Bottle & Brush Echuca
Guided art classes accompanied by new and old friends, abundant grazing platters & your favourite wine. No art experience necessary.
Summer on the Murray
Sunday 24 November 2024
Join us for a relaxing morning of painting at The Timbercutter in Mathoura. This guided art class will be fuelled by beautiful food. All paints, canvas' and art materials supplied. No previous art experience necessary.
The Timbercutter
Rooster Painting at The CocknBull
Saturday 28 September 2024
Where better to explore the bold and striking colours of the fearless farmyard rooster than in this beautiful setting, overlooking the Campaspe river at the Hotel of his namesake, the historic CocknBull in the heart of Echuca?
As with all the Bottle and Brush classes, you just need to bring yourself!
We supply the canvas, paints, brushes, easels, guidance and encouragement. You supply your adventurous self. Delicious snacks and complimentary drink on arrival. All abilities are catered for.
CocknBull Boutique Hotel
Protea painting at Henry's
Sunday 21 July 2024
It's Protea time again! These striking pink beauties brighten the gloomy winters day, whether in a vase or in the garden. Why not capture their beauty on a canvas. As always, we'll be there to guide you. Sit back and enjoy a complimentary drink and delicious nibbles as you paint.
Everything supplied. All abilities are catered for.
Henry's Bridge Hotel Echuca
Native Landscape Painting
Sunday 19 May 2024
For this painting we will be taking inspiration from the beauty of native bushland. We will be painting in the heart of the bush on the site of the future Bridge Art Precinct. This event is run in conjunction with the Bridge Art Project Bushwalk and BBQ. Enjoy live music as you paint. BYO drinks. BBQ available for lunch. All art materials supplied.
Bridge Art Project Precinct
Let's go Abstract
Saturday 13 April 2024
Fancy the freedom of a blank canvas and everything at your fingertips to be free to create whatever you feel like? With this art session you can let your creative juices flow to create an abstract piece, or use some of the images we'll have on hand if you'd like some inspiration. As always, we'll be there to guide you. Sit back and enjoy a complimentary drink and delicious nibbles as you paint.
Everything supplied. All abilities are catered for.
Henry's Bridge Hotel Echuca
Landscape farm painting
Tuesday 5 March 2024
Create a unique and colourful farm-inspired landscape painting. This is a 2.5hour guided art experience with all materials supplied.
The American Hotel Echuca
Painting session at The Timbercutter
Saturday 24 February 2024
Join us for a relaxing morning of painting at The Timbercutter in Mathoura. This guided art class will be fuelled by beautiful food. All paints, canvas' and art materials supplied. No previous art experience necessary.
The Timbercutter
Landscape Painting at Henty Show
Saturday 10 February 2024
Join us at the Henty Show for this unique art experience. Inspired by the beauty of the Australian landscape we'll be painting a view of golden fields and distant hills at sunset or sunrise.
We supply the canvas, paints, brushes, easels, guidance and encouragement. You supply your adventurous self. All abilities are catered for.
BYO drinks and nibbles.
Henty Showgrounds
The Kookaburra is back!
Saturday 14 October 2023
We know that laughter is the best medicine, and we've witnessed this at our Bottle and Brush art classes where friends and strangers come together to paint, share a laugh, a wine and a wonderful experience.
Join us to paint this Aussie icon at The Timbercutter in Mathoura.
Accompanied by beautiful food and a complimentary drink on arrival. All paints, canvas' and art materials supplied.
The Timbercutter
Native flower painting
Saturday 30 September 2023
Join us at the Deni Ute Muster for this unique art experience. Paint a vase filled with beautiful native flowers. We supply the canvas, paints, brushes, easels, guidance and encouragement. You supply your adventurous self. All abilities are catered for.
BYO drinks and nibbles.
*Must have purchased a 2023 Deni Ute Muster Ticket to take place in this class.
Deni Ute Muster site
Ute Painting at Deni
Saturday 30 September 2023
Join us at the Deni Ute Muster for this unique art experience. Paint a ute with a stunning sunset backdrop, or better yet, bring along a photo of your own ute and paint that! We supply the canvas, paints, brushes, easels, guidance and encouragement. You supply your adventurous self. All abilities are catered for.
