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Noosa Springs Spa and Gold Resort, Links Drive, Noosa Heads, QLD 4567
Fri 21- Sat 22 February 2025
8:45am - 4:00pm
This retreat is perfect for the passionate creative and those interested in colour, art licensing and surface pattern design. Rachael and Georgie will guide you in discovering your unique artistic style, learning about key pattern design techniques by experimenting with Winsor & Newton Watercolours, choosing colour palettes, mastering the fundamentals of motif development, balance and contrast, pattern placement, print layout and hand creating repeat patterns. You will be given an introduction in how to capture and digitize your artwork, exploring and unlocking 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.

546 Lutwyche Road Lutwyche, Queensland 4030 Australia
Saturday, 8th March
10:30am – 1:00pm & 2:00pm – 4:30pm
12 Douglas St., Milton, Queensland 4064 Australia
Saturday, 22nd March
10:30am – 1:00pm & 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Capture the unique intricacies of our great Australian flora and fauna with the luminous brilliance of Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolours.
Explore 5 feature colours and how they can work together to showcase a myriad of tropical colours. Colour characteristics, mixes and potential uses will be discussed before participants will be guided through one A4 (flora) and one A3 (fauna) finished artwork. If time permits, additional templates will be provided for participants to further their flora and fauna investigations however, please note that some artwork may not be completed in workshop timeframe.
Participants will be provided with comprehensive step by step instructions; templates printed on premium Fabriano Artistico watercolour paper and have access to Winsor and Newton Professional Watercolour paint and associated mediums during the workshop time.


If you’re interested in booking me for your own private workshop or art party, I can’t wait to hear from you! Art is a great way to bring people together, get the social and creative juices flowing and turn the typical day or event into something more unique and vibrant. Ready to start?
Let’s talk about colour, collabs and all things creative!
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Watch along as I use my Life Of Colour Brush Tip Acrylic Paint Pens on my Valentines Day's air-dryed clay hearts project 💕
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