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
Reconnect @ Artworks – Make a Basket Workshop
Studio Blog On Tuesday we had another Reconnect @ Artworks workshop, this time being Make a Basket. We were led by the skillful knowledge of Chris Banks from Southern Vales Basket Cases, the local branch of Basketry SA. It was a very enjoyable and satisfying experience. Thanks to the ever-patient Chris everyone made a fantastic […]
Reconnect @ Artworks – Making Zines Workshop
Zines are a small, self-published magazine made up of images, text or a combination of both.
Paint Pouring & Creating a Nature Mandala Workshop
Studio Blog In the morning’s Acrylic Paint Pouring workshop we learnt two techniques to create two wonderful canvases. The first technique was called a ‘dirty pour’ which involved pouring several different colours of paint pouring acrylic paint into a cup, then pouring over the canvas to reveal beautiful cells and an array of colours! The […]
Reconnect @ Artworks – Art Therapy
The groups have been willing to explore new ideas and techniques that have helped them connect more with themselves and new people in a safe and nurturing space at Holly Cottage.
Mixed Media Expression
They explored a wide variety of drawing and painting techniques and media.
Geli Printing with Cher
Geli printing is a really easy process that is so much fun and comes with surprising outcomes.
Creative Watercolours with Kirstie
The creative watercolour class had a very exciting term learning all about the wonderful world of watercolour.
Art Journaling with Katy
In our Art Journal classes we experimented with watercolour and salt to create some wonderful abstract backgrounds
Get Online Week 2021
This project was funded by “Get Online Week 2021”
Botanical Dyeing
We have had our final Every Generation Onkaparinga workshop and it was a cracker!
Cyanotypes
Cyanotypes is recognised as one of the easiest and safest historic photographic processes to master.
Print Making
Participants at Artworks have been busy learning the art of Lino printing under the guidance of our printmaking expert, Brian.
Learn Canva
Improve your digital skills while creating amazing digital artwork using Canva. Become a graphic designer with ease!
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.
Art Journaling
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!
Watercolour & Book Making
Explore the wonderful world of watercolors and water based mediums and learn techniques to create your own watercolour art works. Join Kirstie on this artistic journey and create beautiful paintings and own artist book.
Clay Hand Building
Have fun with clay and learn new skills. Try various hand building techniques to create a unique range of artworks.
Mixed Media
Experiment with mixed media and learn new skills. Explore a variety of mediums in exciting ways to create a unique range of artworks.