Our Workshops
The Central Coast Watercolour Society offers a variety of opportunities for artists to grow, including regular classes and our special workshops.
Unlike our regular Beginner and Intermediate classes, our workshops are immersive 2 or 3-day experiences designed for a deeper dive into watercolour techniques. Held at The Entrance Community Centre, these workshops typically run from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm each day, unless otherwise stated.
Led by a diverse range of renowned artists from both the local area and across Australia, they provide a unique opportunity to learn from some of the best in the field. We keep our prices to members as close to cost as possible.
CCWS members are given priority for workshop bookings up to two months before the start date, ensuring they have the first chance to secure their spot. After this period, registration opens to non-members as well.
Should a workshop reach full capacity, we maintain a waitlist, so you may still be able to attend if someone has to cancel due to illness or commitments.
Note: There will be a 10% charge for cancellations but if you wish to transfer to another workshop there will be no charge. Credits will be held for 12months from date of payment.
Our Upcoming Workshops
Malcolm Carver is an artist and architect. His art reflects his eye for detail and fascination with light.
Malcolm’s paintings are highly acclaimed and his beautiful work has been exhibited in Sydney, Italy, China and North Africa.
This two day workshop will inspire and excite.
The cost is $250 for the 2 days and members can receive a discount by putting in the code.
If you are a current CCWS member and want to attend this workshop, please enter the code MEMBER-CARVER at checkout to receive the members special price of $200.
Dates: 14th and 15th February 2026
Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm (Arrive 9:00am to allow for setting up.)
Where: The Entrance Community Centre, Cnr Oakland Ave & Norberta St. The Entrance, NSW 2250
Enquiries: Lyn, Workshop Coordinator
0400245730
lynandrews20@hotmail.com
Barry and Lucy will be showing how they create an expressive portrait of an animal using the medium of watercolour. The workshop will cover such aspects as drawing, colour mixing and the use of expressive brushstrokes to recording the effect of light on the subject. With two tutors, their patience and individual attention will guarantee an enjoyable experience.
Both full time professional artists, Lucy and Barry McCann are a husband and wife team who work largely on a commission basis, and aim to produce quality paintings, with viewer appeal. They teach and produce art in their studio in Armidale, New South Wales but are often travelling to gather subject matter for their paintings or teaching art groups. Barry and Lucy have participated in numerous joint and group exhibitions winning many awards and have been finalists in some of the most prestigious art competitions throughout the world. Their work has been widely exhibited, published, awarded and collected.
The subject matter over the two days will include both landscapes and animals.
The cost is $250 for the 2 days and members can receive a discount by putting in the code.
If you are a current CCWS member and want to attend this workshop, please enter the code MEMBER-MCCANN at checkout to receive the members special price of $200.
Dates: 14th and 15th March 2026
Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm (Arrive 9:00am to allow for setting up.)
Where: The Entrance Community Centre, Cnr Oakland Ave & Norberta St. The Entrance, NSW 2250
Enquiries: Lyn, Workshop Coordinator
0400245730
lynandrews20@hotmail.com
Wyn has exhibited her watercolour work in France, Italy and China, where she has taken her inspiration from the colours, shapes and light that evolve around her. Over the past few years she has been teaching in Australia from the Kimberley’s in WA to Cairns in north QLD and Victoria.
Wyn paints many different subjects and genres with a wonderful loose style, often preferring large artworks and always using a stunning light filled colour pallet.
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Dates: 16th and 17th May 2026
Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm (Arrive 9:00am to allow for setting up.)
Where: The Entrance Community Centre, Cnr Oakland Ave & Norberta St. The Entrance, NSW 2250
Enquiries: Lyn, Workshop Coordinator
0400245730
lynandrews20@hotmail.comBOOKING INFORMATION
CCWS members are given priority for workshop bookings up to two months before the start date, ensuring they have the first chance to secure their spot. After this period, registration opens to non-members as well.
The cost is $300 for the 2 days and members can receive a discount by putting in the code.
For current CCWS members use MEMBER-VOGEL at checkout to receive the members special price of $250.
Born in England, Guy moved to Australia in 1997 and has been exhibiting in major shows ever since. Specialising in watercolour, he is a fervent naturalist and has travelled to many countries seeking out his subjects in the wild. He was elected to the Australian Watercolour Institute in 1999 and currently serves on its executive committee. Guy is primarily known for his stunning portrayal of birds and the natural landscape.
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Dates: Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April 2026.
Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm (Arrive 9:00am to allow for setting up.)
Where: The Entrance Community Centre, Cnr Oakland Ave & Norberta St. The Entrance, NSW 2250
Enquiries: Lyn, Workshop Coordinator
0400245730
lynandrews20@hotmail.comBOOKING INFORMATION
CCWS members are given priority for workshop bookings up to two months before the start date, ensuring they have the first chance to secure their spot. After this period, registration opens to non-members as well.
The cost is $250 for the 2 days and members can receive a discount by putting in the code.
For current CCWS member use MEMBER-TROUGHTON at checkout to receive the members special price of $200.
Born in Croatia, Tony initially studied architecture and engineering. He moved to New York to pursue art and then on to Sydney where he became a figurative artist.
Tony divides his time between his studios in Sydney and Croatia.
His impressionistic style captures light, atmosphere, and feeling. The colours are luminous and layered with loose, fluid brushstrokes allowing the water and pigment to blend naturally on the paper.
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Dates: 13th and 14th June 2026
Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm (Arrive 9:00am to allow for setting up.)
Where: The Entrance Community Centre, Cnr Oakland Ave & Norberta St. The Entrance, NSW 2250
Enquiries: Lyn, Workshop Coordinator
0400245730
lynandrews20@hotmail.com
BOOKING INFORMATION
CCWS members are given priority for workshop bookings up to two months before the start date, ensuring they have the first chance to secure their spot. After this period, registration opens to non-members as well.
The cost is $250 for the 2 days. Non members can apply from 13 April.
MEMBERS CODE: For current CCWS members, use MEMBER-BELOBRAJDIC at checkout to receive the members special price of $200.
EXPLORING GRANULATION
Yesim was born in Paris, where she studied science before moving to Melbourne where she continued to pursue her career in both science and the creative arts. After many workshops with notable watercolour artists, Yesim developed her own vibrant, loose and spontaneous style.
Her love of nature, sea and landscapes with their ever changing colours are expressed in every painting.
In these exciting and inspiring two day workshops, Yesim will be exploring granulating shapes, textures and colour.
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Dates: 11th and 12th July 2026
Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm (Arrive 9:00am to allow for setting up.)
Where: The Entrance Community Centre, Cnr Oakland Ave & Norberta St. The Entrance, NSW 2250
Enquiries: Lyn, Workshop Coordinator
0400245730
lynandrews20@hotmail.comBOOKING INFORMATION
CCWS members are given priority for workshop bookings up to two months before the start date, ensuring they have the first chance to secure their spot. After this period, registration opens to non-members as well.
The cost is $300 for the 2 days and members can receive a discount by putting in the code.
MEMBER CODE: For current CCWS member use MEMBER-GOZUKARA1 at checkout to receive the members special price of $250.
EXPLORING GRANULATION
Yesim was born in Paris, where she studied science before moving to Melbourne where she continued to pursue her career in both science and the creative arts. After many workshops with notable watercolour artists, Yesim developed her own vibrant, loose and spontaneous style.
Her love of nature, sea and landscapes with their ever changing colours are expressed in every painting.
In these exciting and inspiring two day workshops, Yesim will be exploring granulating shapes, textures and colour.
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Dates: 13th and 14th July 2026
Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm (Arrive 9:00am to allow for setting up.)
Where: The Entrance Community Centre, Cnr Oakland Ave & Norberta St. The Entrance, NSW 2250
Enquiries: Lyn, Workshop Coordinator
0400245730
lynandrews20@hotmail.com
BOOKING INFORMATION
CCWS members are given priority for workshop bookings up to two months before the start date, ensuring they have the first chance to secure their spot. After this period, registration opens to non-members as well.
The cost is $300 for the 2 days. Non members can apply from 14 May.
MEMBER CODE: For current CCWS member MEMBER-GOZUKARA2 at checkout to receive the members special price of $250.
Watercolour, Loose and Free.
Two whole days of playing with paint!
Noeline is an inspirational artist and well accomplished in all mediums. Her paintings are found in private and public collections in Australia and overseas. Noeline has multiple major awards to her name, including Artist of the Year 1998/2000/2006 in the “Combined Art Societies of Sydney”.
This two day workshop will be exploring different ways to create paintings with drama and contrast. The subject matter will include landscape, buildings and seaside.
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Dates: 15th and 16th August 2026
Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm (Arrive 9:00am to allow for setting up.)
Where: The Entrance Community Centre, Cnr Oakland Ave & Norberta St. The Entrance, NSW 2250
Enquiries: Lyn, Workshop Coordinator
0400245730
lynandrews20@hotmail.com
BOOKING INFORMATION
CCWS members are given priority for workshop bookings up to two months before the start date, ensuring they have the first chance to secure their spot. After this period, registration opens to non-members as well.
The cost is $200 for the 2 days and members can receive a discount by putting in the code.
MEMBER CODE: For current CCWS members use MEMBER-MILLAR at checkout to receive the members special price of $150.
