Artworks Community Studio

We are looking for people to join our Wednesday Canva classes. So if you are looking to learn a new skill if a friendly and relaxed environment, contact us today. We would love to hear from you!

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Art Journaling – Week 2: Creating Collage Fodder

This week was all about creating unique collage fodder for future art journaling projects.

We explored a wide range of materials and techniques, experimenting with everything from acrylics and watercolours to tissue paper, sheet music, bottle tops, and even candles. The focus wasn't on creating a finished piece—it was about exploring, playing, taking creative risks, and letting go of expectations.

By the end of the session, everyone had built a wonderful collection of handmade papers, textures, and embellishments ready to bring future journal pages to life. It was a joyful afternoon of creativity, curiosity, and discovering that inspiration can be found in the most unexpected materials.

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Art Journaling – 27.7.26

Kicked off a fresh art journaling course today with these gorgeous collage birds, inspired by Melbourne artist Pete Cromer. It was such a pleasure facilitating this wonderful group and seeing everyone's creativity come to life from the very first session!

This is a wonderful exhibition. If you were part of our Research using the internet course where we covered art movements between 1850 and 1970, you'll be especially amazed. Everyone we talked about ( and many more) is in this exhibition..
When you see the original artworks you can almost 'feel' the artist there with you. Get to see it if U can.. Your tutor, Heather

Monet to Matisse: Defying Tradition 2026 Winter Art Series

Haven't been in touch lately? Make today the day you reach out. Human connection is vital for our well-being! Happy National Day of Connection everyone ❤️

Today Artworks went on an excursion to McLaren Vale to see the Fleurieu Biennale and Curators choice exhibitions at the Fleurieu Arthouse and McLaren Vale Visitors Centre. These exhibitions were part of the Fleurieu Biennale art prize. The variety of work was fantastic and we all had a wonderful time exploring some local art venues.

Yesterday the Watercolour and bookmaking class wrapped up for the term, and I must say it was another fabulous term full of creativity.

This term we have been focusing on bookmaking looking at different kinds of Artist books and making our own concertina book using techniques we learnt in the first part of the course.

The participants were asked to explore the theme “your backyard” looking at things that make them feel at home. The books created are all so different but equally amazing and this tutor is so proud of what everyone created.

Thankyou to all the participants for sharing your creativity

What a great variety of talent shone through our Mixed Media class . 18 week course just completed. Congratulations!

🎨🍂 Floristry & Natural Fibres — Final Class for Term 2 🍂🎨

Today we slowed down, gathered inspiration from nature, and celebrated the beautiful close of another creative term together.

Our final class for Term 2 was all about exploring the rich colours and textures found in the natural world. We experimented with a collection of natural dyes and pigments — from the deep pinks of beetroot and mulberry, to the vibrant warmth of turmeric, alongside mixed berries, tea and coffee stains that created earthy tones and unexpected colour blends.

We began with colour swatching and playful colour mixing, discovering how these organic materials shifted, softened and surprised on paper and fibre.

From there, we moved into painting inspired by a beautiful selection of foraged botanicals including banksia, lantana, bougainvillea and autumn leaves — observing their form, texture and seasonal colour to create expressive, nature-led artworks.

It was a gentle afternoon of creativity, conversation, experimentation and connection with the natural world 🌿✨