Mushrooms and Floral Watercolour Workshop

Create Vibrant Fungi Illustrations with watercolour paint.

📍 Reservoir & Abbotsford Vic, Australia 🗓️ Days vary 🕰️ 2hrs &10mins or 3hrs & 10mins 🎟️ Couples & Groups discounts available/Private Class Available

All workshops, except for one-on-one workshops, require at least two bookings to go ahead.

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Step into the calming world of watercolour and learn how to paint delicate florals and charming forest mushrooms in this beginner-friendly workshop. In the two-hour or three-hour class, you’ll be guided through the essential foundations of watercolour painting — from understanding water control to building soft layers of colour without creating mud. Whether you’ve never picked up a brush before or want to refine your technique, this session will give you the confidence to create luminous, expressive artwork.You’ll begin with simple warm-up exercises to explore:

  • Wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques

  • Controlling pigment strength

  • Creating smooth gradients and soft blends

  • Understanding light and shadow in watercolour

Once you feel comfortable with the basics, you’ll move into guided studies of a floral form and a forest mushroom. You’ll learn how to:

  • Paint soft, dimensional petals

  • Create natural-looking leaves with subtle tonal shifts

  • Add texture and depth to mushroom caps

  • Use negative space to keep your work light and fresh

For the two-hour class, you will learn:

  • Lavender

  • Toadstool

If there’s time:

  • Poppy

  • King Mushroom

For the three-hour class, you will learn:

  • All of the above

  • More time to spend on final piece

If there’s time:

  • Rose

  • Ink Cap Mushroom

In the final portion of the class, you’ll combine your skills into a small finished composition — a beautiful botanical piece you can frame or gift.

    • All materials are provided- including watercolour paint, brushes and paper

    • Notepaper & a pen

    • A completed mushroom/floral artwork ready to displayA strong understanding of watercolour painting techniques

    • Practical knowledge you can apply to future paintings

    • The confidence to continue exploring watercolour art at home

    • Understanding of the English language (Deaf students may bring a sign language interpreter if needed—you must purchase a ticket for them too).

      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 course is not for you.

    • Must be between 15-90 years old.

  • Optional:

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

    • Your own refreshments (No alcohol permitted).

    • Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 15 years old).

    • Recommended for those between 15-90 years old. (Younger kids are welcomed but may struggle with the workshop). Anyone under 13 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

    • 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!

  • Please arrive on time for your workshop. To ensure the session runs smoothly and out of respect for other participants, a maximum grace period of 5 minutes will be provided after the scheduled start time.

    If you have not arrived within 5 minutes of the workshop commencing, your booking will be considered a no-show, your place may be offered to another participant or the workshop will continue without you, and no refund, credit, or transfer will be provided.

    If you anticipate being delayed, please contact Broomstick & Brush Studio as soon as possible. While every effort will be made to accommodate unforeseen circumstances, late entry cannot be guaranteed once the workshop has begun.

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Hi, I'm Cristina, the artist behind Broomstick & Brush Studio. As an award-winning artist and educator, I'm passionate about making art accessible to everyone. My small-group workshops are designed to be welcoming, relaxed and inspiring, helping you build confidence, learn new skills and leave with a piece of art you'll be proud of.

To learn more about me, please see my about page.