AMANDA BRETT WATERCOLOUR ARTIST
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Weekly Watercolour Classes

Weekly Watercolour Classes

​My mantra:
The straight line is ungodly.
Friedensreich Hundertwasser
​A favourite quote:
Painting a watercolour is making the best of an emergency.
John Singer Sargent
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Open Day, Demonstration and Class


 Saturday, January 21, 2023 10-3pm.


FREE demonstration - RSVP
starting promptly at 10am until 12pm

(please take your seat at 9.45am, the Gallery door will be closed promptly at 10am).
From 11.30 my demonstration will be followed with a question and answer session about my painting
and signing up for a class


FREE LESSON -
FULL
for weekly class sign-ups from 1pm - 3pm
​
BOOK YOUR CLASS HERE

(bring your own painting materials, still life set up available or bring your own subject resource).
If you're a beginner, be prepared to play and have a go! 

beginner's painting sets available for purchase



As a wee New Year's gift for my VIP's - FULL
I have space for you to come and spend the day painting from 10-3pm
with a free lesson from 1pm.
Please rsvp below, limited numbers, first in, first served - tx!!

​
You will need to book your seat now as there is limited seating in the Gallery - WAITLIST

Venue: Gifford Gallery Poronui Street, Mt Eden, behind the children's playground
or you can just google map me 

coffee and tea available, $1 each

PLEASE - NO PHOTOGRAPHY OR VIDEO RECORDING
TERM 1, 2023

8 classes ​Tuesdays from February 7,

1 - 4pm      and       6 - 9pm
 

(Adults only 18+ years)​


My classes are mostly mixed levels of painters. Maximum 12 students in each class. 
If you're a beginner, be prepared to play and have a go!
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!



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

​see a materials list for beginners

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 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 demonstration and photographing my paintings for sale is not permitted but you are welcome to take photographs of my demonstration painting in progress.
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.
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​PLEASE NOTE: Filming of my demonstrations is not permitted during classes and workshops but you are welcome to take a ​few photographs of my demonstration painting. Please ask permission to photograph other student's artwork.
Your classes are the highlight of my week Amanda Brett ! You are not only a brilliant artist, but also an amazing teacher! I love how you always encourage us to follow our own creativity and style and at the same time show us how to progress in our style! Thanks for sharing your tips generously with us! Love you and your classes Maryam

"Totally agree with you Maryam. I always look forward to the class. Learning so much through Amandas magical painting demonstrations and generously sharing her practical knowledge." Love Lynette
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​"Just want to thank you so much for the class last night - your encouragement and grace is so wonderful. I still can't believe I actually painted! And I'm thrilled with my effort, please tell me that ​tomorrow is Wednesday!!!" :) Katherine

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Weekly Watercolour Classes - LIVE, Tuesdays from Feb 7 2023

NZ$355.00

LIVE - Weekly Watercolour Classes, 8 Live Classes, Tuesdays from Feb 7 2023


AFTERNOON class 1-4pm


and


EVENING 6-9pm Tuesdays


(Adults only 18+ years)


$355


My classes are mostly mixed levels of painters, beginners to enthusiasts. 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!




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

​​

materials list for beginners


Amanda will be in touch closer to the time



Join my WAITLIST here




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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1 inch wash brush - NEW STOCK IN SOON!!

NZ$99.00

Sold out

1 inch wash brush. Use this brush for 90% of your painting, washing in water and colour, great for 1/4 sheet size.


My most used brush, very versatile shape and size. You will use this brush for many years.


Available for class students only.

pickup prior to start of class not available.

Shop

Small round detail brush

NZ$49.00

Small round detail brush


Available for class students only. pick not available before start of term class.

Shop

Weekly Watercolour Classes - LIVE, Tuesdays from October 18, 2022

NZ$295.00

Sold out

LIVE - Weekly Watercolour Classes, Tuesdays, 8 Classes from October 18, 2022


Evening 6-9pm Tuesdays


(Adults only 18+ years)


$295


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!




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

​​

materials list for beginners


Amanda will be in touch closer to the time



Join my WAITLIST here






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.

​

Amanda is fully vaccinated. 

​

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.

​



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.

Shop

Watercolour Paper Fabriano Artistico CP 300gsm

NZ$13.50

a full sheet 76 x 56cm. For Beginners, cut into 4 sheets and paint both sides = 8 paintings!!


Available for class students only.

pickup prior to start of class not available.

Shop

Beginner set of professional watercolour paint

NZ$62.00

professional grade paint carefully selected by me to give you the greatest start. The foundation colours of all my realism paintings.


4 colours, 5ml tubes:

Permanent Alizarin Crimson

Winsor Blue (red shade)

Transparent yellow

Burnt Sienna


Available for class students only.

pickup prior to start of class not available.


Shop

Watercolour Palette 18 wells - NEW STOCK IN SOON!!

