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Junior Watercolour Lessons

Gentle and structured watercolour lessons for children.
~Creative confidence grows step by step~

About our Junior Watercolour class

Our studio is designed for children aged 10 and over,
with placement based on readiness and maturity.


Each lesson follows a clear step-by-step structure, helping them build skills while enjoying the creative process.

We encourage observation, patience, and confidence.

What children will learn

  • Watercolour blending techniques

  • Colour mixing skills

  • Light and shadow

  • Composition and perspective

  • Confidence in creative expression

⭐ All students work on the same theme,
with room for personal colour choices and small creative details.

Lesson Structure

  • Warm-up colour exercise

  • Guided drawing

  • Watercolour techniques

  • Finishing touches

  • Short sharing time

This structure helps children stay focused and complete a finished artwork each lesson.

2026 Term 2 Creative Journey

Term 2 runs over five sessions.
Each term features new creative projects while developing essential watercolour techniques.

🗓️ Term Dates: 2nd, 16th, 30th May and 13th, 20th June 2026
⏰ Time: Saturdays | 2:30pm - 3:45pm (75 mins)

① Starry sky

① Starry sky

Discover wet-on-wet techniques and splatter effects to capture a glowing night sky.

② Tree on the hill

② Tree on the hill

Practice basic composition and tree structure in watercolour.

Small European House

Small European House

Learning basic perspective, soft colour blending, and gentle layering techiniques.

④ Clownfish Part 1

④ Clownfish Part 1

Learn colour control and clean brush techniques while creating vibrant underwater life.

⑤ Clownfish Part 2

⑤ Clownfish Part 2

Explore light, shadow and smooth colour blending to create a realistic effect.

Class Details

✔︎ Age: 10 years over
✔︎ Small group class (4~6 students), classes run from one student

✔︎ 75 minutes per lesson

✔︎ Open during school terms

 

​*Materials are provided for all Junior lessons.
Students are expected to handle all materials with care and clean them after use.
Studio materials must remain in the studio.
If any item is significantly damaged or lost, a replacement fee may apply.

Trial lesson

​Trial lessons available.

Next Schedule

🗓️ Dates: 14th, 21st, 28th March
⏰ Time: Saturdays | 12:00pm - 1:15pm
💰 Fee: $20 per child

  • No pressure to enrol after trial.

  • Materials provided for the trial.

  • EFTPOS is available.

Trial
Water Drop Study

Water Drop Study

A sample project created during our trial lesson. Students explore tone and light by painting a single water drop in one chosen colour.

Regular Term Lesson & Fees

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Regular Term Lessons​​

  • Age: 10 years and over
    (Flexible placement based on readiness.)

  • Class size: Maximum 6 students

  • Duration: 75 minutes

  • Fee: $145 per term (5 lessons)

  • Enrolment: Term-based

  • Materials provided for all sessions.

Materials policy

  • Each student will be assigned their own set for the term.

  • Please handle all materials with care and clean them before leaving.

  • Studio materials must remain in the studio.

  • If any item is significantly damaged or lost, a replacement fee may apply.

Attendance Policy

  • If your child cannot attend a lesson, a make-up class may be arranged within the same term, subject to availability

  • Term fees are non-refundable

Your instructor

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Yoriko Wallis
Watercolour Artist / Instructor

 

I create watercolour paintings inspired by quiet European towns.

In my studio, I teach beginners step by step,
focusing on calm, enjoyable learning rather than perfection.

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Directions

Shop8, 116 Hoare Street, Manunda, QLD 4870

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Contact

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