Simpsons Gap: Watercolour Painting Class

This evening excursion takes place just 18kms outside of Alice Springs at Simpsons Gap, a natural wonder that explodes with colour as the sun sets, making it is the perfect spot to paint with watercolours! In this workshop you will learn the basics of watercolour painting in a series of exercises designed to help you to loosen up and have fun.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Simpsons Gap - In this workshop you will learn the basics of watercolour painting in a series of dynamic exercises designed for beginners.
    Watch the red rock wall of Simpsons Gap turn a deeper red as the sun sets, hear an orchestra of birds sing from the tops of the river red gum trees, tune in to the peace of this special place which is an…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Beginner friendly adult focused class
  • Snacks
  • Use of art materials
Location
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I can pick you up from your accommodation in Alice Springs, or, if you'd prefer, we can plan to meet out at Simpsons Gap.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rebekahm463
Sep 2, 2025
Looking for a unique experience that comes with a keepsake? This is it. - Our host, Anna, was so thoughtful offering multiple ways for guests to be comfortable during the experience (mat, camp chair or easel!). The introduction to water colour techniques was delivered clearly in a way that was easy for a novice like me to follow. Focusing on painting was a lovely opportunity for me to appreciate so many elements of Simpsons Gap I wouldn’t otherwise have noticed. The best part is that I have a lovely watercolour painting I proudly display in my home as the souvenir from my 2025 trip to Alice Springs!
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Monika
Aug 25, 2025
Relaxing afternoon in Alice Springs - 4 ladies ( 1 British guide) and 3 middle age American visitors. Our guide selected a beautiful area for our water colors session. Came with all of the things needed for this activity and she was knowledgeable and excited to give us the lesson. So we were siting, taking about everything, of course painting was a major topic but many others as well. After basic training we were served a beautiful cheese tray with locally made various crackers-delish! Then the final step was to make the painting of your choice with the knowledge made. Well, it was an awesome activity and I may take water painting as my new hobby! It’s a stress relieving and relaxing activity
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Psmino
Aug 22, 2025
Beginner’s Watercolour Class - Had a great introduction to water colour painting & the view was fantastic - we were warned it gets cold very quickly & it did but we were prepared
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Jacky_c
Aug 17, 2025
Complete beginners made... - Complete beginners made to feel comfortable. Anna was an excellent at teaching techniques although challenging it was fun.
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Kirsty_h71
Jun 1, 2025
Perfect outback experience :-) - This was a really lovely, peaceful experience that I would recommend to anyone at any skill level. The setting in incredibly beautiful, and I found it fascinating that practicing a few simple techniques before creating our own artistic piece really helped bring the final product together. Delicious snacks provided too!
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R2931zmlindab
Apr 13, 2025
Peaceful afternoon being guided to paint in a beautiful landscape - My daughter and I attended Anna's regular 2.30pm Sunday afternoon watercolours class trip to Simpsons Gap with Anna. We loved it! Anna picked us up in Alice and drove us the 15 minutes to Simpsons Gap. We each had an option to stand, sit in a camper chair or sit on a rug on a sandy part of the creek bank in front of the gap in the gorge. Anna took us through some warm-up technique stages before we spent 45 minutes in the peaceful surroundings painting a section of the gorge we wanted. The light improved as the afternoon progressed lighting up the reds of the rock and the greens of the vegetation so it was a lovely scene to paint. The group ranged from complete beginners to people who painted as a regular hobby and Anna made us all feel welcome. If you fancy a peaceful afternoon in a beautiful place getting in tune with the landscape I can really recommend this tour!
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94naten
Apr 5, 2024
A Must Do Alice Springs Outing - This class was absolutely incredible. I had never attempted watercolor before, and Anna was the perfect teacher/guide. Her knowledge of the local flora/fauna/culture combined with her passion for art made for a wonderful and highly educational experience. Highly recommended!
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From $113
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).