Learn how to trust your creativity
and release fear to create intuitive abstract watercolour paintings.
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2024:
AUCKLAND: Saturday 8th June
WANAKA: Saturday 18th May
SOUTHLAND: Saturday 24th August
as soon as you arrive at my retreat style workshop
Learn how to trust your creativity and create intuitive abstract watercolour paintings.
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WATERCOLOUR WELLNESS WORKSHOP Saturday 8th June 202410.30am – 4.00pmBali Garden Matakana 292 Point Wells Road Matakana $295 Earlybird (ends Sunday 26th May)$345 Standard Pricing includes welcome cacao, nourishing vegetraian...
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WATERCOLOUR WELLNESS WORKSHOP Saturday 18th May 202410.30am – 3.30pmThe Oasis Lodge, 79 Riverbank road, Wanaka Take a friend offer: Buy one ticket + receive 50% off your second ticket =...
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Saturday 24th August 202410.30am – 4.00pmThe Barn, 45 Mullans Road, Orepuki 20 minutes from Riverton. $255 Earlybird (ends Sunday 11th August)$305 Standard Pricing includes morning tea, lunch and all...
View full product detailsthat sees you feel filled with clarity and inspiration to create abstract watercolour landscapes under my calm guidance.
about creating in watercolour I will show you how to let go of that fear by connecting to yourself first. Then your creativity will shine.
If you feel excited and inspired to create but simply don’t know how the watercolour process works, I will show you how to capture that passion and channel it into trusting that you might make mistakes but that it is all part of the process and that surrendering to that mistake is where your magic starts to unfold in a painting.
Welcome, hot drink and biscuit
Introduction – My art and background
Meditation or // Mindful garden or coastal walk or // Breathwork
Line drawing + laughter
Art demo
Dancing, shaking and silliness
Painting – 1 hour
Plant based lunch + connection – 1 hour
Artist Talk – overcoming failure
Painting – 1 hour
Reflection
End
'I loved, loved your workshop. Feeling very inspired and motivated to do more painting and I would absolutely recommend to a friend. Your whole approach to your art - including whole foods and lovely presentation within the space you created was truly serene and inspiring.'
Jools Hall
'I loved every moment. It was a special treat to myself and I am so glad I came to the workshop. In fact I feel truly blessed and the day you created I will treasure. Plus you have truly inspired me.'
Nicola Romeril
'It really ignited my desire to start getting creative again and carve out the time for myself. Creativity is so important to making me feel fulfilled so it was nice to be reminded of that.'
Laura Trott
'Thank you so much for the workshop. You were so welcoming and warm and should be so proud. I had such a nice time hearing about your process, your art practice and how it is connected to your lifestyle. It was very special for me to spend the day with my mum, too!'
Harriette Herlund
A sense of openness to learn and to connect
Your own water bottle (to stay hydrated!)
A image of your favourite landscape or sunset/sunrise (optional)
A notebook (optional)
Anyone seeking a creative, inclusive art experience
A complete beginner with no or very little experience in watercolours
An artist established in another area but wanting to explore a different medium and learn tools for channeling creativity
I can be attentive to everyones needs as the workshop is an intimate group of up to 12 guests.
Ages 15 and up.
Learn how to trust your creativity and create intuitive abstract watercolour paintings.
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WATERCOLOUR WELLNESS WORKSHOP Saturday 8th June 202410.30am – 4.00pmBali Garden Matakana 292 Point Wells Road Matakana $295 Earlybird (ends Sunday 26th May)$345 Standard Pricing includes welcome cacao, nourishing vegetraian...
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WATERCOLOUR WELLNESS WORKSHOP Saturday 18th May 202410.30am – 3.30pmThe Oasis Lodge, 79 Riverbank road, Wanaka Take a friend offer: Buy one ticket + receive 50% off your second ticket =...
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Saturday 24th August 202410.30am – 4.00pmThe Barn, 45 Mullans Road, Orepuki 20 minutes from Riverton. $255 Earlybird (ends Sunday 11th August)$305 Standard Pricing includes morning tea, lunch and all...
View full product detailsI'd love to hear from you with any questions or requests you might have about my workshops through this form or email me sophie@sophiemelville.com