The beauty is in the details

Join our full-day sketching with watercolours tour.

In this full-day sketching and watercolour art adventure, journey into the heart of Queenstown’s extraordinary landscapes, uncovering hidden viewpoints for a full day of creative inspiration with other like minded travellers. This experience offers a unique opportunity to connect deeply with nature and your creativity, allowing you to create lasting memories to take home. Guided by an experienced art tutor and Queenstown local, you’ll capture stunning scenery and explore the mountains and valleys through your own artistic lens. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or trying art for the first time, all levels are warmly welcomed to this immersive adventure. Over the course of the day, we’ll visit two carefully chosen locations guaranteed to spark your imagination and offer the perfect settings for artistic exploration.

This journey includes a small amount of walking, making it accessible for most participants. Along the way, we’ll stop to discuss sketching and compositions tips, ensuring you leave with not just some lovely drawings, but also a new perspective on capturing the beauty of the outdoors. Your personal art tutor will guide you step-by-step in creating a small series of drawings in your complimentary Moleskine sketchbook, all while using the high-quality art materials provided. Together, we’ll closely observe the landscape, learning to sketch the shapes, contours, and light as seen directly in nature. Whether you’re inspired by mountain peaks, quiet streams, or open skies, this ‘en plein-air’ experience drawing in the open air, will leave you feeling connected to the environment in a truly unique way.

For those new to art, this adventure provides an approachable and supportive introduction to sketching. Experienced artists will find it inspiring to engage with new locations and their shapes and forms, drawing inspiration from the natural world. Throughout the day, you’ll receive plenty of tips and techniques to build your confidence and ensure you can continue sketching long after the tour concludes. This is not just an art class; it’s a day of discovery, creativity, and connection with the breathtaking Wakatipu Basin.