Spring Floral Watercolour Painting Workshop

Learn how to paint watercolour florals this spring!



3 hours

Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 8 to 16
$149


Newcastle
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Art
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Painting
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Watercolour Painting
All workshops for 2024 are now sold out.
Thinking of a private Christmas watercolour experience with you and your friends or work team? Please send a message.
Enjoy a burst of spring in a botanical-inspired watercolour painting class as our VIP (Very Important Painter).
This floral-inspired, stylishly-curated experience will help you create cherished memories and a newfound passion for your creativity through watercolour painting.
Your teacher is Amanda O’Bryan, a local Hunter Valley artist, who will guide you through the delicate dance between creativity, technique and mindful watercolours as you learn to express yourself with artistic confidence.
Even if you have never painted before, her workshops are designed to help you unwind and explore your creativity in a supportive and fun environment.
With farm-picked roses and flowers to paint from life, her 2024 spring watercolour workshop season showcases the picturesque Lorn Rose Farm in Maitland.
Just 2 hours north of Sydney, 30 mins from the heart of the Hunter Valley wineries, and 30 mins north of Newcastle, it's the perfect location for taking the time to unplug and reconnect with the joy of nature and creativity through watercolour painting.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
 
What you'll get
  • Explore an outlet for your artistic potential, even if you haven’t painted before.
  • Small group of up to 10 people ensures personalised attention in a beautiful location.
  • Our mindful step-by-step process allows you to absorb the techniques and gain confidence in your ability as a watercolour painter.
  • The Lorn Rose Farm is the only place we teach our proven method of watercolour painting.
  • All-inclusive VIP experience (you are our VIP – very important painter).
  • Relax and enjoy quality materials and farm-fresh afternoon tea.
  • Take home your completed composition in a mount-board – it’s ready to frame and hang to the envy of all your friends!
BOOK EARLY: Workshops sell out quickly – don’t miss the NEXT beautiful afternoon of dream watercolour painting.
What to bring
Just yourself!
 
Suitable for

This class is great for a hens party.

Location

Lorn, NSW

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

Spring Floral Watercolour Painting Workshop location
Your teacher

Amanda O'Bryan
Amanda O'Bryan
(Creative Queen Bees)

2k
female Women-owned

Hi, I’m Amanda O’Bryan, and I’ve been passionate about creativity for as long as I can remember. My journey began with a love for art and design, which led to a 25-year career in the Creative Industries as an artist, designer, and illustrator. From murals and hand-painting children’s furniture to designing homewares and running an award-winning graphic and web studio, I’ve explored creativity with curiosity.
It wasn’t until I faced burnout and overcame ovarian cancer that I truly reconnected with my creativity in a more meaningful, healing way. That experience inspired me to make it my mission to help others unlock their own creative potential through art and workshops.
My love for flowers and botanical-style watercolour painting stems from a deep connection with nature, and being the mother of a young florist only strengthens that bond. There’s something truly special about painting flowers from life—it’s like having a conversation with the blooms, capturing their essence in each moment.
I regularly exhibit my work, take private commissions, and am the co-founder of the New Artists' Collection, a Newcastle group of artists who share a vision for a like-minded community to connect, learn, and thrive on their professional paths.
Teaching has become one of my greatest passions, especially after witnessing firsthand how creativity supported my recovery from cancer. It’s why I wrote my book, Daily Acts of Creativity. In my workshops, I see how the act of creating can bring a sense of peace and purpose. There’s something magical about guiding someone through a watercolour workshop and watching seeing them immerse into a mindful flow while creating something beautiful. It’s more than just painting—it’s about reconnecting with yourself in a meaningful, joyful way. That’s why I focus on botanical painting—it connects us to nature and has a hidden language of meaning that helps us feel grounded and purposeful.
With over 25 years in the creative industries, a degree in Graphic Design, and half a degree in Visual Arts (I left halfway through to become a designer), I’ve had the privilege of being featured in press and publications like Better Homes and Gardens TV, The Daily Telegraph, The Newcastle Herald, and Downtown Magazine. I’m also a trained facilitator in Creative Problem Solving and Therapeutic Arts, which allows me to blend creativity and wellbeing in my workshops. Whether I’m teaching in-person, online or in workplace wellbeing programs, my focus is always on creating a nurturing space where women can reconnect with their creativity and cultivate a happy, healthy, and creative life.
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