Seven Days of Colour 2024 – Flipbook
Studio Blog Click here to View On Monday at Artworks Community Studio we had the finale morning tea to celebrate a record and very successful “Get Online Week 2024 – Seven Days of Colour” with a video presentation of all the photos that the participants submitted. We had a total of 29 participants joined us again from all over […]
Creative Communication, Research Using the Internet & Canva with Kirstie
Interested, click here Check out the amazing courses we have on offer. Creative Communication – Learn how to create an email signature, keep your inbox organised and avoid annoying spam emails all while taking part in a creative project where you will help create a beautiful book featuring your artwork. Learn Canva – Improve your […]
Plan an Exhibition with Kirstie – Course 2
Interested, click here Learn handy time management skills, explore how technology can help you with a busy schedule all while planning a group exhibition. Create a beautiful piece of art that will be displayed in a group exhibition at a gallery and learn what’s involved in planning the event. About the course Tuesdays 18th March February to […]
Plan an Exhibition Course 1 with Kirstie
Interested, click here Learn handy time management skills, explore how technology can help you with a busy schedule all while planning a group exhibition. Create a beautiful piece of art that will be displayed in a group exhibition at a gallery and learn what’s involved in planning the event. About the course Tuesdays 4th February to 11th […]
Art Journaling with Ami – Course 2
Interested, click here Create a visual art book where you will learn a variety of art techniques such as collage, mixed media, hand lettering and Geli Printing & more! About the course Tuesdays 4th February to 8th April 2024 Time 10.30am – 3pm (10 Sessions) Free for eligible participants. Booking are essential, please contact us: […]
3D Botanical Artworks with Bel
Interested, click here This course is an introduction to basic floristry techniques and botanicals. Explore natural materials, pigments, pressed flowers and more. Experiment and be inspired by botanicals through hands on activities. About the course Wednesdays 5th February to 12th April 2024 Time 10.30am – 3pm (10 Sessions) Free for eligible participants. Booking are essential, […]
Watercolour & Book Making with Kirstie – Course 2
Interested, click here Explore the wonderful world of watercolours and water based mediums and learn exciting techniques to create your own watercolour art works. Join Kirstie on this artistic journey and create beautiful paintings and your own artist book About the course Mondays 3 rd February to 9th April 2024 Time 10.30am – 3pm (9 […]
Mixed Media with Heather – Course 2
Interested, click here Experiment with mixed media and learn new skills, Explore a variety of mediums in exciting ways to create a unique range of artworks. About the course Mondays 3rd February to 7th April 2024 Time 10.30am – 3pm (9 Sessions) – (Public Holiday 10th March 2025) Free for eligible participants. Booking are essential, […]
Celebration Lunch 24th July 2024
Studio Blog Celebration Lunch on 24th July 2024 The Artworks Community Studio was very pleased to invite community members and stakeholders to come along and join us for a social lunch with our wonderful tech support volunteer Brian Hibben. Hosting this event provided the opportunity to acknowledge Brian’s extraordinary contribution as a volunteer and celebrate […]
Get Online Week 2024 Seven Days of Colour
Get Online Week 2024 – Seven Days of Colour https://youtu.be/sXme-wWuPBc On Monday at Artworks Community Studio we had the finale morning tea to celebrate a record and very successful “Get Online Week 2024 – Seven Days of Colour” with a video presentation of all the photos that the participants submitted. We had a total of […]
Seven Days of Colour 2024
Studio Blog Join us on Monday 14th October 2024 at 10.30am for the launch of “7 days of colour 2024” morning tea, where you will receive information about the event and guides on how to use your phone or tablet to take amazing photos, plus you will learn how to upload and share your results, […]
Celebrate Positive Ageing Onkaparinga 2024
Artworks Community Studio will present the following art marking workshops during Celebrate Positive Ageing 2024 in the City of Onakaprings. If you are interested in participating in the following studio sessions please contact us to book a place. Pressed Floral Artworks – During these studio sessions florist, Belinda Freckleton from Earthy Botanica will assist you in […]
Learn Canva with Kirstie
Let your creativity loose while learning how to use Canva BSBTEC101 Operate Digital Devices Learn how to download and use Canva – Use new or existing artwork to create a greeting card using Canva – Learn how to get your design professionally “This course is delivered and assessed by Interskills (RTO 6653) which is […]