Jacky is a landscape and portrait artist who loves the natural landscape with its shadows, tones, and reflected light. These same earthy colours are carried through into her stunning portraits.
A large percentage of Jacky’s paintings are started on location, to paint the feeling, and then revisited and completed in her New Zealand studio.
As a renowned teacher of many years, Jacky shares her knowledge openly and clearly, generating excitement and enthusiasm for her favourite medium, watercolour.
Jacky will be teaching this two day workshop and an additional one day plein air.
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Dates: Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026
Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm (Arrive 9:00am to allow for setting up.)
Where: The Entrance Community Centre, Cnr Oakland Ave & Norberta St. The Entrance, NSW 2250
Enquiries: Lyn, Workshop Coordinator
0400245730
lynandrews20@hotmail.comBOOKING INFORMATION
CCWS members are given priority for workshop bookings up to two months before the start date, ensuring they have the first chance to secure their spot. After this period, registration opens to non-members as well.
The cost is $300 for the 2 days and members can receive a discount by putting in the code.
For current CCWS member use MEMBER-PEASRON at checkout to receive the members special price of $250.
Jacky is a landscape and portrait artist who loves the natural landscape with its shadows, tones, and reflected light. These same earthy colours are carried through into her stunning portraits.
A large percentage of Jacky’s paintings are started on location, to paint the feeling, and then revisited and completed in her New Zealand studio.
As a renowned teacher of many years, Jacky shares her knowledge openly and clearly, generating excitement and enthusiasm for her favourite medium, watercolour.
Jacky will also be teaching a two day workshop in addition to this one day plein air workshop.
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Dates: Monday 14th September 2026
Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm (Arrive 9:00am to allow for setting up.)
Where: The Entrance Community Centre, Cnr Oakland Ave & Norberta St. The Entrance, NSW 2250
Enquiries: Lyn, Workshop Coordinator
0400245730
lynandrews20@hotmail.comBOOKING INFORMATION
CCWS members are given priority for workshop bookings up to two months before the start date, ensuring they have the first chance to secure their spot. After this period, registration opens to non-members as well.
The cost is $100 for the 1 day and members can receive a discount by putting in the code.
For current CCWS member use MEMBER-PEASRON1 at checkout to receive the members special price of $80.
Janet Hoyer-Cobb is a watercolour artist celebrated for her elegant, luminous paintings that often focus on florals, still life and carefully observed natural subjects. Her work is characterised by refined composition, delicate colours and a masterful use of transparency that allows light to glow through each layer of paint.
Janet’s paintings reflect a deep appreciation for beauty in everyday objects. In this two day workshop you will enjoy different styles and subjects, each rendered with sensitivity and technical excellence.
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Dates: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2026
Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm (Arrive 9:00am to allow for setting up.)
Where: The Entrance Community Centre, Cnr Oakland Ave & Norberta St. The Entrance, NSW 2250
Enquiries: Lyn, Workshop Coordinator
0400245730
lynandrews20@hotmail.comBOOKING INFORMATION
CCWS members are given priority for workshop bookings up to two months before the start date, ensuring they have the first chance to secure their spot. After this period, registration opens to non-members as well.
The cost is $200 for the 2 days and members can receive a discount by putting in the code.
For current CCWS member use MEMBER-HOYER-COBB at checkout to receive the members special price of $150.
Chan Dissanayake is a watercolour artist, tutor and judge. He is known for a sensitive, expressive approach that captures mood as much as subject. Working with fluid washes and carefully controlled transparency, his paintings allow light and colour to breath across the paper. Whether depicting landscapes, cityscapes or seascapes, Chan’s water colour style feels both reflective and alive, giving the impression of the subject with as little detail as possible.
In this exciting two day workshop, you will learn the importance and understanding of perspective and proportions, and how to allow the watercolour “to paint itself”. Chan will also incorporate plein air time.
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Dates: Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2026
Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm (Arrive 9:00am to allow for setting up.)
Where: The Entrance Community Centre, Cnr Oakland Ave & Norberta St. The Entrance, NSW 2250
Enquiries: Lyn, Workshop Coordinator
0400245730
lynandrews20@hotmail.comBOOKING INFORMATION
CCWS members are given priority for workshop bookings up to two months before the start date, ensuring they have the first chance to secure their spot. After this period, registration opens to non-members as well.
The cost is $300 for the 2 days and members can receive a discount by putting in the code.
For current CCWS member use MEMBER-DISSANAYAKE at checkout to receive the members special price of $250.
View and register for our upcoming workshops by clicking the image to secure your spot immediately. If you are a member booking your workshop online, enter the member code at checkout to access the discounted CCWS membership price. If you would prefer to be sent a form and/or pay by bank transfer please contact us.