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Plein Air Painting – Workshop – Photos

Here are the photos of yesterday’s plein air outing to Somerset Settlers Cottage in Mahana. As you can see we had a fantastic morning. Plein Air Painting Workshop A Plein Air Painting workshop is coming up soon and space is still available. This workshop is designed as a beginner or refresher workshop to refine your plein air painting skills. You have the opportunity to paint Mount Arthur, the Nelson Bays, practice perspective and people (probably me) in a plein air…

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Plein Air Painting, 8th November 2023, Somerset Farm Settlers Cottage

Meet us on Wednesday, 8th November 2023, 10am, at Somerset Farm Settlers Cottage, a historic cottage located at 314 George Harvey Road, Mahana. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch and good weather. Be aware that there are probably no toilets at the cottage, however, Gravity Winery is close by. We can have lunch there if anybody is keen. I am not sure if the cottage is open to the public, but even from the car…

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Two Days Beginners/Refresher Watercolour Workshop with Jan Thomson

The two day intensive Beginner/Refresher Watercolour Workshop is covering watercolour basics – materials and techniques, with experienced watercolour tutor Jan Thomson. With demos and ample time to work from your own reference material this is the ideal way to either try out watercolour painting for the first time or rekindle your enthusiasm! Explore your creativity in a small group with plenty of support when you need it. Sat 4th/Sun 5th November 2023, 10-3pm $240 (materials not included) $300 (materials included)…

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Art Classes – Nov/Dec 2023

Two Days Beginner/Refresher Watercolour Workshop with Jan Thomson Sat 4th/Sun 5th November 2023, 10-3pm, $240 ($300 with materials) Watercolour Painting Class (Beginners/Advanced) Mondays, 6th Nov - 4th Dec, 10-12:30pm (5 weeks), $150 Tutor: Nicole Russell Let’s Paint with Oils and Acrylics Class (Beginners/Advanced) Tuesdays, 7th Nov - 5th Dec 2023, 10-12:30pm (5 weeks), $150 Tutor: Nicole Russell Cubism Unleashed Workshop with Marian Painter Saturday, 11th November 2023, 9:30-3:15pm Tutor: Marian Painter Plein Air Painting Workshop Saturday, 18th November, 9:30-4pm, $120…

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Plein Air Painting Oct/Nov

Please be invited to the following plein air painting outings during October/November. I'm travelling to Europe and won't be able to email through weekly plein air painting announcements. Wed 4th Oct 2023, 10am Isel Park, Stoke/Nelson Wed 11th Oct 2023, 10am Styx Restaurant, Nelson Wed 18th Oct 2023, Creative Day - no plein air painting Wed 25th Oct 2023, 10am Nelson Port, Akersten Street, drive to the car park at the end of the street, where you have the view…

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Plein Air Painting, 27th September 2023, Miyazu Gardens

Spring is here and the cherry blossoms at Miyazu Gardens are waiting to be painted. Meet us on Wednesday, 27th September 2023, 10am, at Miyazu Gardens, Atawhai Drive, Nelson. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch and good weather. Plein air is scheduled for every Wednesday morning, except the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Please let me know if you have any suggestions on where to go for plein air painting. For regular updates on…

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3 Waters Workshop with Jan Thomson

3 Waters Workshop with Jan Thomson (rivers, lakes and sea) Have you always wanted to know how to paint water with watercolour?  Follow its journey through lakes, rivers and sea with experienced watercolour tutor, Jan Thomson. Two days of learning techniques and tools to portray water, with demos and ample opportunity to paint from your own reference material. Sat 16th & Sun 17th September, 10am – 3pm $240 (materials not included) Click here for more information on art classes and…

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What Colour is Blue? 1-Day-Workshop with Marian Painter

“My workshop entitled “What colour is Blue” gives a background to the history of the colour of blue used in painting and the influence it has had in art development over the centuries. We will use only the colour blue during the day. All mediums can be used including paper collage and fabrics.This class is suitable for all abilities and any style of art or design.”  Marian has over 40 years experience of teaching, mainly in schools but also adult…

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The Old Constabulary Brightwater

This work is one of Nicole’s plein air paintings. The Old Constabulary is located in Brightwater and often visited by the Nelson/Tasman plein air painting group. It’s one of Nicole’s little gems painted on location with the palette knife. The Old Constabulary Brightwater Oil on board 6" x 8" Click here for more information.

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