Creative Communications with Kirstie
Learn how to create an email signature, keep your inbox organised and avoid annoying spam emails all while taking part in a creative project where you will help create a beautiful book featuring your artwork. BSBTEC202 Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment “This course is delivered and assessed by Interskills (RTO 6653) […]
Art Journaling with Ami
Have fun with Journaling and learn new skills. Create a visual art book where you will learn a variety of art techniques such as collage, mixed media, hand lettering and Geli Printing & more! Interested, click here About the course Classes start Tuesdays 23rd July 2024 Time 10.30am – 3pm Free for eligible participants. Bookings are […]
Watercolour & Bookmaking with Kirstie
After spending the first term learning different watercolour techniques, the participants of the watercolour and bookmaking class were asked to take the skills they learned in the first term and use them to make a book. We started off learning a few different book folds and chose what would work best for the book we […]
Mixed Media with Heather
MIXED MEDIA WITH HEATHER Experiment with mixed media and learn new skills. Explore a variety of mediums in exciting ways to create a unique range of artworks. Interested click here About the course Classes start Monday 22nd July 2024 Time 10.30am – 3pm Free for eligible participants. Bookings are essential, please us by: Email: […]
We Have a Winner
Studio Blog Our participants at Artworks would know our fantastic volunteer Brian very well. He is our go to guy when the computers aren’t behaving or the internet goes down. Brian does so much for us here at Artworks making sure everything is working the way it’s meant to so we can smoothly deliver our […]
Seven Days of Colour 2023
Seven Days of Colour 2023 https://youtu.be/29-DLal0tgk 7 Days of Colour was a fun and colourful project, where for seven days each participant was asked to take a photo of one or more objects of the same colour. Each day there was a new colour for them to photograph. They explored new and creative ways of […]
Research Using the Internet
Research using the internet is a course that allows you to explore the world of art and look through time at the different art movements. While learning how to do thorough research you get to learn about your favourite artists and their techniques. Use this resaerch to create your own art in the style of […]
Building a Composition with Kirstie
Building a Composition with Kirstie https://youtu.be/DnCjM9yuW_A Starting a new piece of work can be daunting, sometimes it’s hard to know where and how to place your features in a picture to make it look best. In this video Kirstie takes you through some tips and tricks for building a composition that works, looking at placement […]
Landscape Rework with Kirstie
Landscape Rework with Kirstie https://youtu.be/WmndUfu25vQ Sometimes paintings don’t go according to plan. In this video Kirstie will show you how some minor adjustments can help transform a painting and help you create a new and exciting piece of art. Funded by Top
Balloon Smash with Katy
Balloon Smash with Katy https://youtu.be/isSkJ70N7Kg This technique is so much fun!! You can substitute the pouring paints with regular Acrylic paints just water them down slightly. Funded by Top
Create an Abstract Heart with Katy
Create an Abstract Heart with Katy https://youtu.be/idDnjcF_fyA An easy tutorial on how to create a cute heart canvas painting, using acrylic paint on canvas board Funded by Top
Create and Abstract Background with Katy
Create an Abstract Background with Katy https://youtu.be/0WQsnzBSaTc A super fast and fun technique using Acrylic Paint and a snap-lock bag, to create some awesome backgrounds for your art journal. Funded by Top
Abstract Background using Inks with Katy
Abstract Background using Inks with Katy https://youtu.be/NnV_EOHPIqY A fun way to create colourful and vibrant abstract backgrounds perfect for art journals. Funded by Top
Washi Tape Feathers with Katy
Washi Tape Feathers with Katy https://youtu.be/YG2zHvBmJNc Here I’ll show you how to make some fantastic looking decorative feathers out of Washi tape. Funded by Top
Create an Abstract Landscape with Katy
Create an Abstract Background with Katy https://youtu.be/dLEIId6IrY4 Here I’ll teach you how to create an easy contemporary landscape. Funded by Top
My Art Journal with Katy
My Art Journal with Katy https://youtu.be/JdxQXtLOd6M A flick through one of my very own journals. Funded by Top
An Introduction to Watercolours with Kirstie
An Introduction to Watercolours with Kirstie https://youtu.be/5mc0OeX6sWU Join Kirstie as she takes you through the very basics of watercolour painting. Get to know the medium and learn the basic techniques to get you started. Learn about the different materials used and how to get the most out of them. Funded by Top
