WATERCOLOUR CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS TO SUIT VARIOUS SKILL LEVELS
There’s something for every skill level in most of my classes. If you’re not sure which one to enrol in, just drop me an email (renata@renatawrightart.net) with your contact number, and I’ll give you a call.
Watercolour Classes Jul, Aug, Sep 2025
** Numbers limited, so book in early to avoid disappointment.**
(Once the term has commenced, contact me regarding mid-term enrolments).
Tuesday mornings – 9.30 am to 12.00 noon (All skill levels)
29 Jul, 05, 12, 19, 26 Aug, 02, 09, 16 Sep – 8 wks – $310
Tuesday afternoons – 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm (Beginners)
22, 29 Jul, 05, 12, 29, 26 Aug – 6 wks – $220
Wednesday nights – 6.30 pm to 9.00 pm (All skill levels)
30 Jul, 06, 13, 20, 27 Aug, 03, 10, 17 Sep – 8 wks – $310
Thursday mornings – 9.30 am to 12.00 noon (All skill levels)
31 Jul, 07, 14, 21, 28 Aug, 04, 11, 18 Sep – 8 wks – $310
Friday mornings – 9.30 am to 12.00 noon (All skill levels)
25 Jul, 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Aug, 12, 19 Sep (no class 05 Sep) – 8 wks – $310
Saturday mornings – 9.00 am to 11.30 am (All skill levels)
26 Jul, 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 Aug, 13, 20 Sep (no 06 Sep) – 8 wks – $310
Payment Options – Payment can be made in advance with cash or credit card (see me at the Orange Palette to do this), online into my account (contact me to receive my account details), or via my website using PayPal (click the Enrol Here button below to do this).
Venue – The Orange Palette, Unit 1/31 Berriman Drive, Wangara
Workshops – July, Sep, Oct 2025
My watercolour workshops are great for those who want to paint a specific subject; those who can’t commit to a term of classes; or those who would like to try watercolour for the first time (a workshop will help you decide whether to continue on with a term of classes). See below for more information:
Sun 13 July – Watercolour For Absolute Beginners – 9.30 am to 3.00 pm
Learn the basics of watercolour – how to hold a brush, which brush to use, how much water to use, how to mix paints, how to simplify your subjects, and more… Beginners only. Cost – $185 (includes all equipment).
Sat 19 July – Urban Sketching – 9.30 am to 2.00 pm
An introduction to the popular art of urban sketching. Learn how to sketch and paint street scenes, people in cafes, and anything in between! Suitable for all skill levels. $135 (+ $35 equipment hire if required).
Sun 20 July – Doorways and Windows – 9.30 am to 2.00 pm
Who doesn’t love a good doorway or window painting? There’s something romantic and mysterious about the old European windows and doors, and in this workshop you’ll create your very own window and/or door painting to take home. Choose your own picture, and I’ll help you add the colours, textures and extra bits and pieces needed to create character. Suitable for all skill levels. $135 (plus $35 equipment hire, if required).
Tue 23 September – Australian Native Flowers – 9.30 am to 2.00 pm
Learn how to paint our wonderful Australian native flowers. You can bring your own subjects (real or photos) to paint from, or if you like, you can follow along with me. Suitable for all skill levels. $135 (+$35 equipment hire, if required).
Thu 25 September – Watercolour Birds – 9.30 am to 2.00 pm
Choose your favourite bird – maybe a blue wren, a robin, and eagle or even a peacock, and I’ll show you how to capture it in a watercolour painting. You’ll learn how to create a cheeky expression, how to get those little claws just right, and how to paint all the colours in the feathers. Pre-drawing required. $135 (+$35 equipment hire if required).
Sat 27 September – Pet Portraits – 9.30 am to 2.00 pm
Bring a photo of your favourite pet (cat, dog, pig, rabbit etc) and I’ll show you how to create a painting that captures their character. I’ll also show you how to paint fur, paws, faces and more. Suitable for students with basic drawing and painting skill levels. $135 (+ $35 equipment hire if required).
Tue 07 October – Pen and Wash/Travel Sketching – 9.30 am to 2.00 pm
Learn how to combine ink and watercolour in a fun and easy way. A great method to learn if you like travelling and would like to sketch scenes along the way in a sketchbook or visual diary. Suitable for all skill levels. $135 (+ $35 equipment hire if required).
Thu 09 October – Portraits – 9.30 am to 2.00 pm
Choose a family member, a friend, or even someone famous, and paint their portrait. You will learn how to draw correct face proportions, mix the correct skin colours, and capture individual personality in this workshop. Suitable for students who have basic knowledge of watercolour painting. $135 (+ $35 equipment hire if required).
Sat 11 October – Watercolour Collage – 9.30 am to 2.00 pm
In this workshop you will discover your inner artist, creating real and abstract images using a variety of photos, papers, material, watercolour, gouache and pens. $135 (+ $35 equipment hire if required).
Sun 12 October – Dragons in Watercolour and Gouache – 9.30 am to 2.00 pm
Create your very own dragon using watercolour and gouache. Whether it’s a feisty fire-breathing dragon, or a cute little baby dragon, I’ll help you plan shapes, colours and more in this fun workshop. Suitable for students with reasonable drawing skills. $135 (plus $35 equipment hire if required).
