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gouache painting classes workshops


Held in Ballarat, Victoria at the Phoenix Alternative Metaphysical Shop.
 


(SIDE NOTE AND FUN FACT: There are timelapse videos of most of the
paintings on this art school website being painted from beginning to end on Bonny's new YouTube channel.)




Gouache Painting Journaling Workshops with Bonny Hut

Step into a world of colour, creativity and self-expression as you explore the magical medium of gouache. These inspiring workshops combine painting, journaling and mindful creativity to help you capture memories, tell stories and unlock your imagination. Whether you're drawn to nature, portraiture, travel journaling, abstract doodling or simply want to reconnect with your creative spirit, you'll learn playful techniques in a supportive and encouraging environment. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, these workshops are an invitation to slow down, create from the heart and fill your journal with beauty, meaning and colour. ✨🎨📖

Please Contact the Phoenix Alternative Store Directly for Bookings: Location: 73 Bridge Mall , Ballarat, VIC 
Phone: 0474 036 574 Email: info@phoenixalternative.org



The Magic of Abstract Doodling with Gouache for Journaling
 Sun 13 th Sep. 11:00 am – 2:30 pm (3.5 hours)

Step into a world of colour, intuition and creative discovery as we explore the enchanting art of abstract doodling with gouache. This playful and relaxing workshop invites you to let go of perfection, trust your imagination and create meaningful journal pages filled with personal symbolism, colour and inspiration.

We will begin with a brief recap of some of the previous day's insights into creativity, mindfulness and emotional wellbeing, before diving deeper into the magical language symbols and visual storytelling. Learn how different colours can evoke moods and emotions, how symbols can enrich your personal journal practice, and how to weave words, affirmations and meaningful text into your artwork.

No artistic experience is necessary—just a willingness to explore, experiment and reconnect with your creative spirit. This workshop is perfect for anyone seeking a joyful, meditative and intuitive approach to art, journaling and self-expression. ✨🎨📖







Book of Shadows Journaling Gouache Painting Workshop
Saturday 24 October • 11:00 am – 5:00 pm (6 Hours)

  
Step into a world of magic, creativity and sacred journaling with artist, Bonny Hut. Learn to paint enchanting gouache illustrations, design mystical pages and weave meaningful words into your very own Book of Shadows. Discover how creative journaling can also help quiet the mind, support manifestation, record rituals and insights and honour the energies that inpire you. Come creat something magical that is uniquely yours.✨🎨📖



The Magic of Colour (Using Gouache Paint)
Sunday 24th Oct • 11:00 am – 2:30 pm (3.5 Hours)
 
Step into the enchanting world of colour and discover how it can transform your art, influence emotions and deepen your creative expression. In this fascinating workshop, you will explore the hidden language of colour and learn many things you may never have known about the colours that surround us every day.

Together, we will uncover what colour truly is, how it interacts with light and perception, and how artists, designers and spiritual traditions have used colour throughout history to communicate meaning, evoke feelings and create atmosphere. You will learn the principles of colour harmony, explore the three colour wheels, and discover how to create beautiful, vibrant and unexpected colour combinations in your artwork.

We will also delve into the psychological, symbolic and magical associations of colour, exploring how different colours can influence mood, energy and personal expression. Whether you are interested in art, design, journaling, meditation or spiritual practice, this workshop will open new ways of understanding and working with colour.

Using gouache paint, participants will learn practical colour-mixing techniques and gain an understanding of how gouache behaves differently from watercolour, acrylic and other painting mediums. Through demonstrations and hands-on exercises, you will develop confidence in mixing colours, creating harmonious palettes and bringing greater depth, balance and vitality to your paintings.

Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this workshop offers a unique blend of artistic knowledge, creative exploration and colour magic, helping you see the world through a richer, more vibrant lens.

"Colour is more than something we see—it is something we feel, experience and communicate with. Discover its magic and unlock a new dimension in your creative journey.


WHAT TO BRING:

1. Some Gouache paints
2. Heavy art paper 200 gsm - 300 gsm
3. Paint brushes

Tips:
You can just buy a cheap pack of gouche paints to practice with & get started from the $2 shop or you can invest in proper artist paints.

Our favourite professional, artists quality gouache brands are Winsor & Newton or Holbien (from Japan.)

 For Gouache paint you can just get a pack of CYMK colours:
Cyan,
Yellow, Magenta, Black and White.














Contact Bonny Hut: Phone/ text or Whatsapp: +61 0439 658588
Email: bbw(at)bonnyhut.net
Courses are generally held in Melbourne (Northcote and Sunbury)
and Ballarat, VIC, and once in a while in Bali, Indonesia.
Bridge Between Worlds ABN: 7555 9037 220