Watercolour Workshop | Paint an Iris in Watercolour

Tuesday 8 December 2026 | 1:30–4:00 pm
Heger & van den Berg | Voorheuvel 76 | Zeist

Learn to paint a beautiful iris in watercolour during this inspiring workshop. Step by step, you’ll discover how to build up transparent layers, blend colours and create depth and vibrancy using watercolour paints. With subtle details in fine liner and a creative mixed media twist, you’ll give your painting its own unique character.

During the workshop, you’ll learn how to mix colours, work with light and shadow, and capture the distinctive shapes of an iris on paper in a simple way. You’ll use a handy technique to transfer the image onto watercolour paper, so no drawing experience is needed. This allows you to focus entirely on painting with watercolours.

This workshop is suitable for both beginners and more experienced artists. With clear, step-by-step guidance, you’ll explore different watercolour techniques and learn how to build up an atmospheric floral painting. At the end of the workshop, you’ll go home with a beautiful watercolour painting of an iris and plenty of inspiration to continue painting at home.

Materials

All materials are included. You’ll work on watercolour paper measuring approximately 30 × 20 cm, and a variety of watercolour paints will be available to choose from.

Please bring the following items:

• A round synthetic watercolour brush, size 12 or 16. If you prefer working with fine details, bring some smaller brushes too.
• An apron or old clothes
• Masking tape (1 cm wide) to secure your paper
• A plate covered with cling film to use as a palette
• Two water pots or glasses
• Optional: your own watercolour paints or paint pans. Watercolours will be provided if you don’t have your own.

Registration and Contact

Do you have any questions about the materials or anything else? Feel free to email me at info@sionasnel.com.

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