Watercolours: Painting Landscape with Henry Smith
Course Information
A four-part workshop series, focused on landscape painting in watercolour. Suitable for both beginners and intermediate painters, the series explores essential techniques for capturing atmosphere and place.
Time:
10am-2pm
Dates:
Oct: 11, 18, 25
Nov: 1
Sessions:
4
Skill Level:
Beginner to Intermediate
Age:
18+
Materials Included:
This course does not include materials.
Bring along any watercolour materials you already own. If you need to purchase supplies, use the list below as a guide when purchasing materials.
What the Course Covers
Across the sessions, participants will develop skills in colour mixing, washes, and brushwork while creating expressive landscape compositions. Individual guidance is provided throughout to support each artist’s progress and confidence.
Watercolour’s fluid, luminous qualities make it ideal for interpreting the natural landscape. Drawing on examples from his own practice, Henry will introduce techniques used by both contemporary and historical watercolourists, guiding participants step by step.
Each session begins with a demonstration, followed by guided making and one-on-one support.
Facilitator
Henry Smith is an artist, sculptor, and educator based in Central Australia. With decades of experience in painting, sculpture, and arts education, his work is inspired by the unique landscapes of the region, from ancient geological formations and expansive skies to ghost gums, waterholes, and red earth. Henry brings a wealth of knowledge to his workshops, combining practical demonstrations with personalised guidance to help participants develop confidence and skill in watercolour painting.
Please note: while Henry Smith is the primary facilitator for this course, alternate facilitators may lead some sessions if required.
Minimum Enrolments
This course requires a minimum number of participants to proceed. If the minimum enrolment is not reached, ticket holders will be notified approximately five days before the course commencement date. In the event that the course is cancelled, all ticket purchases will be refunded in full.
Suggested List of Materials
Bring along any watercolour materials you already own. If you need to purchase supplies, use the following list as a guide when purchasing materials.
Paint:
Warm red- Cadmium red
Cool red- Alizarin crimson
Warm blue- Ultramarine
Cool blue- Cerulean
Warm yellow- Cadmium yellow
Cool yellow- Lemon yellow
Burnt sienna- Burnt umber
Raw sienna- Yellow ochre
Brushes:
Hake 25mm goats’ hair
No. 8 or 10 Watercolour brush
Rigger No. 2
Other:
Paint palette with large individual container areas.
Watercolour paper pads, medium texture (A4 or A3)
Pencil HB
Rubber
Masking tape 25mm wide
2x jars or cups to rinse brushes
Cloth or paper towel
Local Supplier Options
(The prices provided are indicative only. Please check in store for current pricing and product availability.)
Mad Harrys
A3 watercolour paper 300gsm- $17
Watercolour paint set- $9
Curved palette (large)- $5
Chapman and Bailey Art Materials
Hake Brush 25mm- $10.45
No.8 or 10 Watercolour brush- $10.43 to $13.63
No. 3 or 4 Rigger brush- prices vary
Art Spectrum Watercolour paper- A3 $80, A4 $42
Jackson’s Drawing Supplies
Watercolour paints
Art Spectrum 24 set- $52.50
Cotman’s 12 set- $105
No. 8 or 10 Watercolour brushes
FAQs
- Should I still enrol if my availability is uncertain?
We recommend enrolling only if you’re able to attend the majority of sessions, as consistent attendance supports both your learning and the experience of the group.
- What happens if I miss a session?
We understand that work and life commitments can sometimes change. Where possible, we offer a limited number of scheduled make-up sessions for multi-week courses.
Course fees cover the scheduled sessions only and do not include unlimited make-ups.
- How do make-up sessions work?
Facilitators will provide a small set of make-up dates. Attendance at make-up sessions is subject to availability and studio capacity. Custom or private make-up sessions are not offered as part of course fees.
- What if I can’t attend the available make-up dates?
If you’re unable to attend the scheduled make-up sessions, additional catch-ups may be available at an extra cost. Missed sessions that cannot be made up are forfeited.
- Are make-up sessions guaranteed?
No. Make-up sessions are offered where possible and are not guaranteed. Priority is always given to participants enrolled in the scheduled session.
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