AMANDA BRETT WATERCOLOUR ARTIST
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​Watercolour Art Workshops & Classes

​Watercolour Art Classes & Workshops in Auckland, NZ, UK and ​Painting Holidays in Italy
​A favourite quote:
Painting a watercolour is making the best of an emergency.
John Singer Sargent
​My mantra:
The straight line is ungodly.
Friedensreich Hundertwasser
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5 days painting

fabulous

Lucca Tuscany
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6-10 June 2022

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Lucca Workshop options

Sunflowers Watercolour Painting REAL-TIME video lesson

NZ$25.00

nothing says summer like sunflowers!!


In this real-time video you will learn:


value contrast and value scales

colour theory

sketching for watercolour

design and composition

passage

underpainting

negative painting 

 



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La Signora dei Fiori Watercolour Painting lesson

NZ$25.00

La Signora dei Fiori Watercolour Painting lesson


In this video demonstration I help you learn the keys to painting

watercolour fast and loose - start to finish!!


you'll learn about:

Composition/design

Understand value contrast

Perspective and Architectural sketching

Mixing light and dark values

simplifying a busy scene and more!


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Roast Office How to paint from a bad photograph

NZ$15.00

Real Time Watercolour painting demo


How to paint from a bad photograph


how many bad photos have you got that made you wish you were a better photographer? 1000's?? me too!!


it's all about the values and getting to know your subject!!





Watercolour painting demonstration including learning about limited palette painting, quick draw techniques, composition, design, wet-in-wet, values, colour temperature, calligraphy and more


LEARNING:

value contrast and value scales

colour theory

sketching for watercolour

design and composition

passage

underpainting

negative painting 

 

MATERIALS:

Fabriano artistico 300gsm CP 100% cotton rag

for underpainting and background - natural bristle wash brushes

for detail - sable synthetic blend brushes

lifting - da vinci cosmotop spin #16 flat

natural sea sponge

water spritzer

 

PIGMENTS:

French Ultramarine

permanent alizarin crimson

burnt sienna



$15NZD

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LIVE - Weekly Watercolour Classes, Tuesdays from Feb 8, 2022

NZ$265.00

Sold out

Afternoon 1-4pm OR Evening 6-9pm Tuesdays


LIVE - 8 Weekly Watercolour Classes from Feb 8 2021


(Adults only 18+ years)


$265


My classes are mostly mixed levels of painters. Maximum 12 students in each class.


ALL STUDENTS - Please bring your own subject matter with all your resources and workings.


ALWAYS bring your ​sketchbook and spare watercolour paper - essential for every class!


theme for term 1 2022 Subject Selection and developing your voice.


We'll also work on how to finish a painting using design principles



Amanda's demonstrations include an emphasis on design principles, composition, colour, ​value and relationships. By helping you to simplify what you see and how you think, Amanda will work with you to develop quick and energetic painting ​skills whilst focusing on your painting "idea". ​A wonderful opportunity to paint with a ​contemporary watercolour master.



Venue: Gifford Gallery (behind children's playground)

27a Poronui St Mt Eden

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see my FAQ page for a materials list for beginners


Amanda will be in touch closer to the time






COMMUNITY CARE

We know that there will be some of you who are apprehensive about attending any indoor group gatherings. Please be assured that your health and wellbeing are paramount to us and that all the recommended safety measures will be in place.

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Amanda is fully vaccinated. 

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We have temporarily implemented a policy of only accepting students who declare, on booking, that they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and have a vaccination certificate... (medical exemptions excepted). This policy may be subject to change as further clarity on the situation becomes apparent.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

Enrolments are confirmed on receipt of payment in full. Students who are currently enrolled in a class will be given preferential booking to enrol in the following term.

Following the preferential booking deadline, enrolments will be opened to new students.  Classes must be booked for the full term, no part term or single classes will be booked. 

Refunds, less a $50 administration fee, will be made to students who withdraw from a course up to 10 days before course commencement. No refunds will be made after this date. Transfers are not available. We reserve the right to provide a substitute tutor or reschedule a class if necessary. 

If you are unable to attend a class due to illness, or for personal reasons, you will not be entitled to a refund for classes missed or to transfer to another course to make up your missed class.

Filming of my demonstrations is not permitted but you are welcome to take photographs.

Photographs taken by me may be used for marketing purposes. 

Amanda is a qualified Adult Educator; special needs and school-age student tuition is not available - please do not be offended if your application is declined. Depending on circumstances, high-need adults may be accepted with an attending helper/caregiver, please contact me to discuss. Bookings made without consultation will not be refunded.

Your booking is automatic acceptance of our terms and conditions.

