The event: Paint a Hunter Valley Landscape

The Hunter Valley is known for its big wide skies, wrap around hills, and lush vineyard views — and in this relaxed workshop, we’ll show you how to turn that iconic scenery into a beautiful artwork of your own.

Landscapes can seem tricky or technical, but we’ve designed this project to be simple, fresh, and enjoyable for both beginners and more experienced painters. You’ll use just a few easy shapes and lines to build a scene that you can make your own — whether you prefer soft pastels, rich natural tones, or something bold and bright.

You’ll learn how to:
🌄 Create a rolling landscape using simple layered lines
🎨 Mix a colour palette to match your style — soft, bold, neutral or bright
🖌️ Use blending and brushstroke techniques to add depth and interest
🖼️ Finish with confident touches that make your painting pop

There’s no drawing required, no rules to follow — just step-by-step guidance, plenty of support, and space to play with colour and enjoy the process.

This is Paint & Sip the Wild Learning way:
Relaxed, social, and surprisingly satisfying — even if you haven’t painted since school.

🧡 Only 25 seats available — and they fill fast!
Our recent events have sold out, so don’t wait too long to book.
Come solo, bring a friend, or gift a ticket to someone who could use a creative night out.

“I came in nervous and left with a painting I’m proud to hang on the wall.” – Anna J.

Do I need to be artistic? Not at all — we promise you’ll surprise yourself.
Can I come alone? Absolutely — lots of people do, and we’ll make sure you feel welcome.

🍷🍕 Food and drinks
You are welcome to visit the bar anytime during this event - drinks, cocktails and amazing coffee are available to purchase and enjoy while you paint!
Menu/Food options will be confirmed closer to the event date so please keen an eye on your email.

Your teaching artist: Emmie, owner of Wild Learning

Emmie has managed to combine a deep love of art, sewing, singing, flamingos and all things gold into a career as an artist, community arts worker and owner of creative studio Wild Learning. Her teaching style is big on generating creative energy and helping people find their own unique art experience. With a focus on a warm, inclusive and welcoming atmosphere, absolute beginners and experienced creatives find Emmie's classes like a soft place to land in a world that sometimes feels too spikey.

www.wildlearning.com.au

The venue:

Qirkz in the Hunter. This incredible Music and Arts venue will blow your mind - it is bursting with inspiration and creativity and the perfect space for a great night out! Located in the beautiful building once known as the Denman Hotel in Abermain, conveniently nestled between Cessnock and Kurri Kurri. Support a local venue and order a drink at the bar and get to know owners Yaron and Edith and soak up some of the atmosphere in this very special place.