Upcoming classes.

8 Week (Term 2) classes at Sim + Co
May
7
to 25 Jun

8 Week (Term 2) classes at Sim + Co

This 8-week term will centre around inspiration from nature with a focus on botanical elements and abstracted details in nature. The class will explore this subject using a variety of mediums including watercolour, acrylic paint, ink and other approaches!

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Botanical Illustration workshop
Apr
13

Botanical Illustration workshop

Perfect for beginners and those with a little more experience, this class focuses on achieving a beautiful gum leaf painting using watercolour and gouache. In the first half of the class, there will be an introduction to basic watercolour techniques and mixed media approaches to creating your own botanical illustration.

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Intro to Watercolour
Mar
9

Intro to Watercolour

Are you curious to learn more about the magical medium of watercolour? This class is designed to introduce you to the materials, techniques, tricks and tips to get you painting with watercolour in no time! Expect to learn basic techniques and approaches and then apply them to capturing everyday objects. Walk away with resources, a cheat sheet for future reference in a small class setting.

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Intro to Gouache Painting workshop
Feb
24

Intro to Gouache Painting workshop

Learn to paint with the beautiful Gouache medium in this three 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.

This class is limited to ten 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

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Intro to Gouache Painting workshop
Oct
21

Intro to Gouache Painting workshop

Learn to paint with the beautiful Gouache medium in this three 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.

This class is limited to ten 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

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Botanical Illustration workshop
Sep
24

Botanical Illustration workshop

Perfect for beginners and those with a little more experience, this class focuses on achieving a beautiful gum leaf painting using watercolour and gouache. In the first half of the class, there will be an introduction to basic watercolour techniques and mixed media approaches to creating your own botanical illustration.

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Full Day Abstract Painting workshop
Apr
22

Full Day Abstract Painting workshop

Learn the techniques and skills to advance your abstract painting abilities in this full day workshop. Nicole will share the techniques she uses in her practice to develop an abstract painting as well as an introduction to processes that you can incorporate into your own practice.

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Intro to Watercolour: tips and techniques.
Apr
20

Intro to Watercolour: tips and techniques.

Have you ever wanted to learn how start painting with watercolour? This class introduces fundamental techniques and approaches to get you started on your journey with this beautiful medium. You will also learn about what materials to invest in, and walk away with some resources to guide you in the future with your painting.

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Paint your own botanical painting SOLD OUT
Apr
1

Paint your own botanical painting SOLD OUT

Join Nicole as she walks you through the process of creating your very own botanical painting from start to finish. In this 4 hour workshop you will learn how to create an interesting composition, select and mix colours, brush and painting techniques. By the end of the class you will walk away with a small canvas artwork of your very own.

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Intro to Watercolour: tips and techniques.
Mar
15

Intro to Watercolour: tips and techniques.

Have you ever wanted to learn how start painting with watercolour? This class introduces fundamental techniques and approaches to get you started on your journey with this beautiful medium. You will also learn about what materials to invest in, and walk away with some resources to guide you in the future with your painting.

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Paint and Sip - Leaf inspired painting
Feb
10

Paint and Sip - Leaf inspired painting

Wind down from the working week and learn new skills in creating a leaf-inspired acrylic canvas painting. In this three hour workshop, Nicole will share details on how to build up a canvas painting from start to finish. Students are encouraged to explore their own take on the subject matter. Beginners welcome, bookings are essential as the class is limited to 8 spots.

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Intro to Watercolour: tips and techniques.
Jan
19

Intro to Watercolour: tips and techniques.

Have you ever wanted to learn how start painting with watercolour? This class introduces fundamental techniques and approaches to get you started on your journey with this beautiful medium. You will also learn about what materials to invest in, and walk away with some resources to guide you in the future with your painting.

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Paint your own botanical painting
Jan
14

Paint your own botanical painting

Join Nicole as she walks you through the process of creating your very own botanical painting from start to finish. In this 4 hour workshop you will learn how to create an interesting composition, select and mix colours, brush and painting techniques. By the end of the class you will walk away with a small canvas artwork of your very own.

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Intro to painting with Gouache
Dec
8

Intro to painting with Gouache

Learn how to paint with this beautiful medium in a 2.5 hour workshop in my artist studio in the heart of the Adelaide CBD. An incredibly versatile medium, you will learn the basic techniques of painting with gouache to produce small landscape studies. Perfect for beginners or those looking to expand their knowledge.

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Workshop testimonials

  • “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)

  • “...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)

  • "Really enjoyed this class. Nicole was a patient teacher who went through some of the floral techniques for everyone to follow along."

    -Christine, Melbourne

  • 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