Week 2 of Natural Fibres & Floristy Course 2
Studio Blog Flower Frogs & Nature JournalingThis week in our Floristry program, we built on the creativity from the previous session with a beautiful blend of hands-on making and mindful reflection.In the morning, participants continued crafting their own unique air-dry clay flower frogs — exploring form, texture, and function while creating something both practical and […]
Week 8 of Art Journaling
Studio Blog This week was all about texture, layering, and storytelling through mixed media. We created a patchwork quilt–inspired page using an assortment of papers—each piece carefully chosen and arranged to build a sense of cohesion from contrast. To bring everything together, we added hand-drawn sewing stitches, exploring how simple marks can mimic thread and […]
Watercolours & Book Making
Studio Blog Today the watercolour class experimented with the pen and wash technique to create the beautiful botanical pieces. Completely by accident we all used a similar colour palette using botanicals from home as our references. Top
Week 1 of Natural Fibres & Floristy Course 2
Studio Blog This week, our participants explored the art of floristry by creating their very own flower frogs! Using air-dry clay, they carefully shaped and designed these sweet little pieces, which will soon be used to support and display their floral arrangements.It was wonderful to see everyone experimenting with textures, forms, and personal touches—each flower […]
Mixed Media – POP ART – Can U guess who??
Studio Blog More self portrait POP ART style. Can U guess who?? Top
Week 7 – Floristry Final Week
Studio Blog Our final week of floristry was such a beautiful experience! We created stunning native flower arrangements featuring banksia, protea, leucadendron, acacia, and grevillea — a gorgeous mix of texture and color. We also learned how to wrap our bouquets with paper and tie ribbons to give them a professional finish. It was so […]
Week 6 of Art Journaling – A Colour Study
Studio Blog This week we explored the power and energy of colour.We created a journal spread filled with as much detail as possible relating to a chosen colour, allowing ourselves to fully immerse in its mood, symbolism and feeling.We began by searching through papers, old books, magazines, stickers and tapes, taking time to tune in […]
Watercolours & Book Making
Studio Blog The watercolour class on Tuesday has been busy as bees creating these beautiful pieces. It’s great to see how differently everyone approaches the brief Top
Week 6 – Floristy
Studio Blog Today’s class was all about creativity, texture, and exploring different ways nature can inspire design.In the morning we experimented with monoprinting leaves using stamp ink pads to create beautiful natural patterns. Each print captured the unique veins and shapes of the leaves, turning simple foliage into delicate artwork. We then used these prints […]
Advanced Mixed Media – Cubism
Studio Blog Our Advanced Mixed media artists are investigating the art movements between 1850 and 1970. These are their paintings in the style of Analytical & Synthetic Cubism. Analytical Cubism Analytical Cubism Analytical Cubism Synthetic Cubism Synthetic Cubism Synthetic Cubism Top
Natural Fibres / Floristry – Nature Mandala
Studio Blog In this week’s Natural Fibres / Floristry class, we created a large group mandala using leaves, flowers, gum nuts and more, gathered from nature.Everyone started by making their own small circular piece, which allowed them to work independently to arrange colours and textures in their own way. Then, one by one, we added […]
Week 5 of Art Journaling
Studio Blog City Skyline InspiredThis week in our art journaling journey, we’re drawing inspiration from the beauty of the city skyline. Morning Session: City SilhouettesUsing white pens on black paper, we explored simple line work to create striking city skyline scenes. Think bold outlines, glowing windows, rooftop details, and creative patterns. This is a wonderful […]
Week 5 – Natural Fibres & Floristy Workshop
Studio Blog Our recent Natural Fibres and Floristry session was a beautiful celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and nature. Participants explored the art of floral design by creating their own stunning flower crowns using a mix of fresh and dried botanicals.The workshop began with learning how to shape and bend wire to form a strong mechanical […]