Payment Options – Payment can be made in advance with cash or credit card (see me at the Orange Palette to do this), online into my account (contact me to receive my account details), or via my website using PayPal (click the Enrol Here button below to do this).
Venue – The Orange Palette, Unit 1/31 Berriman Drive, Wangara
Travel Sketching in Tasmania
27 Mar to 04 April 2026
Join me on a travel sketching tour in 2026! For more information, follow this link:
https://aussieredbacktours.com.au/tours/travel-sketching-tasmania-with-renata-wright/
Terms and Conditions for In-Person Classes
Learning Outcome
Please note that each class runs for 2½ hours. During this time, I demonstrate techniques and a step-by-step process on my own painting; I also walk around the class and give you tips and individual instruction and provide feedback at the end of the lesson if required. Whilst class time is quite comprehensive, I also suggest you practise at home between classes as this will ensure that you improve and what I have taught will be reinforced. Your attitude is important – remain positive and results will come. Practise is important too – what you put in will determine the outcome.
Copyright (Very Important)
The photos, pictures and paintings used during my classes are protected by copyright and are not to be used for any purpose other than as painting subjects during class. They must not be distributed to a third party and should not be sold or used for entry into art exhibitions without my prior written consent.
Class Confirmation / Booking Terms
Classes are sold only by the term (i.e. not per class) and 100% must be paid when booking to secure the spot in the class. Payment may be made via my website booking system, or by online bank transfer or by cash / credit in person at the Orange Palette.
Classes that do not have sufficient minimum numbers will be cancelled, and a full refund will be provided to students of that class. The minimum number of students in the classes is 7, and the maximum number is 14.
An individual’s enrolment in a class can only be transferred to another student 14 days or more BEFORE the term begins. Once the term has started, an enrolled student cannot have another individual attend a class in their absence.
Refunds
Cancellation fees are as follows:
14 or more days prior to commencement of class/workshop – full refund (or fee held in credit for six months)
3 – 13 days prior to commencement of class/workshop – 50% refund (or credit for six months)
0 – 2 days prior to commencement of class/workshop – non-refundable
Missed Class Policy
No refunds will be given for missed classes.
No replacement classes, class notes or step-by-step photos will be provided for students who miss classes.
No credit is given for missed classes for the cost of enrolment in subsequent terms.
Stay Home if You Are Sick
If you are feeling ill you should not attend class. Staying home not only allows your body to rest and aid in the recovery process, but it also allows you to prevent spreading germs to others.
Painting Classes FAQs
- Do I need any experience to attend your watercolour painting classes? This is the most common question I am asked. No, you do not need any experience at all to attend my classes. My classes are designed so that you can follow along step by step when you are new to watercolour and later as you progress, I encourage you step outside of your comfort zone and experiment with colours, shapes, brush strokes etc to develop your own style.
- Is watercolour a difficult medium to work with? Yes and no. The only difficult thing about watercolour painting is that you need to plan a little bit more because watercolour does not allow you to make too many mistakes. I do share my tips on how to correct mistakes so you have nothing to worry about though. Watercolour can actually be quite easy to work with as its unpredictability can actually be a wonderful happy asset when painting, which means it often does the work for you without you even realising it!
- What benefits will I receive from painting in watercolour? The sky’s the limit with what you can achieve once you start painting in watercolour. The learning journey itself can be such a pleasure because you suddenly notice things differently around you and you start to wonder how you will paint something – what colours you’d use, how you’d capture the light and the shadow etc. It’s amazing how painting can be great for your health. Painting can be so therapeutic and you’ll find you’ll get lost in your own world at times as you squeeze out your paints, mix with your brush and dab, splash and stroke away. The social aspects are fantastic too. Many friendships have been formed in my classes, and everyone is helpful and supportive. You’ll feel like part of a family in my classes.
- Should I be able to draw first before I attend painting classes? No, it’s not absolutely necessary. At each class I hand out the picture that we’ll be painting from in the following class. That will give you a week to draw the picture at home so that you can get straight into painting once you come to class the following week. I give advice on how to draw the tricky bits and make changes so that the picture is more interesting. Most of my pictures are adaptable which means you can leave out parts that are too hard to draw and you can add other bits instead. For example, if we are painting the ocean, you could leave out any people on the beach and just add a seagull or two in the sky.
- I’m nervous when painting around others. How friendly are the other students? My classes, whilst remaining structured, are also informal and friendly. Everyone is made to feel welcome and everyone works at their own pace so there’s no pressure to turn out a masterpiece every time. I have noticed too, that students love to share information with others so if you’re stuck on anything, your painting neighbour is more than likely to tell you about a time when they had the same problem and how they fixed it! We have lots of laughs in our class, and yet there are also moments of silence when each person has their head down in deep concentration.
- Are the watercolor painting classes just for women or can men attend too? My classes are for men AND women, regardless of age, experience, and background. The men who attend my classes are sometimes outnumbered but they never feel left out or intimidated. In fact, most of them enjoy having so many women around them and there is often lots of “women vs men” banter thrown about!