PLEIN AIR PAINTING
Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature in this plein air landscape painting workshop with Kate Friesenecker at Southern Highlands Flower Farm. Surrounded by fields of blooming flowers, you will learn how to capture the stunning interplay of colour, light, and texture in the natural world.
In this hands-on workshop, you will explore the fundamentals of plein air painting, from composition and colour mixing to understanding light and its effects on the landscape.
Whether you’re new to plein air painting or looking to refine your skills, this workshop will provide personalized instruction and practical tips to help you create a finished landscape painting that reflects the beauty of the flower farm environment. All levels are welcome—bring your passion for painting and your love of flowers as we work together to create memorable pieces inspired by the landscape around us.
MEET THE ARTIST
Kate Friesenecker is a contemporary painter whose work explores the intricate relationships between colour, light, and the natural world. Working primarily in oil paints, Kate is drawn to paint in landscapes, botanicals and interiors, bringing each subject to life with a vibrant, emotive palette.
Inspired by the ever-changing nuances of light and its impact on colour, Kate's paintings seek to capture the fleeting moments when light transforms a scene. Through careful attention to colour harmony and the subtle shifts in tone, the artist creates immersive environments that invite viewers to experience the world through a lens of heightened sensitivity and beauty.
Kate’s art celebrates the quiet moments of daily life, using colour to evoke mood and atmosphere.
WORKSHOP INCLUSIONS
Friday 21st February: 10am-2pm
- Tour of Southern Highlands Flower Farm with flower farmer Jen Foster, exploring one of Australia's largest Dahlia collections.
- Select, harvest and take home your own beautiful bucket of Dahlias, including floral snips!
- Create your own plein air landscape painting under the guidance of artist Kate Friesenecker, taking home your finished artwork and fabulous painting 'kit'.
- Photography opportunities, including our very special and unique flower farm mural, created by renowned botanical artist Adriana Picker.
- Delicious lunch catering in the flower gazebo overlooking the flower farm will be provided by our ever-popular local cafe Potter's Pantry Bundanoon.
- Q&A with both flower farmer Jen and artist Kate.
Please refer to Terms & Conditions prior to booking, as purchasing a ticket to this event assumes your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions.
