Start painting landscapes in watercolour with this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop at Sydney Community College. In this one-session class, you will be introduced to the unique qualities of watercolour and learn essential techniques used to capture light, atmosphere and depth in the landscape.
Through demonstrations and guided practice, you will explore how to observe and simplify landscape forms, manage water and pigment, mix colour, and apply key techniques such as wet on wet, wet on dry and dry brush. By the end of the day, you will complete a small landscape study that brings together the skills introduced in class.
This workshop is ideal for beginners who enjoy observing the natural world and want a supportive, enjoyable environment to explore watercolour painting. It also provides a great introduction before continuing into a longer watercolour course.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand how watercolour behaves and control paint consistency with water.
- Apply essential techniques including wet on wet, wet on dry and dry brush.
- Create a small landscape painting using simple shapes, washes and brushwork.
Course Content
- Introduction to watercolour materials and paper types.
- Basic colour mixing and layering washes.
- Observation, simplification and step-by-step landscape painting.
Schedule & Pricing
- One-day workshop: 9:30am – 3:30pm.
- Course fee: $199.
- Location: Rozelle Campus, Sydney Community College.
Additional Information
- Closed-in shoes required.
- Please wear old clothes or bring an apron.
- Long hair must be tied back.
Details
You will learn
- Control watercolour paint and water consistency
- Use wet on wet, wet on dry and dry brush techniques
- Compose and paint a simple landscape study
You will get
- Most watercolour materials provided
- Step-by-step demonstrations and guidance
- Completed small landscape painting to take home
Appropriate for
Beginners and anyone new to watercolour painting who wants a supportive introduction to landscape art.
Preparation
What to bring
- Closed-in shoes
- Old clothes or an apron
- Your own watercolour kit (optional)
What to wear
Closed-in shoes; wear old clothes or bring an apron
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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