The Papermill Gallery - John Hughson Art

06/04/2026

A recent watercolour I just completed after doing a sketch "en plein air" of a scene next to the Muckleford Creek near Newstead.
Watercolour Workshops on Saturdays 18 & 25 April and the new term of Thursday Workshops start on 23 April. Details on our website.
John Hughson.

01/04/2026

Images from our very successful workshop with Deborah Brearley last weekend.
A very productive and enjoyable experience well worth repeating.

21/03/2026

We have just hung in the Gallery a lovely oil painting by renowned artist Max Middleton. The painting features the You Yangs in the background. For sale $4000 (Negotiable), Provenance is available of original sale price.

27/02/2026

We have just hung in the Gallery some new paintings by Dr Phillip.B.Roos ( .philliproos : ) Phillip is an artist, author, architect and environmental philosopher, whose creative practice is inspired by natures rhythms, forms and hidden patterns. The paintings are from the series "Soaring Birds of Prey" and are for sale together with a Certificate of Authenticity.

15/02/2026

Exploring the Earth Palette with Deborah Brearley. Insta@firetailfinch
Workshop at The Papermill Gallery Sunday 29 March 2026 10am - 4pm. $75
The use of these beautiful colours are often overlooked in our artistic endeavours.
Whether working in acrylic or watercolour, this workshop will expand your vision of what colours to use for landscape, still life etc. Whether a beginner or advanced practitioner, your work will be enriched with the knowledge shared in this day workshop.
Requirements:
A4 size W/C paper 300gm. A pad or minimum of 5 sheets
Any watercolours/acrylics you have
Brushes you have
Notebook or journal
Your sense of adventure.

10/01/2026

Recent watercolour composed from sketches I did in the Macedon Ranges near Lancefield. Something really moving about the landscape there.
My watercolour workshops begin again early February. Details on the websites.
John Hughson

05/12/2025

The Gallery is open as normal until Christmas eve.
Last watercolour workshop Saturday 13the December.
Drop in to view Sharryn Jenkinson's wonderful seascapes on display. beautiful etchings by Anne Pinkas, pottery by John Rojo and blown glassware by Amanda Louden.

11/10/2025

The Galley has just hung several beautiful seascapes painted by Sharryn Jenkinson. Each features dramatic cloud formations with superb colourings.
The Gallery is open Wednesday to Sunday 11 to 4pm.

25/09/2025

The image below is a watercolour I have done using information from an old R.W.Sturgess painting.
Thursday Watercolour Workshops begin again on Thursday 9 October.
Choice of two sessions.
Morning: 10am to 12.30
Afternoon 1.45 pm to 4.15
This series will run for 6 weeks and the cost for the 6 weeks is $150.
Please email if you would like to book in or if you would like more information.
John Hughson 0467647864

The Papermill Gallery is situated in the historic paper mill complex on the banks of the Barwon River

19/09/2025

A lovely Lidded Jar and Teapot with One Cup by Barry Wemyss. These pieces, and others, feature the elegant simplicity of traditional Japanese ceramics here at the Papermill Gallery.

13/09/2025

A strikingly beautiful, large, decorative bowl crafted by Surf Coast artist Mark Robbins. It features recycled laminated Teak/White Oak and Pistachio Shells with green epoxy resin. One of three original pieces on display here at the Papermill Gallery.

18/08/2025

Another small watercolour, painted using information from an old painting of the great Australian Watercolourist, Harold Herbert.
Saturday Watercolour Workshops coming up on the following dates.
Saturday 23 August, Saturday 13 and 27 September, Saturday 11 and 25 October.
John Hughson.

The Papermill Gallery is situated in the historic paper mill complex on the banks of the Barwon River