Brush With Birds
Brush With Birds
A day to paint, pause and be inspired…
Step away from the everyday and spend a beautiful day immersed in watercolour, nature and creativity at The Heritage Collective in Cottesloe.
Set in a gorgeous historic building surrounded by pretty gardens and just moments from the beach, this is more than a painting workshop — it’s a creative escape for the day.
Our subject is a quintessentially Australian pairing: an enchanting Variegated Fairy Wren amongst the flowers and foliage of Emu Bush. With gentle guidance, you’ll bring this charming piece of the Australian bush to life in watercolour while learning new techniques along the way.
There’s no rushing, no pressure and no special drawing skills required — just a beautiful setting, good company, delicious food and the pleasure of spending a whole day creating.
Whether you come on your own or bring a friend, expect a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, plenty of creative conversation and the chance to completely switch off for a while.
For: Watercolour artists with some experience who would enjoy creating a detailed Australian native artwork in beautiful surroundings.
What to bring: Your favourite watercolour brushes if you have them; brushes will also be available to borrow. Everything else is provided. Bring a water bottle and anything else you need for a comfortable day of painting.
Your artwork: You’ll leave with your A4 Variegated Fairy Wren and Emu Bush watercolour, painted on 100% cotton paper and ready to frame and treasure. You’re welcome to bring a frame and mat with an A4 opening, or arrange to purchase one from me in advance.
Your day
Friday, 30 October 2026 | 9.30am – 3.30pm
The Heritage Collective, Cottesloe
$150 per person
Your booking includes all painting materials, a grazing-board lunch, tea and coffee, your finished original artwork and a special gift to take home. A fridge is also available if you wish to bring your own food/have special requirements.
Places are intentionally limited to keep the day relaxed, personal and immersive.
Come for the painting. Stay for the experience. Leave with something beautiful you’ve created yourself.
Original watercolours are presented to the highest professional standard, ensuring both beauty and protection.
- Framing: Every original artwork that you choose to be framed will be under glass, and includes a white matboard. This mat separates the artwork from the glass, protecting the paper while enhancing the overall presentation.
