Painting Christmas Cards
Saturday 14 December
East Melbourne - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Mark Cheung
Join us for a festive and creative evening at our "Painting Christmas Cards" meetup! Unleash your inner artist as we gather to design and paint unique holiday cards. Whether you're a seasoned painter or a beginner, this event is perfect for everyone. Come and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, meet fellow art enthusiasts, and create beautiful, personalised Christmas cards to share with your loved ones. Don't miss this chance to add a personal touch to your holiday greetings!
Wildlife Sketch in Watercolour
Saturday 04 January
Moone Ponds - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Mark Cheung
Encounter the diverse wildlife of a pond and translate their beauty onto paper using watercolour techniques.
Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting
Saturday 18 January
Moone Ponds - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Mark Cheung
The focus of this two-hour structured session is "speed" and "form", i.e. capturing the essence of a subject. You will be guided to complete some "warm-up" colour and drawing exercises and prepared for doing ink and watercolour-based painting in the session. You will learn how to quickly sketch and capture multiple subjects in the garden with ink and wash technique. You will be advised to keep things rather loose and time your drawing/painting.
You will have a chance to meet and greet like-minded people, choose your own subjects in the garden and be guided to complete the exercises, artworks and have some take away homework with the learnt technique.
All level and experience are welcome.
Beginner's Watercolour Class
Saturday 25 January
East Melbourne - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Mark Cheung
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolour painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.
You will learn fundamental watercolour techniques: Dry on wet, wet on wet and watercolour wash.
Line & Wash
Saturday 08 February
East End - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Mark Cheung
Join us for an exciting artistic journey where you'll learn to combine the precision of line drawing with the fluidity of watercolour washes.
Learn various techniques using pens, markers, and pencils - contour drawing and cross-hatching. You'll also learn to blend colours, control water flow, and infuse your artwork with depth and expression. Reserve your spot now!
Watercolour Techniques Class - 'Wet on Dry', 'Wet on Wet', and Watercolour Washes
Saturday 22 February
East Melbourne - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Mark Cheung
Join us for an immersive session where you'll learn 'Wet on Dry', 'Wet on Wet', and Watercolour Washes.
Suitable for all skill levels, our experienced instructor will provide personalized guidance. Reserve your spot now and elevate your watercolour skills!
Please note that this is an outdoor event.
Charcoal and Watercolour
Sunday 09 March
QV Melbourne - 10am - 2 Hours
Jaime Hoe
Join us for a two-hour immersive workshop where we dive deep into the expressive possibilities of charcoal and watercolour. The workshop teaches combining charcoal and watercolour to create a textured and vibrant painting. Charcoal adds depth and dark values to the watercolour piece, especially in the shadows, making the dark areas easier to manage. The process encourages experimentation, using charcoal for texture and watercolour for flow, resulting in a dynamic and unique final piece.
Beginner's Watercolour Class
Sunday 06 April
Lonsdale Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Jaime Hoe
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolour painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.
You will learn fundamental watercolour techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of art.
Everyday Still Life
Sunday 04 May
Lonsdale Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Jaime Hoe
Do you have a favourite teacup, a well-loved book, a thriving plant, or a cherished musical instrument? This workshop encourages you to paint objects that hold meaning for you. In this introductory workshop, learn to capture small details and express yourself through line and wash techniques!
Foliage and Nature Painting
Saturday 17 May
East Melbourne - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Mark Cheung
Join us for our Foliage and Nature Painting workshop, where you will learn how to create stunning watercolor paintings inspired by the beauty of nature. Discover the secrets of capturing the colors and textures of foliage and plants, and learn how to use watercolor techniques to create stunning effects. Don't miss this opportunity to unleash your creativity and create your own beautiful works of art! Book now.
Urban Sketching with Watercolours
Saturday 31 May
East Melbourne - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Mark Cheung
Join us for an exciting Urban Sketching with Watercolours meetup. Get ready to explore the cityscape with your sketchbook and watercolours in hand. Unleash your creativity and capture the vibrant energy of urban life on paper. All skill levels are welcome. Limited spots available, so secure your place now!
