When: Saturday 12th September 2026, 9.00am – 3.30pm
Where: The Hawkesbury Duck, Spencer, Hawkesbury River, hosted by Heritage Ventures
Highlights:
- Bird viewing with local bird expert – celebrating local and migratory birds
- Techniques of watercolour and shading and how to turn this into a finished bird watercolour
- Fun workshop with morning tea, lunch and afternoon reviver included.
The workshop:
Enjoy a day by the Hawkesbury River enjoying the wonders of local native birds. Our day begins catching a glimpse of the local species in the company of a Hawkesbury River bird expert followed by a morning tea at the Hawkesbury Duck workshop space. Learn simple techniques for painting Australian birds in watercolour under the expert guidance of Central Coast artist and designer Leonie Loewe. Capture the essence of one of our beloved Aussie icons and explore some modern watercolour techniques to create interesting texture, giving a fun twist to our feathered friend. You will take away your own beautiful artwork and the skills of capturing Australian birds in stunning watercolours. No previous skills needed
Ideal for beginners, bird lovers and people who enjoy experimenting with watercolours.
Tickets $165.00. Morning tea, lunch, and an afternoon reviver included. All materials and watercolours provided plus a take home gift.
Information and Tickets: https://www.heritageventures.com.au/birds2026
Or contact Heritage Ventures on events@heritageventures.com.au. Mobile: 0447545271
