Gouache Fundamentals painting Workshop (Pantone Postcards)

A guided gouache workshop from technique to finished witchy scene on a Pantone postcard!

📍 Abbotsford, Vic, Australia 🗓️ Days vary 🕰️ 3hr & 10mins 🎟️ Couples & Groups discounts available

Step into a world of magic in this immersive gouache painting workshop designed to combine technical skill with visual storytelling.

In this beginner-friendly yet creatively rich class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of gouache while creating a finished artwork of a witch's tools on a Pantone postcard colour of your choice! The workshop balances technique and narrative, helping you explore how mood, symbolism, and composition work together to create meaningful imagery.

You’ll begin by learning how gouache behaves as a medium and how it differs from watercolour and acrylic. Through guided warm-up exercises, you’ll experiment with paint-to-water ratios, layering techniques, and achieving smooth, matte coverage. You’ll practise building flat base layers, controlling edges, and creating simple forms before exploring how to paint atmospheric backgrounds. You'll paint floral imagery in order to prepare yourself for the final painting.

As the class progresses, we’ll explore how even a simple still life can feel narrative-driven. Through guided discussion, you’ll learn how colour, contrast, and symbolic objects create atmosphere and emotion. Working from a shared composition, you’ll make personal choices in palette and detail while considering balance, negative space, and focal points before sketching your final cauldron scene.

The majority of the session is dedicated to building your major painting. You’ll learn how to block in shapes confidently, create depth and atmosphere, and gradually introduce symbolic details that strengthen your visual story. Individual feedback is provided throughout to help refine your technique and support your creative direction.

In the final stages, you’ll focus on contrast, edge refinement, and strategic highlights to bring your painting to life. The workshop concludes with a reflective discussion on storytelling through art and practical tips for continuing your gouache practice at home.

By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a completed or near-completed Pantone postcard painting, a stronger understanding of gouache techniques, and greater confidence in combining technical skill with imaginative storytelling.

All materials are provided, and no prior experience is required — just a willingness to explore myth, mood, and creativity through paint.

    • Note paper and pen

    • Paper & Pantone Postcard to paint on

    • Paint brushes to use during class

    • The chance to use mid range-professional quality gouache paints

    • Understanding of the English language (deaf students may bring a sign language interpreter if needed - you must purchase an additional ticket for the interpreter).

    • Must be between 17 and 90 years old.

    Please note: Due to the leader of the workshop being hard of hearing (hearing aids), translators that need to speak during lecture sessions are not permitted to allow the workshop leader to communicate effectively with minimal background noise. Therefore, for any individual who cannot speak/understand English, this class is not for you.

  • Optional:

    • Notebook and writing materials (please note that note paper and pen will be provided, but you are more than welcome to bring your own)

    • - Your own paint brushes (please note professional-grade supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own too)

    • Your own refreshments (no alcohol permitted)

    • A disability support person if needed (you must purchase an extra ticket for the support person)

    • Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 16 years old).

    • Adult accompaniment is not required.

    • Suitable for teens, young adults, mature-age learners, and emerging or intermediate artists.

  • If you enjoyed your experience, I would truly appreciate a five-star review, as it helps support my small creative business and future workshops. If you have any concerns or feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly before leaving a review — I’m always happy to help and ensure you have the best possible experience.

  • Customers can cancel/reschedule up to seven days before the date of the workshop. After seven days no cancellation or rescheduling is permitted and no refund will be given.

    If there are extenuating circumstances, please reach out as I would love to find a suitable solution!

$88pp