{"product_id":"watercolour-for-absolute-beginners-with-karen-holloway-copy","title":"Watercolour for Absolute Beginners with Karen Holloway (Copy)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn to draw! Try this fun, absolute beginners painting with watercolour workshop with Karen Holloway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; caret-color: rgb(43, 0, 255); color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; caret-color: rgb(43, 0, 255); color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e21 November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunday 9.30-12.30pm\u003cbr\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunday 1.30-4.30pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eNatureArt Lab\u003cstrong\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003eM16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith, ACT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the course:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWatercolour for Absolute Beginners\u003c\/em\u003e is a fun, gentle and supportive introduction to watercolour painting designed for participants who have never picked up a brush — or who feel intimidated by the medium. Through structured demonstrations, guided hands-on exercises, and practical explanations, participants will explore the essential techniques that make watercolour expressive, fun, and accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop focuses on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding your materials\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding confidence with painting with watercolour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloping observation skills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating a small final artwork using the day’s techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workshop is suitable for hobbyists, nature lovers, travellers wanting to sketch on location, and anyone starting their creative journey in watercolour.\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e This course is suitable for 16+ beginners with little to no painting experience, or for those wishing to build on the foundations of their painting using the taught techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e:  A list of materials will be sent following enrolment.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLearning Objectives:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify basic watercolour materials and their uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl the water–paint ratio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint flat, graded, and variegated washes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand wet-on-wet vs wet-on-dry techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate simple textures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint a small nature-inspired artwork using learned techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the tutor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaren Holloway is a Canberra-based botanical and mixed-media artist whose work celebrates the quiet strength and ecological importance of Australian native plants. With a background in design, applied science, and paper conservation, she creates fresh, expressive artworks with a gentle vintage sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA passionate advocate for using art and observation to connect with nature, Karen encourages students of all ages and skill levels to explore new techniques, enjoy the creative process, and deepen their appreciation of the natural world. 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