BYO drinks and nibbles.
*Must have purchased a 2023 Deni Ute Muster Ticket to take place in this class.
Deni Ute Muster site grounds
Landscape Painting at Deni Ute Muster
Friday 29 September 2023
Join us at the Deni Ute Muster for this unique art experience. Choose to paint either the beautiful Australian landscape at daybreak or sunset!
We supply the canvas, paints, brushes, easels, guidance and encouragement. You supply your adventurous self. All abilities are catered for.
BYO drinks and nibbles.
*Must have purchased a 2023 Deni Ute Muster Ticket to take place in this class.
Deniliquin Ute Muster site
Blue Wren painting at Wren Cafe
Saturday 17 June 2023
We love capturing the spectacular colours of the Superb Blue Wren!
This guided art class will be fuelled by beautiful food and a complimentary class of wine/ bubbles or coffee on arrival. We supply the canvas, paints, brushes, easels, guidance and encouragement. You supply your adventurous self. All abilities are catered for.
Wren Courtyard Cafe
Eastern Rosella Painting at Riverbank
Sunday 30 April 2023
Located right on the banks of the Mighty Murray River and set amongst majestic River Red Gums, Riverbank Moama is the perfect place to enjoy a Bottle and Brush session.This guided art class will be fuelled by beautiful food and a complimentary drink on arrival. We supply the canvas, paints, brushes, easels, guidance and encouragement. You supply your adventurous self. All abilities are catered for.
Riverbank Moama
Kangaroo painting
Sunday 26 February 2023
Alongside the Murray River and surrounded by native bushland, The Timbercutter in Mathoura is the perfect backdrop to paint one of our most widely recognised Australian native animals.
The guided art class will be fuelled by beautiful food and a complimentary drink on arrival. All paints, canvas' and art materials supplied. No previous art experience necessary.
The Timbercutter
Crimson Waratah
Sunday 29 January 2023
We love the beautiful bush setting and relaxed atmosphere at The Timbercutter in Mathoura. We are very happy to be back there and excited that it will be the venue for our first public event in 2023. It's the perfect place to paint the beautiful Australian native Waratah.
The guided art class will be fuelled by beautiful food and a complimentary drink on arrival. All paints, canvas' and art materials supplied. No previous art experience necessary.
The Timbercutter
Painting the Blue Wren
Saturday 3 December 2022
With Murray river frontage, and set amongst the grapevines, Murray Gums Estate is the perfect place to paint the spectacular colours of the superb blue wren.
This guided art class will be fuelled by beautiful food and a complimentary class of Murray Gums Estate wine on arrival. We supply the canvas, paints, brushes, easels, guidance and encouragement. You supply your adventurous self. All abilities are catered for. Murray Gum Estate wines will be available for purchase to enjoy as you paint.
Murray Gums Estate
Galahs are back
Sunday 11 September 2022
Back by popular demand! If you didn't get to our last Galah painting, here's your chance to paint this gorgeous guy! Nestled in amongst the native gums and overlooking the majestic Murray River, Cape Horn Winery is the perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine and settle in for a fun painting session. Create a detailed painting or approach the painting in a more expressive way.
All paints, canvas' and art materials supplied. Beautiful wood fired pizzas and a complimentary glass of wine on arrival, all included.
Cape Horn Vineyard
Tulip painting
Sunday 10 July 2022
Be inspired by the stunning surrounds of Bright on the Murray as you paint these pretty flowers. Be tempted by delicious food courtesy of Di, our beautiful host, as you enjoy a glass of wine by the pool. Create a detailed painting or approach the painting in a more expressive way.
All paints, canvas' and art materials supplied.
Bright on the Murray
Celebrating Autumn
Saturday 28 May 2022
Autumn has arrived! There is opportunity in this session to learn Acrylic colour mixing to create a detailed painting or to approach the painting in a more expressive way.
Enjoy a complimentary drink on arrival, then sit back and immerse yourself in all the glorious colours of this stunning season. Beautiful grazing plates included.
All paints, canvas' and art materials supplied.
The American Hotel
Pelican Painting at Perricoota
Sunday 3 April 2022
Join us to paint this very handsome fella at Perricoota Vines Retreat in Moama.
