BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//hacksw/handcal//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTEND:20250918T143000 UID:69d2a5480b2d3 DTSTAMP:20260406T040912 LOCATION:Tank 3 - The Tanks Arts Centre - Cairns Australia 46 Collins Avenue Cairns 4870 QLD DESCRIPTION: Ethereal Light in Watercolour Join Us - In Tropical North Queensland for this magic Workshop! @ The Tanks Arts Centre - Cairns Botanical Gardens - Thursday 18th September 2025 - 10am to 2.30pm 46 Collins Ave\, Cairns\, QLD\, Australia 4870 Join Nina Volk \;for an immersive \;workshop that explores the delicate balance between looseness and realism in watercolour painting. This Workshop is designed for artists of all skill levels (though preferably with a basic knowledge of watercolour) who wish to capture the essence of their subjects with a fresh spontaneous approach. Workshop Highlights UNDERSTANDING LIGHT: Learn the principles of Light and how it interacts with different surfaces and colours. CREATING ETHEREAL LIGHT AND ATMOSPHERE: Exploring techniques for creating soft\, glowing effects that enhance the mood of you painting. GUIDED PRACTICE: Participate in guided practice session where Nina will demonstrate and assist you in applying 3 KEY techniques to achieve sense of light on paper. DEMONSTRATION: Step by step demonstration with explanation what\, why and how. PERSONAL FEEDBACK: Receive individual guidance and feedback from Nina to hep you refine your techniques. Materials to Bring 100% cotton paper\, 300gsm cold press or rough (1/4 sheets)\, + some scrap paper for practice (I will use BaoHong rough) Paints - use what you \;have\, it should not matter. If you want to practice granulating effect - you need Lunar Blue or Lunar Black from Daniel Smith\, Granulation Medium Winsor Newton My Paints: Ultramarine blue DS Cobalt blue DS or Holbein Cobalt turquoise light \; Holbein Lavender Holbein Jaune Brilliant #1 Holbein Gold Ochre WN Yellow Deep Holbein Burnt Sienna WN Sepia WN Cad.Red Light Holbein Perm.Alizarin Crimson DS Lunar Black/ Lunar Blue DS Neutral Tint WN White Gouache for little highlights only My Brushes: Medium 3/4 inch flat brushes from NEEF 4880 series mix fiber Large\, Medium and Small natural mops (such as NEEF 117\, #6\, #2 and #00) Medium Synthetic round brush with fine point (Such as Escoda Perla #10) Liner or Needle brush (Such as NEEF 4400 #8) Flat synthetic 3/4 inch (to lift) stiff bristles (yellow\, not white - white bristles are too soft) Other Materials: Spray bottles Hair drier Tissue/kitchen paper towels Bottle or container for water to wash your brushes Nina Volk \;- Profile Known for her unique approach to watercolour painting\, Nina Volk \;has become a rising star in the watercolour community capturing her audience with her expressive and full light works. Nina has gained recognition for her ability to blend traditional watercolour techniques with contemporary style\, creating stunning pieces that evoke emotion and tell a story. Her work has been featured in numerous art shows and art prize exhibitions\, and they have a growing following of art enthusiasts and collectors. Nina is not just a talented \;artist with over 20 Best in show and Best Watercolour awards in just 2 years\, but she is a gifted and generous teacher here in Australia and on international arena\, She was invited to demonstrate for the Biennial International Caudete \;"New Concepts and Technologies in Watercolour" 2024 in Spain with upcomng \;workshops in Caudete \;and Madrid \;in 2025. Refund Policy | You can book your Workshop with confidence - knowing that we will refund the Workshop Fee - less $AUD10.00 Booking fee to cover bank and admin charges - provided we are notified in writing via our CONTACT FORM - dated one week prior to the commencement of the Australian Watercolour Muster Biennale \;- 2025 i.e. 10th September 2025. Cancellations after this date will be refunded at 50% of the Booking Fee\, at the discretion of the Curator of the Australian Watercolour Muster - Wyn \;Vogel \;- depending on the critical circumstances and again notified in writing \;via our CONTACT FORM - \;with your phone number and details of the Workshop / Event you are wishing to cancel. A booking fee of $AUD10.00 will be applied to these late cancellations. \; There will be no refund if the Student doesn't advise of their inability to attend at least 24hours prior to the Workshop date and/or doesn't \;arrive at the Workshop!  \; URL;VALUE=URI:http://australianwatercolourmuster.com/event/63263 SUMMARY:Thursday - Nina Volk - WORKSHOP 1: Ethereal Light in Watercolour DTSTART:20250918T100000 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR