{"product_id":"watercolour-one-with-fiona-bao","title":"Watercolour One (Daytime) with Xiaochen (Fiona) Bao","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLearn the fundamentals of painting with watercolour with Xiaochen (Fiona) Bao\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the course: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course provides a comprehensive introduction to watercolour painting with inspiration from subjects in nature.  Through a series of exercises and projects students will learn about materials, basic colour theory and techniques for applying paint to paper.  Suitable for students just starting their watercolour journey, there will be step by step instruction throughout each class.                                                                   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatercolour One is the first course of a 4-part series and is a prerequisite for the follow-on Watercolour Two, Three and Four.\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: 13 October – 3 November 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays\/Times:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuesdays 9.30am - 12pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eVenue:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e NatureArt Lab, M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith, ACT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearning outcomes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnowledge of watercolour materials; paints, papers, brushes and palettes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn understanding of basic colour theory and colour mixing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkills in techniques of applying paint to paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuitable for 16+ ages, beginners and those wanting to revise their practice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials List:  \u003c\/strong\u003eA materials list will be sent after your book. Please keep an eye out for our email - check your JUNK and SPAM folders as we are finding a lot of our emails going here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdministration:\u003c\/strong\u003e  There is free dedicated parking onsite as well as a cafe and supermarket within a five-minute walk (please check opening times).  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout your tutor:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXiaochen (Fiona) Bao\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Canberra-based fine artist, children’s book illustrator, and dedicated art educator whose work celebrates the spiritual essence and intricate beauty of the natural world. Drawing on her extensive international arts education—including a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts in New York and a Master of Arts in Art History and Curatorial Studies from the ANU—Fiona brings a profound depth of both theoretical and practical knowledge to her practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply influenced by Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, Fiona believes that attentive observation of nature is both a creative and therapeutic act. Her artworks, which frequently highlight the quiet strength of flora and fauna, aim to transmit positive, grounding energy while inspiring mindfulness in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a teacher with years of experience guiding students of all ages across a diverse range of mediums, Fiona combines deep artistic theory with straightforward, practical instruction. In her watercolour classes, she expertly breaks down fluid dynamics and sophisticated color theory—such as utilizing a \"limited palette\" to create luminous, breathable shadows without relying on harsh black pigments. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn enthusiastic advocate for using art to connect with the environment, Fiona possesses the unique ability to inspire and direct a class while encouraging the individual style, curiosity, and creative expression of each student.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWelcome to our Community – where nature and art are important!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eLearn with a friend\u003cbr\u003eSign up for our newsletter to find out what's coming up! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/natureartlab.com.au\/\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eNature-inspired Tours and Art Classes | Short Art Courses in Canberra — NatureArt Lab\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJoin our membership program for discounts on courses and other benefits! Details at: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/natureartlab.com.au\/collections\/membership\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMembership Benefits and Discounts — NatureArt Lab\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eShare our news and programs with family and friends :)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatureArt Lab Awards:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2022, Telstra Best of Business Award Winner for Promoting Sustainability, ACT; and National Finalist Award\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2024, Telstra Best of Business Award Winner for Building Communities, ACT; and National Finalist Award\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2025, Telstra Best of Business Award Finalist for Promoting Sustainability, ACT; and Finalist for Accelerating Women, ACT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2025, Awards Australia Semi-Finalist for Connecting Communities, NSW and ACT; and Semi-Finalist for Small Business Award NSW and ACT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Image credit: Xiaochen (Fiona) Bao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NatureArt Lab","offers":[{"title":"13 October – 3 November 2026","offer_id":43266635137087,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/0117\/4591\/files\/82916.jpg?v=1780451068","url":"https:\/\/natureartlab.com.au\/products\/watercolour-one-with-fiona-bao","provider":"NatureArt Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}