What you'll learn
Bring flowers to life with watercolour – a beginner's floral painting workshop, part of the painting short courses in Sydney.
Discover the beauty of floral watercolour painting in this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop at Sydney Community College. This class is designed for those taking their first step into the expressive world of watercolour before committing to a full course.
Whether you are completely new to painting or simply curious about the medium, this workshop provides a welcoming introduction to the essentials. You will learn how to control your brush, understand paint consistency, explore different papers and brushes, and practise core techniques such as wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and dry-brush methods.
In this hands-on session, you will experience how water and pigment interact while building confidence in creating simple botanical designs. The class will cover layering washes, shaping petals, and painting two simple floral studies that allow you to apply what you have learned. This workshop provides a supportive, enjoyable space to explore watercolour and decide whether you would like to continue into the full watercolour course at Sydney Community College.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this workshop, you should be able to:
- Understand the basic properties of watercolour, including paint consistency and water control
- Identify different types of watercolour paper and brushes, and how to use them
- Practise foundational techniques such as wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and dry-brush
- Apply these techniques to create two simple floral watercolour studies
- Gain confidence in handling watercolour materials and tools
Course content
What will be covered in this beginner workshop?
- Introduction to watercolour materials and papers
- Brush control and mark making
- Wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and dry-brush techniques
- Layering washes to build form
- Painting petals, leaves, and simple floral shapes
- Completing two small floral watercolour studies
Intended audience
Who is this painting course for?
This class is perfect for those who are brand new to watercolour painting and want to explore a new creative avenue.
Course venue
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
Course materials
Most materials are included
If you already have your own watercolour materials, feel free to bring them along and use what you're comfortable with.
Additional information
Please note the following:
- Closed-in shoes required
- Please wear old clothes
- Long hair must be tied back
Course testimonials
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Theresa said: Saba provides the best advice on what one needs to know about the medium of water colour. She then demonstrates a technique to achieve a particular painting. This is a really effective way to learn and I would highly recommend her classes.
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Anne said: Workshop was interesting and fun. Tutor gave us valuable insights and was clear and concise. Would love to participate on a regular basis but my inability to sign up for evenings limits choice as most regular courses are conducted after hours.
Course tutors
Saba Ghorbanimanesh
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...Enrol in both the Watercolour Floral Workshop for Beginners and the Intermediate Workshop together to receive 10% off the total enrolment fee.
Reminder: Check the What to Bring section, some materials are not provided.
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