Art Classes for Therapy, Fun or Both - Brisbane

This workshop is the ultimate introduction for beginners.

Drawing can turn every day into an adventure. When you learn to see the world through the eyes of an artist, you’ll discover that there is inspiration and playful opportunity at every turn. This workshop will take you through the basics of how to analyse everything you look at and recognize the key elements so you can create better drawings.

We will begin by working through a mini workbook so you can quickly learn the tricks and tips everyone needs to be able to do draw confidently. You will also have the opportunity practise freehand drawing and sketching by participating in a series of easy, anti-perfection, eye-opening drawing exercises designed to help you apply your newfound skills, all with my guidance and support. We will be using both 2D images and 3D objects as inspiration so that by the end of the session, you can expect to walk away with a workbook filled with valuable reference information, and lots of practical examples.

When you become comfortable with drawing and no longer fear it, your sketchbook will be a special place that will provide a relaxing distraction and take your mind off your everyday life. The pages will also offer a private place to try out new techniques, record ideas, collect imagery and focus your attention on something calming. It’s like a playground for your thoughts and feelings and that will even help with emotional healing.

Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025

Time: 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm

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.

This is your opportunity to understand one of the most important elements of ART! By the end of just one session, you’ll be able to extend the range of colours you use, and replicate a colour when you need to mix or match one! Why limit yourself to ‘set colours’, when you could ‘make’ every colour?

During this informative workshop, I’ll teach you the basics of Colour Theory and give you the opportunity to explore and practise mixing colours using a variety of both painting and drawing materials.

There comes a point in your art journey when you want to feel confident with colour. Using colours intuitively is wonderful but knowing a little ‘theory’ really helps to eliminate frustrations!

Colour is used to describe form, texture, perspective and atmosphere. Colour also affects the mood of an artwork.

I’ll be sharing practical tips that will save you time and money while you go on a fun adventure of discovery. Imagine how you feel when you can fully understand the correct terminology and get consistent results when you know what colours you want to make.

By the end of the session, you will take home colour mixing samplers including one hand-painted colour wheel and at least one colourful study (artwork) on paper

What’s included:

• 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
• Music
• Lots of photos that I will share with you, upon request
• Clean up – it’s all taken care of for you

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025

Time: 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm

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.