Learn to paint botanical watercolours with Lauren May SK
Creating botanical art is a valuable pass time for anyone wanting to exercise their creativity, learn new skills, practise mindfulness and focus and appreciate the beauty and intricacy in nature.
Learn the skills you need to enjoy watercolour painting in Lauren's workshops.
Lauren runs her workshops and courses across several venues within Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.
Venue details are listed within each class description.
Upcoming Classes and courses...
Book in to my 4 or 6 week blocks of classes where we will build our skills each week together.

Beginner Watercolours
Tuesday Afternoons
New to watercolours? Or wanting to build your technique? I'll go through the fundamentals with you!
Picture Point, Warners Bay

Beginner Watercolours
Saturday Mornings
New to watercolours? Or wanting to build your technique? I'll go through the fundamentals with you!
Picture Point, Warners Bay
May 2026

Natural History Art & Illustration Course
Wednesday Evenings
In this course we'll work on your drawing and watercolour painting skills and get some more realism into your nature-inspired artwork.
Hudson Street Hum, Hamilton
Begins May 27th 2026
Workshops
Come to a one-off workshop. I provide everything you need! Just come along for a fun class and to learn something new.

Watercolour Workshop-
Layers of Leaves
Come and explore the lovely textures and colours of leaves using the negative space painting technique!
Picture Point, Warners Bay
22nd May 2026

Watercolour workshop-
Painting Pebbles
Create your very own rock pool painting and I'll show you how to fill it with clear, sparkling water!
Picture Point, Warners Bay
12th June 2026

"Very clear instructions, beautifully talented, would love to do another workshop."
Teesha S.

“Loved the class. Very insightful and Lauren was a great teacher."”
Joy C.


