Experimental art

Next date: Wednesday, 27 May 2026 | 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

This watercolour class is for students who wish to experiment and take their art in new directions. We will explore the many interesting and exciting effects achieved by using watercolour with ink, gouache, gesso, pastel, charcoal, wax, printmaking and collage. We will discuss new artistic tools, products and equipment. Students can work on standalone works or work in a series in a nurturing environment supporting the creative spirit and developing personal content.

If you would like to book an additional course in the same Term, please contact the Art Centre for a discount code to apply to your second course booking.

A standard adult enrolment for one full 9-week term is $420. For pensioners with a current pension card, the fee is discounted to $315.

Materials

- A selection of your favourite watercolours: tubes of artist quality are best (some granulating)

- Watercolour Paper Sheets - A2 or A3 size, 300gsm hot pressed

- Asian papers (Available to purchase from the tutor)

- Reference material: sketches, old paintings, photographs which can be used as a starting point for finished pieces, or you may like to work from flowers and still life

- Sketchbook A4

- Large palette or dinner plate

- Two large water pots

- Brushes

- Oil pastels

- Water soluble crayons

- Black and coloured inks

- Glue stick – Scissors

- Or bring along what you have.