Botanical Beauty: Simple Watercolour Florals (art materials included)

Let’s bring flowers to life with soft, flowing watercolours! This beginner-friendly workshop will guide you through simple techniques to paint beautiful floral compositions with ease and confidence. Perfect for anyone who loves nature, creativity, and a relaxed painting experience.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ Basic brush techniques for petals and leaves
✅ How to blend and layer colours for depth and vibrancy
✅ Simple composition tips to create balanced floral designs
✅ Ways to add character and movement to your flowers

What’s Included:

🎨 Watercolour paints & brushes
📄 Watercolour paper
🌿 Floral references for inspiration

No prior experience is needed—bring your love for art and nature!

What to Bring:

All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your favourite brushes or paints if you have them.

👥 Limited to 6 spots for a relaxed, personal vibe. Reserve yours now!

Agenda:

10:00 AM – 10:10 AM

Welcome & Warm-Up

Brief introduction, intention setting, and a quick brush control exercise

10:10 AM – 10:30 AM

Basic Brush Techniques

Practising strokes for petals, leaves, and stems using different pressures and angles

10:30 AM – 10:50 AM

Colour Blending & Layering

Learning wet-on-wet vs. wet-on-dry techniques for soft transitions and depth

10:50 AM – 11:30 AM

Floral Composition & Free Painting

Creating a balanced floral arrangement using simple composition principles

11:30 AM – 11:50 AM

Adding Character & Movement

Enhancing florals with details like subtle linework, highlights, or splatter effects

11:50 AM – 12:00 PM

Sharing & Reflection

Group showcase, feedback, and final tips for continuing at home

Where: The Between (Skybridge linking Emporium and Melbourne Central) https://maps.app.goo.gl/JAhHg44rDVJyszzD6

Location: Meet up at Level 1, The Between (Skybridge linking Emporium and Melbourne Central).

Directions to "The Between" Skybridge at Melbourne Central

1. Enter Melbourne Central via Swanston St, La Trobe St, or Elizabeth St.
2. Head to Level 1 and find the CUE store (Shop 123/211 La Trobe St).
3. Walk a little further down the corridor.
4. You’ll see "The Between" Skybridge — a glass bridge linking Melbourne Central to Emporium Melbourne over Lonsdale Street.