Art

Creating, drawing, experimenting and relaxing.

The mystery of the mandala is finally revealed! The intricate details of the mandala hold so much meaning and history and are still relevant to this day. Get a little insight to the background of the mandala but more importantly let your creative juices flow by immersing yourself within the art of mandala drawing.

Embroidery is a versatile, accessible art that literally anyone can do. If you have little or no previous embroidery experience, this is the class for you! You’ll learn a few core stitches while working on an modern single colour design designed exclusively for the class. We’ll also chat through hoops, needles, floss, and fabrics. All of the supplies and hands-on instruction necessary will be provided for the class to get you started on your new stitching journey.

Ever thought about drawing people but never known where to start?

Come along and capture the art of the face. We will learn about the proportions of the face as well as some handy techniques that will help bring your portrait to life.

The word Kokedama simply means ‘moss ball’ but we think it’s so much more exciting than that! In this class you will learn how to take an ordinary small plant and wrap it in moss and string, turning it into an extraordinary ball-shaped delight that you can hang anywhere inside your home. This is a great opportunity to get your hands into some dirt and play with plants while learning a new craft.

Eco-printing using a process that uses leaves and other vegetable matter along with paper, silk, wool or cotton to create a beautiful scarf. Learn the basic method of Eco-print and experiment with Eco-printing different materials (paper and silk). Take time to unravel your eco-print bundles, noticing the outcomes of your experiments and creating responses through visual art, journaling, clay work or photography. Basic materials will be provided. You are welcome to contribute natural materials including: onion skins, purple cabbage, purple carrot, and/or eucalyptus, rose, plum, maple leaves, etc.

Watercolour is a fun, fresh and flexible medium with heaps of contemporary applications so why not come along and discover the art of floral watercolour illustration!

We will learn the basics of watercolour paints, how to create fun, simple and contemporary floral motifs and, how to use these elements to create stunning floral patterns and designs.

In this class you will learn the technique of “Lost wax casting” by learning to use one out of a few different types of wax and how they work with small natural objects (i.e Gum nuts) to create your own sterling silver jewellery through a 2-part lesson.

We will learn the basics of wax working techniques, as well as very simple metal finishing skills. You will be able to create your very own sterling silver pendants.

Ever wanted to learn to make your own silver jewellery? Learn the fundamentals of the wax casting process as well as how to outsource to jewellery businesses in order to create your own unique jewellery pieces. We will be introduced to the basics of wax working techniques, as well as very simple metal finishing processes in order to be able to create our very own silver rings.

Ever wanted to learn to make your own silver jewellery? Learn the fundamentals of the wax casting process as well as how to outsource to jewellery businesses in order to create your own unique jewellery pieces. We will be introduced to the basics of wax working techniques, as well as very simple metal finishing processes and stone casting in order to be able to create our very own stone cast silver rings.

This class focuses on individual techniques and styles of drawing that will help you recreate real, still life, objects on paper. Every person has an artist inside them, let your inner artist out and show its vibrant colours to the world!

We will celebrate the skills and differences within every individual and learn that everyone sees the world through different lenses – art really is in the eyes of the beholder. Learn to work with your own talents and views of the world to create a masterpiece.