Unlock Your Creativity with Art Fundamentals
Have you ever wished you could capture the beauty of the world around you? Whether you're a complete beginner or eager to reconnect with your creative side, this course will give you the skills—and the confidence—to draw and paint what you see, all in a relaxed, supportive environment.
What You’ll Learn
Art Fundamentals is an 8-week beginner’s drawing and painting course designed to help you build a strong artistic foundation while gently nurturing your creativity. No experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and an open heart.
🖌 Weeks 1–3: Drawing with Graphite
Learn to create pleasing and balanced compositions
Choose and develop a landscape scene to work with through the course
Learn how to draw what you really see
Learn how to create a sense of perspective in your drawing
Master tonal shading to bring depth and feeling to your work
Complete a tonal drawing of your chosen composition
🎨 Weeks 4–8: Acrylic Painting
Learn to mix colours with confidence
Understand how warm and cool versions of colours bring life and depth to a composition
Explore brush techniques to create different effects
Complete your own unique painting of your chosen composition on a stretched canvas to hang on your wall
This course is more than just learning techniques—it’s about making space for you. You’ll build your confidence, discover your creative rhythm, and connect with others on a similar path of rediscovery.
After the course ends, you’re warmly invited to join my ongoing weekly group tutoring sessions (exclusively for alumni of this course) to keep that creative spark alive!
📅 Dates – 8 Wednesdays
May: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
June: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
⏰ Time:
Sessions 1–4: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Sessions 5–8: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Location
Puddleduck Vineyard’s undercover, heated deck area, perched over their duck-filled dam with vineyard views as the backdrop. It’s a beautiful and inspiring spot—perfect for slowing down, soaking up the scenery, and letting your creativity flow.
💰 Investment: $480 per person (+ booking fee)
Includes:
All art materials (including quality paints and a stretched canvas)
20 hours of personalised tuition in a small group
A light lunch of your choice from the Puddleduck menu with each class
About Your Instructor
I’m Nicola—with a degree in Visual Arts (specialising in acrylic painting) and nearly a decade of experience in education, I’m passionate about helping people uncover their creative potential. I find so much joy in watching students grow in confidence and expression!
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Cancellation Policy
Full refunds (minus booking fee) are available up to 7 days before the course starts
After that, your ticket can be transferred to another person up until the first class
Questions?
Email me anytime at nicolahollandart@gmail.com
This is your time!
Take a pause, pick up a brush, and reconnect with your creativity.
Spots are limited—so if you know you're keen, get in quick. I can’t wait to welcome you to class! 🎨✨