Embark on a journey of artistic discovery with our diverse array of workshops, where art enthusiasts of all levels can explore the endless possibilities of creativity. From painting to pastels; sculpture to book binding – our workshops offer something for everyone, ensuring a rich tapestry of mediums to dive into.
Led by renowned artists, our workshops provide invaluable insights into the creative process. Our instructors bring a wealth of experience and passion, fostering an environment where learning and inspiration flourish.
AMANDA MCLEAN
: Sketchbooking for creative practice
2 Day Workshop: Sat 30/5 & Sun 31/5/26
10am – 4pm
Members $290 / Non Members $330
Join this immersive 2-day sketch booking workshop exploring drawing as the foundation of creative practice. Ideal for artists interested in nature, landscapes, urban scenes, travel sketching, or building a daily drawing habit.
Participants will work across a range of mediums including pen and ink, tonal studies, mixed media, and gouache, developing skills through quick sketches and practical exercises.
Subjects may include natural history, landscapes, buildings, people, faces, and possible en plein air sketching.
Beginners and experienced artists welcome!
Fee includes sketchbook; pens; morning tea; lunch & refreshments
LOUISE ADAMS
: Figurative small sculpture in wire
2 Day Workshop: Sat 13/6 & Sun 14/6/26
10am – 4pm
Members $220 / Non Members $260
Participants will be guided through the basics of wire armature construction, focusing on form, balance, and structural strength. Over two days, students will be encouraged to think in three dimensions, with an emphasis on stability and sound construction.
Through in-depth instruction, each participant will create at least one free-standing figurative wire sculpture of their choice.
Beginners and experienced artists welcome!
Fee includes wire, however students will need to supply their own eye protection, side cutters, long nosed pliers and flexible gloves.
Morning tea; lunch & refreshments also included.
JENNY FORSTER
: Vibrant Inks
2 Day Workshop: Sat 25/7 & Sun 26/7/26
10am – 4pm
Members $245 / Non Members $285
Working on various papers and canvas we will delve into the fluidity and viscosity of inks, experimenting with this free flowing medium.
Vibrant Colours and creative textures will bring our floral artworks to life and open the student’s eyes to the wide range of possibilities using INK.
Beginners and experienced artists welcome!
Fee includes all materials; morning tea; lunch & refreshments.
ANN RAYMENT
: Contemporary Portraiture
2 Day Workshop: Sat 15/8 & Sun 16/8/26
10am – 4pm
Members $310 / Non Members $350
A 2-day expressive portrait workshop for artists wanting to move beyond likeness and explore a looser, intuitive approach.
Working in mixed media, participants use physical mark-making, layering, and disruption to develop portraits that embrace distortion and change.
Focused on process over perfection, the workshop encourages experimentation and risk-taking, resulting in expressive portraits that capture presence and energy rather than accuracy.
Suitable for artists with some drawing or painting experience.
Fee includes all materials; morning tea; lunch & refreshments.
JODY GRAHAM
: Expressive Charcoal
2 Day Workshop: Sat 19/9 & Sun 20/9/26
10am – 4pm
Members $395 / Non Members $440
Get ready for a bold, creative adventure!
Join Jody for a high-energy, two-day drawing workshop designed to ignite your passion, sharpen your skills, and transform your approach to materials and mark-making.
Through a mix of fast-paced exercises and deeper, more reflective projects, we’ll explore expressive, gestural, and sensitive drawing techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop will stretch your creativity, challenge your habits, and reconnect you with the joy of drawing.
This isn’t your average drawing class, it’s a hands-on, mark-making playground, where line, tone, and composition come together in exciting new ways.
Beginners and experienced artists welcome!
Fee includes all materials; morning tea; lunch & refreshments
julie simmons
: Watercolour on Canvas
2 Day Workshop: Sat 17/10 & Sun 18/10/26
10am – 4pm
Members $245 / Non Members $285
Join us for a hands-on creative workshop with artist Julie Simmons, as she introduces the unique and expressive art of watercolour on canvas.
Julie will guide participants through essential techniques, tips, and creative approaches, showing how this versatile medium can be used beyond paper.
Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this workshop is a chance to experiment, learn, and enjoy the flow of watercolour in a relaxed, supportive setting.
Beginners and experienced artists welcome!
Fee includes all materials; morning tea; lunch & refreshments.
Caroline Reid
: Abstracting the Landscape with Mixed Media
2 Day Workshop: Sat 14/11 & Sun 15/11/26
10am – 4pm
Members $310 / Non Members $350
Explore the art and science of abstraction through the lens of the Australian landscape with an interment class of only 8 students.
Using satellite imagery, photos, and geological profiles, you’ll uncover the hidden structures, colours, and energies that shape the land.
Work with soft pastels, inks, pens, and watercolour to translate these patterns into expressive abstract compositions inspired by Australia’s unique surface and strata.
Beginners and experienced artists welcome!
Fee includes all materials; morning tea; lunch & refreshments.
