Mt Cook • Watercolour Landscape Workshop with Kasia Hebda

Saturday | 18 July | 10 AM - 1 PM | All levels

Paint Aoraki / Mt Cook - Aotearoa's highest peak, in this watercolour workshop - designed to equip you with the foundations to start painting landscapes with confidence.

Join artist Kasia Hebda for a half-day watercolour workshop in her Queenstown art studio. Learn the core techniques behind a striking mountain and lake landscape, from washes and layering to capturing light on snow and water.

This session is ideal for beginners and developing artists wanting a focused introduction to watercolour. Over three hours, you'll explore layering, colour mixing, brush control and washes while creating your own landscape inspired by Aoraki / Mt Cook.

What to expect:

• Foundations of watercolour painting

• Colour mixing for mountain and lake scenes

• Washes, layering and brush control

• Capturing light, snow and reflection

• Composition for landscape subjects

• Building confidence with a forgiving medium

Who it's for:

• Beginners wanting a solid introduction to watercolour

• Artists returning to painting after a break

• Anyone wanting a relaxed, creative half-day in Queenstown

• Nature and landscape-focused creatives

Spaces are limited.

Bring Your Mate: Everything is better with a friend.
Book 2 tickets together and save $10 each.

Offer ends at midnight Saturday, 11 July 2026.

Materials:

All high-quality materials provided. You’re welcome to bring your own tools if you prefer.

Location:
KASIA HEBDA STUDIO – School House Studios (Country Lane)
26 Hansen Road, Frankton, Queenstown

Free parking + great coffee / lunch / shopping options on site.

Kasia Hebda is a Polish-born artist, designer and art conservator based in Queenstown, New Zealand.

She has over 20 years of painting experience, with a background spanning fine art, design, and conservation practice. Kasia has also created a number of murals in both Poland and Queenstown.

Working from her studio at Country Lane, she is known for her signature watercolour courses and workshops that combine technical skill with close observation and creative development. Strongly inspired by New Zealand nature, it's her constant source of inspiration for her own art.

She is passionate about sharing her knowledge with other creatives. Her teaching focuses on slowing down, building confidence, and developing your own artistic voice rather than following a fixed style.