In 2026, my family and I are setting off on a year-long adventure around Australia and I’m bringing my watercolour workshops with me!
This tour is all about connection, creativity and celebrating the beauty of the Australian landscape. From coastal cafes to community halls, botanic gardens and retreat venues, I’ll be teaching workshops in inspiring places right across the country.
Whether you’re keen to pick up a brush or you’d love to host an event in your community, I’d love for you to be part of the journey.
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The first leg of the tour runs from Southern NSW up to Cairns, taking place from February to May 2026. I’ll be adding new dates regularly as we finalise locations but here are the first few confirmed stops:
| Date | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 January | Melbourne, VIC | Contemporary Botanical Watercolour |
| Thursday 22 January | The Lightbox, Torquay VIC | Intro to Watercolour |
| Wednesday 25 February | Florafield Farm, Myrtleford, VIC | Intro to Watercolour |
| Date | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 27 February | Lanyon Homestead, Tharwa, ACT | Watercolour En Plein Air |
| Saturday 28 February (am) | Meet Gather Collect, Aranda, ACT | Contemporary Botanical Watercolour - Beginners |
| Saturday 28 February (pm) | Meet Gather Collect, Aranda, ACT | Contemporary Botanical Watercolour - Intermediate |
| Sunday 1 March (am) | Meet Gather Collect, Aranda, ACT | Contemporary Botanical Watercolour - Beginners |
| Sunday 1 March (pm) | Meet Gather Collect, Aranda, ACT | Contemporary Botanical Watercolour - Intermediate |
| Date | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 5 March 2026 | The Corner Store Gallery,Orange NSW | Intro to Watercolour |
| Tuesday 10 March | Tamworth, NSW | Contemporary Watercolour |
| Thursday 19 March | Minnie Water Hall, Minnie Water, NSW | Intro to Watercolour |
| Saturday 21 March | Ignite Studios @ NRCG, Ballina, NSW | Intro to Watercolour |
| Date | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 March | Royal Queensland Art Society, Broadbeach, QLD | Contemporary Botanicals in Watercolour |
| Saturday 11 April (am) | Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens, Maroochydore, QLD | Intro to Watercolour |
| Saturday 11 April (pm) | Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens, Maroochydore, QLD | Intro to Watercolour |
| Sunday 12 April | Belli Beef, 1229 Cooroy Belli Creek Road, Ridgewood, QLD | Watercolour En Plein Air |
| Saturday 18 April (am) | Fig Tree Gallery, Yeppoon, QLD | Intro to Watercolour |
| Saturday 18 April (pm) | Fig Tree Gallery, Yeppoon, QLD | Intermediate Contemporary Botanical Watercolour |
| Friday 24 April | Burdekin Art Society, 154 McMillan St, Ayr, QLD | Contemporary Floral Watercolour |
| Sunday 26 April | Field of Dreams, Sarina, QLD | Intro to Watercolour |
| Tuesday 28 April | Bowen Art Society, 20 Williams Street, Bowen, QLD | Contemporary Floral Watercolour |
| Sunday 3 May | Art at Jazzine Gallery, Jezzine Barracks, Mitchell Street, North Ward | Contemporary Floral Watercolour |
| Sunday 10 May | Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre, Cairns, QLD | Intro to Watercolour |
Would you like to bring one of my workshops to your community?
I’m always looking for beautiful, creative spaces to host. Think galleries, cafes, community centres, gardens or retreats.
I provide everything: materials, tuition, participant communication and marketing support. You simply provide the venue, and together we’ll create a joyful, memorable experience for your local community.
Expressions of interest are open and I'm looking forward to locking in some more dates as we make our way north and across the country.
Each workshop is a relaxed, hands-on creative session designed for adults (though older teens are welcome).
You don’t need any experience, just curiosity and an open mind. I’ll guide you step-by-step through my process using watercolour inspired by the natural world.
All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with some new skills, a finished artwork and a full heart.
I've got two suggested workshops, 'Intro to Watercolour' and 'Watercolour En Plein Air'. Tried and true classes great for beginners. I'm always open to other ideas too!
A joyful exploration of loose, floral painting for beginners.
Relaxing outdoor session capturing local landscapes in line and wash.
I’ll be sharing behind-the-scenes updates, painting adventures and new workshop dates as we travel around the country.
Follow along to see where we’re headed next and maybe I’ll be painting near you soon!
If you’d like to attend, host or collaborate on a stop of the tour, I’d love to hear from you.
hello@nataliemartin.com.au
nataliemartin.com.au/workshops