Upcoming events
AUS Art Exhibition - Euan Macleod
At Nockie's Palette, we are always thrilled to celebrate the intersection of wine and art. Hence, we would like to share exciting news with you – Euan Macleod, a long-term friend of Nockie's Palette, will be hosting an Art Exhibition in Orange, NSW in March 2024.
Painting Workshop with Emma Peers: Expressive Mark Making
In this workshop, you will explore the creative potential of expressive mark-making. Through the use of various tools and objects, you are about to learn how to incorporate different textures and marks to bring uniqueness and visual interest to your paintings.
Painting Workshop with Emma Peers: Layering with Mixed Media
In this workshop, you will learn how to create texture by layering different materials. You will be making a unique abstract piece and exploring artistic expression. Various mediums and techniques will be experimented with to inspire individual creativity. Your instructor Emma will encourage you to bring along your favourite patterned papers to this class.
Drawing Workshop: The Space Between
In this drawing workshop, you will utilise various drawing exercises and techniques to explore the "space between" both metaphorically and literally.
Painting Workshop with Emma Peers: Abstract Landscapes
In the workshop, you will be led through the process of creating an abstract landscape painting, drawing inspiration from the natural surroundings of Nockie's Palette cellar door (garden). The focus will be on capturing the colours and atmosphere of the environment in an expressive way.
AUS Wine Club Members Dinner (TBC)
Attention Australian Wine Club members! Join us for tasting lunches in Sydney and Brisbane this March. Stay tuned for details.
Art Class: Experimental Drawing Workshop
This workshop will push the boundaries of traditional drawing by exploring experimental techniques, including distortion, abstraction, and fragmentation.
Painting Class: Layering & Building Texture with Mixed Media
In this workshop, you will be introduced to the creative possibilities of layering different materials to create texture. We will guide you through the process of creating a unique abstract piece, exploring the artistic freedom of expression and learning to let go of control. You will experiment with various mediums and techniques that will inspire and challenge you to explore your own creative expression.
Art Class: Chiaroscuro Mastery Drawing Workshop
Exploring the chiaroscuro technique using various materials as subject matter, this workshop will enhance participants' understanding of light, shadow, and texture in their drawings.
Art Class by Emma Theyer: Immersive Garden Drawing Workshop
In this workshop we will explore the intricate beauty of various plants and objects found in the surrounding Nockies garden. In this immersive experience, we will be guided by the serene aesthetics of Zen gardens to observe and depict the textures, shapes, and colours that define the immediate surroundings.
Wine Tasting: The New Zealand Agricultural Show 2023
Come and taste a glass of Nockie's Palette wines at Site FM15 and revel in the show. Mark your calendars for 15-17 November at Canterbury Agricultural Park, Christchurch.
Art Show: A Deep Sense by Katie Graham
Join us on a sensory journey - A Deep Sense, created by Katie Graham, celebrating the essence of touch and the artistry of handmade creations.
Art Class by Emma Theyer: Perception and Space Drawing Workshop
In this drawing workshop, we will embark on a journey to explore the concepts of perception, space, and illusion using reflective and transparent surfaces. Guided by the influences of contemporary sculpture, we'll curate still-life arrangements and transform them into artworks that challenge conventional perspectives.