Winter Flora on Cards
Sunday 01 June
Lonsdale Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Jaime Hoe
Feeling crafty? Design beautiful winter-themed greeting cards featuring delicate sprigs of holly, snowberries, and evergreen leaves. This introductory workshop explores blending and layering techniques to create soft, muted tones inspired by the calm beauty of winter flora.
Memories in Monochrome
Sunday 29 June
Lonsdale Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Jaime Hoe
Embark on a nostalgic journey by creating a painting inspired by a cherished memory, a beloved person, or a special season. This unique introductory workshop uses a limited palette of tones, teaching you how to create depth and emotion with subtle variations.
Sunset Magic or Twilight Dreams
Sunday 27 July
Lonsdale Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Jaime Hoe
Love the sky's fiery colours at sunset or the calming hues of twilight? This workshop focuses on blending colours to capture those beautiful transitions. Perfect for beginners, you'll learn how to mix and blend watercolours to create stunning skyscapes.
Perspective Drawing
Saturday 21 December
East Melbourne - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Mark Cheung
Perspective drawing is a technique used in art to create the illusion of depth and three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating depth and dimension in your drawings through the use of perspective.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of perspective.
Perfect for complete beginners.
Drawing for Beginners
Saturday 11 January
East Melbourne - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Mark Cheung
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.
We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.
Perfect for complete beginners.
Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting
Saturday 01 February
East Melbourne - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Mark Cheung
The focus of this two-hour structured session is "speed" and "form", i.e. capturing the essence of a subject. You will be guided to complete some "warm-up" colour and drawing exercises and prepared for doing ink and watercolour-based painting in the session. You will learn how to quickly sketch and capture multiple subjects in the garden with ink and wash technique. You will be advised to keep things rather loose and time your drawing/painting.
You will have a chance to meet and greet like-minded people, choose your own subjects in the garden and be guided to complete the exercises, and artwork and have some takeaway homework with the learned technique. All levels and experiences are welcome.
Space and Perspective
Saturday 15 March
East Melbourne - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Mark Cheung
Discover the art of creating depth and dimension in your drawings at our Space and Perspective meetup. This session focuses on the principles of perspective to bring your sketches to life. Learn how to depict space accurately, create realistic scenes, and convey a sense of scale and distance. Ideal for artists seeking to enhance their technical drawing skills, this meetup offers practical tips and hands-on practice in a supportive environment.
Urban Sketch
Saturday 29 March
East Melbourne VIC 3002 - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Mark Cheung
This meet-up is for people who are interested in sketching urban scenes by using a pen (mostly fountain pen or calligraphic pens)
Learn how to draw perspective drawing with a pen to capture what you see surrounding the urban scene.
Botanicals by Ink
Saturday 10 May
East Melbourne - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Mark Cheung
Explore the beauty of nature through ink drawing in this creative art meetup. Whether you're a beginner or experienced artist, you'll learn techniques to capture the delicate details of plants and flowers using ink. Join us for a relaxing and inspiring session as we explore botanical illustrations in a supportive environment! All skill levels welcome.
Sketching Flora & Foliage
Saturday 24 May
East Melbourne - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Mark Cheung
In this workshop, we will explore the art of drawing plants and flowers.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of drawing various plants and flowers.
You will have the opportunity to put your new skills into practice and create your own beautiful plant and flower artwork. Our instructor will also provide feedback and guidance along the way, helping you to refine your skills and develop your own unique style.
Mini Photo Session
Saturday 14 December
St Kilda Botanic Gardens
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.
Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.
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Smartphone Photography Meetup
Saturday 14 December
Northcote - 10am - 2 Hours
Jodie Grillmeier
Smartphones are giving conventional cameras a run for their money nowadays; and it's all right there in your pocket.
The class is all about how you can make the most of the phone camera settings and apps to create professional-looking shots.
