Jennifer Duval-Smith

Workshops

Watercolours with Jennifer Duval-smith Term 3 at Te Uru Gallery
Aug
7
to 18 Sept

Watercolours with Jennifer Duval-smith Term 3 at Te Uru Gallery

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Explore botanical watercolours. Reconnect with nature and your own creativity in this inspiring course with artist Jennifer Duval-Smith.

In this supportive atmosphere, you’ll explore easy and practical botanical art techniques for closer observation, accurate drawing, colour mixing, and confident watercolour painting, all enlivened by your own curiosity and seasonal changes in the natural world all around us.

Come create with us in our beautiful education centre studio. The green and peaceful views across the treetops make for a relaxed and immersive setting for learning and finding your own artistic voice.

Jennifer is a botanical painter and nature journaling practitioner, based Tāmaki Makaurau.

Suitable for all skill levels, materials not provided - a detailed list is available on enquiry

Term 3
FRIDAYS
7 Aug - 18 SEP
10AM - 12PM

(not including materials)

Suitable for all skill levels.

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Winter Moods Botanic Art Workshop and Delicious Lunch With Nourish Magazine
Aug
16
10:00 am10:00

Winter Moods Botanic Art Workshop and Delicious Lunch With Nourish Magazine

Description

After our delicious and successful sold-out Workshop in February Nourish publisher Vicki Ravlich-Horan has asked me back to host another hands-on botanic art workshop.  I love working with Vicky - not only is she a publishing powerhouse but she makes us THE most delectable lunch!


$195pp – includes morning tea and lunch, expert guidance, all art supplies
Sunday 16th August 10-2pm
Nourish HQ in Hamilton

NOTE – Nourish HQ is located up a steep staircase and is not suitable for those with mobility limitations

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Botanical Art Basics - a 'taster' class
Sept
13
10:00 am10:00

Botanical Art Basics - a 'taster' class

If you fancy trying botanical watercolours before you dive in to buying all the materials or committing to a longer course, this is the perfect opportunity!

This is your chance to try botanical watercolour painting made easy! Painting in watercolour isn’t scary at all - it’s full of fun and possibility. Take time to slow down, reconnect with nature, and rekindle your creative spark in a calm, supportive setting. Learn simple, enjoyable techniques to observe the changing seasons, sketch with accuracy, and mix vibrant colours with confidence. Explore accessible ways to paint beautiful botanical subjects, with plenty of encouragement and creative discoveries along the way.

(including all materials) Suitable for all skill levels.

Time and location

SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER
10AM – 1PM
LEARNING CENTRE

Price

$100

BOOK HERE

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Botanical Art Basics - a 'taster' class
Jun
28
10:00 am10:00

Botanical Art Basics - a 'taster' class

If you fancy trying botanical watercolours before you dive in to buying all the materials or committing to a longer course, this is the perfect opportunity!

This is your chance to try botanical watercolour painting made easy! Painting in watercolour isn’t scary at all - it’s full of fun and possibility. Take time to slow down, reconnect with nature, and rekindle your creative spark in a calm, supportive setting. Learn simple, enjoyable techniques to observe the changing seasons, sketch with accuracy, and mix vibrant colours with confidence. Explore accessible ways to paint beautiful botanical subjects, with plenty of encouragement and creative discoveries along the way.

(including all materials) Suitable for all skill levels.

Time and location

SUNDAY 28 JUNE 2026
10AM – 1PM
LEARNING CENTRE

Price

$100

BOOK HERE

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Botanical Art Basics - a 'taster' class
Apr
19
10:00 am10:00

Botanical Art Basics - a 'taster' class

If you fancy trying botanical watercolours before you dive in to buying all the materials or committing to a longer course, this is the perfect opportunity!

This is your chance to try botanical watercolour painting made easy! Painting in watercolour isn’t scary at all - it’s full of fun and possibility. Take time to slow down, reconnect with nature, and rekindle your creative spark in a calm, supportive setting. Learn simple, enjoyable techniques to observe the changing seasons, sketch with accuracy, and mix vibrant colours with confidence. Explore accessible ways to paint beautiful botanical subjects, with plenty of encouragement and creative discoveries along the way.

(including all materials) Suitable for all skill levels.

Time and location

SUNDAY 19 APR
10AM – 1PM
LEARNING CENTRE

Price

$100

BOOK HERE

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SOLD OUT Botanical Art Workshop and Delicious Lunch with Nourish Magazine
Mar
1
9:00 pm21:00

SOLD OUT Botanical Art Workshop and Delicious Lunch with Nourish Magazine

Sunday 1st March

Join us for a deliciously arty celebration. Tap into your creative side at a relaxing on-site nature journaling workshop with botanical artist Jennifer Duval-Smith and follow up with a delicious lunch curated especially for you by Vicki Ravlich-Horan

Jennifer will guide you through a fun and easy nature journaling practice which is suitable for all levels of experience. Come along and learn how to:

  • Make your own simple concertina sketchbook to record the bounty of the summer season

  • Trick your mind into seeing more natural detail

  • Use an accessible strategy to help you draw anything

  • Enjoy a delicious morning tea and local in season lunch prepared by Vicki from Nourish Magazine

 Your workshop fee of $190 includes: 

  • Three hour nature journaling workshop using seasonal produce

  • All art materials

  • Morning tea and coffee

  • A delicious lunch

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Exploring Botanical Watercolours at Te Uru Gallery (Friday mornings from 13 Feb to 27 Mar 2026
Feb
13
to 27 Mar

Exploring Botanical Watercolours at Te Uru Gallery (Friday mornings from 13 Feb to 27 Mar 2026

Book for this six week botanical art course at beautiful Te Uru Contemporary art Gallery in Titirangi. Reconnect with nature and your creativity in this inspiring course with artist Jennifer Duval-Smith.

The course takes place between 10am and 12pm on Friday mornings from 13 February and ends on 27 March.

In this supportive atmosphere, you’ll explore easy and practical techniques for closer observation, confident drawing, colour mixing, and expressive watercolour painting, all inspired by the beauty of the botanical world. This course is suitable for complete beginners andhas extension options for those who wish to develop their skills to the next level.

The Te Uru education spaces offers a n exceptionally beautiful, nature-filled environment with peaceful views just outside the window, a relaxed and inspiring setting for learning and creativity.

This class tends to books out each term so please be sure to book now to secure your spot!

Term 1
FRIDAYS 
13 FEB - 27 MAR 2026
10AM - 12PM
(Please note NO CLASS ON 20 MAR)
SIX CLASSES TOTAL 
(not including materials) Suitable for all skill levels.

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