Watercolour for Beginners with Mariska Fenner (Thurs Night, 6 weeks)

Have you always had a desire to paint with watercolour but lacked the confidence to begin? If you answered yes, then this course is for you. Watercolour for Beginners is aimed at the absolute beginner, no prior knowledge or drawing skills are required. In this exciting course, Mariska will teach you, through a number of guided activities, the foundational skills required to get you started on your watercolour journey.

The course covers a range of subject matter and painting styles from loose and abstract to finely detailed. It’s designed to be hands on with minimal theory so that you can get into painting as quickly as possible. While the activities and subject matter follow a set curriculum, there is still plenty of space to put your own creative spin on things. At the end of the course you will have six completed artworks and a further understanding of colour theory, wash techniques, watercolour mediums and more.

This workshop is a six week course, running every Thursday Evening from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. The dates are as follows:

13th February

20th February

27th February

6th March

13th March

20th March

Materials are not included in this workshop. The material list can be found here.

If you are starting with no materials, you can expect to pay $380 to set yourself up for this workshop. You can order a materials kit at the checkout or in store for the above amount. If you already own some materials or do not wish to purchase pads of the recommended papers, we encourage you to come in store to fill in the gaps.

Murray's Art and Framing has a full selection of art supplies. You will get the opportunity to try a limited range in this workshop and will receive our loyalty programs 10% discount off art supplies (exclusions apply).

Our generously spaced classroom allows for social distancing but please don't come if you are unwell.

Don't want to pay for your ticket online? Give us a call on 07 4632 2727.

Mariska Fenner is a local Toowoomba Artist with over 15 years experience painting in watercolour. She holds a Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in visual arts through the University of Southern Queensland and has exhibited in a number of group shows and solo exhibitions. She most recently exhibited as a finalist in the Lethbridge 20000 at the Lethbridge gallery in Paddington, Brisbane.

Mariska is passionate about teaching and facilitating creative outcomes for others. Mariska’s tutor experience extends to social art workshops, classes in nursing homes, individual art lessons and specialised lessons in various schools. An experienced traveler, Mariska has visited 15 countries, finding inspiration in different places, cultures and human experience.

All artwork images provided by the artist. Copyright Mariska Fenner.

MyArt Studio Booking & Cancellation Policy

Location

The entrance to the classroom is found at 16 Duggan Street, Toowoomba CBD. The classroom will be opened 15 minutes prior to commencement of the class. Tea and coffee facilities are provided, and students have access to the kitchenette and toilet facilities.

Parking

No parking facilities are provided. Street parking in the Toowoomba CBD is at your own expense. Council car parks with 3+ hour zones are available on Annand Street, Water Street, or Station Street. We advise always reading the parking signage for the day and time period you require to avoid fines. Classes with outdoor activities are attended at your own risk.

Materials

Materials are not included in the ticket price. Students are responsible for their own art materials unless otherwise stated. A materials list will be provided by Murray's Art and Framing listing each item that is required for the workshop. It is expected by the tutor that each student will arrive prepared with the required materials. If you have any questions about your materials list, please get in touch with the team at Murray’s Art & Framing.

Fees

Ticket prices ensure that we can provide professional art tutors. Each ticket covers the total duration of the event for one student to attend. Fees do not include art materials. Please book into a workshop at least one month prior to its commencement if possible. This will secure your spot in the class and allow us to confirm tutor bookings. If there are insufficient tickets booked, workshops may be cancelled.

Cancellation of enrolment by you

If you choose to withdraw from a course or workshop up to one month before its commencement, you will be charged a $25 administration fee. The remainder (minus Eventbrite fees) will be refunded. If you choose to withdraw from a course or workshop within 1 month of its commencement, you will be charged a $25 administration fee and the remainder (minus Eventbrite fees) will only be refunded if the position can be filled.

Missed Classes

Once a workshop has commenced there are no refunds. MyArt Studio cannot accept responsibility for changes to students' personal circumstances that prevent attendance. Classes missed are the student’s responsibility and are non-refundable. Students are not entitled to a discount or ‘make-up’ class if they miss a class for any course, they are enrolled in.

Cancellations of workshops by us

In the event of a class being cancelled due to insufficient enrolments, a full refund will be given.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Murrays Art & Framing, 485 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba City, Australia