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Complimentary Plein Air Painting Workshop with Chan Dissanayake
- Canberra, ACT – Location to be confirmed
- Sunday 15 November 2026
- Complimentary • Invitation Only
Join us for a special complimentary plein air painting experience in Canberra with renowned watercolour artist Chan Dissanayake.
Designed exclusively for invited guests, this relaxed outdoor session is a wonderful opportunity to experience painting en plein air, watch Chan demonstrate his approach and enjoy painting together in a friendly group environment.
Those who prefer not to paint are also very welcome to attend, watch the demonstration and enjoy the experience with the group.
- Plein Air Demonstration – Watch Chan demonstrate how he approaches painting outdoors, from choosing a subject through to the finished work.
- Expert Guidance – Learn from Chan's practical and relaxed approach to plein air watercolour painting.
- All Levels Welcome – Suitable for beginners through to experienced painters, with observers also welcome.
- Registered Participants – Final date, location, timing, materials information and other event details will be provided directly to everyone who registers.
🎟️ Complimentary Registration
AU$3459 for couple
Heysen Trail & Flinders Ranges Watercolour Workshop with Chan Dissanayake
- Adelaide Hills, Flinders Ranges & Clare Valley, South Australia
- 4 – 11 September 2027
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
Join us for an unforgettable 8-day painting retreat tracing the landscape legacy of Sir Hans Heysen through South Australia's most iconic painting country. Based in Hahndorf, Wilpena Pound and the Clare Valley, you'll paint ancient ochre gorges, historic homesteads and vineyard villages while enjoying relaxed tuition, scenic travel days and a private guided tour of The Cedars — Heysen's historic studio and homestead.
- The Cedars, Hahndorf – Private guided tour of Heysen's historic homestead and working studio with garden painting session.
- Wilpena Pound – Four nights at Discovery Resorts Wilpena Pound, surrounded by the ancient amphitheatre of the Flinders Ranges.
- Brachina Gorge & Cazneaux Tree – Paint the iconic red-walled gorge and the great River Red Gum that Heysen himself painted.
- Clare Valley – Sevenhill Cellars (1851), Mintaro village and an optional Barossa Valley excursion on the final painting day.
💰 Pricing Options
AU$3459 for couple
Nepal Watercolour Adventure with Jacky Pearson
- Kathmandu, Nagarkot & Pokhara
- 2–14 November 2027
- 13 Days / 12 Nights
Join internationally acclaimed watercolour artist Jacky Pearson for an unforgettable 13-day painting adventure through Nepal. Journey from the historic temples and courtyards of Kathmandu to the Himalayan landscapes of Nagarkot and the tranquil lakes and mountain scenery of Pokhara.
Enjoy carefully paced painting sessions, demonstrations, individual guidance and group critiques while discovering some of Nepal's most inspiring cultural and natural landscapes. No trekking is required.
- Patan & Bhaktapur – Historic temples, traditional Newari architecture, atmospheric courtyards and colourful street scenes.
- Boudhanath & Swayambhunath – Iconic stupas, prayer flags, local life and panoramic Kathmandu Valley views.
- Nagarkot – Himalayan sunrise and sunset painting sessions with spectacular mountain views.
- Changu Narayan – A peaceful UNESCO World Heritage temple surrounded by traditional village scenery.
- Sarangkot – Paint the spectacular sunrise light over the Annapurna mountain range.
- Phewa & Begnas Lakes – Reflections, traditional boats, peaceful shorelines and distant Himalayan landscapes.
💰 Pricing Options
🎨 AU$5,495 pp Twin Share 🏡 AU$6,595 Single Fare
🌟 Non-Painting Partner Discount: AU$500 Off
AU$3459 for couple
Sapphire Coast Watercolour Workshop with Chan
- Merimbula & Sapphire Coast, NSW
- 17–23 October 2027
- 6 Nights
Join acclaimed watercolour artist Chan Dissanayake for an inspiring 7-day painting retreat along the beautiful NSW Sapphire Coast. Based in Merimbula, explore beaches, harbours, historic villages and rural landscapes while learning to capture the region’s colour, light and atmosphere in watercolour.
- Merimbula – Your coastal base with lakes, jetties and beautiful water views.
- Pambula – Turquoise water, sandy shores and coastal scenery.
- Tathra – Paint the historic wharf, boats and dramatic coastline.
- Candelo & Cobargo – Charming heritage buildings and village streetscapes.
- Eden & Bega Valley – Working harbours, fishing boats and rolling countryside.
