Heritage Blooms: A Beginner’s Watercolour Workshop

Ever looked at the intricate, vibrant patterns of Baba Nyonya heritage and wished you could capture that timeless beauty yourself? Or perhaps you’ve always wanted to try your hand at watercolours but didn't know where to start?

Step into a calm, creative afternoon and let your creativity blossom at Heritage Blooms—a foundational watercolour workshop designed specifically for absolute beginners.

What to Expect

In this relaxed, step-by-step session, we will demystify the fluid medium of watercolour. You don’t need any prior art experience,just your curiosity and a willingness to play with colours!

We will guide you through the fundamental building blocks of watercolour painting before weaving those skills together to create gorgeous, heritage-inspired art.

What you will learn:

Water & Pigment Control: Master the delicate balance of paint and water to avoid the dreaded "puddles."

Foundational Techniques: Practice essential skills like wet-on-wet (for soft, dreamy blending), wet-on-dry (for crisp details), brush control and water control.

Floral Anatomy: Learn simple brush strokes to form effortless, elegant petals and leaves.

Heritage Motifs: Discover how to translate the iconic, vibrant patterns and colour palettes of traditional Baba Nyonya tiles and porcelain into delicate watercolour illustrations.

By the end of the workshop, you will bring home your very own hand-painted masterpiece featuring a beautiful blend of traditional Peranakan motifs and lush florals ready to frame or gift!

Workshop Details

 Date: 9th August 2026

 Time: 1pm-5pm

 Location: Stickerrific, Jaya One

 Fee: RM180 (All painting materials are provided for use during the session, so you just need to bring yourself!)

About the Instructor

Sharlene has been painting for over 20 years and teaching for more than a decade. She enjoys working with watercolour, oils, inks, and acrylics, exploring a wide range of subjects-especially animals, thanks to her natural affinity for them. Beyond beginner workshops, she also teaches weekly intermediate classes for students looking to deepen their skills.

With a portfolio that includes collaborations with renowned brands like Fendi, Christian Louboutin, Amex, Valiram, Estée Lauder, Pilot, MT Tape, Faber-Castell, and more, she brings both professional artistry and heartfelt passion to her work.

Based in KL, she lives with her chonky fur-child with four very short legs, whose character often inspires her art. Sharlene deeply enjoys meeting kindred souls through her workshops, which are calm, friendly, and beginner-welcoming-a space where everyone can relax, create, and connect.

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"Art is a way of recognizing oneself." Bring a friend, enjoy a slow afternoon of painting, and take home a piece of heritage created entirely by you.