Learn with me
I love teaching people what I know about surface design!
Join me for my in-person or online classes where I share my knowledge about turning your ideas into repeat patterns.
My current learning opportunities are:
Monthly watercolour classes at A Place to Create
One-on-one mentoring either in person (Brisbane) or via Zoom
I am also available to travel to teach a group of artists if they have a special interest in learning about Surface Pattern Design.
Simply reach out to me to arrange a learning day where I can teach you about:
Scanning and digitizing your work
how to use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
advise on industry topics such as licensing
Upcoming Events
Paper to Product 2 day workshop
Imagine your artwork coming to life on a gorgeous throw rug, socks, earrings, dress, boxer shorts, shirts, mugs and more?! You could be handing out your own signature giftware this Christmas to your family and friends and also learning how to get started in creating your own line of creative products all designed by you. Join Rachael King for an informative 2-day workshop that covers how you can take your art from paper to product (products not included, please see notes in description). ALL MATERIALS SUPPLIED.
BIG SPLASH - Winsor & Newton 2026
The Big Splash Winsor & Newton Watercolour Workshop is an exclusive creative experience designed for those who want to learn from some of the most inspiring and talented watercolour artists in Australia. Dive into the vibrant world of underwater art as you paint a captivating seahorse gliding through a colourful coral-garden habitat, using premium Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolours. Guided step-by-step by a professional artist, you’ll create your own stunning A3 masterpiece, mastering essential techniques including wet-in-wet washes, lifting, expressive mark-making, and expert colour mixing with a beautifully curated palette of five marine-inspired hues plus two complementary tones. Perfect for beginners to intermediate artists, this workshop requires no drawing experience, your seahorse outline comes lightly pre-printed on luxurious Fabriano Artistico 100% cotton watercolour paper, allowing you to relax, explore your creativity, and focus entirely on painting.
BIG SPLASH - Winsor & Newton 2026
The Big Splash Winsor & Newton Watercolour Workshop is an exclusive creative experience designed for those who want to learn from some of the most inspiring and talented watercolour artists in Australia. Dive into the vibrant world of underwater art as you paint a captivating seahorse gliding through a colourful coral-garden habitat, using premium Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolours. Guided step-by-step by a professional artist, you’ll create your own stunning A3 masterpiece, mastering essential techniques including wet-in-wet washes, lifting, expressive mark-making, and expert colour mixing with a beautifully curated palette of five marine-inspired hues plus two complementary tones. Perfect for beginners to intermediate artists, this workshop requires no drawing experience, your seahorse outline comes lightly pre-printed on luxurious Fabriano Artistico 100% cotton watercolour paper, allowing you to relax, explore your creativity, and focus entirely on painting.
