PO Box 716, Subiaco, 6008
Join an On The Verandah Kimberley art workshop and experience life on a remote Kimberley cattle station, get to know the owners and live the cattle station life! Tutored art sessions are interspersed with activities and excursions.
Our 4WD's have all forward facing seats as you venture "off the beaten track" into wilderness areas, some by special permit. Explore the wild landscape, have fascinating experiences and meet colourful characters. You'll have your own comfortable Bush Hut or shared Bunkhouse room to retire to each evening and some itineraries enjoy a two night camp in a pandanus-filled valley.
2023 Dates
June 29 - July 4, Kimberley painting and drawing with Judith White
July 8 - 14, Kimberley painting and drawing with Judith White
July 19 -25, Kimberley Watercolour painting with Jude Scott
July 29 - August 4, Kimberley painting and drawing with Michael Herron
August 9 -15, Kimberley Watercolour painting with Jude Scott
Included:
All accommodation and meals during the itinerary, activities, tutoring.
Not included:
Flights, travel insurance, alcohol.
Prices range from $3690 to $4380 depending which discounts you receive and whether you select unshared accommodation.
Where will you be staying?
For some trips, you will spend the 6 nights on the cattle station and for others you spend 4 nights at the station and 2 in an idyllic Aboriginal community. Please go to the On The Verandah website for itineraries.
- Depart from Kununurra, WA
- Just a handful of bespoke itineraries offered each season
- Small groups of 7 - 10 guests per trip
- Local knowledge and insider access
- Create new friendships and a lifetime of memories
You'll experience:
- Painting and drawing workshops with experienced professional tutors
- The incredible landscape of the Cockburn Ranges
- Authentic comfortable accommodation
- Healthy, home-cooked meals
- Aboriginal rock art
- The Kimberley night sky
- Not-too-hard walks
- Champagne sunsets beneath thousand year old boab trees
- Explore creeks and rivers, fish for barramundi
- Exhibit your work in our informal, final night exhibition and celebrate your big week of creativity and friendship.
Travel approximately 1 hour on the highway north west from Kununurra airport to the King River Road turnoff. Then 45 minutes on The King River Road (gravel) to the station.
Also in the neighbouring areas and worth a visit are the world famous wetlands and bird watching area at Parry's Lagoon, El Questro's Zebedee Springs, Emma Gorge, Wyndham's Five Rivers Lookout, Wyndham Port area and The Grotto.
Kimberley Painting and Drawing with Judith White (2 Dates)
June 29 - July 4, 2023
July 8 - 14, 2023
Join one of our two 7 day Kimberley workshops with Judith White and enjoy painting and drawing in the bush studio and at various field locations, amongst interesting excursions and activities. Four nights are spent in comfy Bush Huts or Bunkhouse rooms on the station and for two nights we soft camp in an idyllic Aboriginal community. On the final night it's canapés and champagne and an informal exhibition of work created by the group.
Join one of our two 7 day Kimberley workshops with Judith White and enjoy painting and drawing in the bush studio and at various field locations, amongst interesting excursions and activities. Four nights are spent in comfy Bush Huts or Bunkhouse rooms on the station and for two nights we soft camp in an idyllic Aboriginal community. On the final night it's canapés and champagne and an informal exhibition of work created by the group.
As well as art sessions at various scenic locations, enjoy complimentary welcome champagne, the opportunity to fish for barramundi, aboriginal art site, short (not-too-hard) hikes, a two night camp, exhibition and party.
Basic materials: ink, pastel, charcoal, acrylic, gouache, tissue and collage, range of brushes, paper, canvas.
$3690.00 - $5000.00
Returning guests, couples and non-painting friends receive discounts. Please call or check the website to see if you qualify.
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Kimberley Painting and Drawing with Michael Herron
July 29 - August 4, 2023
The Michael Herron Kimberley Painting and Drawing Workshop is open to all levels of artist. Basic materials required: ink, pastel, gouache and collage for works on paper, and acrylic for work on canvas.
Michael encourages you to take your own path. Start smaller in the field locations and develop larger works on paper or canvas in the bush studio (verandahs). At the end of the week we cap off the experience in Kimberley style, dressing up for an informal art exhibition with sparkling and nibbles.
Michael Herron has a professional art practice in Sydney, where he last exhibited in November 2022. He has taught at Willoughby Art Centre for a long time and has led leading outback painting expeditions for some time.
$3690.00 - $4380.00
Discounts are available for couples, non-painting guests and returning guests. Call or refer to the website to see if you qualify.
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Kimberley Watercolour Workshop with Jude Scott 2023
July 19 -25, 2023
August 9 - 15, 2023
Join one of our 7 day Kimberley workshops with acclaimed WA watercolourist Jude Scott. Enjoy tuition in the bush studio and at various field locations interspersed with additional excursions and activities. On the final night it's canapés and champagne and an informal exhibition of work created by the group.
Join one of our 7 day Kimberley workshops with acclaimed WA watercolourist Jude Scott. Enjoy tuition in the bush studio and at various field locations interspersed with additional excursions and activities. On the final night it's canapés and champagne and an informal exhibition of work created by the group.
As well as art sessions at various scenic locations, enjoy complimentary welcome champagne, the opportunity to fish for barramundi, aboriginal art site, short (not-too-hard) hikes, a two night camp, exhibition and party.
Basic materials: watercolour paper and pads, watercolour paints and a range of brushes.
$3690.00 - $4380.00
Discounts are available for returning guests, couples, non artist friends.
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Pricing Information
Indicative Price
$3690.00 - $4380.00
DISCOUNTS - for those who have travelled with us before; couples; non-artist friend.
Payment Options
EFTPOS
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Hours
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Weekend: Closed
Weekend: Closed
Cancellation Policy
Please refer to the Terms and Conditions on On The Verandah's website for our Covid policy and general cancellation policy.