Explore the exciting world of bookbinding and gain a skill for life! In this workshop Paperazzi Design studios Michelle Lackenby will take you through the importance of paper direction and grain, essential bookbinding tools and of course the method and technique required to create your very own hardcover, soft spine […]
Visual Arts
In this fun class kids learn how to build on their pencil and paper drawings and create digital masterpieces on their iPad. BYO iPad. Please upload Tayasui Sketches App. Suitable for children 6 – 8 years.
Participants will learn the art of twined basketry in this full day workshop. This technique is prolific amongst Indigenous Women from the Top End of Australia. It is used in ceremonies, for hunting practicalities and now for artistic expressions. This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as people who […]
Explore the principles of drawing the human form from a live model. This workshop is designed to help students understand the proportions of the human body and the concepts of light, shade and tone. Beginners welcome.
Catch your dreams in your own unique dream catcher. Please bring along a smock to the class. 9 years plus
Shodo (Japanese calligraphy) is not just a form of artistic writing but also a Zen art, the expression of spiritual depth and beauty. Learn the history of Japanese calligraphy and Japanese culture. You will practise strokes, and learn the balance of black lines and white background. Materials included. This workshop […]
Bring your imagination to life on the page. Create pastels, pencils, watercolours or collage masterpieces. 6 – 12 years.
Bring your imagination to life on the page, create masterpieces with pastels, pencils, watercolours or collage. 6-12 years.
Bring your imagination to life on the page. Create a work with pastels, pencils and watercolours. 6 -12 years.
Transform an ordinary object into something interesting and exciting. 13+ years.
Weave a placemat for your home. Work with colourful and textural fibres. Materials included. 8+ years.
Bring your imagination to life on the page, create masterpieces with pastels, pencils, watercolours or collage. 6-12 years.
Developed in Japan more than 40 years ago, Saori is an exciting way of weaving that allows anyone to spontaneously and quickly create unique hand woven cloth. Using individual weaving looms and a variety of yarns, participants can choose to make a scarf, bag, wall art or table mat. Materials […]
Learn the unique art of Chinese brush painting with Echo Wu. Discover brush stokes and techniques using water, ink and colours on Xuan paper. Materials included.
Learn screen-printing techniques while creating personalised hand-printed tea towels for your kitchen, or a beautiful gift that will delight a loved one. Materials included.
This two hour workshop allows the group to learn the process of stencil creation. Participants will work with professional street artists from Blender Creatives to develop their own design, which they will turn into a stencil and cut out themselves. The group will be given a street art demonstration and […]
Learn a new weaving technique and how to weave a functional bag from natural materials. Design your original bag with interesting patterns, textures and also colours. Materials included. 6-8 years.
“Design Your Own Tee” Jacana Kids “Design Your Own Tee Workshop” encourages children to embrace their creativity and imagination. This workshop gives kids the opportunity to design their very own Jacana Kids Tee to take home. Our white tees are blank with our signature pip tags, and the kids get […]
Use clay and the stopmotion animation process to create a mini-movie. Work collaboratively and undertake the entire animation process. Learn the basic techniques, setting up equipment, creating scenes, animating models and the final production process. 9+ years. Note: Please bring along a snack, lunch and a new USB stick to the class.
Master the technique of paper marbling to create stunning designs with beautiful colours and patterns. Have fun creating your own marbled paper, material marbling and see demonstrations of more advanced techniques. Marbled paper can be used to create beautiful gifts or to keep for yourself! Materials included.
Guided by our Artist in Residence Katherine Marmaras create your own unique masterpieces. Katherine will guide you through exploring negative space and mark-making to alter photographic images. Artworks created will have the opportunity to form part of Katherine’s CRAFT Cubed photo drawing Instagram project. The theme for the project is […]
Guided by our Artist in Residence Katherine Marmaras create your own masterpieces to be displayed in Katherine’s upcoming exhibition. Katherine will guide you through exploring negative space and mark-making to alter photographic images. Images and materials will be supplied.
Adult and child work together in this short hands-on tactile experience with Artist and Designer Ebony Balaz. The workshop is created specifically for preschoolers to engage their sensory perceptions and spark creativity. 3 – 5 years. Please bring along a smock to the class.
Use various wools and fabric to create your own colourful and decorative bowl. 6 – 8 years.
Use clay and the stopmotion animation process to create a mini-movie. Work collaboratively and undertake the entire animation process. Learn the basic techniques, setting up equipment, creating scenes, animating models and the final production process. 9+ years. Note: Please bring along a snack, lunch and a new USB stick to the […]
Each participant will work with professional street artists from Blender Creatives to develop their own design, which they will turn into a stencil and cut out themselves. This will be followed by a street art demonstration and learning how to use spray paint before creating your final stencil. 12 years […]
Learn the ancient art of Japanese calligraphy painting. Miho will introduce you to the history of this traditional art form whilst guiding you through the process of using Japanese calligraphy materials. Miho will translate your name into Japanese characters (kanji) and you will create a personalised rubber seal for you […]
Create a whimsical portrait inspired by Australian Artist and Archibald winner Del Kathryn Barton. 13+ years.
In this workshop you will learn to use different Sumi ink tones and brush techniques to create traditional Japanese sumi-e ink paintings on washi paper made from the mulberry. Materials included. This workshop is part of Matsudo Week, celebrating the Sister City Relationship between the City of Whitehorse and City […]
Learn how to bring your imagination to life on the page in this creative drawing activity. 6-12 years.
This 2-day drawing course is designed for artists of all abilities who want to explore portraiture through a variety of abstract ideas and techniques. In a supportive and fun environment, be guided by Annemarie Murland through the process of drawing portraits, focusing on experimental mark-making methods using wet and dry […]
Trash Puppets is on a mission to save the world…. one puppet at a time! In this workshop, you will create your very own unique, working puppet, made completely out of recycled and reused materials. No glue or paint required! Trash Puppets makes sustainability fun for people of all ages. […]
Learn how to weave a beautiful basket out of recycled materials. 8 years+
Learn how to bring your imagination to life on the page in this drawing workshop. 6-12 years.
Learn the unique art of Chinese brush painting with Echo Wu. Discover brush stokes and techniques using water, ink and colours on Xuan paper. Materials included.
Bring your imagination to life on the page! Create your own collage inspired by Post Impressionist artist Matisse. 6-12 years.
Learn the ancient craft of basketry in this full day intensive workshop. Learn how to harvest leaves, vines and grasses for weaving, how to prepare them and traditional techniques to create your own hand-woven functional basket or work of art. Incorporated in this workshop are the principles and ethics of permaculture. Materials included. […]
Inspired by Pop Art Artists such as Andy Warhol, transform an ordinary object into something interesting and exciting through painting. 13+ years.
Take part in this unique printmaking class with artists Mat Vaughan and Nicola Letts. Inking Kombi involves inking up parts from a ’73 Kombi bus “the Old Girl” then pressing them onto rice paper, wrapping the paper around the part and then rubbing it. BYO lunch. 6-12 years.
Bring your imagination to life on the page, create a bug and creepy crawly themed watercolour painting. 6-12 years.