Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 15 February
Bowen Hills - 10am - 3 Hours
Tessa Spark
Discover the art of crochet or revisit your long-lost passion in a class designed to guide you through the basic stitches that make up a traditional granny square. Our skilled instructors will start with the correct techniques for holding the yarn, providing one-on-one instruction tailored to your needs. All crochet materials are included and you'll also enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee. Dive into the craft world and create something beautiful with us.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 01 March
Bowen Hills - 10am - 3 Hours
Tessa Spark
Discover the art of crochet or revisit your long-lost passion in a class designed to guide you through the basic stitches that make up a traditional granny square. Our skilled instructors will start with the correct techniques for holding the yarn, providing one-on-one instruction tailored to your needs. All crochet materials are included and you'll also enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee. Dive into the craft world and create something beautiful with us.
Granny Squares
Saturday 15 March
Bowen Hills - 10am - 3 Hours
Tessa Spark
Join us for a hands-on class to learn how to create beautiful granny squares, ideal for blankets or other projects. All materials will be provided.
Amigurumi 101
Saturday 29 March
Bowen Hills - 10am - 3 Hours
Tessa Spark
Join our Amigurumi 101 Crochet Class to master the basics of crafting charming Amigurumi characters. Ideal for intermediate crocheters or graduates of our Beginner's class. Expert instructors will guide you through essential techniques for shaping and assembly. Reserve your spot now for full event details upon booking.
Granny Squares
Saturday 10 May
Bowen Hills - 10am - 3 Hours
Tessa Spark
Join us for a hands-on class to learn how to create beautiful granny squares, ideal for blankets or other projects. All materials will be provided.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 24 May
Bowen Hills - 10am - 3 Hours
Tessa Spark
Discover the art of crochet or revisit your long-lost passion in a class designed to guide you through the basic stitches that make up a traditional granny square. Our skilled instructors will start with the correct techniques for holding the yarn, providing one-on-one instruction tailored to your needs. All crochet materials are included and you'll also enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee. Dive into the craft world and create something beautiful with us.
Corner to Corner (C2C)
Saturday 07 June
Bowen Hills - 10am - 3 Hours
Tessa Spark
In this Corner-to-Corner Crochet Class, learn the basics of this popular crochet technique while creating a 5" by 5" square. All materials are included, and you're welcome to bring your own if preferred.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 21 June
Bowen Hills - 10am - 3 Hours
Tessa Spark
Discover the art of crochet or revisit your long-lost passion in a class designed to guide you through the basic stitches that make up a traditional granny square. Our skilled instructors will start with the correct techniques for holding the yarn, providing one-on-one instruction tailored to your needs. All crochet materials are included and you'll also enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee. Dive into the craft world and create something beautiful with us.
Granny Squares
Saturday 05 July
Bowen Hills - 10am - 3 Hours
Tessa Spark
Join us for a hands-on class to learn how to create beautiful granny squares, ideal for blankets or other projects. All materials will be provided.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 19 July
Bowen Hills - 10am - 3 Hours
Tessa Spark
Discover the art of crochet or revisit your long-lost passion in a class designed to guide you through the basic stitches that make up a traditional granny square. Our skilled instructors will start with the correct techniques for holding the yarn, providing one-on-one instruction tailored to your needs. All crochet materials are included and you'll also enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee. Dive into the craft world and create something beautiful with us.
Amigurumi 101
Saturday 02 August
Bowen Hills - 10am - 3 Hours
Tessa Spark
Perfect for those who've already done our popular Beginners Class! Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small, cute creatures. You will learn the basics of Amigurumi and start on an easy amigurumi heart project during the class.
All our classes include crochet materials and instruction as well as a non-alcoholic drink during the class.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 16 August
Bowen Hills - 10am - 3 Hours
Tessa Spark
Discover the art of crochet or revisit your long-lost passion in a class designed to guide you through the basic stitches that make up a traditional granny square. Our skilled instructors will start with the correct techniques for holding the yarn, providing one-on-one instruction tailored to your needs. All crochet materials are included and you'll also enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee. Dive into the craft world and create something beautiful with us.
Granny Squares
Saturday 30 August
Bowen Hills - 10am - 3 Hours
Tessa Spark
Join us for a hands-on class to learn how to create beautiful granny squares, ideal for blankets or other projects. All materials will be provided.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 15 February
Southbank - 10am - 3 Hours
Francis Keating
Dive into the world of photography with a hands-on learning experience, appropriate for beginners, or those looking to rekindle their basic knowledge and join regular meet-ups. Embrace understanding beyond your camera's Auto Mode, by exploring Manual Mode and fundamentals of composing a perfect shot. Cameras and their accessories can be complicated to comprehend, but we make it easy for you to discover how to utilise these tools, capturing special moments, events, and people from your daily life. Our class provides essential learning on a variety of technical aspects. This includes learning the nuances of aperture, comprehending shutter speed, and understanding the importance of ISO. You will receive guidance on understanding focal length and lenses, techniques for optimum lighting, and the skill of capturing a correctly exposed photograph. Take a step toward mastering your camera and creating exquisite photographs.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 01 March
Southbank - 10am - 3 Hours
Francis Keating
Dive into the world of photography with a hands-on learning experience, appropriate for beginners, or those looking to rekindle their basic knowledge and join regular meet-ups. Embrace understanding beyond your camera's Auto Mode, by exploring Manual Mode and fundamentals of composing a perfect shot. Cameras and their accessories can be complicated to comprehend, but we make it easy for you to discover how to utilise these tools, capturing special moments, events, and people from your daily life. Our class provides essential learning on a variety of technical aspects. This includes learning the nuances of aperture, comprehending shutter speed, and understanding the importance of ISO. You will receive guidance on understanding focal length and lenses, techniques for optimum lighting, and the skill of capturing a correctly exposed photograph. Take a step toward mastering your camera and creating exquisite photographs.
