Upcoming classes.
(Term 1) 8 Week classes at Sim + Co
An entire glorious creative term focussing on faces! We know this can be exciting but also sometimes daunting… we’ve got you! With our step-by-step approach we will guide you through drawing, colour mixing watercolour paints and brush stroke techniques. There is always opportunity to take this project your own way and use other materials other than watercolour. We are a mixed media studio so anything goes!
(Term 2) 8 Week classes at Sim + Co
More information to come soon!
Register your interest here!
Watercolour and drawing focussing on botanicals.
Beginners absolutely welcome!
We are NOT a cookie cutter studio... so your project will look nothing like the other students, there is plenty of opportunity to make it uniquely yours and use the skills and tools you will learn over and over at home or if you love the project so much you have the option to repeat into following weeks.
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- Each week we build on skills, bravery and your personal brand/style of art and creativity.
- There is always something new to learn!
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BONUSES:
- All art materials are supplied except for canvas and own brushes are recommended in some cases.
- Bottomless selection of teas and plunger coffee.
- A beautiful community of like minded humans.
- Small classes of 12 maximum for plenty of 1:1, so be quick to book and share with your friends!
- No experience necessary!
Contemporary Botanical Watercolour workshop
Saturday 29th of March 2025 10-1:30pm at Sim+Co 83a Unley Road Parkside
Join me for a relaxing session of watercolour painting, taking inspiration from local flora. Over the course of this workshop, we will investigate the nuances of the watercolour medium with a series of exercises and techniques, before exploring these ideas further by studying the botanicals. We will study Australian natives with a particular focus on shape, layering and blending effects.
Ticket includes:
All artist-grade materials
Light refreshments
Resources to take home and continue your watercolour journey!
Spots for this workshop are limited to twelve spaces so bookings are essential. Beginners are more than welcome!
For any further enquiries please email hello@nicoleblack.com.au
Intro to Gouache Painting
Learn to paint with the beautiful Gouache medium in this 3 hour workshop with Nicole Black.
If you have ever been curious about painting with gouache, and would like to learn more, this class will introduce the medium’s characteristics. as well as techniques such as layering and mixing colours and colour theory. We will then apply these techniques to achieve small landscape paintings.
What to expect:
All artist-grade materials are included,
An introduction of techniques and information about materials,
A relaxed setting with a maximum of twelve students,
Light refreshments, tea and coffee.
This class is limited to twelve spots so be sure to secure your booking. Beginners are more than welcome. For any other information about this workshop please email hello@nicoleblack.com.au
Contemporary Botanical Watercolour workshop SOLD OUT
Saturday 29th of March 2025 10-1:30pm at Sim+Co 83a Unley Road Parkside
Join me for a relaxing evening of watercolour painting, taking inspiration from local flora. Over the course of this workshop, we will investigate the nuances of the watercolour medium with a series of exercises and techniques, before exploring these ideas further by studying the botanicals. We will study Australian natives with a particular focus on shape, layering and blending effects.
Ticket includes:
All artist-grade materials
Light refreshments
Resources to take home and continue your watercolour journey!
Spots for this workshop are limited to twelve spaces so bookings are essential.
For any further enquiries please email hello@nicoleblack.com.au
Workshop testimonials
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“Fantastic intro to a finicky medium, with expert guidance and warm words of a support. Nicole was a wonderful, engaging and encouraging instructor. Thank you for a great experience and sparking/reacquainting me with the latent creative vibes within! Looking forward to purchasing my own set of watercolours and embarking upon my own private creative journey at home! Keep up the awesome service.”
— Stacey (Melbourne)
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“...Nicole takes the time to explain and show you step by step how to develop skills in watercolour painting as well as what supplies to use and how to use them... It's a relaxing couple of hours with no pressure and is fabulous whether you're a beginner or more advanced.”
— B. Turner (SA)
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"Really enjoyed this class. Nicole was a patient teacher who went through some of the floral techniques for everyone to follow along."
-Christine, Melbourne
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Intro to Watercolour painting was fun and engaging. The 3 hours just flew by but we achieved so much in the class from learning how to get effects with different colours, shapes and mediums; to coming up with a finished painting by the end. Nicole was effective, friendly and encouraging. Great day and finished product, plus new skills I can apply at home.
-Julie, Melbourne