Date: Wednesday, 21st January, 2026
Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm
Ages: Teens (12 - 16 Years)
Location: Avalon Creative Space, 32 Old Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon Beach NSW 2107
Workshop Overview:
Artist & teacher Amber Oswald will guide teens through fundamental watercolour painting techniques to expand their skills and take their paintings to another level. This workshop will focus on capturing detail in underwater animals and explore coastlines from above to create aerial watercolour artworks.
Along with key watercolour techniques, students will shown tips for developing their observation skills in drawing from life, and learn how to capture details, tone and texture when painting with watercolour.
About the Artist/Teacher
Amber is a local Northern Beaches artist and teacher. She has created and taught workshops at the National Art School in Darlinghurst, school holiday workshops with Northern Beaches Council and teaches a variety of painting workshops in collaboration with Salt & Lime Experiences. She is a registered NSW Department of Education teacher and has over 12 years experience teaching in both primary and high schools.
Workshop Highlights:
Small class of a maximum of 12 students
Learn fundamental watercolour techniques
Develop observations skills when drawing from life
Understand how to capture details and texture when representing animals
Explore water and capturing depth through layers
Sharing of ideas and work
Encouragement of sharing ideas and artworks through group discussions
Artwork showcase
Materials provided:
Watercolour paints and brushes
Watercolour paper
Inspiration and examples
Note to parents/guardians:
Ensure students wear suitable clothing for potential paint splatters (or an apron if you wish) and enclosed shoes
This session includes a half hour break for lunch, so please ensure students pack food for themselves.
Please fill in the form when booking and for further information, please don’t hesitate to get in contact
*Please note, workshops need a minimum of 6 tickets sold to run. Full refunds will be given if cancellation occurs due to low numbers.
Date: Wednesday, 21st January, 2026
Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm
Ages: Teens (12 - 16 Years)
Location: Avalon Creative Space, 32 Old Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon Beach NSW 2107
Workshop Overview:
Artist & teacher Amber Oswald will guide teens through fundamental watercolour painting techniques to expand their skills and take their paintings to another level. This workshop will focus on capturing detail in underwater animals and explore coastlines from above to create aerial watercolour artworks.
Along with key watercolour techniques, students will shown tips for developing their observation skills in drawing from life, and learn how to capture details, tone and texture when painting with watercolour.
About the Artist/Teacher
Amber is a local Northern Beaches artist and teacher. She has created and taught workshops at the National Art School in Darlinghurst, school holiday workshops with Northern Beaches Council and teaches a variety of painting workshops in collaboration with Salt & Lime Experiences. She is a registered NSW Department of Education teacher and has over 12 years experience teaching in both primary and high schools.
Workshop Highlights:
Small class of a maximum of 12 students
Learn fundamental watercolour techniques
Develop observations skills when drawing from life
Understand how to capture details and texture when representing animals
Explore water and capturing depth through layers
Sharing of ideas and work
Encouragement of sharing ideas and artworks through group discussions
Artwork showcase
Materials provided:
Watercolour paints and brushes
Watercolour paper
Inspiration and examples
Note to parents/guardians:
Ensure students wear suitable clothing for potential paint splatters (or an apron if you wish) and enclosed shoes
This session includes a half hour break for lunch, so please ensure students pack food for themselves.
Please fill in the form when booking and for further information, please don’t hesitate to get in contact
*Please note, workshops need a minimum of 6 tickets sold to run. Full refunds will be given if cancellation occurs due to low numbers.
