storytelling with watercolour and papercut

with tai snaith

Tai Snaith is an artist, author and mother. Tai’s 7th picture book- ‘Wonders Under the Moon’ was published by Thames and Hudson in 2024. In 2019, Tai’s commissioned 30m long photographic wall illustration for the State Library of Victoria was shortlisted in the World Illustration Awards in London. Her illustrations have appeared in publications including Overland, Matters Journal, the Trip Magazine, Assemble Papers and Funny Bones. With special illustration commissions for Readings Books and Music, Hill of Content, Metro Creative Art program, The Glen Shopping Centre, Sea Shepherd, Spicks and Specks, Clemenger BBDO and The City of Melbourne. Tai has run many successful workshops for many public institutions and schools.. Her artwork is held in many private and public collections.

Tai lives and works on Wurundjeri country on the banks of the Merri Creek in The Dolls House and spends her spare time gardening and walking in nature.

www.taisnaith.com

Join acclaimed artist, picture book illustrator and published author Tai Snaith for an immersive masterclass exploring the art of character creation through her distinctive watercolour and papercut technique.

Tai will guide you through her creative process step by step, from initial sketching through to painting, cutting, and layering to build a fully realised character. Develop your own picture book character from the ground up, whether human (perhaps even drawing from yourself), animal, or entirely imagined. Participants will also construct a thoughtfully layered setting, considering mood, place, scale, and storytelling details to create a richly imagined visual world.

This masterclass offers artists the opportunity to deepen their understanding of narrative illustration, experiment with combining analogue techniques, and refine a personal, storytelling-led approach to image making. You’ll leave with a unique original artwork, new technical skills, and insight into professional picture book practice.

Ideal for illustrators, visual artists, and creative practitioners looking to expand mixed‑media techniques.

Masterclass includes

All materials will be provided for use during the workshop

Materials: Quality watercolour paper, watercolours, brushes

Light lunch, tea and coffee. There is an opportunity to advise of any dietary requirements when making your booking.

Other important information

Please arrive 10 minutes early to avoid late starts and allow time to find an all-day carpark.

This Masterclass will take place outside the gallery under marquees. Please wear weather appropriate clothing.

FAQs:

Is this workshop suitable for me?

Suitable for intermediate to experienced artists seeking new techniques. Previous drawing/painting experience beneficial.

What can I bring?

Weather appropriate clothing

Water bottle

What’s the refund policy?

Refund available up to 72 hours before the start time of the masterclass.

Please note: when purchasing your ticket, the Gallery absorbs all related booking fees, however, refunds will include the ticket price less the Humanitix fees (which consists of the payment processing fee and the service fee combined)

Please note that refunds are not available if you have already attended the workshop.

What’s the cancellation policy?

Minimum bookings required for workshop to proceed. In the unlikely event that the workshop is cancelled, participants will be given sufficient notice along with a full refund.