NZ$19.95

Watercolour palette, white surface to help you judge colours and values. Lid seal and heavy duty plastic. 18 wells.


Available for class students only.

pickup prior to start of class not available.



Shop

NEW!! Beginners Workshop

NZ$325.00

2 Days - Saturdays 11th and 18th March


Adults only 18+ years


​Spend 2 fun and relaxing days totally focused on creativity!!


​Explore watercolours and creating a painting of your own!!


Professional paints, brushes and paper for the workshop

​will be supplied by Amanda


Venue: Gifford Gallery (behind children's playground)

27a Poronui St Mt Eden

​​

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

Shop

NEW Beginners Painting set

NZ$269.00

Beginners Painting set


Includes:

1 full sheet Fabriano artistico 300gsm CP

4 recommended colours

18 well palette

Set of 4 Pro brushes


Available for class students only.

pickup prior to start of class not available.

Shop
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PRODUCT AVAILABLE FOR CLASS STUDENTS ONLY - shipping not available

1 inch wash brush - NEW STOCK IN SOON!!

NZ$99.00

Sold out

1 inch wash brush. Use this brush for 90% of your painting, washing in water and colour, great for 1/4 sheet size.


My most used brush, very versatile shape and size. You will use this brush for many years.


Available for class students only.

pickup prior to start of class not available.

Shop

Small round detail brush

NZ$49.00

Small round detail brush


Available for class students only. pick not available before start of term class.

Shop

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.
Shop

Watercolour Paper Fabriano Artistico CP 300gsm

NZ$13.50

a full sheet 76 x 56cm. For Beginners, cut into 4 sheets and paint both sides = 8 paintings!!


Available for class students only.

pickup prior to start of class not available.

Shop

Beginner set of professional watercolour paint

NZ$62.00

professional grade paint carefully selected by me to give you the greatest start. The foundation colours of all my realism paintings.


4 colours, 5ml tubes:

Permanent Alizarin Crimson

Winsor Blue (red shade)

Transparent yellow

Burnt Sienna


Available for class students only.

pickup prior to start of class not available.


Shop

Watercolour Palette 18 wells - NEW STOCK IN SOON!!

NZ$19.95

Watercolour palette, white surface to help you judge colours and values. Lid seal and heavy duty plastic. 18 wells.


Available for class students only.

pickup prior to start of class not available.



Shop

Weekly Watercolour Classes - LIVE, Tuesdays from Feb 7 2023

NZ$355.00

LIVE - Weekly Watercolour Classes, 8 Live Classes, Tuesdays from Feb 7 2023


AFTERNOON class 1-4pm


and


EVENING 6-9pm Tuesdays


(Adults only 18+ years)


$355


My classes are mostly mixed levels of painters, beginners to enthusiasts. 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!




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

​​

materials list for beginners


Amanda will be in touch closer to the time



Join my WAITLIST here




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.

Shop

NEW!! Beginners Workshop

NZ$325.00

2 Days - Saturdays 11th and 18th March


Adults only 18+ years


​Spend 2 fun and relaxing days totally focused on creativity!!


​Explore watercolours and creating a painting of your own!!


Professional paints, brushes and paper for the workshop

​will be supplied by Amanda


Venue: Gifford Gallery (behind children's playground)

27a Poronui St Mt Eden

​​

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

Shop

NEW Beginners Painting set

NZ$269.00

Beginners Painting set


Includes:

1 full sheet Fabriano artistico 300gsm CP

4 recommended colours

18 well palette

Set of 4 Pro brushes


Available for class students only.

pickup prior to start of class not available.

Shop

W&N Masking Fluid 75ml

NZ$21.00

Used to mask areas of the paper, making them resistant to watercolour.

Once dry, the masked areas will remain protected and cannot be penetrated by colour.

Dries with a slightly yellow tint, making it easy to see where it has been used.

Can be removed by rubbing with an eraser.

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W&N Designer's Gouache, permanent white

NZ$12.50

Winsor & Newton have been making our Designers Gouache since 1935 - a tantalising range of opaque watercolours. Gouache paint is similar to watercolour paint, but it is opaque rather than transparent. Popular among calligraphers, designers, illustrators and commercial artists, gouache paint is perfect for creating bold, vibrant artworks. All these tones are intermixable and you can pair them with our watercolours for a flat, matte colour effect. Developed for professional designers working on illustrations for graphic reproduction. It is also widely used in fine art painting, both on its own and with transparent watercolours.

1 x 14ml tube

Permanence:A

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W&N Cobalt Turquoise 14ml

NZ$52.00

My favourite little bit of pizzazz!! gives amazing light and also a zing of strong gorgeous colour.

Best brand world-wide

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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 2024, read more and book online

Watercolour Magic with Amanda on Youtube

Video Lessons
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NEW DATES!! Beginners One Day Watercolour Workshops 
Auckland New Zealand
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