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A mindful journey into watercolour painting, where observation, breath, and colour flow together. In this workshop, we will explore a Sydney cityscape in watercolour through a calm, step-by-step demonstrated process. Participants will learn how to respond to spontaneity, trust the flow, and gradually unfold a poetic urban story through layered washes and reflective mark-making.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face to face

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

1. Understand the foundations of mindful watercolour practice.
2. Develop confidence in painting a cityscape using loose yet intentional techniques.
3. Apply step-by-step layering methods (light to dark washes).
4. Explore spontaneity and controlled flow in watercolour application.
5. Create a finished Sydney cityscape that reflects personal expression and atmosphere.

MATERIALS LIST (PLEASE BRING)

Colours:

• Watercolour pans or individual tubes (recommended colours): Cadmium Red; Chrome Yellow; Lemon Yellow; Ultramarine Blue; Burnt Sienna; Black/Gray (Recommended brands: Winsor & Newton or Daniel Smith)

Brushes:

• Size 4, 8, 12 and Watercolour Brush- Mop round (natural hairbrushes are effective for washes than synthetic one)

Other:

• A3-size sketchbook/ lose sheet, 300gsm (Recommended brands: Baohong, Fabriano, Arches)
• Napkins or paper towels
• Water container
• Small spray bottle (available at most art supply stores like Eckersley's or Came Art)
• Masking tape (for stretching paper)  
• Pencil (HB or 2B)
• Kneadable eraser
• Waterproof fine liner (optional for details)
• Palette