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Rachael King & Georgie Forbes welcome you to our next "Painting to Pattern" Art Retreat
being held at Noosa Springs from 21-22 February 2025
This retreat is perfect for passionate creatives and those interested in colour, art licensing, and surface pattern design. Rachael and Georgie wanted to create a course that would inspire any creative, at any level of expertise, to take their artwork to the next level without needing complex software to get started!
Rachael and Georgie will guide you in discovering your unique artistic style, learning key pattern design techniques by experimenting with Winsor & Newton watercolours, playing with acrylic paint pens, and choosing colour palettes. You’ll master the fundamentals of motif development, balance and contrast in patterns, pattern placement, print layout, and hand-creating repeat patterns. Additionally, you’ll receive an introduction to capturing and digitising your artwork, opening up new possibilities for your designs.
Rachael and Georgie love inspiring passionate creatives to explore the wonderful world of surface pattern design. Unleash your creativity in a friendly and supportive environment suitable for all experience levels, especially beginners. The retreat offers a unique opportunity to learn from two experienced artists while connecting with fellow art enthusiasts.
We are so excited to welcome our guest speakers, Cass Deller and Rameez from Applik Digital Printing, to our event. Together, Cass and Rameez will share their expertise in art, design, and digital printing, providing invaluable insights and practical advice to help elevate your creative projects. We are thrilled to have them join us and know their sessions will leave you feeling inspired!
Cass Deller is a talented artist, designer, and surface pattern specialist, celebrated for her fresh, coastal-inspired designs. Her work spans bespoke branding, stationery, and textile design, reflecting the relaxed beauty of Australian living. Cass is passionate about empowering other creatives to bring their ideas to life, and her insights are sure to spark inspiration and creativity.
Joining her is Rameez from Applik Digital Printing, a leader in the textile printing industry. Applik specialises in bringing designs to life with high-quality digital printing, catering to fashion, home décor, and other creative industries. Known for their cutting-edge technology and dedication to excellence, Applik has become a trusted partner for artists and businesses alike.
Retreat Timing: Workshop doors open each day from 8:30 AM for a 9:00 AM sharp start, finishing at 4:00 PM. Morning tea and lunch are provided both days, along with all-day coffee and tea-making facilities in the workshop room. Rachael and Georgie invite all retreat attendees to a celebratory drink on Friday night of the retreat.
We’re delighted to partner with Winsor & Newton Australia as our event sponsor and eagerly anticipate showcasing their incredible products at the retreat!
What's included in your Art Retreat ticket?
- All materials required for workshops are included in your retreat fee, although you are welcome to BYO art supplies
- Finding inspiration & your own unique creative style
- More than 10 hours of inspiring, supportive creative instruction and guidance from Georgie & Rachael
- Understanding the foundations of the elements & principles of pattern design
- Intro to using Winsor & Newton Watercolours and other art supplies products that we use/recommend
- Multiple Watercolour sessions with directed guidance and tuition
- Working towards creating repeatable designs using your artworks
- How to capture your artworks professionally for digitising
- Turning your artworks into a repeatable pattern design
- Demonstrations of artwork pattern repeats (using various programs) from beginner level to intermediate
- Advice on launching your artwork into the world of surface pattern design
- Inspiration for how to apply your own surface designs to textiles, products
- Morning Tea & Lunch each day
- Raffle prizes & Goodie bags
- Celebratory drink on Friday night
- All day Coffee & Tea
What's not included?
- Overnight accommodation - discounted accommodation can be booked directly with the hotel - these details will be provided once Retreat ticket is purchased
- Transport to and from the hotel
- Extra drinks or food outside of those listed above
Art Retreat Q&A's
Cancellation is allowed up to 14 days before the Retreat starts. If you cancel within the 14 days leading up to the retreat, we cannot refund your ticket due to costs already paid for the event. However, if we (or you) manage to find someone from the waiting list to take your spot, we will be happy to refund you the ticket price. You would also be welcome to find a replacement to fill your spot for the retreat if you can't make it and arrange with us the change on the ticket name.
Noosa Springs Golf and Spa
Links Dr, Noosa Heads QLD 4567
Accommodation is available at Noosa Springs. Please contact them directly for details and bookings.
Book directly with the Noosa Springs for a stylish stay during our Art Retreats. Contact them directly to book your stay.
There is ample parking onsite for those driving to the retreat.
Yes of course you can! We will be supplying you with ALL the creative tools you will need for the Art Retreat however you are most welcome to bring your favourite art supplies along.
Delicious morning tea & lunch as well as coffee & tea making facilities are provided over both retreat days. After the Friday workshop finishes at 4pm, please join us in the restaurant complimentary drink from 5pm.
Our retreat is open to any creative, at any level! Suitable for beginners, as well as those with some surface pattern design experience.