BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//hacksw/handcal//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTEND:20250921T143000 UID:69d6587c8b4a0 DTSTAMP:20260408T233036 LOCATION:Tank 3 - The Tanks Arts Centre - Cairns Australia 46 Collins Avenue Cairns 4870 QLD DESCRIPTION: Advanced Watercolour Techniques Join Us - In Tropical North Queensland for this magic Workshop! @ The Tanks Arts Centre - Cairns Botanical Gardens - Sunday 21st September 2025 - 10am to 2.30pm 46 Collins Ave\, Cairns\, QLD\, Australia 4870  \; Join NINA VOLK to dive into the fun\, mysterious corners of watercolour where curiosity meets mastery!While many artists know the standard go-tos: wet-on-wet\, glazing\, dry brush\, there are some nuanced and lesser-known techniques that can take your work to that next\, whisperingly brilliant level. WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:ATMOSPHERIC LAYERING WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL Learn how to use  \;temperature contrast in subtle\, successive layers to shape mood\, environmental qualities and spatial depth\, how to build emotional resonance rather then traditional colour theory! THREADING WATER AND PAINT Learn how to understand water and how to use it separately from colour  \;- this usually helps with loose\, organic appearance for natural textures\, bark\, stone\, weathered timber\, etc. \; REVERSE BLOOM Instead of pushing pigment outward with water\, you will learn how to make thick pigment push water out to create ghostly halos and radiant textures\, what paints best to use to achieve this and much more. \; CONTROLLED CHAOS EDGE MICRO-DETAILING LIFT and many more GUIDED DEMONSTRATION: Participate in a guided practice session where Nina will demonstrate and assist you in applying above techniques to achieve a sense of suggested reality on paper. PERSONAL FEEDBACK:Receive individual guidance and feedback from Nina to help you refine your techniques.  \; Materials to Bring 100% cotton paper\, 300gsm cold press or rough (1/4 sheets)\, + some scrap paper for practice (I will use BaoHong rough) Paints - use what you \;have\, it should not matter. If you want to practice granulating effect - you need Lunar Blue or Lunar Black from Daniel Smith\, Granulation Medium Winsor Newton My Paints: Ultramarine blue DS Cobalt blue DS or Holbein Cobalt turquoise light \; Holbein Lavender Holbein Jaune Brilliant #1 Holbein Gold Ochre WN Yellow Deep Holbein Burnt Sienna WN Sepia WN Cad.Red Light Holbein Perm.Alizarin Crimson DS Lunar Black/ Lunar Blue DS Neutral Tint WN White Gouache for little highlights only My Brushes: Medium 3/4 inch flat brushes from NEEF 4880 series mix fiber Large\, Medium and Small natural mops (such as NEEF 117\, #6\, #2 and #00) Medium Synthetic round brush with fine point (Such as Escoda Perla #10) Liner or Needle brush (Such as NEEF 4400 #8) Flat synthetic 3/4 inch (to lift) stiff bristles (yellow\, not white - white bristles are too soft) Other Materials: Spray bottles Hair drier Tissue/kitchen paper towels Bottle or container for water to wash your brushes Nina Volk \;- Profile Known for her unique approach to watercolour painting\, Nina Volk \;has become a rising star in the watercolour community capturing her audience with her expressive and full light works. Nina has gained recognition for her ability to blend traditional watercolour techniques with contemporary style\, creating stunning pieces that evoke emotion and tell a story. Her work has been featured in numerous art shows and art prize exhibitions\, and they have a growing following of art enthusiasts and collectors. Nina is not just a talented \;artist with over 20 Best in show and Best Watercolour awards in just 2 years\, but she is a gifted and generous teacher here in Australia and on international arena\, She was invited to demonstrate for the Biennial International Caudete \;"New Concepts and Technologies in Watercolour" 2024 in Spain with upcoming \;workshops in Caudete \;and Madrid \;in 2025. Melbourne - Evening Light! Refund Policy | You can book your Workshop with confidence - knowing that we will refund the Workshop Fee - less $AUD10.00 Booking fee to cover bank and admin charges - provided we are notified in writing via our CONTACT FORM - dated one week prior to the commencement of the Australian Watercolour Muster Biennale \;- 2025 i.e. 10th September 2025. Cancellations after this date will be refunded at 50% of the Booking Fee\, at the discretion of the Curator of the Australian Watercolour Muster - Wyn \;Vogel \;- depending on the critical circumstances and again notified in writing \;via our CONTACT FORM - \;with your phone number and details of the Workshop / Event you are wishing to cancel. A booking fee of $AUD10.00 will be applied to these late cancellations. \; There will be no refund if the Student doesn't advise of their inability to attend at least 24hours prior to the Workshop date and/or doesn't \;arrive at the Workshop!  \; URL;VALUE=URI:http://australianwatercolourmuster.com/event/64018 SUMMARY:Sunday - Nina Volk - WORKSHOP 3: Advanced Watercolour Techniques DTSTART:20250921T100000 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR