OVERVIEW

In the quiet rhythm of the village, drawing becomes a kind of listening – a way to tune in to the landscape, its stories and the gentle music of time.

Guided by artist Julianne Ross Allcorn, The Listening Line is a three-day creative retreat at Bank House Aterlier, Southern Wild Co’s home in the historic village of Rockley. Together we’ll explore the architecture, interiors and natural surrounds of this evocative place through drawing, journalling and quiet observation.

Participants will move between indoor and outdoor settings – the atelier, the gardens, the parkland and bush across the road, the old School of Arts and the historic village streets – each exercise inspired by rhythm and place. A pianola scroll provides a symbolic thread through the weekend: a musical roll of breath and line, connecting sound to drawing, drawing to story.

WHAT TO EXPECT

– Guided drawing and painting sessions with Julianne
(architecture, still life & nature studies)

– Journalling and sketchbook practice focused on observation and rhythm

– Life drawing at the Rockley School of Arts

– Village walkabouts with time to sketch and gather inspiration

– Shared lunches and creative conversation at Bank House

– Access to the private garden and heritage buildings at Bank House, the home of Southern Wild Co.

RETREAT DATES

Friday 1 – Sunday 3 May 2026
9.30am – 4.30pm each day

NB. This will be Julianne’s only workshop for 2026. Spaces are limited.

ABOUT JULIANNE ROSS ALLCORN

Julianne Ross Allcorn is a highly accomplished practicing artist and art teacher of over 20 years. Her work is held in many collections and has been displayed in numerous group and solo exhibitions. Using mixed media on timber or paper, her Australian works are inspired by the flora and fauna around the Burralong Valley and Lower Hunter where she has a studio, as well as the bushland surroundings of her garden studio in Roseville. She has been a three-time finalist for the Wynne Prize and in 2020 she was awarded the Trustee’s Watercolour Prize for her work Mollitium 2. In 2021 she was also a finalist in the Archibald Prize. Commissioned pieces are hanging in private collections all over the world and across Australia. Read more about Julianne’s work here.

THE DETAILS

WHAT’S INCLUDED

A three-day creative retreat led by our incredible teacher Julianne Ross Allcorn, delicious seasonal food provided by Matt Moran’s Rockley Pub throughout each day, all model fees, pianola scroll for drawings and a special Southern Wild Co gift bag for each participant.

LOCATION

Bank House Atelier, Rockley NSW – an 1872 historic home and creative space surrounded by gardens, history and the quiet song of the Australian bush.

WHAT TO BRING

Participants are required to bring their preferred drawing and watercolour supplies. We’ll provide you with a recommended materials list upon registration.

WHO SHOULD COME

– This workshop is suitable for artists, writers, aspiring creatives, art and landscape lovers.

– All levels of artists and creatives from beginners to advanced, including beginners who have a yearning to learn more about watercolour and drawing techniques. No prior experience necessary.

BOOKINGS

WHEN: Friday 1 – Sunday 3 May 2026
Bank House Atelier, Rockley NSW 2795

COST

$990 + gst for all three days.

Includes delicious seasonal food throughout each day, all model fees PLUS an exclusive participant gift bag to take away.

TIMES:

9:30am–4.30pm each day.

CANCELLATION POLICY

We understand that circumstances can change and we’d like to be as flexible as possible. Should you need to cancel and are unable to pass your ticket on, we will offer up the resale of your ticket. In the event that it sells, we will gladly refund your ticket minus a 3% handling fee. Unfortunately we are unable to refund your ticket if it does not resell. Thank you so much for understanding.

NB: Airfares, transportation and accommodation are not included. Please see accommodation notes below. All additional information will be provided upon registration.