Epsom Community Centre

Term 4 2026 - Beginner Watercolour Painting

Epsom, Auckland

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 to Tue, 24 Nov 2026

10:00am - 11:30pm

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Epsom Community Centre | 202 Gillies Avenue, Epsom, Auckland, 1023

$115.00 for 6 sessions | 12 places remaining

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Get Creative at our NEW Epsom Community Centre's Beginner Watercolour Painting classes.

Perfect for those new to watercolour or looking to build confidence with the basics.

Learn colour mixing, washes, brush techniques, and wet-on-wet painting while creating simple studies from still life subjects and reference images.

Join talented artist and tutor Susannah MacDonald in the Melville Room and relaxing surrounding gardens at Epsom Community Centre for a creative and supportive watercolour journey.

Students to bring their own materials.*

Day and Time: Tuesdays, 10:00am - 11:30am

Duration: 6 weeks

Start date: 20th October 2026

Cost: $115

Tutor Susannah MacDonald

Susannah MacDonald is a Takapuna-based artist, author, and art educator with a Bachelor of Visual Arts from Unitec. She specialises in watercolour painting and also works in acrylics, drawing, and illustration. www.suzartstudio.weebly.com

*Materials List

Watercolour brushes (DAS and Da Vinci are recommended brands) – sizes 12, 8, 4, 2

Watercolour pads (Bockingford recommended) – A5 and A4

Small sketch pad

HB pencil

Eraser

Set of tube watercolour paints

Mixing palette

Masking tape

Discounts for Community Service Card & Gold Card Holders

We’re pleased to offer a 10% discount for Community Service Card and Gold Card holders. Simply select the applicable discount option when enrolling and enter your membership number at checkout to validate and apply your discount.

Class Location & Facilities

Location: Classes are held in the Melville Room (old creche), Epsom Community Centre, 202 Gillies Ave, Epsom.

Free parking available on-site, disabled toilet available & WiFi available.

For inquiries or to enrol: email: abigail@villagesquare.org.nz or phone 09 638 7444

Epsom Community Centre | 202 Gillies Avenue, Epsom, Auckland, 1023

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What to bring

Watercolour brushes (DAS and Da Vinci are recommended brands) – sizes 12, 8, 4, 2
Watercolour pads (Bockingford recommended) – A5 and A4
Small sketch pad, HB pencil, Eraser
Set of tube watercolour paints
Mixing palette, Masking tape

Session Dates & Times

This activity runs on these dates and times:

October 2026 to November 2026
Tuesday, 20 October 2026 (10:00am to 11:30pm) Tuesday, 27 October 2026 (10:00am to 11:30pm) Tuesday, 3 November 2026 (10:00am to 11:30pm)

November 2026
Tuesday, 10 November 2026 (10:00am to 11:30pm) Tuesday, 17 November 2026 (10:00am to 11:30pm) Tuesday, 24 November 2026 (10:00am to 11:30pm)

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	Session name	Total
	Watercolour for Beginners	$115.00

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You must enrol and pay for your class before it begins. (Tutors cannot accept enrolments or payments.)
Our class and activity fees include GST.
A 10% discount applies for senior citizens (+65 years) and people with a Community Services Card.
Discounts do not apply for casual attendance activities or for annual membership to Social Activities..
Please note, if you choose to pay by credit card, a credit card transaction fee will be added to your total.
Material costs are not included in the class fees, unless otherwise stated.
Children enrolled in classes and activities under the age of 16 years old must have a parent or guardian onsite.

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Many classes and activities require a minimum number of enrolments before they can proceed. We will contact you to confirm your enrolment and any requirements 3-5 days prior to commencement.

TRANSFERS

A $10 fee is charged for each transfer between courses, before the activity has commenced.

CREDITS

You will get a 100% credit on your account if we cancel the class or activity.
You will get a 100% credit on your account if you withdraw at least ONE WEEK before the activity start date. .
You will not receive a credit if you withdraw after the class has started.

Credits are only carried forward for the next term.

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A $15 fee is charged for the refund of any credit note on your account.

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Epsom Community Centre reserves the right to cancel any course at any time and to change any course dates and times.

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As an Auckland Council community venue, no animals are permitted on site, other than guide dogs for the visually impaired, registered companion animals or official animals of the NZ Police.

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Term 4 2026 - Beginner Watercolour Painting

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