Kosciusko Art Workshop- 17th-22nd January 2027, Expressions of Interest open

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Expressions of Interest - now open

Time – 10 - 3.30pm daily
Dates – Sunday 17th - Fri 22nd January 2027
Venue – TBA - Perisher/Thredbo Lodge accommodation

Cost - TBA depending on accomodation cost.

5-Day Summer Workshop — Kosciuszko National Park

Experience five days of focused landscape painting in the Australian high country. This workshop combines en plein air practice with studio work to develop confident, expressive landscape painting in both watercolor and oil or acrylic.

What you’ll learn

Techniques for painting landscapes en plein air: composition, light observation, and quick studies.
Watercolor methods for immediacy and freshness.
Oil or acrylic techniques for building form, color, and texture.
How to transition successful plein air sketches and studies into more resolved studio paintings.
Practical advice on materials, color mixing, and working efficiently outdoors.

Location & landscape

Set in Kosciuszko National Park among snow gums, granite boulders, and wildflowers.
Daily painting sessions on location to capture changing light and atmosphere, plus dedicated studio time for refinement.

Accommodation & meals

Single or double rooms available; ensuite included.
Fully catered for the duration of the workshop.

Group & tutor

Maximum 10 students for focused, individual attention.
Taught by Ochre Lawson, university-trained professional and expressive landscape artist with extensive en plein air experience.

Booking

Expressions of interest now open.

Ideal for artists who want to strengthen outdoor painting skills, explore both watercolor and oil/acrylic, and learn how to carry plein air work into finished studio pieces while immersed in one of Australia’s most beautiful high-country landscapes.

Expressions of Interest - now open

Time – 10 - 3.30pm daily
Dates – Sunday 17th - Fri 22nd January 2027
Venue – TBA - Perisher/Thredbo Lodge accommodation

Cost - TBA depending on accomodation cost.

5-Day Summer Workshop — Kosciuszko National Park

Experience five days of focused landscape painting in the Australian high country. This workshop combines en plein air practice with studio work to develop confident, expressive landscape painting in both watercolor and oil or acrylic.

What you’ll learn

Techniques for painting landscapes en plein air: composition, light observation, and quick studies.
Watercolor methods for immediacy and freshness.
Oil or acrylic techniques for building form, color, and texture.
How to transition successful plein air sketches and studies into more resolved studio paintings.
Practical advice on materials, color mixing, and working efficiently outdoors.

Location & landscape

Set in Kosciuszko National Park among snow gums, granite boulders, and wildflowers.
Daily painting sessions on location to capture changing light and atmosphere, plus dedicated studio time for refinement.

Accommodation & meals

Single or double rooms available; ensuite included.
Fully catered for the duration of the workshop.

Group & tutor

Maximum 10 students for focused, individual attention.
Taught by Ochre Lawson, university-trained professional and expressive landscape artist with extensive en plein air experience.

Booking

Expressions of interest now open.

Ideal for artists who want to strengthen outdoor painting skills, explore both watercolor and oil/acrylic, and learn how to carry plein air work into finished studio pieces while immersed in one of Australia’s most beautiful high-country landscapes.

- Composition of the landscape
- How to create perspective in the landscape
- Skills in en plein air painting in watercolour and oil/acrylic
- How to transition en plein air sketches into studio paintings
- Colour and tonal mixing to create a harmonious painting
- How to find interesting forms and textures in the landscape and translating them to paint
- About historical and contemporary artists
- 1 x A5 watercolour journal
- 4 x boards 20 × 30cm for painting oil/acrylic
- 1 x canvas 40 × 60cm (roughly)
- Set of watercolours and brush
- Pencil, charcoal pencil, rubber
- A selection of 3-4 filbert or flat brushes small, medium and large size.
- A rectangle plastic or wooden palette (no smaller than A3 size) Do not bring a palette with wells - these are for watercolour.
- Rags, Apron
- Paints: Students may use Oils or acrylics depending on preference.
- A good basic colour palette includes:
  - Ochre yellow (warm) and lemon yellow or cadmium yellow hue light (cool)
  - Alizarin Crimson
  - Ultramarine Blue
  - Cerulean Blue
  - Burnt Sienna
  - Titanium White
  - Please buy ‘student quality’ paints (Matisse Derivan Acrylics (structure) or Art Spectrum oils/acrylics are good, reasonably priced brands). Cheap paints are a waste of money! At least have a good quality titanium white.
If using Oil Paints:
You will need odourless solvent for cleanup and mixing. We recommend ‘Gamsol’ by Gamblin. This is the least toxic solvent on the market and the same price as other odourless solvents. Solvents MUST be odourless. Linseed oil is also recommended for mixing mediums but not necessary for this workshop. Oil painting solvents and mediums must not be tipped down the sinks. You will need to bring 2 small jars with lids to take away spent solvents/mediums. Your tutor will give you information on reusing and disposing of spent solvents and mediums. If you want to save paint bring some glad wrap or Aluminium foil to put over your pallet.
If using Acrylic Paints:
Bring a general purpose flow medium.
Ochre Lawson is a professional artist with over 15 years experience as a painting and drawing tutor. Ochre works with students at their own level and pace and encourages them to discover their own interests and style in a relaxing and supportive atmosphere.
- Portable easels
- Backing boards
- Tables, drop sheets
- Some source material