On The Verandah

On The Verandah Art holidays and nature itineraries in The Kimberley, WA since 2013. (Also in TAS and Sthn WA)

We run creative residential workshops in the east Kimberley and Albany in Western Australia and also in Tasmania. On our Kimberley trips, you could be staying on a working cattle station or in an Aboriginal community. You'll travel through landscapes that are vast, diverse and incredibly beautiful in their wildness! You can join one of our art or nature itineraries or we can host your group of up

to 12 guests. Our mission is to bring together our knowledge and love of the Kimberley landscape and our network of interesting local people and professional tutors, to create for you an unforgettable experience of the Kimberley where you can immerse yourself in the landscape and lifestyle.

In the vines, in the vines! Today the group enjoyed a beautiful wine tasting of wines at Mayfield Estate vineyard and c...
14/04/2025

In the vines, in the vines!

Today the group enjoyed a beautiful wine tasting of
wines at Mayfield Estate vineyard and cheese boards with a gorgeous selection of mostly Tassie-grown and made deliciousness, followed by an art session, where? On.The.Verandah of course! 😄🍷🧀








Fabulous day in Hobart, sampling the markets at Salamanca then taking the ferry to MONA with tutor Judith White. A rooft...
12/04/2025

Fabulous day in Hobart, sampling the markets at Salamanca then taking the ferry to MONA with tutor Judith White. A rooftop lunch was followed by an art session with Judith and an "interesting" live music sound track 🤐😄 A big banquet dinner at Sapa Rose Vietnamese topped off a great day!

Kunanyi with a bit of a glow up this morning from the Hobart Rivulet track.Pre-breakky Hobart walk on the Judith White P...
11/04/2025

Kunanyi with a bit of a glow up this morning from the Hobart Rivulet track.

Pre-breakky Hobart walk on the Judith White Painting and Drawing Tasmania workshop.

Just reflecting on the last few days...We completed a fully booked, Watercolor workshop and four night stay on the Vanco...
25/02/2025

Just reflecting on the last few days...

We completed a fully booked, Watercolor workshop and four night stay on the Vancouver peninsula in Albany, down on the southern coastline of Western Australia.

It's such a beautiful location and we never tire of the beach and bush views and of looking across the harbor towards the city of Albany.

We had 12 fabulously enthusiastic guests and our tutor Jude Scott delivered a superb watercolor painting adventure that included both indoor and outdoor sessions.

Andrew and I took on keeping everyone fed and watered and we had a great time creating our goodies in the kitchen, with the music often ringing out!

All in all, a huge success and we are so looking forward to welcoming another group of travelers to the Albany workshop in November.

You wouldn't know Andrew was engaged in a meeting (note earbuds) while he cooks up a storm (the wind and rain whipping o...
21/02/2025

You wouldn't know Andrew was engaged in a meeting (note earbuds) while he cooks up a storm (the wind and rain whipping outside)!

So it's the first day of the Albany watercolor workshop!

Guests should all be cozy as they are in indoor accommodation however we are in the tent on this one and it is hanging on despite the flimsiest of tent pegs (thanks but no 😄) I wonder where we will sleep tonight 😄

02/01/2025

Phew!

The day before yesterday I had four places left on the April Tasmania trip (with Judith White) - today - Sold OUT!
That's how quickly places are being snapped up at this time of year.

If you're thinking about joining a trip and don't want to miss out, act now.

I have been so busy taking bookings and enquiries, I haven't been able to send newsletters, post here on a regular basis or keep the website up to date - so I do apologise to everyone waiting for updates! 😅

UPDATED - - - - Sold Out - - - - but GOOD NEWS! Another Albany workshop is happening November 13-17, 2025. CALL TODAY. ...
06/12/2024

UPDATED - - - - Sold Out - - - - but GOOD NEWS! Another Albany workshop is happening November 13-17, 2025. CALL TODAY. - - - - A place has become available on the Albany watercolour workshop next February 20-24 with tutor, Jude Scott.

All meals and four nights accommodation are included, $1345. Triple share large dorm style room.

Albany is in the far south west of Western Australia and is known for it's remote and pristine beaches and for being a biodiversity hotspot. For the last few years, we have run our annual workshop from the old quarantine station on Vancouver Peninsula and it's proven to be a wonderful, "away from it all" location.

Call 0428254529 or email [email protected] for details

NOVEMBER 13 - 17, 2025 - new Albany workshop announced!Build your watercolour painting skills while enjoying the stunnin...
06/12/2024

NOVEMBER 13 - 17, 2025 - new Albany workshop announced!

Build your watercolour painting skills while enjoying the stunning coastline, harbour and history in south west WA 🎨🌿

Join a small group of likeminded art travellers with a 4 night stay at Camp Quaranup on Albany's stunning Vancouver Peninsula. Catch magical views from the verandahs and enjoy lookout walks and swims on pristine beaches between art sessions. Work in comfort in the big hall under the tutelage of pro artist, Jude Scott.