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Gift Card

NZ$160.00 - NZ$750.00
Surprise someone special with a Gift Card!

​Gift Cards are delivered to the recipient by email and include instructions on how to redeem them at checkout. Redeemable for workshops, classes, original paintings and Limited Edition Prints

​Our Gift Cards have no additional processing fees. Gift Cards expire 1 year from purchase and are not transferable.
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Painting Critique - Let me review your work

NZ$50.00 - NZ$75.00

1 hour online

contact me after payment to arrange online meeting

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Beginners One Day Workshop 19 June 2020

NZ$165.00

Sold out

WAITLIST

Adults only 18+ years


​Spend a fun and relaxing day totally focused on creativity!!


​Explore watercolours and

creating a painting of your own!!


Professional paints, brushes and paper for the day

​will be supplied by Amanda


Venue: Gifford Gallery (behind children's playground)

27a Poronui St Mt Eden

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for a list of useful items to bring from home, visit https://www.amandabrett.net/faqs.html


Amanda will be in touch closer to the time



TERMS & CONDITIONS

Enrolments are confirmed on receipt of payment in full. Students who are currently enrolled in a class will be given preferential booking to enrol in the following term.

Following the preferential booking deadline, enrolments will be opened to new students.  Classes must be booked for the full term, no part term or single classes will be booked. 

Refunds, less a $50 administration fee, will be made to students who withdraw from a course up to 5 days before course commencement. No refunds will be made after this date. Transfers are not available. We reserve the right to provide a substitute tutor or reschedule a class if necessary. Refunds will be made for any classes cancelled by me. If you are unable to attend a class due to illness, or for personal reasons, you will not be entitled to a refund for classes missed, or to transfer to another course to make up your missed class.

Filming of my demonstrations is not permitted but you are welcome to take a few photographs.

Photographs taken by me may be used for marketing purposes. 

Amanda is a qualified Adult Educator; special needs and school-age student tuition is not available - please do not be offended if your application is declined. Depending on circumstances, high-need adults may be accepted with an attending helper/caregiver, please contact me to discuss.

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Amanda's demonstrations include an emphasis on design principles, composition, colour, ​value and relationships.

By helping you to simplify what you see and how you think, Amanda will work with you to develop quick and energetic painting ​skills whilst focusing on your painting "idea".
​
​A wonderful opportunity to paint with a ​contemporary watercolour master.
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Hi Amanda,
Just wanted to say a big thank you for your amazing class and your lovely charming character. I literally enjoy being a your class, it's so much fun and the way you teach us play with colors is amazing! I was sitting in front of my computer at work and remembering how much fun I had yesterday painting that flower and jar! Then I felt I like to share this good feeling with you :) Have a great day and keep shining our beautiful teacher :* :) See you next week, Mary H
"You will always be in great demand because you are an outstanding watercolour artist and tutor. Your advice on techniques and materials have been invaluable. All my paints are artist quality now and the difference is truly amazing. I have bought several other colours as well. I love watercolour and the more I learn the more I like it." Cheers Phil ​
"It was a delight to welcome Amanda Brett to teach at Watershed Studio this summer.  She was efficient, easy company and put every one at their ease immediately. Her method of tuition suited everyone present on her full course. Several students felt strongly that she had opened their eyes to a new way of looking at painting and all had been inspired and encouraged.  One student who has been coming to us for several years declared that that one of her paintings was the best thing she had ever done and another who had only booked for a single day stayed for two – a real testament to Amanda and her skills as a tutor. We have rebooked for next year and I can’t wait!" Allison Bond, Watershed UK
​"Thank you very much for a wonderful week in Lucca. You taught me to look much more closely at the environment I'm in and gave me as a beginner the confidence to keep painting. We also loved the social program and interaction with other participants". Wendi

Amanda Brett - Watercolour Artist

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Quality Guarantee: All my watercolours are painted with only modern professional grade watercolour paints on Museum exhibition grade watercolour papers, they are extremely lightfast and will become a family heirloom and passed down to subsequent generations. ALL art of ANY medium should be hung away from direct sunlight. If​properly cared for, watercolour paintings will last as long, if not longer, than oil paintings. I only paint on 100% cotton rag paper, mostly Arches and Fabriano, and frame to conservation standard with acid free materials.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Watercolour Painting Holiday Workshop
Lucca Italy May 2022, read more and book online

Watercolour Magic with Amanda on Youtube

Video Lessons
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Watercolour Weekly Classes
Auckland New Zealand

Beginners One Day Watercolour Workshops 
Auckland New Zealand
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​​View all workshops and classes
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