Eckersley's Art & Craft

09/10/2026

Step into the world of botanical illustration with this relaxing and rewarding watercolour painting workshop, perfect for both complete beginners and experienced watercolourists.

📍 Eckersley's Castle Hill
🕑 Saturday 17th October, 10am

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Discover the joy of botanical watercolour painting in Castle Hill. Unleash your creativity and create a vibrant passionflower masterpiece.

09/10/2026

Join us for a relaxing oil painting workshop inspired by the cascading beauty of Nigretta Falls. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an intermediate painter refining your skills, you’ll gain confidence in simplifying complex scenery, mixing natural colours, and building depth, light, and movement in oil.

📍 Eckersley's Castle Hill
🕑 Thursday 15th October, 10am

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Learn to paint an Australian waterfall using water-mixable oils in this hands-on class in Castle Hill. Build real technique in colour mixing, wet-on-wet painting, and capturing water movement.

07/10/2026

Hey Melbourne artists and crafters!

For 4 days only, we’ve got some great deals on a select range: Fabriano Watercolour paper and pads, Liquitex mediums and varnishes, Reeves Paint by Numbers, Winsor & Newton loose brushes, Winsor & Newton Artists’ Oil Colour loose paint tubes, and Copic markers!

From 8-11 October, shop in-store at Eckersley’s Prahran for some super savings!

Conditions and exclusions apply.

07/10/2026

Have you seen a more stunning shade of yellow? 💛

Discover the rich colours and smooth texture of Pebeo Huile Fine Studio XL Oil Paints. A great alternative for acrylic painters, these oil paints give you the flexibility to change up your artwork if something isn't working, or come back to it later with it's 48 hour drying time.

05/10/2026

Lino printing can be an easy and creative art project with the right tools.

Martin, one of our talented staff members created this print of the Erina front counter using a Lino Relief print block, Micador Lino Carving tools, Gamblin Relief Ink in black and Fabriano Studio Paper hotpress.

Head into your local Eckersley's for expert advice on lino printing, and try it out yourself!

02/10/2026

If you haven’t tried these already, you should!

Kent Urban Paint Markers come in a variety of different colours and nib sizes for all your project needs!

They are fast drying, waterproof and work on a variety of different surfaces, indoor and outdoor.

01/10/2026

October is all about paints! 🎨

Grab a great deal on a huge range of paints this month, with discounts up to 30-40% off!

From Atelier to Winsor & Newton, stock up on rich, bold oils and soft, vibrant watercolours. And more!

30/09/2026

Meet our Artist of the Month for September!

Made with acrylic markers, we loved the colours and vibrancy of this landscape 🖼️

Thank you Paula J for sharing with us!

Will you be Octobers Artist of the Month? Tag us in your work for a chance.

29/09/2026

If you've been wanting to try watercolour painting, and not sure where to start, try Fabriano!

Fabriano Artistico Watercolour paper is trusted worldwide for its craftsmanship and quality - a paper that helps every artist achieve their best work.

The right surface makes all the difference, and you can still grab a great deal this September on our Fabriano Watercolour pads.