“Paint, Play, and Observe: Watercolour Foundations Made Simple”
A Gentle Beginning with Watercolour
Wednesdays - February 4 to February 25, 2026
9:30am - 1:30pm
4 Week Course - $400
Be Playful; Be Bold; Be Adventurous; Be Joyful!
Get comfortable with core watercolour skills in a playful,
pressure-free way
— no overthinking, no overwhelm – just hands-on exploration,
resulting in relaxed, creative discovery.
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Dress comfortably prepared
to play with paint. Tea/Coffee will available.
How It Works
- 4 Weekly Sessions (4 hours each): Each week explores a different aspect of watercolour foundations — through playful, guided exercises that build skills naturally.
- Learn & Apply: Deepen your understanding of composition, colour, and paint/water ratios with clear explanations, live demonstrations, and plenty of hands-on practice.
- Practical & Simple: Work with a limited palette of 7 colours — enough for creative freedom without the overwhelm of too many choices.
- Bring It Together: Finish each session with a small painting that puts your new techniques into action.
- Small Group Setting: Enjoy a supportive environment (max. 8 participants) where you’ll get personal feedback, and also share the journey with other art lovers.
Some comments from previous students:
“Roslyn’s ability to convey the techniques of watercolour painting has increased my confidence to try different methods with great results. I’m really enjoying painting again.” Paddy N
“I enjoy the demo, then try it yourself style. I have found the classes to be relaxed, easy to follow and totally enjoyable.” Veronica R
“I have thoroughly enjoyed your classes. They have been informative and fun. I can’t believe I’ve learnt so much in a few lessons. Thank you so much. I look forward to more of the same.” Karen P
Join for: 4 weeks of creative learning (4 hours each week) — $400
Please note: missed classes are not refundable or transferable.
The Classes
Autumn Leaves –
Wet-in-Wet Colour & Edges
We explore wet-in-wet painting to create soft colour blends and natural transitions. This exercise focuses on letting colours flow into one another, observing how pigment behaves on damp paper, and suggesting form with minimal brushwork.
Misty Trees & Reflections – Atmosphere & Soft Shapes
This lesson introduces atmospheric landscapes using gentle washes and soft, vertical shapes. We practise creating distance, reflections, and mood by controlling water, lifting colour, and allowing edges to remain loose and blurred.
Tree Trunks – Tonal Values & Suggesting Form
Here we focus on tonal contrast rather than detail. Using simple shapes and limited colour, students learn how light and dark values create the illusion of solid tree trunks, depth, and foliage without overworking the painting.
Simple Boat on Water – Washes, Reflections & Focal Point
In this class we combine a calm sky and water wash with a simple focal subject. Students learn how to place a subject, suggest reflections, and use colour contrast to draw the eye — all while keeping the painting light and fresh.
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Register to all 4 Courses, and get your 10% discount at the Check-out
Seascapes: Capture the serene & exhilarating beauty of the ocean.
Explore the movement, light, and moods of the sea — from gentle washes to dynamic waves — and bring coastal scenes to life with expressive brushwork and luminous colour.
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Landscapes: The Art of Light and Atmosphere of the Land
Explore the essential foundations of painting landscapes in watercolour, with a focus on light, atmosphere, depth, and movement across land and sky.
Florals: The Joy of Painting Flowers in Watercolour
Explore the shape, form, and structure of individual blooms, as well as colour harmony, composition, and tone to create completed floral paintings.
Roslyn Hartwig uses a step-by-step demonstration method in her classroom to guide students through the drawing process until they have completed their work. Courses often include exercises and visual 'play' to enhance learning and creativity. Her workshops promote a relaxed and fun environment that challenges you to practice the technical aspects of watercolour. Roslyn encourages students to embrace the learning curve, emphasizing that perfection is not expected when trying a new technique for the first time.
Additional Information:
- Workshops are for ages 18 and up.
- Parking options, including on-street and off-street, can be found close to the studio.
- Seats are limited, so be sure to book early to secure your spot.
- By attending this event, you acknowledge that you will not reproduce or teach the techniques discussed for any profit-driven purposes. However, you are permitted to apply the skills learned to develop your own creations.
- Refunds are not available for change of mind or for any classes that are not attended. Refunds will only be granted if required by Australian Consumer Law. By proceeding with your booking, you acknowledge and accept this policy.
- By participating in this workshop, you consent to receive our 'Workshops' newsletter, which will provide you with updates on future workshops and classes.