Botanical Landscape Shortcourse | Paint with Confidence

Your step-by-step journey to creating brilliant landscapes in just 4 weeks! WHAT YOU’LL DO Have you ever wished you could learn uni-level painting techniques, but in a fun way? Whether you’re absolutely new to painting, haven’t painted for a while, or you’re a seasoned artist keen to learn a new approach, discover how to use bold colour to transform a blank canvas into a captivating botanical landscape in this short-course designed for all experience-levels! WHAT TO EXPECT With an emphasis on relaxed learning in a fun & supportive setting, across 4 weeks you’ll be gently guided in essential techniques for transforming a landscape photo into a captivating painting. With easy-to-use templates and step-by-step guidance, we’ll take a gorgeous landscape photo and bring it to life on canvas: • learn how to create a sound foundation for your painting; • discover how to make vivid colours work for you; • understand tone to bring depth & interest to your landscape; • enjoy painting effortlessly using colour temperatures; • develop brushwork that keeps your painting fresh & compelling. Groups are strictly limited to 8 for a truly engaging experience! WHAT YOU’LL GET Experience the joy of painting with bold colours and create your very own gorgeous landscape on 12”x 19” canvas, varnished and ready to take home! • Professional quality materials • Step-by-step instruction and reference templates • Expert advice & mentoring • Relaxed pace with a balance of structure and freedom KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED Beginner-friendly. WHAT TO BRING All materials are provided. Our painting sessions are relaxed so there is minimal mess – however you may want to wear short-sleeves (or roll long-sleeves up!) SUITABLE FOR This short course is perfect for adults and teens (13+), regardless of skill level or painting experience, who love the idea of learning a stress-free method of painting convincing landscapes. YOUR TEACHER Mike Barnard, Illawarra Studios At Illawarra Studios, we provide innovative art, music and yoga classes with one aim in mind: to encourage discoveries in creative expression and self-nurture that truly resonate! Designed for adults and teens of all levels, my art classes guide students wanting to enjoy the thrill of learning techniques that support individual creativity. Expressing your vision in a way that speaks to you is an iterative and incredibly satisfying process - it relies on developing confidence in connecting heart to eye to hand - and with the right guidance this process can start wherever you need it to start! I proudly live and work on Dharawal country. An Archibald Prize finalist with degrees in Master of Art & Masters of Fine Art (UNSW), I have over 15 years’ experience developing fun, innovative studio art programs across a range of public education settings, including the Art Gallery of NSW (Contempo) and the University of NSW (Art&Design).