About us
This group is for anyone who has always wanted to take art lessons and finally decided to do so. After working in schools for the past 30 years, and with my new Diploma of Art Therapy, I have developed a unique teaching system that is more than just learning skills. I know the health benefits of living a creative life. I help people develop their creative side so they can use art-making to learn, grow, heal, make friends and find enjoyment.
In 2009, my husband of 22 years, lost his battle with Depression. My life was turned upside down in an instant! Art became invaluable to me while I grieved and by 2016 I was ready to launch Studio Yellow. I now share what I've learned personally (and professionally) with others because I really believe Art helps to make life worth living.
While everyone is welcome, I started Studio yellow to reach out to adults who feel they really need to start 'ART' from the very beginning. My classes combine everything I know about art materials and techniques with everything I have learnt about fostering creativity from the 100s of students I have taught during my career. As a fully qualified, registered Art teacher, I make every class relaxed and informative so you will learn how to enjoy the creative process in a completely non-judgemental atmosphere. With lots of personal attention, absolute beginners feel particularly supported.
You will meet people who have always had art in their heart but have had little or no opportunity to learn how to do it. I also run sessions for those with some Art experience who are looking to reignite their confidence or work in a collaborative art space. Our members also meet up socially at Galleries and Exhibition openings and anywhere else that takes our fancy.
My classes are held in Manly West on Brisbane's beautiful bayside on weekdays and Saturdays!! I also offer Corporate workshops such as my '5 Steps to unlock Positive, Proactive and Productive teams'. A full list of classes and workshops are listed on my website (www.studioyellow.com.au).
I love changing lives for the better, through Art as I truly believe all Art is therapy. I urge you to nurture your mental health forever by starting a healthy hobby today!
I look forward to meeting you soon, Natalie
Upcoming events
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- A$287.00

Sold Out - Unique Art Mentoring Program (Thursdays, 4-weeks)
Manly West Studio, Treetop Place, Manly west, Brisbane, AUSigning up for weekly sessions helps you to make that regular commitment to a life-changing habit as well as form new friendships.
If you are looking for a way to stop feeling bored, lonely, unhappy, empty, resentful, or inadequate, Art should be part of your action plan?
Maybe you just lost for ideas or out of practice?
My unique ART MENTORING PROGRAM, located in Manly West near Wynnum is both fun and therapeutic. There are 8 modules offered per year. Each Module offers new content, so you can continue your creative journey for 12 months before ever repeating a lesson. You can start any time of the year and if you miss a module you can complete them in any order.
You’ll be learning Art to love life.
My art-journaling style program allows you to ‘taste test’ a wide variety of different media while you build Art skills and Art confidence. As your mentor, I will show you how to develop a creative mindset as you create pages of ideas and “samplers” that can be used to inspire large works later.
The journaling format also means you’ll make more art in less time AND because a journal takes up less space, you can easily continue your new passion at home. You can even work on your lap when the kids are awake!!
What’s included: I supply all the materials, equipment, and resources needed for classes, as well as a beautiful A4 ART journal to keep forever. PLUS I give you BONUS daily journal prompts (each week) to inspire more creativity at home, Complimentary Tea/coffee too!
Date: Every Thursday for 4 weeks - Feb 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Where: Manly West, Brisbane (full address provided in the confirmation email)
Become a VIP – When you sign up for your first ever Term of the Art Mentoring Program, I offer you PRIORITY BOOKING for the Module.
If Art or Art Therapy counts as Professional Learning for you, a Certificate of Participation and/or Tax Invoice can be provided upon request.
If you have any questions about my classes and programs. Please contact me, Natalie, on 0404390443
This event is also advertised elsewhere, so please ignore the RSVP numbers you see here. If you want to know the actual numbers attending, please message me.
Book here, on meetup or via my website: https://www.studioyellow.com.au/shop/art-programs/thursday-4-week-art-mentoring-module-101/
1 attendee - A$102.00

Sold Out - Splat ‘n’ Chat – 4 x Saturday Sessions
Manly West Studio, Treetop Place, Manly west, Brisbane, AUThese fabulous sessions are for people with some experience, who want to learn more, practice, make friends, explore ideas, ask for feedback, and share their expertise and most of all, set aside TIME to be productive.
Each session allows you to work side by side with like-minded people while doing your own project independently, to avoid creative blocks and lack of motivation.
Splat ‘n’ Chat sessions are designed so we can support and encourage each other! Perfect if you’re a procrastinator!
This is a mixed ability group that is all about helping you create more and enjoy doing it!
I know that whatever level you’re at, it’s often find it difficult to escape your chores and make time for your passion.
You will be amazed at how I can help you to increase your productivity and expand your ideas.
MY STUDIO SPACE IS YOURS so that together we help each other to articulate our ‘Arty thoughts’ and get our projects finished.
If you aim to move you toward exhibiting and selling your work, Splat ‘n’ Chat could be your first step toward making it happen. Imagine the thrill of taking part in local Art Markets or Exhibitions and inviting your friends and family to the Opening Night. You CAN be a real, productive, prolific, successful artist.
Together we will make ‘it’ happen.
BYO all everything you need to work on your project. Bulky items like Easels, water containers, etc, and Tea/coffee are provided.
Four Saturdays – Feb 7, 21, March 14, and 21
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Where: Manly West, Brisbane (full address provided in the confirmation email after booking).
Attending individual sessions is sometimes possible, even if the Bookings page shows no spaces exist. The only way to find out is by contacting Natalie Lynch at hello@studioyellow.com.au. Please include your phone number, so I have two ways to get in touch with you.
This event is also advertised elsewhere, so please ignore the RSVP numbers you see here. If you want to know the actual numbers attending, please message me.
Book here, on meetup or via my website: https://www.studioyellow.com.au/shop/splatnchat/splat-n-chat-saturday-term-1/
1 attendee - A$150.00

