BRISBANE
WATERCOLOUR
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Watercolour Still Life Painting

Watercolour Still Life Painting

Saturday 14 September
West End - 10am - 2 Hours
Barb Rushe
Discover the art of capturing real-life subjects with our Watercolour Still Life Painting event! This session is designed to help you observe and interpret the values of your subjects, guiding you in creating stunning, lifelike paintings.

We'll start by learning how to sketch objects accurately, laying a solid foundation for your artwork. Then, we'll dive into the magic of watercolour, using its unique properties to bring your sketches to life on paper.

Note: Don't forget to bring your watercolor supplies to the event! We're excited to see your creativity in action.
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$47      
Succulents, Cacti and Leafy Plants

Succulents, Cacti and Leafy Plants

Saturday 28 September
West End - 10am - 2 Hours
Barb Rushe
Unleash your inner artist and learn the art of watercolour painting in the beautiful surroundings of the City Botanic Gardens. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process, teaching you the techniques and skills needed to create stunning watercolour paintings of the stunning flora and fauna around you.

All skill levels, from beginners to advanced, are welcome to join us!

Note: Don't forget to bring your watercolor supplies to the event! We're excited to see your creativity in action.
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$47      
Painting Roses and Other Flowers in Watercolour

Painting Roses and Other Flowers in Watercolour

Saturday 05 October
New Farm - 10am - 2 Hours
Barb Rushe
Roses have long symbolized love, passion, and beauty. In this event, you'll delve into the world of watercolour painting to capture the essence of these iconic blooms with grace and skill. Our accomplished instructor will guide you, whether you're a beginner or experienced artist, ensuring you create stunning rose-themed watercolours that you'll be proud of.

Note: Don't forget to bring your watercolour supplies to the event! We're excited to see your creativity in action.
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$47      

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Saturday 19 October
West End - 10am - 2 Hours
Barb Rushe
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolour painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.

You will learn fundamental watercolour techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of art.
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$47       0 places left
Urban Sketching with Watercolours

Urban Sketching with Watercolours

Saturday 02 November
Main Street, Kangaroo Point - 10am - 2 Hours
Barb Rushe
Join us for an exciting Urban Sketching with Watercolours meetup. Get ready to explore the cityscape with your sketchbook and watercolours in hand. Unleash your creativity and capture the vibrant energy of urban life on paper. All skill levels are welcome. Limited spots available, so secure your place now!
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$47      
Beginners - Colour Theory and Painting Stroke Technique

Beginners - Colour Theory and Painting Stroke Technique

Saturday 23 November
West End - 10am - 2 Hours
Barb Rushe
Are you ready to take your watercolour skills to the next level? Join us for an inspiring and creative session in our Beginners - Colour Theory and Painting Stroke Technique class!

This meetup is the perfect follow-up to our initial beginners' class. We'll dive deeper into the magic of the colour wheel, exploring how to blend colours seamlessly to create beautiful, harmonious palettes. You'll also learn about different brush strokes and how they can transform your paintings, adding texture and depth. We'll experiment with various background styles to enhance your artistic expression.

Note: Don't forget to bring your watercolor supplies to the event! We're excited to see your creativity in action.
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$47      

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Saturday 07 December
East Brisbane - 10am - 2 Hours
Barb Rushe
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolour painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.

You will learn fundamental watercolour techniques, colour theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of art.
book now
$47      

Nearby Watercolour Groups

Flower With Colour Pencil for Beginners

Flower With Colour Pencil for Beginners

Saturday 14 September
Epicurious South Brisbane, Australia - 10am - 2 Hours
Brisbane Art Group
Dayna Lim
Discover the vibrant world of colour pencil art in our "Flower with Colour Pencil for Beginners" workshop! This session is designed for newcomers eager to explore the beauty of floral drawing. Our skilled instructor will teach you essential techniques for blending, shading, and bringing flowers to life with coloured pencils. You'll have the chance to create your own colorful floral artwork.
book now
$47       4 places left
Basic Drawing Anatomical for Portrait Meetup

Basic Drawing Anatomical for Portrait Meetup

Saturday 28 September
Parkland Boulevard - 1:30pm - 2 Hours
Brisbane Art Group
Atchara Inphrom
In this 2-hr meetup, we will be learning how to draw fascia anatomical form basic geometric forms to detailing light and shadows. We will also understand the combination of geometric forms into an organic forms and will create a realistic proportion of portraits, light and shadows.
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$47      
Still Life Drawing for Beginners

