Love watercolour? Curious about ink? This workshop brings the two together in a beautifully expressive way. Working from one of my own landscape references, you will create a striking monochromatic painting using black ink alone. You will discover how much depth, atmosphere, and subtlety can come from a single colour — from soft, flowing washes to rich, dramatic contrasts.

I’ll guide you step by step through essential watercolour techniques, while showing you how to control ink to achieve a full range of tones, textures, and mark-making. Then we introduce something a little unexpected — bleach. Bleach lifts the ink to reveal light, movement, and highlights, adding a sense of energy and spontaneity to your work and the element of surprise!

This workshop is perfect for beginners and more experienced artists alike — anyone wanting to loosen up, explore a different medium, and create a landscape with mood and feeling. Come and enjoy the process, embrace the unexpected, and create something uniquely your own.

Course Outline:

• You will be shown how to prepare for your painting, how to get started with the drawing and how to begin painting.
• We will go through the basics of watercolour to get you started, and I will advise you along the way to ensure you are able to complete your painting.
• You will be shown how to use your ink, how to dilute it, and shown all the various tones you can achieve, and how to use them in your painting.

Learning Outcomes:

*Learn basic watercolour techniques

• Learn how to use ink for watercolour and how to dilute to achieve a variety of tones
• Learn how to apply bleach to your ink watercolour
• Create an A4 watercolour painting

What to bring:

• Quality watercolour paper 300gsm 100% cotton – A4 or A3 – enough for exercises as well as painting. A well-priced, good quality paper that I recommend is Meeden or Baohong (Amazon). Please avoid Reeves if possible.
• Watercolour paint brushes of various sizes – suggested sizes: 0, 2, 4, 8,
• Bottle of Black Parker Quink ink – can found at Office Works – only this ink please, as others do not react the same.
• Masking tape
• Palette
• Water jars x 2
• Pencil and eraser to sketch your landscape
• Sealed board to attach paper to (can be supplied by tutor if you don’t have one).

Art Supplies Discount:

As a bonus for learning Art with SGSCC, all enrolled students are entitled to a generous 10% discount off the purchase of art supplies when they shop in-store at Eckersley’s Art & Craft, Taren Point!
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About the Tutor:

I am Vicki — artist, art educator, and art therapist behind Vicki Peck Art.

Art has always been part of my life, but what was once a personal passion has grown into a full and evolving creative career. Today, I spend my days creating my own work, teaching across a range of settings, and supporting others to explore their creativity in a way that feels accessible, enjoyable, and meaningful.

I run weekly art classes for children, teens, and adults, offer private tuition from my home studio, teach at a local college – SGSCC, and facilitate art therapy sessions within the community. I also host workshops and paint & sip events throughout the year.

My approach is grounded in the belief that art is for everyone — not just those who think they’re “good at it.” Whether someone is picking up a pencil for the first time, returning to creativity after years away, or using art as a way to process and heal, my role is to create a space where they feel supported, capable, and inspired.

Originally from South Africa, I moved to Australia in 2005 after spending time in the UK. My creative path has taken a few turns along the way, but it has always led me back here — to building a life centred around art, connection, and community.

I’m incredibly grateful to do this work, and to the people who continue to support and grow alongside me.

Other Information:

• To ensure resources are ready for you at the start of your course, we ask you ideally enrol at least one week before the course commences.
• All courses need a minimum number of students to run ("we try our hardest to get those") . If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled before the commencement and you will be informed.