Pen and watercolour weekend workshop with Robin Hicks
Join our weekend workshop at Ballanee Farm, Meningie to learn how to create fresh and lively paintings using watercolour and ink techniques with established artist and tutor, Robin Hicks. This workshop is designed to support participants to develop skills and confidence to create spontaneous and fresh artworks. We will focus on painting waterbirds native to the Coorong on beautiful Ngarrindjeri Country at Ballanee Farm. Beginners to experienced artists welcome.
Dates: 3rd and 4th May 2025
Saturday 3rd May: 9.30am - 5.00pm
Sunday 4th May: 9.30 am - 1.00 pm
Robin Hicks - your tutor
Robin is a multi-award winning artist, participating in numerous exhibitions in Australia and internationally. She is currently represented by and a featured artist for Bluethumb Online Art Gallery and has also been featured by FabrianoInAcquarello 2020, and 2022, Italy and the See Me exhibition, Times Square, New York.
What’s included?
Lunch both days
Morning and afternoon teas
Tutoring by Robin Hicks
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothes - layers for changeable weather
We will send a materials list on booking
Your favourite ink and watercolour materials
Accommodation
If you don’t live in Meningie, we recommend either of the following options, or please contact us to arrange for you:
The Cottage No.12 on North is a delightful bed and breakfast close to Ballanee Farm in Meningie, hosted by a local Meningie family. Phone Kirsty on 0428 751 250.
Waterfront Motel - very close to Ballanee Farm and on the shore of Lake Albert with a very good restaurant.
Lake Albert Caravan Park - on the other side of the township from Ballanee Farm, also on the lake shore, a beautiful park with a range of cabin or camping options opposite the Cheese Factory restaurant.
