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A beautiful burst of creativity this week

Studio Blog There was such a lovely energy in the room during our flower arrangement class. Everyone brought their own style, and it was so inspiring to see. Participants created a take home flower arrangement in a pot using the grid method — with some stunning results. In the afternoon, we spent time sketching the […]

Napkin Art

Studio Blog Using the prompt “Your Happy Place” Art Journal participants created their spreads using napkins. Removing the backing sheets from the napkins then using a liquid style gel medium or craft glue and a soft brush to stick them in place. Tissue paper, collage, stencilling and stamps were used to create a seamless transition […]

Altered Board Books

Studio Blog Watercolour and Book making are finishing off the term creating altered board books using gelli prints, coloured paper and tissue paper. Inspired by other Artists like Susan McCreevy and Drew Steinbrecher we have had fun playing with collage to turn old baby board books into a work of art. The participants will then […]

Part two: Artful Intentions: Vision Boards & Blooms

Studio Blog Today we explored the power of believing in yourself and becoming your own cheerleader! We began with seated visualisation, followed by time to create our own vision boards using magazines, coloured paper, and washi tape. Each person had the chance to visualise their goals and bring them to life through art. In the […]

Chihuly Inspired Garden

Studio Blog We began today’s Art Journaling with a warmup activity. Working on paint sample swatches to create repetitive patterns, is such a great way to calm the mind and warm up the hands. Inspired by the recent outing to the Chihuly Exhibition at the Adelaide Botanical Gardens participants then began working on a garden […]

Exploring positive and negative shapes and tonal values

Studio Blog Our Mixed Media class has been exploring positive and negative shapes and tonal values. Then we’ve been branching out and creating radiating mandala designs after visiting the Chihuly exhibition last Wednesday at the Botanical gardens..such a creative group! Top Click on image to view in Lightbox Click on image to view in Lightbox […]

Chihuly in the Botanic Gardens

Studio Blog How lucky we are to have the Chihuly exhibition in the Botanic Gardens until the end of April! Last Wednesday we had a group visit and it was amazing. Not only to see his work but to feel inspired in the gardens. It was a relaxing time spent in nature together! […]

A Nature Mandala

Studio Blog Foraged nature including leaves, flowers, seeds and fruits were today’s inspiration in the Art Journaling class. Arranging a layout with chosen nature items, participants then photographed their work and printed this copy to use as a reference to create a mixed media piece in their journals. Watercolour and acrylic paint with some collage […]

A beautiful expression through nature and art!

Studio Blog On Wednesday, the participants created fresh floral arrangements using vibrant zinnias, snapdragons, and green foliage—focusing on form, colour, and balance in their design. In the afternoon, we moved into a more contemplative state. Drawing inspo from their own arrangements, participants created A4 mixed media artworks—choosing to interpret their flowers in either a realistic […]

Filling the walls with colour

Studio Blog The studio walls are filled with wonderful watercolour paintings done by the Watercolour and bookmaking class. So many beautiful pieces Top Click on image to view in full in Lightbox Click on image to view in full in Lightbox Click on image to view in full in Lightbox Click on image to view […]

Creating Poetry

Studio Blog A day for creating poetry from vintage book pages, to add to our Art Journal. Top Click on image to view in full in Lightbox Click on image to view in full in Lightbox Click on image to view in full in Lightbox Click on image to view in full in Lightbox Click […]

Temporary botanical mandalas

Studio Blog Today was all about collaborative creations using natural materials. Temporary botanical mandalas are a wonderful way to connect with others through art. Two mandalas were created, one inside and one on the lawn outside. Both very different but also beautiful. #mandalaart #temporaryart #creatingart #botanicalart #soulfulart Top Click on image to view in full […]

Painting Layers

Studio Blog So much colour in today’s Art Journal class, the brief was all about painting layers, these therapeutic strokes were meditative. Participants also shared their finished pieces from last week’s prompt of using just one colour. Top Click on image to view in full in Lightbox Click on image to view in full in […]

Pressed Flowers

Studio Blog Many of these works of art have been created with pressed flowers that the students pressed at home and brought in. These will hold many special memories of pressing and creating art in a group environment for years to come. What a wonderful experience and the results speak for themselves. Check them out […]

Choosing one main colour

Studio Blog Creating a colour study layout in today’s Art Journaling class. Choosing one main colour to fill their pages, acrylic paint backgrounds topped off with some gorgeous collage. Top Click on image to view in full in Lightbox Click on image to view in full in Lightbox Click on image to view in full […]

Geometric Nature Art

Studio Blog Yesterday, we explored a new creative challenge—Geometric Nature Art! Using dried leaves, we combined organic textures with precise patterns, bringing a structured yet natural aesthetic to life. There was the option to create a Seed of Life design or experiment with unique geometric patterns. This was rewarding, slightly frustrating in a good way, […]

Fun with Flowers

Studio Blog Fun with flowers in the Art Journal class today. Bold and bright using acrylic paint and freezer bags followed by a soft and sweet style working with Crayola Supertip markers and water Top Click on image to view in full on Lightbox Click on image to view in full on Lightbox Click on […]

Flower Crowns

Studio Blog Today was so much fun! The ladies made flower crowns using dried flowers. Don’t they look gorgeous with their new creations? It’s very intricate work and everyone created beautiful work well done ladies #3Dbotanicalartwork #flowersandart Top Click on image to view full image in Lightbox Click on image to view full image in […]

Creative Backgrounds

Studio Blog Creative calming collage backgrounds for Art Journaling participants this week. Upcycling vintage book pages, sheet music and newspapers is a great way to play in your journals. Top Click on image to view full image in Lightbox Click on image to view full image in Lightbox Click on image to view full image […]

Watercolour & Book Making – Start of a new year

Studio Blog Watercolour and bookmaking are busy creating their Collage projects playing with colour and shape. Can’t wait to see what they look like finished. Top Click on image for full view in Lightbox Click on image for full view in Lightbox Click on image for full view in Lightbox Click on image for full […]

Art Journaling – Colour Wheels

Studio Blog Creating Colour Wheels in the Art Journal class this morning and playing with washi tape to create some beautiful shapes this afternoon. Top Click on image for full view Click on image for full view Click on image for full view Click on image for full view Click on image for full view […]

3D Botanical Artworks – Start of a new year

Studio Blog A lovely first day back (for some) creating pressed floral artwork. This is the first week of the 10 week program in 3D Botanical Artwork and the creations were beautiful We’re excited for next week #botanicalartwork #earthybotanica #pressedartwork Top Click on image for full view Click on image for full view Click on […]

Art Journaling – Start of a new year

Studio Blog Today’s Art Journal class spent some time personalising their fresh new journals and reference folders as well as creating inside cover pockets to collect ephemera for future pages. Top Click on image for full view Click on image for full view Click on image for full view Click on image for full view […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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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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