No Straight Lines
- art class for adults
No Straight Lines is an adult watercolour class in Sydney for people who want to reconnect with their creative voice. Did a teacher ever say you were "bad at art"? You weren't and you aren't. This is the space for you.
Our relaxed, beginner-friendly sessions focus on watercolour and drawing without pressure or perfection, in small groups designed with queer and neurodivergent communities in mind. Everyone is welcome.
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Upcoming classes
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Rare Orchids
Explore unusual petals, bold colour combinations and expressive watercolour techniques inspired by these extraordinary flowers.
Ginkgos & Ferns
Improve your brushwork and learn a new technique to create outlines with smooth colourful gradients in this special workshop.
Tropical Frogs
A riot of colour and patter from poison dart frogs to vibrant tree frogs. Learn layering and shading and maybe a frog fact or two!
Join us every Tuesday 6pm-7:30pm
Marrickville, Inner West Sydney
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Class Topics
More topics are added every week. Keep an eye on the class schedule or get in touch to book one of these topics as a private class.
Tropical Fish
Dive into vibrant underwater colour while painting tropical fish, exploring flowing shapes, bold patterns, layering and watercolour techniques that bring each creature to life.
Rainforest Frogs
A riot of colour and pattern from poison dart frogs to vibrant tree frogs. Learn layering, shading and expressive watercolour techniques.
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Rare Orchids
Some orchids look almost too strange to be real. Explore unusual petals, bold colour combinations and expressive watercolour techniques inspired by these extraordinary flowers.
Ginkgo Leaves
Ancient leaves, delicate fronds and beautiful repeating shapes. Learn how to create gradients with watercolour outlines in this special class.
Ferns
Explore layering, brush work and wet-on-wet techniques to bring the repetition of fern fronds to life.
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Coral Studies
Capture the vibrant colours and otherworldly shapes of coral reefs using wet-on-wet blending, soft gradients and expressive brushwork.
Cherry & Magnolia blossoms
Paint the soft elegance of spring blooms. This session focuses on bold gestures, wet-on-dry techniques, subtle gradient creation, and delicate detailing to bring the petals and branches to life.
Jewel Beetles
Paint dazzling jewel beetles while exploring iridescent colour, intricate patterns, layering and fine details to capture their luminous shells and extraordinary textures.
Autumn Veggie Harvest
Paint pumpkins, squash and leafy greens in rich autumn colours, exploring texture, layering, dry brush and wet-on-dry techniques.
Patterned Cats
Paint expressive cats with stripes, spots and soft fur textures while developing layering, brush control and subtle colour shifts.
Sparkling Shorelines
Capture sunlight dancing across water, sand and reflections using wet-on-wet washes, texture and flowing brushwork inspired by Australian coastal landscapes.
Falling Autumn Leaves
Capture the movement and warmth of falling leaves using rich seasonal colours, wet-on-wet blending, soft gradients and expressive brushwork.