Fabulous Fungi in Watercolours

Heritage Ventures

Learn how to paint mushrooms and fungi in watercolour at a fun all day workshop-you will takeaway your own beautiful artwork &amp; new skills.

The Hawkesbury Duck

Enjoy a day by the Hawkesbury River celebrating the fascinating world of Australian mushrooms and fungi. Get creative with the loose, fluid style of watercolour painting - a perfect introduction to this gorgeous medium, even if you’ve never tried it before. Learn the art of colour, shade, and texture under the expert guidance of Central Coast artist and designer Leonie Loewe. All watercolour paints and materials provided. Morning tea, lunch, and a special take home gift included.

Our day begins with a mini foraging adventure led by a local fungi enthusiast, where you'll discover local species and learn about the strange and fascinating histories of fungi. Hear about towering fungal giants that once dominated the landscape and the amazing behaviour of zombie ants. After the talk and tour enjoy a fabulous morning tea at the Hawkesbury Duck workshop space.

Teacher and artist Leonie Loewe introduces our first watercolour painting session, where you will be guided step by step in the use of watercolours, colour mixing and painting techniques.With an eye to detail to capture the essence and diversity of Australian fungi, we will explore some modern watercolour techniques to create interesting texture, giving a fun twist to these amazing natural eruptions.

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