3 hour guided art session and all art materials are supplied, accompanied by a delicious selection of savoury and sweet treats. It's a BYO event so bring your favourite drop to enjoy our Sunday afternoon paint session by the lake.
Perricoota Vines Retreat
Impressionist painting at The Lakehouse
Saturday 26 February 2022
Join us to paint your own version of an Impressionist painting on the deck at The Lake House at the gorgeous Perricoota Vines Resort in Moama. We've been here before and loved it!
A 3 hour guided art session and all art materials supplied, accompanied by a delicious selection of savoury and sweet treats. It's a BYO event so bring your favourite drop to make the most of a beautiful afternoon by the lake.
Perricoota Vines Resort
Rainbow Bee-eater at The Timbercutter
Sunday 30 January 2022
We love the beautiful bush setting and relaxed atmosphere at The Timbercutter in Mathoura. It's the perfect place to paint the spectacular colours of the Rainbow Bee-eater so we are very excited that it will be the venue for our first public event in 2022.
The guided art class will be fuelled by beautiful food and a complimentary drink on arrival. All paints, canvas' and art materials supplied. No previous art experience necessary.
The Timbercutter
All Things Spring
Saturday 13 November 2021
Celebrate 'All Things Spring' with a paint session in the heart of historic Echuca overlooking the Mighty Murray River. Soak up the late afternoon sunshine, sip on a glass of wine (or two), enjoy a grazing plate of delicious food and the company of friends as you paint one of these beautiful Spring inspired flowers. This is a BYO event, so bring along a bottle of your fav, and some friends to enjoy a fun and relaxing day out. You must be fully vaccinated to attend.
Historic Wharf of Echuca
Painting at the Cargo Shed
Sunday 1 August 2021
Inspired by Deborah Broughton's artwork 'Ghost Gum', this art class will see you focus on capturing the light, texture, colours and beauty of the Australian landscape. Deborah is a contemporary painter, based on the mid-north coast of NSW. All materials and a delicious selection of sweet and savoury foods supplied. This is a BYO event, so bring along your favourite bottle to enjoy a lovely Sunday painting by the river.
The Cargo Shed,
Painting at Billabong Ranch (CANCELLED)
Thursday 8 July 2021
We have something special in mind for this one! For the first time we are inviting you to bring along a photo as inspiration for your painting. It might be a landscape or a nature photo, a sunset or sunrise (if you're up early enough to capture it!).
After the painting is all done, relax by the campfire and enjoy the tranquility of this natural bush setting.
All materials supplied. Delicious snack and complimentary wine on arrival.
Billabong Ranch
Flowering Gum
Sunday 27 June 2021
Let the striking beauty of the Flowering Gum captivate you. Relax and enjoy the experience of painting in this natural bush setting.
As with all the Bottle and Brush classes, you just need to bring yourself!
We supply the canvas, paints, brushes, easels, guidance and encouragement. You supply your adventurous self. Delicious snack and complimentary wine on arrival. All abilities are catered for.
Morrison's Riverview Winery
Painting the Cheeky Cockatoo
Thursday 6 May 2021
If you've painted the Black one, now paint his mate. This cheeky little Australian icon has a personality all of his own.
We supply the canvas, paints, brushes, easels, guidance and encouragement. You supply your adventurous self. Delicious snack and complimentary wine on arrival. All abilities are catered for.
The Mill Echuca
Painting the Cheeky Cockatoo
Thursday 15 April 2021
If you've painted the Black one, now paint his mate. This cheeky little Australian icon has a personality all of his own.
We supply the canvas, paints, brushes, easels, guidance and encouragement. You supply your adventurous self. Delicious snack and complimentary wine on arrival. All abilities are catered for.
The Mill Echuca
Painting The Owl
Saturday 27 March 2021
There is something magical, mysterious and alluring about owls. The perfect subject for a Bottle & Brush session.
We supply the canvas, paints, brushes, easels, guidance and encouragement. You supply your adventurous self. Delicious snack and complimentary wine on arrival. All abilities are catered for.
The Mill Echuca
Koala Painting at the Timbercutter's
Saturday 21 March 2020
In March we will be painting the gorgeous Australian Koala in Mathoura in one of the largest red gum forests in the world.