Opening Strategies for Beginners
Saturday 14 December
Fitzroy North - 3pm - 2 Hours
Akash Srivaths
Join our beginners' chess class and master essential opening strategies to kickstart your game with confidence. Learn the fundamental principles and tactics that set the foundation for a strong opening, giving you an early advantage over your opponents. Perfect for newcomers, this class will help you develop a solid strategy right from the first move.
Crochet Workshop: Amigurumi Animals
Sunday 15 December
Vermont South - 10am - 3 Hours
Minh Thuy Truc Pham
In our Amigurumi Animal Class, youwill delve into the captivating world of crafting cute and cuddly crochet animals. Throughout the class, you'll learn the specialized techniques required for amigurumi, from creating perfect spheres to mastering the art of shaping and assembling. You will also gain a deep understanding of how to bring personality to their creations, customizing features like facial expressions and accessories to give each amigurumi animal its own unique charm. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this class offers a fun and rewarding experience, resulting in the creation of adorable crochet companions that are bound to bring smiles and warmth to hearts. Join us for a whimsical journey into the art of amigurumi!
Landscape Drawing for Beginners - Using Graphic Marker and Drawing Pen
Saturday 21 December
Southbank - 10am - 2 Hours
Amanda Rahmadhani
Drawing for Beginners Landscape Drawing for Beginners using graphic marker and drawing penIn this class, you will explore various drawing techniques, materials, and styles in a supportive and encouraging environment. From understanding basic shapes and lines to shading and perspective, you will learn essential skills that form the foundation of drawing.Led by experienced instructors who are passionate about art, you will receive personalised guidance and feedback tailored to your level of experience. Through hands-on exercises and demonstrations, you will gradually build confidence in your drawing abilities and develop your own unique style.
Perspective Drawing
Saturday 21 December
East Melbourne - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Mark Cheung
Perspective drawing is a technique used in art to create the illusion of depth and three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating depth and dimension in your drawings through the use of perspective.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of perspective.
Perfect for complete beginners.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Sunday 22 December
Doncaster - 10am - 3 Hours
Kay Tan
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
Flowers Drawing for Beginners using Graphic Marker and Drawing Pen
Saturday 04 January
Queen Victoria Market - 10am - 2 Hours
Amanda Rahmadhani
Fruit and Vegetable Drawing for Beginners using colour pencil in this class, you will explore various drawing techniques, materials, and styles in a supportive and encouraging environment. From understanding basic shapes and lines to shading and perspective, you will learn essential skills that form the foundation of drawing.Led by experienced instructors who are passionate about art, you will receive personalised guidance and feedback tailored to your level of experience. Through hands-on exercises and demonstrations, you will gradually build confidence in your drawing abilities and develop your own unique style.
Mini Photo Session
Saturday 11 January
Studley Park, Kew
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.
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Drawing for Beginners
Saturday 11 January
East Melbourne - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Mark Cheung
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.
We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.
Perfect for complete beginners.
Photographing Reflections
Saturday 18 January
Yarra Bend Boulevard - 10am - 2 Hours
Jodie Grillmeier
We will be using natural water reflections and seeking out man-made reflective surfaces in the area to explore how we can use reflections to add depth and intrigue to our images. Reflections can help us to show our subject from an unusual, or from multiple, points of view. We can use reflections to abstract our subject or to make perfect mirror images. We'll even have a look at how we can create our own reflections when there are none around.
Fruit and Vegetable Drawing for Beginners Using Colour Pencil
Saturday 18 January
Queen St - 10am - 2 Hours
Amanda Rahmadhani
Fruit and Vegetable Drawing for Beginners using colour pencil in this class, you will explore various drawing techniques, materials, and styles in a supportive and encouraging environment. From understanding basic shapes and lines to shading and perspective, you will learn essential skills that form the foundation of drawing.Led by experienced instructors who are passionate about art, you will receive personalised guidance and feedback tailored to your level of experience. Through hands-on exercises and demonstrations, you will gradually build confidence in your drawing abilities and develop your own unique style.
