Fri 6 - Sun 8 Nov 2026 | StanthorpeSketch & Paint: An Art Holiday
What to expect
Three days of sketching, painting and good company at a gorgeous Granite Belt winery.
Fri 6 – Sun 8 November 2026
Ridgemill Estate Winery, Stanthorpe
What we’ll be doing
An immersive, hands-on few days, giving you a proper chance to slow down and really work through the process, from first sketch to finished painting. Beginners and more experienced artists are so welcome.
We’ll be sketching from reference photos and on location, then developing those sketches into watercolour paintings.
We’ll have a special behind-the-scenes tour of the winery.
There’s plenty of on-site subjects to sketch and we’ll have an excursion on Saturday for more subject options.
Where we’re staying
The award-winning boutique Ridgemill Estate Winery, Stanthorpe.
Luxury self-contained Studio Cabins: king bed + sofa bed, sleep up to 3 adults (ideal for a couple, or 2–3 friends travelling together) - $640 for the 2 nights, including a continental breakfast.
Accommodation is booked and paid separately from your ticket, directly with the venue.
Prefer to stay elsewhere? You're welcome to arrange your own accommodation nearby.
Once interest level is confirmed and the holiday is definitely going ahead, you can book directly with Marty at Ridgemill. :)
Friday 6 November - from 3pmArrive & Meet
As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and start sketching over a wood-fired pizza dinner.
Saturday 7 November Sketch & See
Today we’ll tour the winery, have an excursion further afield, sketch sketch and sketch some more and end the day with dinner at a local restaurant (own cost).
Sunday 8 November Sketch & See
We’ll develop our finished painting and finish our sketchbooks! We’ll wrap up and farewell our lovely group after lunch.
What's included?
Included in your Art Ticket
Continental Breakfast
Bottle of wine on arrival
Included in your Accommodation
one-on-one tuition/guidance with two practicing artists
group master classes
behind-the-scenes winery tour
quality watercolour paper to make a concertina sketchbook
a selection of shared art supplies including an ‘everyday’ sketchbook
all meals except Saturday night’s restaurant meal (own cost)
Not included
Travel costs to/from Stanthorpe
Accommodation (booked directly with Ridgemill)
Saturday night dinner
Some art supplies (see below)
Supplies
You’re invited to BYO art supplies
You can share Anna’s supplies if you need to travel light (+$30)
Suggested materials list (detailed list shared on booking):
watercolour set (at least Van Gogh quality)
at least 3 Prismacolour pencils
sharpener
notebook
How It Works
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EOI and deposit come first, then book your accommodation. You’ll be invoiced for the remaining tuition fee (up to $500 depending on the number of interested participants) for payment by 30 September 2026.
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Once we reach the minimum number required, I will invoice you for. the remaining ‘Art Ticket’ amount (this will be around $500 - less if we can interest a few more people)
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Your deposit will be refunded in full if we don’t achieve minimum numbers by 7 July 2026.
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We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.
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Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.