Hand-Carved Block Printing
Manly West Studio, Treetop Place, Manly west, Brisbane, AULearn a new way to practise mindfulness by turning your favourite pictures or drawings into block prints. For me, the focus and concentration required to hand-card a block, before printing, is very relaxing. I also love the process of making multiple copies of the one design.
You’ll learn how to turn any image into a bold design full of contrast and pattern. I will guide you through every step from the initial design to the finished product.
Blocking printing is a versatile process that you could continue to do at home because you don’t need a lot of space or an expensive Printing Press…and you will be able to use the block you make during this session again and again as a bespoke stamp to produce more Art prints, unique greeting cards or create collage elements for your other Art projects.
This workshop is for you if:
- you’re a complete beginner looking for an exciting creative experience.
- you remember doing a linocut at school and want to re-engage with this simple but effective printmaking process.
- block printing is already something you do but you want to learn ways to take what you know to a whole new level.
- you’re looking for a relaxing way to spend a Saturday afternoon, mingling with people who also know the value of taking time out for some creative self-care.
Take your inspiration from Nature (images supplied) or you are welcome to bring images on another topic. You’ll be guided and supported a little or a lot depending on your wishes, and offered honest advice and feedback so that by the end of the session, you’ll have a finished artwork ready to frame and a hand-carved block to keep (and re-use).
You’ll love the process of block printing because we all need to make time to breathe, relax and (like in life) carve away the parts that are not needed and keep the parts you like.
What’s included:
- Your choice of one 11 x 11 cm double-sided square block OR one 15cm round double-sided block to carve during the session (and keep forever).
- All materials and equipment.
- Step-by-step instructions.
- Organisational ideas and advice on resources you need to set up your home studio.
- Tea/coffee and light snacks.
- An apron for use on the day.
- Relaxing Music.
- Lots of photos that I will share with you, upon request.
- Clean up – it’s all taken care of for you.
Dates: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM (4 hours)
Where: Manly West, Brisbane (full address provided in the confirmation email after booking).
If you have any questions about my classes and programs. Please contact me, Natalie, on 0404390443
This event is also advertised elsewhere, so please ignore the RSVP numbers you see here. If you want to know the actual numbers attending, please message me.
Book here, on meetup or via my website: https://www.studioyellow.com.au/shop/art-classes/hand-carved-block-printing/
1 attendee - A$118.00

Sold Out - Watercolour Basics
Manly West Studio, Treetop Place, Manly west, Brisbane, AUIntroduce yourself to the mystery and magic of using watercolour paints. In just one session you will fall in love with this easy to set up and easy to clean up Art medium that gives instant results. You’ll have the opportunity to practise all techniques before applying your new skills to make an artwork I’m sure you’ll be proud of. I will demonstrate techniques, give individual guidance and discuss the pros and cons of the variety of paints, papers and brushes that are on the market. Watercolour is the perfect medium for busy people because you don’t need to wash up every time you need to stop working. This also makes Watercolour a very economical painting solution because you never need to wash leftover paint down the sink. With brilliant colours, translucent washes and other exciting effects you can use Watercolours are both portable and non-toxic, just right for Travel Sketching, Art Journaling, Illustration, Cartooning, Graphic Design and Fine Art.
What’s included:
- A complete painting experience
- Step by step instructions
- Organisational ideas and advice on resources you need to set up your home studio
- Tea/coffee and light snacks
- An apron for use on the day
- Brushes and other painting tools, pallets, water jars
- Watercolour paint
- Quality Watercolour paper for your take-home artwork.
- Music
- Lots of photos that I will share with you, upon request
- Clean up – it’s all taken care of for you
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Time: 12:30 – 3:30 pm (3 hours)
Where: Manly West, Brisbane (full address provided in the confirmation email after booking).
If you have any questions about my classes and programs. Please contact me, Natalie, on 0404390443
This event is also advertised elsewhere, so please ignore the RSVP numbers you see here. If you want to know the actual numbers attending, please message me.
Book here, on meetup or via my website: https://www.studioyellow.com.au/shop/art-classes/watercolour-basics/
2 attendees
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