Discover the beauty of plant-based watercolour in this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop. Explore the use of natural pigments from colour-rich plants such as cosmos flowers, madder root, and indigo. Plant watercolours have such a beautiful natural, vintage colour which captures the essence of Australian native flowers perfectly!

Begin by arranging your own native flower posy, then learn how to observe and paint from still life using Lutea plant watercolours, creating a delicate botanical artwork inspired by Australian native flowers.

What you’ll learn:

How to arrange and observe a native flower posy

Techniques for drawing and painting from still life

How to work with Lutea plant watercolours for subtle colour and detail

Techniques for capturing form, structure, and natural beauty

How botanical painting can be a meditative and mindful practice

All materials are provided. Bring your lunch or enjoy one of Montville’s lovely cafés during the break.