Watercolour Nature Yellow Tail Black Cockatoo with Kirstie
Watercolour Nature Yellow Tail Black Cockatoo with Kirstie https://youtu.be/He-IRxsDG2U Join Kirstie on a wonderful watercolour journey and learn how to create a Yellow Tailed Black Cockatoo. Explore different techniques using watercolour pencils to create your own beautiful Yellow Tailed Black Cockatoo artwork. Funded by Top
Watercolour Nature Lion with Kirstie
Watercolour Nature Lion with Kirstie https://youtu.be/B5qVuEvQN3E oin Kirstie on an watercolour journey and learn how to create a watercolour Lion. Explore different techniques using watercolour paints and watercolour pencils to create own regel Lion artwork. Funded by Top
Creating an Art Journal with Katy
Creating an Art Journal with Katy https://youtu.be/Emu5Vr40mGk Art journaling is an umbrella term for a variety of journaling practices that include a visual element. Like any form of journaling, an art journal is a capture of thoughts, emotions and ideas, but it goes beyond simple words on a page to include artistic expression. Similar to […]
Watercolour Nature Whale with Kirstie
Watercolour Nature Whale with Kirstie https://youtu.be/HalD72EJgWA Join Kirstie on a relaxing watercolour journey and learn how to paint a watercolour whale. Explore different techniques using the paints and pencil to create your own majestic whale art piece. Funded by Top
Pressed Flower Art with Katy
Pressed Flower Art with Katy https://youtu.be/M6M6CzXI5k0 Learn how to turn pressed flowers into beautiful wall art. The beautiful aspect of this craft is it’s only limited by your imagination. Funded by Top
Watercolour Collage Part 3 with Kirstie
Watercolour Collage Part 3 with Kirstie https://youtu.be/QwA1zkhIVak oin our watercolour tutor Kirstie and finish your watercolour collage journey in part three of the series, where Kirstie will take you through some more watercolour techniques to paint a bird and apply it to your background. Funded by Top
Watercolour Collage Part 2 with Kirstie
Watercolour Collage Part 2 with Kirstie https://youtu.be/pjHJaKxe9LY Explore watercolour pencils with our tutor Kirstie in part two of our watercolour collage series. Look at different ways you can use the pencils to create a variety of textures to create the next layer of leaves. Funded by Top
Acrylic Pouring with Katy
Acrylic Pouring with Katy https://youtu.be/O_oRXdx_lnE Learn the basic steps of Acrylic Paint Pouring with Katy Smeets. Use this method to create vibrant and unique pieces of artwork. Funded by Top
Watercolour Collage Part 1 with Kirstie
Watercolour Collage Part 1 with Kirstie https://youtu.be/4RWZBW389Lc Join our watercolour tutor Kirstie and begin your Watercolour Collage journey with part one of this project. Learn about the wet on wet technique and experiment with colour and rock salt to create a background. Then use acrylic liquid gouache to carve out the negative space and reveal […]
Intro to Gelli Printing with Cher & Katy
Intro to Gelli Printing with Cher & Katy https://youtu.be/pcgOj8ZI1XA Learn the techniques of Gelli Printing to create amazing prints similar to etchings with just mere hand pressure. Funded by Top
Watercolour Landscape with Kirstie
Watercolour Landscape with Kirstie https://youtu.be/3JGq1uPDkhE Learn the basic steps in creating a watercolour landscape, with Kirstie McGregor. Use watercolour paints to create a simple landscape and explore colour and composition. Funded by Top
Care Pack 9
Colour some roses by Van Gough or make your own mandala.
Care Pack 8
Colour for reconciliation by completing the fantastic artwork Action by Jessica Johnson.
Care Pack 7
Create some lovely paper waratahs by Jenny Kee and National Gallery Australia.
Care Pack 6
Make a Surrealist Collage brought to you by Dayton Art Institute.
Care Pack 5
Ideas on how to start an art habit and how to make a quick zine.
Care Pack 4
We have an exciting ‘Still Life in Red’ painting activity by Bendigo Art Gallery
Care Pack 3
Heide Museum of Modern Art brings an easy printmaking workshop by Melbourne artist Melinda Harper.
Care Pack 2
Kirstie’s Art Treasure Hunt will get you outside and creating.
Care Pack 1
Art Reach Downloads Click here to Download Colour some fantastic Crystals of Courage by Jubly-Umph. We have a Leonardo da Vinci drawing challenge by Heather. There’s some more colouring to do, including Kirstie’s Blue Wren. Funded by Top
Who We Are
We run a vibrant community arts studio at Holly Cottage in Hackham, South Australia.
Every Generation Onkaparinga – Make a Basket Workshop
We had another Every Generation Onkaparinga workshop at Artworks.
Get Online Week 2022
This week is Get Online Week and this year’s theme is Try One Thing.
Every Generation Onkaparinga – Paint a Blue Wren
Kirstie, our watercolour tutor demonstrated how to Paint a Blue Wren.
Every Generation Onkaparinga – Have fun with mixed media
This time it was Mixed Media with our creative tutor Heather