The Grampians in Focus – A Hand-Coloured Journey
Join me for a two-day creative journey set against the stunning backdrop of the Grampians. This workshop is perfect for those seeking to explore nature, connect with like-minded creatives, and bring their inspiration to life through the traditional art of relief printmaking and watercolour painting.
2-day Workshop
Saturday 13 – Sunday 14 September 2025
Workshops run from 9.00 am – 4.00 pm
Morning tea and lunch are provided at your workshop.
Early bird booking: $370 (booking and payment by 1/7/25)
Full fee $490
Day One: Explore + Carve
We will start our journey with a morning walk immersed in the beauty of the Grampians. Together, we’ll gather reference materials that capture the essence of the landscape, breaking the ice and sparking your creative flow.
The morning continues with a hands-on introduction to block preparation. You’ll have time to experiment and build confidence by carving a sampler block before planning and transferring your final design to your lino block. By the afternoon, you’ll be carving your masterpiece and printing a test run to see your ideas take shape.
Day Two: Print + Paint
Dive back into your project with fresh energy! We’ll refine your carving and create a small edition of prints. Then, the magic truly begins as we explore the fundamentals of watercolour painting, adding depth and vibrancy to your prints.
The day concludes with mounting and sleeving your hand-coloured creations, ready to be admired in our end-of-workshop exhibition showcasing the group’s collection of locale-inspired prints. You’ll leave with a stunning hand-coloured print that reflects the beauty of the Grampians, ready to take pride of place in your home.
This workshop is about more than creating art—it’s about slowing down, connecting with nature, and embracing the joy of making something with your hands. Whether you’re an experienced printmaker or artist or just want to try something new, this weekend promises inspiration, learning, and a little nature-inspired adventure.
Let’s make art together in the heart of the Grampians!
Workshops run 9am – 4pm.
Morning tea and lunch are provided at your workshop.
Catering is supplied by the local bakery and will comprise of a salad roll, muffin or slice and piece of fruit daily. Please advise of your diet requirements upon booking. If you require specific dietary needs that cannot be catered for by the bakery please bring your own.
Book your own accommodation in Halls Gap or Pomonal. There are many styles and levels to choose from. Our website has a list of some of the accommodation options in Halls Gap and the places listed do offer a discount to Grampians Brushes participants.
Halls Gap has a wide range of evening meal options, from local take away, cafes and restaurants. There is a small supermarket with good supplies if you are choosing to self-cater. Local wineries have available award-winning wines for your enjoyment.
Join other students and tutors for evening meals, exhibitions, bushwalks and more. A full program of activities will be forwarded to enrolled participants in August. Partners, family and friends are welcome at all evening activities. As part of our opening night there is an artist market, and at the GrampianArts Market Place situated at the Halls Gap HUB. Senior Art Supplies will be selling specialist art supplies, Dairing selling speciality papers and Fibreworks.