Still Life Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 12 October
South Brisbane - 10am - 2 Hours
Brisbane Art Group
Dayna Lim
Discover the foundational skills of fine artistry with our Still Life Drawing Workshop. Master the art of proportions to breathe life into your drawings, ensuring each piece you create is anatomically accurate. Let us guide you through the delicate process of translating the beauty of still elements onto your canvas, honing your observational abilities and refining your artistic hand. Join us for an enriching experience that will bring precision and realism to your work.
book now
$47      

Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 26 October
Parkland Boulevard - 1:30pm - 2 Hours
Brisbane Art Group
Atchara Inphrom
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.
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$47      
Basic Drawing Anatomical for Portrait Meetup

Basic Drawing Anatomical for Portrait Meetup

Saturday 23 November
Parkland Boulevard - 1:30pm - 2 Hours
Brisbane Art Group
Atchara Inphrom
In this 2-hr meetup, we will be learning how to draw fascia anatomical form basic geometric forms to detailing light and shadows. We will also understand the combination of geometric forms into an organic forms and will create a realistic proportion of portraits, light and shadows.
book now
$47      
Sketching Fundamentals

Sketching Fundamentals

Saturday 14 December
Parkland Boulevard - 1:30pm - 2 Hours
Brisbane Art Group
Atchara Inphrom
Learn the basics of sketching, including tools, and techniques. Put your newfound knowledge into practice with guided exercises and personalized feedback from the instructor. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your technique, this session will provide valuable insights and hands-on experience to enhance your sketching abilities.
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$47      

Other Nearby Groups

Granny Squares

Granny Squares

Saturday 14 September
Clayfield - 10am - 3 Hours
Brisbane Crochet Club
Alicia Coetzer
Ready to create stunning granny square blankets or elevate your crochet skills? Join our fun-filled class! This is a great follow-up class for participants who already completed the Beginner's Crochet Class or have experience of the basic stitches and terms to create a granny square. Reserve your spot now for full details upon booking.
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$84       3 places left
Flower With Colour Pencil for Beginners

Flower With Colour Pencil for Beginners

Saturday 14 September
Epicurious South Brisbane, Australia - 10am - 2 Hours
Brisbane Art Group
Dayna Lim
Discover the vibrant world of colour pencil art in our "Flower with Colour Pencil for Beginners" workshop! This session is designed for newcomers eager to explore the beauty of floral drawing. Our skilled instructor will teach you essential techniques for blending, shading, and bringing flowers to life with coloured pencils. You'll have the chance to create your own colorful floral artwork.
book now
$47       4 places left
Architectural Photography (Exterior)

Architectural Photography (Exterior)

Saturday 14 September
Brisbane City - 2pm - 2 Hours
Brisbane Photography Group
Adrian Phoebe
Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city, whether it's your home or on holiday. Its about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building, but to have the shots be aesthetically pleasing to the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer makes pictures, not takes pictures.

In this session, we will be covering how to better understand Architecture photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots and the camera settings to use.
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$47      

Minnippi Parklands

Minnippi Parklands

Sunday 15 September
Minnippi Parklands
My Family Photo - Brisbane
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.

Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.

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Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 21 September
Bowen Hills - 10am - 3 Hours
Brisbane Crochet Club
Tessa Spark
Discover the art of crochet or revisit your long-lost passion in a class designed to guide you through the basic stitches that make up a traditional granny square. Our skilled instructors will start with the correct techniques for holding the yarn, providing one-on-one instruction tailored to your needs. All crochet materials are included and you'll also enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee. Dive into the craft world and create something beautiful with us.
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$92       0 places left
Amigurumi 101

Amigurumi 101

Saturday 28 September
Clayfield - 10am - 3 Hours
Brisbane Crochet Club
Alicia Coetzer
Perfect for those who've already done our popular Beginners Class! Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small, cute creatures. You will learn the basics of Amigurumi and start on an easy amigurumi heart project during the class.