Week 4 of Art Journaling
Studio Blog This week in our art journal class we explored building beautiful layered backgrounds using a mix of vintage and everyday papers. We started by collaging torn book pages, sheet music, and notepaper to create a rich, textured foundation. There’s something so satisfying about layering different fonts, tones, and fragments of text to form […]
Advanced Mixed Media
Studio Blog Our Advanced Mixed Media class using research on the internet is investigating key modern art movements. We are experimenting with art techniques and styles from influential masters . ..we’re learning a lot in the process! Top
Week 4 – Natural Fibres
Studio Blog This week our focus was on Flower Vase Design and Artwork, and what a beautifully creative day it was!Participants designed an “all-round” floral arrangement using fresh seasonal flowers and foliage. Along the way, they learned essential flower care techniques — from stripping stems and preparing foliage to keeping arrangements looking fresh and vibrant […]
Mixed Media
Studio Blog Our mixed media class is investigating a variety of media and using the idea of contrasting colours to create vibrant artworks! Top
Week 3 of Art Journaling
Studio Blog This week, our participants created a beautiful silhouette-style spread in their journals.We explored a variety of new techniques to build rich, layered backgrounds. Using acrylic paint, we experimented with color swatching and the dry brush technique to create texture and depth. Participants also tried reverse (negative) stenciling and expressive mark-making with stamps, markers, […]
Floisty – Week 3
Studio Blog What a flower fiesta we had in today’s floristry class! Our participants got creative crafting vibrant gerberas using crepe paper and straws, and the results were simply stunning.While the process was fiddly at times and definitely came with a few challenges, everyone showed fantastic patience and perseverance. The payoff? A collection of bright, […]
Week 2 of Art Journaling
Studio Blog Blackout Poetry was today’s creative activity We created verses, poems, or meaningful words by selecting text from old book pages—allowing new messages and moments of joy to emerge from what was already there.The remaining text was blacked out and decorated, and each finished page was added to an art journal. From there, we […]
Floisty – Week 2
Studio Blog This week we built on last session’s magic! Using the gel prints created with real botanicals, our participants transformed their prints into beautiful, nature-inspired collages. Layering textures, shapes, and organic forms, each piece became a unique celebration of floristry and creative exploration. Top
Week 1 of Art Journaling
Studio Blog Week 1 of Art Journaling is officially underway at Artworks!Starting a brand-new journal can feel a little scary… so we jumped straight in and splashed some colour onto those crisp white pages to break the ice Our first backgrounds are down!While the paint was drying, we got crafty and learned how to turn […]
Floisty – Week 1
Studio Blog It was wonderful to be back in our bustling little studio today, welcoming new faces and reconnecting with familiar ones. We spent the session discovering the intricate, delicate details that botanicals can create on a gel plate.The beautiful papers participants made today will be used next week to create a collage on canvas—and […]
Get creative with Canva
Studio Blog Get creative with Canva!We still have spots available in our Learn Canva course for this term.Learn how to use Canva in a creative and relaxed environment, and create beautiful designs like these cards featuring your artwork. This course will teach you everything you need to know to get you Canva journey startedTo find […]
Happy New Year 2026
Studio Blog Everyone have a fantastic and creative 2026 from all of us at Artwork’s Community Studio Top
Wrapping Up Mixed Media for 2025
Studio Blog Our mixed media students have produced some stunning works this term. Looking forward to more next year! Top
Wrapping up our Art Journalling Class – Term 4, 2025!
