Landscape in Watercolour and Gouache Short Course with Catalina Leichner
Thursdays
5 March - 2 April (2026)
(5 sessions)
6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn
Under the guidance of artist and art conservator Catalina Leichner, students will develop their observational drawing skills while exploring natural landscapes, learning to create depth, movement, and atmosphere. The course balances expressive mark-making with refined details such as trees, rocks, and other natural elements.
$340
Description
Landscape in Watercolour and Gouache Short Course with Catalina Leichner
Level: Beginner/Intermediate/Experienced (previous drawing experience is recommended)
Ages: This course is designed for adults
5 Week Course:
- Dates: Thursday, 5 March – 2 April (2026)
- Time: 6:15 pm – 8:15 pm (2 hour)
- Location: MAC Glenferrie Studio |Level 1/817B Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122
This five-week short course explores the fundamentals of landscape drawing, with a focus on capturing light, atmosphere, and a sense of place.
Under the guidance of artist and art conservator Catalina Leichner, students will develop their observational drawing skills while working through a range of natural landscapes. You will learn how to build depth and composition, suggest movement in skies, terrain and glowing sunsets. And balance expressive mark-making with more refined details such as trees, rocks, and natural elements.
Catalina Leichner is an Argentinian artist from Buenos Aires who specialises in watercolour and oil painting. She holds a Bachelor in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage – UMSA (University of the Argentinian Social Museum). Catalina has worked as a restorer and conservator for National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aries for the past 7 years and has also run regular watercolour workshops.
Images by Catalina.
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