💰 Pricing Options
🎨 Price $3,199 (Twin Share Per Person) 🏡 Price $3,999 (Single Fare) 🖌️ Price $2,399 (Painting & Tutor Only)
🌟 Non-Painting Partner Discount: $250
AU$3459 for couple
Central Australia Watercolour Workshop with Jacky Pearson
- Alice Springs, East & West MacDonnell Ranges
- 19–27 June 2027
- 9 Days / 8 Nights
Join acclaimed watercolour artist Jacky Pearson for an unforgettable nine-day painting journey through Australia’s Red Centre. Based in Alice Springs, the workshop explores the dramatic landscapes of the East and West MacDonnell Ranges through guided painting sessions, demonstrations and group critiques.
- Simpsons Gap – Dramatic ranges, sandy creek beds and ghost gums.
- Emily Gap & Jessie Gap – Red cliffs, pale gums and broad creek-bed views.
- Standley Chasm – Towering rock walls illuminated by the midday sun.
- Trephina Gorge – Ghost gums, sandy creek beds and red quartzite cliffs.
- Ormiston Gorge – Waterhole reflections and expansive range views.
- Olive Pink Botanic Garden – Native flora, desert trees and rocky slopes.
💰 Pricing Options
🎨 AU$4,499 (Twin Share Per Person) 🏡 AU$5,499 (Single Fare)
🌟 Non-Painting Partner Discount: AU$250 Off
AU$3459 for couple
Heysen Trail & Flinders Ranges Watercolour Workshop with Chan Dissanayake
- Adelaide Hills, Flinders Ranges & Clare Valley, South Australia
- 19 – 28 August 2027
- 9 Nights
Join us for an unforgettable 10-day painting retreat tracing the landscape legacy of Sir Hans Heysen through South Australia's most iconic painting country. Based in Hahndorf, Wilpena Pound and the Clare Valley, you'll paint ancient ochre gorges, historic homesteads and vineyard villages while enjoying relaxed tuition, scenic travel days and a private guided tour of The Cedars — Heysen's historic studio and homestead.
- The Cedars, Hahndorf – Private guided tour of Heysen's historic homestead and working studio with garden painting session.
- Wilpena Pound – Four nights at Discovery Resorts Wilpena Pound, surrounded by the ancient amphitheatre of the Flinders Ranges.
- Brachina Gorge & Cazneaux Tree – Paint the iconic red-walled gorge and the great River Red Gum that Heysen himself painted.
- Clare Valley – Sevenhill Cellars (1851), Mintaro village and an optional Barossa Valley excursion on the final painting day.
💰 Pricing Options
AU$3459 for couple
New Zealand South Island Oil Painting Workshop with Natasha Ruschka
- Wanaka, Arrowtown, Glenorchy, Milford Sound & Mount Aspiring Region
- 17 – 24 March 2027
- 7 Nights
Join us for an unforgettable 8-day oil painting retreat exploring the spectacular landscapes of New Zealand’s South Island. Based in Wanaka and Arrowtown, you’ll paint crystal-clear alpine lakes, snow-capped peaks, heritage villages and dramatic valleys while enjoying relaxed tuition and scenic travel days.
Guided by acclaimed artist Natasha Ruschka, this workshop focuses on plein-air painting techniques including composition, atmospheric perspective, colour harmony and expressive oil brushwork across some of the world’s most inspiring landscapes.
- Wanaka Lakefront – Mirror-like reflections, jetty scenes and mountain backdrops.
- Lake Hawea & Lindis Pass – Expansive alpine landscapes and dramatic big-sky compositions.
- Glenorchy & Paradise Valley – Wetlands, lagoons and iconic South Island scenery.
- Arrowtown & Crown Range – Heritage streets, rivers and elevated mountain viewpoints.
- Mount Aspiring & Alpine National Park – Dramatic peaks, braided rivers and alpine valleys.
- Milford Sound / Mount Cook (weather dependent) – Epic fjord or glacial landscapes for a memorable painting day.
💰 Pricing Options
🧑🤝🧑 AU$ 3,599 (Twin Share Per Person) 🧍 AU$ 4,499 (Single Room)
🌟 Non-Painting Partner Discount: AU$ 200 Off!
AU$3459 for couple
Blue Mountains Oil Painting Workshop
- Katoomba, Leura & Blackheath – Blue Mountains NSW
- 1 – 7 November 2026
- 6 Nights | 7 Days
Join us for a relaxed and inspiring 7-day mountain oil painting workshop based in the breathtaking Blue Mountains, NSW. Enjoy five full days of plein-air painting across dramatic escarpments, iconic lookouts, waterfalls, botanical gardens and misty valley landscapes.
This workshop is guided by artist Natasha Ruschka and is suitable for all levels. You’ll receive daily demonstrations, personalised feedback and practical guidance to strengthen composition, colour harmony, atmospheric perspective and confidence while painting on location.
Workshop format: Day 1 welcome dinner & orientation, Days 2–6 full painting days (Day 6 includes farewell dinner), Day 7 departure.
- The Three Sisters – Iconic Blue Mountains landmark with dramatic cliffs and layered valley views.
