Do you ever feel like there's an artist within you just waiting to come out, but you've always been too afraid to even try? Or maybe you've dabbled in painting before, but lack the confidence to really express yourself on the canvas.

I understand how daunting it can be to approach a blank canvas, which is why the Playful Painting Workshop was created - a safe, encouraging, and super supportive environment for people just like you. 

Join me for a day of dancing, splashing, spraying, scraping, dripping, mark making and laughing as we unlock your creative flow and ignite your passion for painting. Our intuitive, playful process is perfect for beginners and those wishing to breathe new life into their painting. You'll be amazed at the talents you uncover within yourself. 
 

Please note. These paintings are examples of what is achieved through this process. You are each going to create your own meaningful imagery. This process helps coax your own creativity and so your imagery will be unique and meaningful to you.

For examples of previous participants work: https://m.facebook.com/PlayfulPainting/

KIT DETAILS 

COST : $20 INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION

KIT INCLUDES : use of Matisse paints, brushes and stencils.

PLEASE BRING:-

Glass or plastic jar for brush water
Large sheet/drop cloth
Hairdryer
Plastic/paper/bamboo plates or a paint palette
Chux superwipe
Paper towel roll
40 x 50 cm stretched canvas, single thick. Can get at discount stores for about $11 or Temu has a deal for 3 at around $26. Try Amazon too !!

In this class you will learn how to create the spikes using needles, cord and carded wool.

 After felting the spikes, they will be decorated with embellishments such as feathers, beads and stitching. The felted spikes will be strung on a cord with wooden beads to form your unique necklace.

KIT DETAILS:

KIT COST $30  INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION

Which includes:- 
Felting Needles, wool, cord, wooden beads, feathers, pipe cleaner, small embellishment beads

PLEASE BRING:- 

*Scissors

*small towel

*2 thick household sponges

*A4 piece of bubble wrap

*sewing needle for embellishment,

Create gorgeous, colourful abstract works of art in a messy day of laughs and learning.

In this workshop we will play with mixing different mediums, paints and additives to create different effects.

We will try a number of techniques such as flip cups, ring pours, swipes and blooms, on different surfaces including ceramic tiles and canvasses.

Note: Due to the messy nature of paint pouring and time needed to dry, we will conduct this workshop at Lex’s Studio in Oxley, 5 minutes drive from the main venue. Painting will be left at the studio for the weekend to dry.

KIT DETAILS
Kit Cost $45 INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION

Includes:-

2 x canvasses or boards
4 x coaster size tiles
pillow paint
variety of acrylic paints and mediums
silicon mat for loan or purchase

PLEASE BRING:-

An apron and old clothes
Favourite acrylic paints if you like

Clean pizza boxes to transport paintings if not dried.      

Life is an extension of ourselves and we find ourselves reaching out to the ether for knowledge, understanding and support.

Extend your dreams and connect with the universe by creating a sculpture from the woodlands for your home or garden.

KIT DETAILS  

KIT COST:- $65 INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION

INCLUDES:-

Base, rod, Apoxie sculpt, branches, wrappers, Decorative fibre, cotton fibre, poly balls & Paverpol

PLEASE BRING:-

An Apron and Aluminium Foil

All materials included but if you have a particular fabric you would like to use please bring it along

In this workshop you will stitch a warped square using size 11 Myuki seed beads. It is stitched together to form a versatile bail.

The porcelain pendant is made to Paulines’ specifications by Brisbane porcelain artist Ann Manion. It features 12 carat liquid bright gold and will be available in at least 3 colours (blue, pink and black). The pendant itself requires 5 firings, from bisque to the final glaze.  These are hand-painted so may vary slightly, making each an individual piece.

The necklace is made using fire polished beads, freshwater pearls, pinch beads and Myuki seed beads with a delicate easy to use clasp. The length of the sample is 52cm & can be adjusted to suit your requirements. Simple stringing techniques and professional finishing are all covered in this workshop.

This workshop is suitable for beginners. As the seed beads are tiny, if your near vision is poor, a magnifying light may be required.

KIT DETAILS:

KIT COST $40 INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION

Which includes:- 

PLEASE BRING

A magnifying light may be required as beads are small.... (optional)