Watercolour Beginners Workshop

Learn to paint in watercolour in a small group with a real watercolour artist.


Cecilia Xiao
Cecilia Xiao
16k followers

2.5 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests

  $50 - $60 (Afterpay available)
(Earlybird price of $50 applies if you book into a public session 7+ days ahead, otherwise $60 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $55/guest for 2 guests, $50/guest for 3+ guests)

Brisbane
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Art
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Painting
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Kid Friendly
This Watercolor Beginners Workshop is designed for those who are new to watercolor painting or want to explore it in a relaxed, supportive environment. These workshops introduce the basics of working with watercolors, covering essential techniques such as:
Basic tools and materials – Learning about the different types of watercolor paints, brushes, and paper.
Color mixing – Understanding how to blend colors to create different hues and shades.
Brush techniques – Learning how to control the water-to-paint ratio, creating washes, gradients, and texture.
Composition and design – Basic principles for structuring your painting, including tips on perspective and balancing the elements.
Layering and glazing – How to build up depth and richness in your artwork through layers of paint.
This workshops are hands-on, allowing participants to practice what they’ve learned while creating simple, guided projects like landscapes, flowers, or cute animal pieces. It’s a great opportunity for beginners to ask questions, experiment, and receive feedback in a friendly, encouraging atmosphere.
and the small group size is to ensure personalized attention.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 3 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the class; in this case we'll inform you and allow you to get a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

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Knowledge required
No experience required.
 
What you'll get
By the end of the class, you will have completed a stunning painting to display proudly in your home. Discover the joy of painting and unleash your artistic potential in this engaging and fulfilling activity.
 
What to bring
All materials are provided by tutor.
 
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids. The adult may observe at the class for free.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Runcorn, QLD

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

Watercolour Beginners Workshop location
More about this class

This class is new, and is covered by ClassBento's money-back guarantee.

Your teacher

Cecilia Xiao
Cecilia Xiao

16k followers
female Women-owned

I am a member tutor of Watercolour Society of QLD. Over many years, I have refined my skills and cultivated my distinctive style. I have won local and national art awards in Australia. Since 2019, I have been honoured to be chosen by the Australian Watercolour Muster for four years consecutively as one of thirty artists whose works get showcased in Italy for the world to see.
Achievements:
One of three finalist of Australia in Watercolour Golden Brush Competition, France 2024;
One of 30 winners to showcase Australian watercolor artists to the world in Italy in 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023;
People’s Choice Prize of WSQ Annual Exhibition in 2019, 2021 and 2023;
Finalist in IMWM competition 2020, Flora category;
Highly Commended prize in Twinrivers Lion Art Show 2020;
Hanger’s Prize of WSQ Annual Exhibition 2019.
My watercolour paintings celebrate the timeless beauty of flowers by capturing their delicate essence with gentle brushstrokes and vivid hues. Through translucent layers and fluidity, I replicate the softness of petals, intricate details, and subtle gradations of colour that define each bloom.
The unpredictability of watercolours make them fascinating to work with. I love to watch colours blend into each other; the wonderful "accidents" that happen with the flow of colours cannot be achieved by any other medium that I know of. Painting is my form of freedom and expression -- at this point, I feel almost addicted to it. I want to share with you my passion and techniques.

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