The guided art class will be fuelled by beautiful food and a complimentary drink on arrival. All paints, canvas' and art materials supplied. No previous art experience necessary.
THE TIMBERCUTTER REDGUM CAFE BAR
Painting the Echuca Landscape - The Cargo Shed
Thursday 13 February 2020
Join us for this unique art experience on the historic Echuca Wharf in the Cargo shed. If it's a beautiful evening we'll paint outside, if it's hot as hell we'll be in the air conditioned Cargo Shed.
We supply the canvas, paints, brushes, easels, guidance and encouragement, You supply your adventurous self.
Delicious food will be waiting for you. BYO favourite drop of wine.
All abilities are catered for.
The Echuca Wharf
Bottle Brush Flower
Thursday 9 January 2020
It's time to paint our namesake and one of the most striking Australian flowers. Living fireworks!
As with all the Bottle and Brush classes, you just need to bring yourself!
We supply the canvas, paints, brushes, easels, guidance and encouragement, beautiful grazing platter and a complimentary wine on arrival. You supply your adventurous self.
All abilities are catered for.
The Mill Echuca
Australian Christmas Wombat
Thursday 19 December 2019
What happens when you combine an adorable Australian wombat, some super cute Christmas illustrations and maybe a kitch red & green sweater?
Find out, when we mash it up to paint the Australian Christmas spirit.
All materials & plants supplied. Delicious food and BYO favourite drop of wine.
No previous art experience necessary. Art teachers, Caroline and Allison will guide you through the steps.
Customs House
Living Christmas Wreath
Saturday 7 December 2019
Create your own beautiful living succulent wreath at this incredibly popular class. There will be opportunity to paint your creation in watercolour on artist quality paper.
All materials & plants supplied. Delicious food and BYO favourite drop of wine.
No previous art experience necessary. Art teachers, Caroline and Allison will guide you through the steps.
Customs House
Peony Roses
Thursday 14 November 2019
Peony season is here! There is opportunity in this session to learn Acrylic colour mixing to create a detailed painting or to approach the painting in a more expressive way.
Guided by Caroline and Allison (qualified art teachers), fuelled by beautiful food and BYO wine :) and inspired by the stunning location on the Murray River.
All paints, canvas' and art materials supplied.
Bright On The Murray Moama
Celebrating Colourful Women
Saturday 12 October 2019
Inspired by the illustrations of Turkish illustrator, Hulya Ozdemir and in celebration of the colourful women we admire, this art class is going to be loads of fun!
We'll be using the Frida Kahlo artwork as our source image but you are free to sub in a favourite muse of your own. Just bring a photo or image along.
The Mill Echuca
Laughter Is The Best Medicine! Painting the Kookaburra
Saturday 14 September 2019
We know that laughter is the best medicine, and we've witnessed this at our Bottle and Brush art classes where friends and strangers come together to paint, share a laugh, a wine and a wonderful experience.
This unique class will be held at the Timbercutters in Mathoura.
Guided by Caroline and Allison and fuelled by beautiful food and a complimentary drink on arrival. All paints, canvas' and art materials supplied.
THE TIMBERCUTTER REDGUM CAFE BAR
Painting the Magnolia Blossom
Saturday 24 August 2019
Let's usher in Spring by painting the stunning Magnolia Blossom! There is opportunity in this session to learn Acrylic colour mixing to create a detailed painting or to approach the painting in a more expressive way. It's up to you!
Guided by Caroline and Allison (qualified art teachers), fuelled by beautiful food and BYO wine :) and inspired by the stunning location on the Murray River.
All paints, canvas' and art materials supplied.
Bright On The Murray
The World's Most Famous Kiss
Saturday 20 July 2019
Inspired by Gustav Klimt's famous artwork, The Kiss', this art class will see you focussing on pattern, colour, love, intimacy, and sexuality!
We supply the canvas, paints, brushes, easels, guidance and encouragement. You supply your adventurous self. Delicious grazing platter and complimentary wine on arrival. All abilities are catered for.
The Mill Echuca
Painting The Pink Galah
Saturday 22 June 2019
Another spectacular Australian bird to be our muse. The gorgeous soft colouring of the Pink Galah or Pink & Grey Cockatoo make them a beautiful subject to paint. The perfect friend for those that joined us for the Black Cockatoo painting or of course a stand alone piece.
