recent reviews of Watercolour Shell Painting Class for Beginners

  • 5/5 from Lesley Humphries, attended Jul 2026: I always have collected shells, and they always end up in a jar, but now that I’ve learned how to paint them I can show off their beauty in an art form! Alex taught us how to see the shells, shapes, shadows, lines and textures and with different watercolour techniques… tada! We have some beautiful creations.
  • 5/5 from Janet Danaher, attended Jul 2026: Always enjoy Alex’s class snd learn new techniques each time!. Where does the time go? Kookaburra next..
  • 5/5 from Lauren Skelly, attended Mar 2026: Great class, patient teacher. This was my 2nd class with Alex and I would definitely do another!
  • 5/5 from Alexandra Blair, attended Mar 2026: Amazing class and perfect for beginners. Alex is a great teacher and will take you step by step through the different techniques to create these lovely shells.
  • 5/5 from Kylie Jenkins, attended Jan 2026: A really enjoyable watercolour class focused on seashells. The teacher was excellent, resources were provided, and I came away with new techniques and confidence.
  • 5/5 from Amanda Lugton, attended Jan 2026: Such an enjoyable class. Very rewarding to see your own skills improve from the beginning to the end of the class, and learn some new techniques along the way. Alex is a very patient and encouraging teacher!
  • 5/5 from Penny Pinkham, attended Nov 2025: Alex is a great teacher and I learned more about watercolour painting. The materials were excellent.
  • 5/5 from Sandra Assadi, attended Sep 2025: The teacher (Alex) is fantastic and she makes the class so enjoyable!
  • 5/5 from Michelle Calger, attended Jun 2025: Learned about negative space & bloom. Alex’s teaching style was dynamic with colour mixing, demonstrations and focused brushwork. Loved every minute!
  • 5/5 from Lynette Tweed, attended Jun 2025: Alex is so helpful and explains everything really clearly. Great class to learn new techniques
  • 5/5 from Nicola Hine, attended Jun 2025: Great class, for all watercolour capacities.
Your teacher

Alex Louisa
Alex Louisa

5.0 (406)
female Women-owned

Based near Brisbane, Australia, Alex Louisa mainly works with oils, PanPastel and watercolour, but she also loves to experiment with new materials.
Her work focuses on elements of the natural world that grab her attention. Birds have always been her favourite subject (even her first word was "bird!"), but she also enjoys creating interesting still life compositions and landscapes.
Alex has exhibited through the US and Australia, and she teaches workshops to pass on her love of her favourite materials.
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