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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

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 […]

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