All our classes include crochet materials and instruction as well as a non-alcoholic drink during the class.
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$84      

Basic Drawing Anatomical for Portrait Meetup

Basic Drawing Anatomical for Portrait Meetup

Saturday 28 September
Parkland Boulevard - 1:30pm - 2 Hours
Brisbane Art Group
Atchara Inphrom
In this 2-hr meetup, we will be learning how to draw fascia anatomical form basic geometric forms to detailing light and shadows. We will also understand the combination of geometric forms into an organic forms and will create a realistic proportion of portraits, light and shadows.
book now
$47      
The City at Night

The City at Night

Saturday 28 September
Southbank - 6pm - 2 Hours
Brisbane Photography Group
Adrian Phoebe
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
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$47      
Koala Live Drawing for Beginners

Koala Live Drawing for Beginners

Sunday 29 September
Daisyhill - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Brisbane Drawing Group
Angela O'Sullivan
Join us for a fun and interactive Koala Live Drawing session designed for beginners! Learn the basics of drawing these adorable marsupials with step-by-step guidance from a professional artist. Perfect for all ages, this workshop will help you unleash your creativity and bring your koala sketches to life.
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$47      

Mastering Granny Squares

Mastering Granny Squares

Saturday 05 October
Bowen Hills - 10am - 3 Hours
Brisbane Crochet Club
Tessa Spark
Ready to create stunning granny square blankets or elevate your crochet skills? Join our fun-filled class!

Learn the basics of granny square crochet and unleash your creativity. Reserve your spot now for full details upon booking.
book now
$84      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 05 October
Southbank - 10am - 3 Hours
Brisbane Photography Group
Francis Keating
Dive into the world of photography with a hands-on learning experience, appropriate for beginners, or those looking to rekindle their basic knowledge and join regular meet-ups. Embrace understanding beyond your camera's Auto Mode, by exploring Manual Mode and fundamentals of composing a perfect shot.

Cameras and their accessories can be complicated to comprehend, but we make it easy for you to discover how to utilise these tools, capturing special moments, events, and people from your daily life.

Our class provides essential learning on a variety of technical aspects. This includes learning the nuances of aperture, comprehending shutter speed, and understanding the importance of ISO. You will receive guidance on understanding focal length and lenses, techniques for optimum lighting, and the skill of capturing a correctly exposed photograph.

Take a step toward mastering your camera and creating exquisite photographs.
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$148      
Still Life Drawing for Beginners

Still Life Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 12 October
South Brisbane - 10am - 2 Hours
Brisbane Art Group
Dayna Lim
Discover the foundational skills of fine artistry with our Still Life Drawing Workshop. Master the art of proportions to breathe life into your drawings, ensuring each piece you create is anatomically accurate. Let us guide you through the delicate process of translating the beauty of still elements onto your canvas, honing your observational abilities and refining your artistic hand. Join us for an enriching experience that will bring precision and realism to your work.
book now
$47      

ABOUT BRISBANE
WATERCOLOUR
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials. If you are a complete beginner all you need to start is a set of watercolour paints, brushes, and water container.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

Join the Brisbane Watercolour Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
REVIEWS
Great morning of painting and discussion with lots of learning. Barb is a great teacher and very encouraging of our efforts.
5/5
Dianne
2024-09-09
We had a lovely morning learning how to paint water at the top of Kangaroo Point Cliffs. Thank you Barb.
5/5
Louise
2024-09-08
We had a lovely morning learning how to paint water at the top of Kangaroo Point Cliffs. Thank you Barb.
5/5
Louise
2024-09-08

Barb was a great engaging teacher
5/5
Joanne
2024-08-27
Thanks Barb - it was fab, and I learned a lot!
5/5
Katrina
2024-08-27
A lovely way to spend a Saturday morning. I am a lot braver to mix my own colours now. Barbe always makes the day fun, relaxing and worth while. Thank you.
5/5
Belinda
2024-08-26

Learnt a lot. Barb is a great teacher and the group was fun.
5/5
Di
2024-08-26
Barb was great fun. It was an informative session. I learned so much and look forward to coming again.
5/5
Louise
2024-08-25
It was lovely to visit NF park to paint Roses. Barb was really helpful when discussing tones/shades and showing how to do brush strokes better.
5/5
Thu
2024-08-17

Learnt some new skills and techniques.
5/5
Sharmila
2024-08-12
Enjoyed the urban sketching. Barb was great to help getting started and gave helpful advice on how to do certain things.
5/5
Thu
2024-07-30
Great location. Barb gave some great tips and feedback .
5/5
Karen
2024-07-28

ARTISTS
Barb Rushe
Barb Rushe love for art started at school and has continued to grow through her exploration of its history, the varying genres and mediums. When she isn't painting, drawing or admiring an exhibition, she is busy as a special education teacher working with students with complex behaviour and learning needs. She also runs a weekly art club for students at school and enjoys the relaxed environment that allows for creative freedom and expression.

