Watercolour Workshops

Watercolour is becoming increasingly popular and our Watercolour New Zealand workshops are keenly subscribed. Build new painting skills and get inspired with leading watercolour artists. Read our Workshop Reviews.

To enquire about our workshops, please email bookings@watercolournewzealand.nz



Two 1-Day workshops with Deb Clarke


Deb was guest artist for our Splash Stratford exhibition and presented a glorious array of large paintings. She is a popular and very professional tutor who will give you valuable learning in an engrossing, enjoyable session. Each one-day workshop you will learn the techniques of using lots of water and granulating pigments to create the texture of fur or feathers in any watercolour. The paper and granulating pigments will be supplied.

ONE DAY Workshop with Deb Clarke Wild Watercolour 2026/3

The subject will be a hare.

Date: Saturday 13 June 2026 9.00am – 4pm
Venue: Wellington Art Club, 27 Chelsea Street, Miramar, Wellington
Fee: $125 Suitable for any level of experience

ONE DAY Workshop with Deb Clarke Winged Watercolour 2026/4

The subject will be birds.

Date: Sunday 14 June 2026 9.00am – 4pm
Venue: Wellington Art Club, 27 Chelsea Street, Miramar, Wellington
Fee: $125 Suitable for any level of experience

Please note: You can request to attend both one-day workshops. Please give a preferred option. If places are available you will be able to attend both.
To book these workshops email bookings@watercolournewzealand.nz Subject Clarke Workshop 2026/3, Workshop 2026/4





Beginners Washes & Edges workshops with Charlotte Hird


Learn the core techniques of watercolour and create landscapes, a still life and learn to place people in the landscape. Watercolour is all about control of the water on the brush, the pigment in your palette and the dampness of the paper. Only practice will guarantee good control of these elements. To make that practice fun we will use vibrant colours and make beautiful washes and soft edges. You will explore wet into wet technique, blend colours, and leave with a handful of paintings, some core knowledge and confidence for your watercolour journey.

Tutor: Charlotte Hird
Date: 10am - 5pm 25/26 July Workshop
Venue: Wellington Art Club, 27 Chelsea Street, Miramar, Wellington
Fee: $200 for two days 2026/5

All materials provided including the paper.
To book this workshop email: bookings@watercolournewzealand.nz Subject: Class 2026/5







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