We supply the canvas, paints, brushes, easels, guidance and encouragement. You supply your adventurous self. Delicious grazing platter and complimentary wine on arrival.
All abilities are catered for.
The Mill Echuca
Australian Birds
Thursday 16 May 2019
For this session we will be working with mixed media and sourcing inspiration from the beautiful artwork of Dana Kinter. The subject in focus will be the natural environment and Australian Birds.
TBC
Monet's Garden
Saturday 4 May 2019
Inspired by Monet's famous water lily paintings, this class will see you creating your own painting 'en plein air' on site at one of Moama's most tranquil gardens, Perricoota Vines Retreat. Art materials and an abundant grazing platter supplied. Bring your own favourite drop of wine.
Perricoota Vines Retrreat
Black Cockatoo Painting
Saturday 30 March 2019
The Forest Red-Tailed Black Cockatoos are among the most spectacular Australian birds and their striking patterns make them a beautiful subject to paint.
As with all the Bottle and Brush classes, you just need to bring yourself!
We supply the canvas, paints, brushes, easels, guidance and encouragement. You supply your adventurous self.
All abilities are catered for.
The Mill Echuca
Sill Life Artwork
Friday 22 March 2019
For this art session we'll be taking inspiration from Marla Greenfield's watercolour still life paintings. We're in love with how beautiful, peaceful and calming they are and can't wait to hang our finished artworks.
As with all the Bottle and Brush classes, you just need to bring yourself!
We supply the canvas, paints, brushes, easels, guidance and encouragement. You supply your adventurous self.
All abilities are catered for.
The Mill Echuca
Bird Of Paradise Painting
Thursday 21 February 2019
Nothing says tropical quite like the bird of paradise. With its large, coarse-textured leaves and exotic blooms. This painting has impact! It will be completed in the 3 hour session using acrylic paints on canvas.
As with all the Bottle and Brush classes, you just need to bring yourself!
We supply the canvas, paints, brushes, easels, guidance and encouragement. You supply your adventurous self.
All abilities are catered for.
The Mill Echuca
Painting The Micro Cosmos
Thursday 24 January 2019
Delve into the microscopic world of the Australian landscape to paint a universe often too small to be seen with the naked eye. Explore the intricate and delicate forms of the local ecosystem to create an artwork that twists and floats together.
Canvas, paints and delicious food supplied.
This is a BYO event, we'll have ice buckets and glasses ready for you to enjoy your favourite drop.
Tickets - $85 per person
TwistEd Science
Reclaimed Timber Art
Thursday 10 January 2019
Combining locally reclaimed timber, canvas & paints we'll interpret the local Campaspe landscape in a truly unique way. This session is inspired by the artworks of Wolfgang Bloch, an American abstract artist who we can't get enough of! We're excited to be merging our love of timber, art, food, wine and friends for this unique event. Canvas, paints, timber, delicious food and a complimentary drink on arrival supplied. Drinks available at bar prices. Tickets - $85 per person
The Cock'n'Bull Boutique Hotel
Landscape Art
Between Wednesday 9 January 2019 and Thursday 10 January 2019
Gather, graze and get creative at the historic Cock'n'Bull Hotel on the banks of the Campaspe River and in the heart of Echuca, while you learn techniques for painting the Australian landscape. Take home your completed artwork at the end of the 3 hour session. Food and a complimentary drink on arrival supplied. Drinks available at bar prices. Tickets - $80 per person
The Cock'n'Bull Hotel
Protea Art Take 2
Monday 10 December 2018
By popular demand: Protea Art (Take 2)
The first Protea event was a sell out - here's your second chance to secure your easel.
Guided art classes accompanied by delicious food, great wine & awesome company.
Inspired by the beautiful Protea flower.
Totem House
Living Succulent Wreath & Watercolour Stationary
Sunday 9 December 2018
Create your own beautiful living succulent wreath, then use watercolour paint to design stationary inspired by your own creation.
Bottle & Brush offer guided art classes accompanied by delicious food, great wine & awesome company.
No art experience necessary. Bottle & Brush caters for both first time artists and those who feel comfortable with a brush in hand.
Totem House