- Everglades House & Gardens – Historic gardens with colourful spring blooms and sweeping mountain vistas.
- Cahill’s Lookout – Stunning sunrise and sunset views over the Megalong Valley.
- Pool of Siloam & Waterfalls – Intimate cascade scenes perfect for studying movement and reflections.
- Govetts Leap, Blackheath – Expansive valley views with dramatic escarpments and waterfalls.
- Megalong Valley & Blue Mountains Botanic Garden – Rural mountain landscapes and botanical colour studies.
💰 Pricing Options
🧍 AU$ 3,499 (Single Room) 🧑🤝🧑 AU$ 2,899 (Twin Share Per Person) 🎨 AU$ 1,999 (Painting Only)
Painting Only includes all workshop sessions and tuition (accommodation & meals not included).
AU$3459 for couple
Queenstown & Lake Tekapo Watercolour Workshop with Chan Dissanayake
- Queenstown, Wanaka, Aoraki / Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo
- 17 – 24 November 2027
- 7 Nights
Join us for an unforgettable 8-day painting retreat exploring the spectacular landscapes of New Zealand’s South Island. Based in Queenstown and Lake Tekapo, you’ll paint crystal-clear lakes, snow-capped peaks and historic townships while enjoying relaxed tuition, scenic travel days and a memorable Lake Wakatipu scenic boat cruise.
- Queenstown – Your lakeside base with mountain views, cafes and galleries.
- Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise – Relaxing cruise with panoramic alpine vistas.
- Glenorchy & Arrowtown – Classic South Island scenes, perfect for plein air.
- Lake Tekapo – Turquoise water, open skies and the Church of the Good Shepherd.
- Aoraki / Mount Cook – Dramatic alpine landscapes and glacial valleys.
💰 Pricing Options
🎨 AU$ 4,499 (Twin Share Per Person) 🏡 AU$ 5,599 (Single Room)
🌟 Non-Painting Partner Discount: AU$ 350 Off!
AU$3459 for couple
Provence Watercolour Workshop with Chan
- Arles • Aix-en-Provence • Nice, France
- 1 Apr 2027
- 10 Days / 9 Nights • 4★ Hotels (Arles 3N • Aix 3N • Nice 3N)
Paint the southern light that inspired Van Gogh and Cézanne with award-winning watercolourist Chan Dissanayake. This relaxed 10-day itinerary balances daily plein-air sessions, clear demos, and one-to-one guidance with gentle sightseeing across Provence and the Riviera.
- Arles & Camargue – Roman stones, Van Gogh trail, manade (white horses/black bulls), flamingos, Aigues-Mortes salt pans
- Aix-en-Provence – Cézanne’s haunts, elegant squares, Château La Coste Art & Architecture stroll, Sainte-Victoire viewpoints
- Villefranche-sur-Mer & Cap-Ferrat – pastel harbour, Citadel exteriors, coastal studies on the sentier du littoral
- Accommodation – Quality 4★ stays in walkable areas, ideal for painters and partners
💰 Pricing
AU$3459 for couple
Watercolor Workshop in Sri Lanka with Chan Dissanayake
- Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Nuwara Eliya
- 22 Feb 2027
- 12 Nights
Join acclaimed artist Chan Dissanayake for an unforgettable 13-day watercolor workshop tour through Sri Lanka's stunning landscapes. This exclusive tour is designed for all levels of artists, offering personalized guidance in picturesque locations including:
- Colombo – The vibrant capital city and coastal charm.
- Kandy – Historical beauty and sacred temples.
- Galle – The UNESCO World Heritage town with colonial architecture.
- Nuwara Eliya – The picturesque hill town with lush tea gardens.
- Coastal Sunset Paintings – Experience Sri Lanka's magical sunsets by the sea.
💰 Pricing Options
AU$3459 for couple
10-Day Murray River Watercolour Workshop with Jacky Pearson
- Echuca, Barmah NP, Bendigo, Rutherglen, Beechworth, Yackandandah & Albury
- 17 Sep 2026 – 26 Sep 2026
- 9 Nights
Immerse yourself in the timeless charm of Victoria’s river towns while refining your watercolour painting skills under the expert guidance of acclaimed artist Jacky Pearson. Over ten days, capture historic landscapes, heritage architecture, and vibrant village scenes across:
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- PS Emmylou Cruise – Painting from the deck of a classic paddle steamer
- Echuca – Historic wharves & river reflections
- Barmah NP – Majestic red‑gum forests & billabongs
- Bendigo – Grand gold‑rush streetscapes & botanical gardens
- Rutherglen – Sunlit vineyards & cellar‑door charm
- Beechworth – Heritage buildings & autumn hues
- Yackandandah – Colourful artisan village scenes
- Albury – Serene riverbanks & leafy parks
💰 Pricing Options
AU$3459 for couple
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