Studio Blog What an inspiring, joy-filled term it’s been! Our amazing participants dove into a vibrant world of creativity, experimenting with an array of mediums and techniques. From bold acrylics and dreamy watercolours to playful collage and expressive gel printing, every session brought something new to explore.We also uncovered the magic of creating strong focal […]
Watercolour & Bookmaking
Studio Blog Margaret Preston was an Australian artist, whose work was heavily inspired by Australian flora. In watercolour we looked at her pieces and adapted her block printing technique to suit watercolour using heavy black line work and flat washes of colour. These are the end results. Top
Art Journaling – Parts 1, 2 & 3
Studio Blog On Tuesday 25th, we created mini journals in Art Journaling class today, using some of the vibrant gel prints from yesterday’s class and incorporated collage techniques that have been shared previously. Participants used the sewing machine to attach their pages into these wonderful little journal covers. After lunch we worked in our journals to […]
Art Journaling – Geli Printing
Studio Blog Art Journaling, Monday 24th, today participants explored the wonderful world of Gel Plate printing to create collage papers for their next project-DIY mini journals Many ooohs and ahhhhs were heard throughout the studio as they pulled their images off the plates. Using household objects and packaging supplies to create texture and interest on their pages. […]
Learn Canva 2025 – Week 6
Studio Blog The “Learn Canva” class have been creating some beautiful art that they will use to create their own greeting cards using Canva. Throughout the course they have learnt how to use Canva to create many beautiful projects like a logo, motivational poster and business card. Top
Learn Canva
Learn how to download and use the Graphic Design Program Canva. Use your new or existing artwork to create a greeting card using Canva and learn how to get your design professionally printed. Interested, click here About the course Classes start Wednesday 4th February 2026 Time 10.30am to 2.30pm (10 week course) Free for eligible […]
Mixed Media
Learn new art making skills. Enjoy creating exciting artworks while experimenting with a variety of mediums and techniques. Interested, click here About the course Classes start Monday 2nd February 2026 Time 10.30am to 2.30pm (15-week course) Free for eligible participants. Booking are essential, please contact us: Email: contact@artworksinc.org.au Phone: 8326 2992 Supported by Government of […]
Watercolour and Bookmaking
Create beautiful artworks learning various techniques while exploring the wonderful world of watercolour painting. Interested, click here About the course Classes start Tuesday 3rd February 2026 Time 10.30am to 2.30pm (15 week course) Free for eligible participants. Booking are essential, please contact us: Email: contact@artworksinc.org.au Phone: (08) 8326 2992 Supported by Government of South Australia Participants […]
Art Journaling
Connect with your creative self through making an art journal. Explore a variety of techniques including collage, mixed media, geli printing and more. Interested, click here About the course Classes start Monday 2nd February 2026 Time 10.30am to 2.30pm (15 week course) Free for eligible participants. Booking are essential, please contact us: Email: contact@artworksinc.org.au Phone: […]
3D Natural Fibre Floristry Art
Enjoy exploring various floristry techniques and natural materials to create delightful 3D botanical artworks. Interested, click here About the course Classes start Tuesday 27th January 2026 Time 10.30am to 2.30pm (8 week course) Free for eligible participants. Booking are essential, please contact us: Email:contact@artworksinc.org.au Phone: (08) 8326 2992 […]
Tananathi Exhibition
Studio Blog A fun day out at Tananthi exhibition today with Artworks enthusiasts. Top
Watercolour Landscapes
Studio Blog These beautiful landscapes were done by the watercolour class.Participants were asked to use a reference photo to paint a landscape looking at the basic elements of a landscape painting such as composition, colour and mood. These pieces turned out fantastic! Top
Watercolour Collage
Studio Blog Today the watercolour class finished their first project for the term. Our watercolour collage pieces explored a number of different watercolour techniques and styles to create an exciting layered composition. Top
Art Journaling – Week 4
Studio Blog The brief was ‘cityscapes/buildings’The medium was collage, watercolour and pen workThese pages are absolutely wonderful, bouncing with colour and full of imagination. Top
