Embrace the new season. Let’s give space to a new creation. Spend the afternoon with Rochelle from The Shah Closet exploring the gouache medium, reflecting on what spring means to us and capturing the transient beauty of spring flowers.

You will leave this workshop learning how to sketch your subject, basic colour theory, and a simple floral artwork that is a gentle reminder of staying present and going along with new seasons.

Why you should learn gouache painting

Gouache is all about intentionality. This painting medium asks us to be considerate of each stroke and colour. Once we commit to a change, we are asked to accept and embrace it’s outcomes.

What's included:

Learn how to draw your subject

Learn basic colour theory

Learn how to paint with gouache on A5 waterolour paper

An artwork guided by The Shah Closet and made by you

Complimentary tea provided by Zen Concept

All artworks are protected with cellophane

All art supplies are provided

Rochelle is a Dharawal-based gouache artist that loves to embrace colour. In 2023 she lived in the ski-town of Niseko where she lived in the Japanese winter.

In the spring, she solo-travelling to chase the cherry blossoms around Japan. There she learnt to embrace new opportunites, step into her creativity and find comfort in change.

Rochelle runs the Shah Closet which she uses to embrace her Indonesian and Iranian heritage. She sells her artworks online and at selected art markets.