Beginner Watercolour Florals
Discover the beauty of floral watercolour painting in this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop at Sydney Community College. Designed for those taking their first step into watercolour, this hands-on class introduces the essentials before committing to a longer course.
You will learn how to control your brush, understand paint consistency, explore different papers and brushes, and practise core techniques including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and dry-brush methods. Through guided exercises, you will build confidence in creating simple botanical designs, layering washes, shaping petals, and completing two small floral studies.
Course Content
- Introduction to watercolour materials, papers, brushes, and paint consistency.
- Brush control, mark making, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and dry-brush techniques.
- Layering washes and painting petals, leaves, and simple floral shapes.
Schedule & Pricing
- Saturday 13 June 2026, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
- Full price ticket: $199 including GST.
- Class location: Rozelle Campus, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039.
Additional Information
- Most materials are included.
- Closed-in shoes are required.
- Please wear old clothes and tie long hair back.
Details
You will learn
- Control water, pigment, brushes, and paper for basic watercolour painting.
- Practise wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, dry-brush, and layered wash techniques.
- Create two simple floral watercolour studies using beginner-friendly methods.
You will get
- Most watercolour materials supplied for use during the workshop.
- Supportive hands-on guidance in a relaxed beginner class.
- Two completed small floral watercolour studies to take home.
Appropriate for
Complete beginners who are new to watercolour painting and want a welcoming introduction to floral and botanical painting.
Preparation
What to bring
- Any preferred watercolour materials, if you already have them.
- Closed-in shoes.
- Old clothes suitable for painting.
What to wear
Closed-in shoes required; wear old clothes and tie long hair back.
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
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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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