Art Journaling – Week 3
Studio Blog Creating backgrounds with acrylic paint, some reverse stenciling and mark making over the paint and finished off with a silhouette image filled with text.New techniques explored and lots of fun had creating these journal spreads Top
Get Online Week 2025 – Seven Days of Suburbia Flipbook
Studio Blog CLICK HERE TO VIEW Get Online Week 2025 event, Seven Days of Suburbia, was a fun, creative, and vibrant project where participants received a daily email featuring an allotted theme. Each day, they were invited to take and share photos of one or more objects matching that theme, emailing their images back to […]
Get Online Week 2025 – Seven Days of Suburbia
Seven Days of Suburbia 2025 https://youtu.be/9F8TNXK1Riw Get Online Week 2025 event, Seven Days of Suburbia, was a fun, creative, and vibrant project where participants received a daily email featuring an allotted theme. Each day, they were invited to take and share photos of one or more objects matching that theme, emailing their images back to […]
Using contrasts of tonal values
Studio Blog Mixed media class learning about creating focal points by using contrasts of tonal values and colour Top
Art Journaling – Part 2 – Overcoming a blank page
Studio Blog Carrying on from last week’s collage background, today we added mark making with stencils, stamps and pen work. Finishing of this journal page with a focal point and or words from magazines. Top
Art Journaling – Part 1 – Overcoming a blank page
Studio Blog Today participants created a collage background using magazines, book pages and assorted papers as the foundation for their first journal page/spread. Top
Seven Day’s of Suburbia – Sunday’s Theme
Studio Blog Sunday: Details & Discoveries Rust texture on gates or tools, Rooftops and unique verandas, Cracks in pavements creating patterns, Odd collections – gnomes, ornaments, or quirky finds, Abstract close-ups – glass, shadows, or water reflections, Water in motion – ripples, drips or waves, Hidden water spots – creeks, drains, or birdbaths […]
Seven Day’s of Suburbia – Saturday’s Theme
Studio Blog Saturday: People & Stories Musicians and musical instruments, Local workers – posties, gardeners, café staff, Community spaces – halls, libraries, playgrounds, Favourite walking or social spots, Acts of kindness or everyday moments #GetOnlineWeek #GoodThingsFoundation Top
Seven Day’s of Suburbia – Friday’s Theme
Studio Blog Friday: Food & Lifestyle Soups (homemade or at a café), Fruit bowls, All types of shopping aisles, Takeaway treats or favourite café finds and Veggie gardens or backyard produce #GetOnlineWeek #GoodThingsFoundation Top
Seven Day’s of Suburbia – Thursday’s Theme
Studio Blog Thursday: Colour & Creativity All types of potted colour, Stobie Pole art close-ups, Graffiti, murals, or stencil art, Fabrics or clothes online and Shopfront reflections creative displays #GetOnlineWeek #GoodThingsFoundation Top
Seven Days of Suburbia – Wednesday’s Theme
Studio Blog Wednesday: Street & Paths Footpaths and driveways, Old fence lines or Stobie Pole art, Interesting signage – old, new, quirky, Shadows and reflections on the street and Letterboxes, streetlamps, or house numbers #GetOnlineWeek #GoodThingsFoundation Top
Seven Day’s of Suburbia – Tuesday’s Theme
Studio Blog Tuesday: Architecture & History Old door handles or window frames, Churches or bridges, New/old fireplaces, Corrugated iron sheeting (new or weathered) and Stonework and tile patterns #GetOnlineWeek2025 #GoodThingsFoundation Top
Seven Day’s of Suburbia – Monday’s Theme
Studio Blog Monday: Nature & Seasons Coloured leaves (new or fallen), All types of vegetables or fruit trees, Fallen twigs forming letters (A – Z challenge), Native plants, weeds, or garden treasures, Birds, bees, or other suburban wildlife, Creeks, streams, dams, or the ocean and Reflections in water – ponds, puddles, or even buckets […]
Let’s Get Started
Studio Blog Today at Artworks Community Studio we had a morning tea to celebrate the start of “Get Online Week 2025 – Seven Days of Suburbia“ 23 participants joined us and really enjoyed watching the Opening Presentation and watching the Seven Days of Colour video from last year’s event. They are eager to get out […]
Morning Tea Invitation
Studio Blog A morning tea will be held on Monday 20th October to celebrate the start of “GET ONLINE WEEK 2025 – Seven Days of Suburbia” 10.30am at Artworks Community Studio (Holly Cottage) 2 Gates Road, Hackham 5163.Please RSVP to: brian.hibben@artworksinc.org.au if you are attending, thank you. #GOODTHINGSAUSTRALIA #GETONLINEWEEK Top