Parnell Community Centre

2026 Term 3 - Korean-inspired Botanical Watercolour Painting

Parnell, Auckland

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 to Thu, 17 Sep 2026

6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Parnell Community Centre | 545 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland

$120.00 for 4 sessions | 11 places remaining

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Discover the enchanting world of watercolour painting with Parnell Community Centre's art course, 'Korean Inspired Botanical Watercolour Painting' course!

Botanical Watercolour PaintingBotanical Watercolour PaintingDiscover the beauty and symbolism of Korean botanical art in this unique and exclusive four-week course inspired by Hwajodo (Flower and Bird) paintings.

Traditionally used as decorative screens, these artworks feature flowers, birds, and insects—each carrying symbolic meaning, such as prosperity, harmony, or fertility. In this course, you’ll draw on these rich cultural themes while creating your own expressive pieces using modern watercolour materials.

Rather than focusing on traditional techniques, this course emphasises subject matter, storytelling, and personal interpretation.

You will explore:

Korean botanical motifs and their symbolic meanings
Composition inspired by traditional Hwajodo artworks
Expressive painting using contemporary materials
Developing your own creative interpretation of cultural themes

Please note:

This course is recommended for those with some prior watercolour experience, or who have completed the Botanical Watercolour Painting course at beginning of term 3, but Beginners are welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring printed reference images (flowers, birds, etc.), or complete some light preparation beforehand.

Participants should bring their own watercolour materials. The tutor will email suitable supplies on enrolment.

Thursdays, 6-8pm
Start date: 27th August
Course length: 4 weeks (to combine with the botanical painting course, enrol on combo page for discount)
Cost: $120

Tutor: Danbee Park

Community Service Card and Gold Card holders discount:

We are pleased to extend a special 10% discount to Community Service Card and Gold Card holders. When enrolling, simply select the applicable discount option, and during checkout, enter your membership number to validate and apply the discount.

Parnell Community Centre is located in the Jubilee Building at 545 Parnell Road, Parnell. For further details about our community classes and activities, see our website at https://villagesquare.org.nz/classes or contact us on 09 555 5164 / community@villagesquare.org.nz.

Parnell Community Centre | 545 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland

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What to bring

Watercolour paints , Watercolour mixing palette (or cheap white ceramic plate)
1 x small round watercolour brush (number 8), 1 x large goat hair brush or large synthetic flat brush
Watercolour cotton paper, Drawing materials: pencil, rubber etc...
Masking tape (the purple one), Board (cardboard, clipboard or otherwise to tape on the paper)
1 x empty glass jar, Cloth

Session Dates & Times

This activity runs on these dates and times:

August 2026 to September 2026
Thursday, 27 August 2026 (6:00pm to 8:00pm) Thursday, 3 September 2026 (6:00pm to 8:00pm) Thursday, 10 September 2026 (6:00pm to 8:00pm) Thursday, 17 September 2026 (6:00pm to 8:00pm)

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	Watercolour for Everyone	$120.00

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A 10% discount applies for senior citizens (65+) and people with a Community Services Card.
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2026 Term 3 - Korean-inspired Botanical Watercolour Painting

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