upcoming class : painting birds in watercolour and collage

14 November 2019

In this one day workshop we'll combine watercolour with collage, ink and other fun media to create one-of-a-kind bird paintings. In the morning we'll work on a painting together, with me guiding you step by step. In the afternoon you'll work on a bird of your choice. You'll go home with 2 beautiful birds.

$90pp. Maximum 8 people. Materials provided.

Next workshop

30 November 2019

10am - 4pm
At the Wanaka Arts Centre

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