Reserve your spot now! Don't miss out on this unforgettable getaway! 🔥

Couples and non-painting friends are welcome.

Let us do all the cooking while you immerse in painting, laughter and relaxation.

CALL today if you'd like to reserve your place or have a question
0428 254 529

INCLUDED
4 nights accommodation
3 days watercolour instruction with Jude Scott
All meals during the workshop, morning and afternoon tea
Welcome complimentary glass of bubbles, happy hour nibbles

NOT INCLUDED
​Your travel to and from venue in Albany
Alcohol
Travel insurance
Art materials

Please note this is not strictly an en Plein Air workshop although one or two sessions may occur outdoors weather permitting.

PRICE
The available place is in a large dorm style room, sharing with two other ladies:

$1345pp for a dorm share room (1 large room to be shared by up to 5 guests).

Returning guests receive a 7.5% discount and pay only $1244 for this shared place.

Call Rach to secure this place today 0428 254 529

EDITED - We have a Winner!There were two correct answers of 7 species. I did a random number generation to select a winn...
03/12/2024

EDITED - We have a Winner!
There were two correct answers of 7 species. I did a random number generation to select a winner and the winner was Carolyn Muir! I'll attach the solution image to this post so you can all see the seven different species. Congrats Carolyn!
Cheers, Rachel

EDITED - No guesses as yet so it's time for a CLUE! AND I've upped the prize to a $400 discount!
Most of the birds in this photo are all the one species AND the total number of species is under 10. Now, guess away in the comments section below! All will be revealed at midnight tonight!

ORIGINAL POST - It's time for a little game I like to play with you all. How many different bird species can you spot at this east Kimberley watering spot?

All correct guesses made before midnight, Perth time on Saturday 7th Dec, go in the draw to win a $350 discount on a place on our 2025 Kimberley Bird and Wildlife tour - August 13-19, 2025.

* If there are no correct guesses, the closest wins. If there are multiple closest guesses, one will be drawn at random.


Wrapping up a week of watercolour painting with tutor, Jude Scott in Tasmania. We finished with a couple of hours in the...
29/11/2024

Wrapping up a week of watercolour painting with tutor, Jude Scott in Tasmania. We finished with a couple of hours in the picturesque town of Richmond and were lucky once more with warm and sunny weather at all the right moments.

Our wonderful group of 10 painters created a collection of beautiful and unique works which were laid out for a mini exhibition at Brickendon on our final night.

The next Tasmania Watercolour painting trip with Jude Scott is scheduled for February 2026. If you would like to hold a place or be notified when it goes on sale, please email [email protected]

The Pillar Granary at Brickendon Estate in Tasmania's midlands is almost 200 years old. it sits atop these tapered pilla...
28/11/2024

The Pillar Granary at Brickendon Estate in Tasmania's midlands is almost 200 years old. it sits atop these tapered pillars - the tapering was to deter rodents from getting into the grain - not sure if it worked!

The watercolour group are out painting in the sunshine, amongst the history and buildings and machinery and chooks and ducks!



It's warm and cosy inside - the artists working on their paintings with Jude Scott today at Brickendon Estate.They have ...
28/11/2024

It's warm and cosy inside - the artists working on their paintings with Jude Scott today at Brickendon Estate.

They have had an enormous amount of scenic inspiration since Hobart, via Mayfield and Freycinet and now Brickendon, Longford and the surrounding area. They have an uninterrupted day today to paint paint paint - Andrew and I will bring the food so they can keep working!

Then it's a mini exhibition tonight - and dinner and bubbles on site!

Brickendon Estate, with it's rich pioneering history and rambling gardens is a landscape painter's dream (John Glover li...
27/11/2024

Brickendon Estate, with it's rich pioneering history and rambling gardens is a landscape painter's dream (John Glover lived and painted just up the road at Evandale).

I see textures, deep shadows, simplicity and repetition of line and design, flaking patinas and what would, at one time, have been state-of-the-art farm machinery, now obsolete. Thankfully the Archer family are doing the hard work of keeping the property open and available for us to enjoy and stay.

We return in April with the Judith White Intermediate and Advanced Painting and drawing group. There's just a few places left on that trip. Email [email protected] for info.

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Perth, WA
6009

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+61428254529

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We operate in Australia’s last great frontier - The Kimberley region, in the far north east of Western Australia.

We offer tutored creative workshops and untutored retreats. We can also tailor an adventure itinerary to suit your group.

In the Kimberley you’ll stay on a working cattle station in the remarkable landscape between the King River and the Cockburn Ranges. We share our knowledge and love of the Kimberley landscape, while you experience the lifestyle (maybe catch a barramundi) and meet the local characters during a varied and “perspective busting” itinerary.

Most meals, all accommodation, tutoring, wilderness passes, entry tickets, activities and outings are included.