Australian Botanical Watercolours

Enjoy a day beside the Hawkesbury River discovering the beauty of the Australian waratah through botanical watercolour painting. Using a detailed waratah illustration as your reference, you will be guided step-by-step in painting this iconic native flower, learning how to capture its distinctive form, vibrant colour and intricate botanical details.

The workshop begins with morning tea at the Hawkesbury Duck workshop space and museum, followed by a nature walk exploring the remarkable native plants of the Hawkesbury Sandstone landscape. This provides inspiration and an opportunity to observe the colours, shapes and textures of the local flora before beginning your waratah painting.

Central Coast artist and designer Leonie Loewe will introduce you to the fundamentals of watercolour, including colour mixing, layering, brush techniques and creating depth and vibrancy. No previous botanical art or watercolour experience is required.

Celebrate the NSW floral emblem – the Australian waratah, learn about native flora and the Hawkesbury landscape

You will take away your own botanica artwork and the skills of capturing plants and flowers in stunning water colours.

No previous skills needed - watercolour paints and all materials will be provided. Morning tea, lunch, and an afternoon reviver included.