Barb enjoys a challenge and views teaching more as guiding people to approach learning through fun activities and developing skills that build confidence and practical application. She is also a firm believer that learning is a life long endeavour where she continues to further her education which includes art, Auslan, coaching and teaching. Watercolour has been a huge interest in the past few years and after many classes and online courses, Barb feels she is ready to support others to develop their interest and love of this art medium.

Barb Rushe is available for private bookings

Tutoring, events and group sessions.
Friday evenings 6:30-9:30pm
Saturdays 2pm - 6pm

PHOTOS
Brisbane Watercolour Group
2024-09-06
Title or Location: Calamvale, Brisbane
This is my watercolour painting of Sugar Plums. I used a photo by Yevgeniya Shal I found on Pinterest, and I liked the wooden board and the variety of colours in the plums. I have started tutoring watercolour at Logan West Community Art Share Alliance at Hillcrest and was looking for some interesting ideas for the classes.I like to use the layering technique of laying colours over dried colours, to create depth and texture. I tend to be quite heavy with the colour, compared to some other wat
Credit: Sue Battis
Facebook: facebook.com/suebattisart
Instagram: instagram.com/suebattisart

Brisbane Watercolour Group
2024-08-14
Title or Location:
I love the Mona Lisa and when my local art group posted the challenge of painting a famous masterpiece in watercolour, this is the result. It was both good fun and very challenging and I'm very happy with the result.
Credit: Brenda O?Sullivan
Brisbane Watercolour Group
2024-07-08
Title or Location: Scoot
I saw a photo of a beautiful cat on Facebook and asked the owner if I could paint it - Matt Raatz agreed and I created this line and wash using ink and Roman Szmal watercolours and Posca pen for fine details.When I showed the painting to Matt he asked to purchase the original and it has since been shipped to Wisconsin.
Credit: Nicola Wilkinson

Brisbane Watercolour Group
2023-08-23
Title or Location: The Precipice
I never know what image will land on the canvas. I simply paint my feelings. The Precipice is a place in my soul that I go to when I am unsure of my next step. If it resonates, perhaps you have felt this feeling too!
Credit: Chelsea PaintSmith
Instagram: chelseapaintsmith

Brisbane Watercolour Group
2023-08-22
Title or Location: Title of Painting: 'The Phantom could be Anywhere'
This painting was done after looking at various rainforest photographs and also inspiration from other artists. I mainly centered the theme or title of the painting around the mystery of the comic book character "The Phantom." Although you cannot see the Phantom the title of the painting eludes to him being somewhere.
Credit: Jeff Goodwin
Instagram: jeffgoodwinart
Newcastle Watercolour Group
2024-09-10
Title or Location: From A Lesson with Chan Dissanayake.
Inspired by Paddington, Sydney location
Credit: Linda Gray

Houston Watercolor Group
2024-09-10
Title or Location: no photo
something inspired by a watercolor painting by Turner
Credit: James McClean

Liverpool Watercolour Group
2024-09-10
Title or Location: Water Elephant
- After retiring from my clinical practice in 2021, I began to follow professional artist on YouTube and learned their painting techniques.- In 2022, I focused on watercolours and was invited to enter one of my artworks into an Art Gallery, where it sold.- I continued to explore different artists, and paint daily, selling my artworks and prints, yet I still feel my art isn't good enough and strive to improve and find my own style of painting.- This Water Elephant, was inspi
Credit: Dawn Stemmer
Facebook: Dawn Stemmer Art
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawn_stemmer_art?igsh=MXJiYjk2cWx4aWhudA3D3D&utm_source=qr
Newcastle Watercolour Group
2024-09-10
Title or Location: Ballerina Pink Blue
the ballet dancer was painted on Saunders Waterford Not watercolour paper. The skirt was created by washing on the colour and adding cling film to the wet paint. Ehen it is dry the cling film was removed leaving the beautiful markings and tissue like finish. I did this for my granddaughter who loves ballet.
Credit: Margaret Milburn
Instagram: margartpaintings

Albuquerque Watercolor Group
2024-09-10
Title or Location: Sandia Rain
I snapped a photo of the rain coming over the Sandias on my way home from work on my cell phone as the dark purples and blues fascinated me as an artist!
Credit: Cindilynn Sundell

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