Studio Lighting Workshop
Saturday 01 March
Freshwater Court, Springfield Lakes - 2pm - 3 Hours
Adrian Phoebe
Step into the realm of controlled creativity with our Beginners Studio Lighting Workshop, where you'll master the art of sculpting light to perfection in a professional studio environment.Throughout this immersive experience, you'll delve into the intricacies of studio lighting, exploring various techniques and setups to achieve stunning and dynamic effects. From classic portrait lighting to dramatic high-fashion looks, you'll learn how to shape and manipulate light to suit your artistic vision. Working alongside experienced instructors and models of all ages and experience, you'll gain hands-on experience in crafting compelling portraits. Learn the nuances of light positioning, modifier selection, and power control to create flattering and impactful images that showcase the beauty and personality of your subjects.Our workshop emphasizes practical skills and creative experimentation. Through guided exercises and personalized feedback, you'll develop the confidence to explore your creativity and push the boundaries of traditional lighting conventions. Whether you're aiming for soft and luminous or bold and dramatic, you'll have the tools and knowledge to bring your vision to life.With access to state-of-the-art studio equipment, including a variety of lighting fixtures, modifiers, and accessories, you'll have the freedom to experiment and refine your techniques. From simple one-light setups to complex multi-light arrangements, you'll discover endless possibilities for crafting unique and compelling images.Whether you're an aspiring photographer looking to expand your skill set or a seasoned professional seeking new inspiration, our Studio Lighting Workshop offers a comprehensive exploration of lighting principles and practices in a supportive and collaborative environment. Join us and unlock the power of light to transform your photography.
Flowers and Plants
Saturday 08 March
West End - 10am - 2 Hours
Barb Rushe
The focus of this two-hour structured session is the studies of floral and nature painting. You will be guided to select your choice of reference in the garden, take photograph references and complete one or two studies of the selected plants and flowers. You will learn how to compose floral and nature paintings using traditional and contemporary composition methods. If you are a nature enthusiast, this session is perfect for you. You will have a chance to meet and greet like-minded people, choose your own subjects in the garden and be guided to complete the studies and have some take away homework with the learnt technique. All level and experience are welcome.
Mini Photo Session
Saturday 15 March
Roma St Parklands
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.
Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.
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Fineliner Illustrations
Saturday 15 March
West End - 10am - 2 Hours
Barb Rushe
This event looks at using ideas and simple images that when fuelled by your imagination and fineliners, will create fun and engaging illustrations. By incorporating different ideas as well as cross hatching, you will learn how to develop drawings from your memory.
Succulents, Cacti and Leafy Plants
Saturday 15 March
West End - 12:30pm - 2 Hours
Barb Rushe
Unleash your inner artist and learn the art of watercolour painting in the beautiful surroundings of the City Botanic Gardens. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process, teaching you the techniques and skills needed to create stunning watercolour paintings of the stunning flora and fauna around you.
All skill levels, from beginners to advanced, are welcome to join us!
Note: Don't forget to bring your watercolor supplies to the event! We're excited to see your creativity in action.
Beginner's Watercolour Class
Saturday 22 March
East Brisbane - 10am - 2 Hours
Barb Rushe
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolour painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.
You will learn fundamental watercolour techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of art.
Drawing for Beginners
Saturday 22 March
East Brisbane - 12:30pm - 2 Hours
Barb Rushe
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.
We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.
Perfect for complete beginners.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 05 April
Southbank - 10am - 3 Hours
Francis Keating
Dive into the world of photography with a hands-on learning experience, appropriate for beginners, or those looking to rekindle their basic knowledge and join regular meet-ups. Embrace understanding beyond your camera's Auto Mode, by exploring Manual Mode and fundamentals of composing a perfect shot. Cameras and their accessories can be complicated to comprehend, but we make it easy for you to discover how to utilise these tools, capturing special moments, events, and people from your daily life. Our class provides essential learning on a variety of technical aspects. This includes learning the nuances of aperture, comprehending shutter speed, and understanding the importance of ISO. You will receive guidance on understanding focal length and lenses, techniques for optimum lighting, and the skill of capturing a correctly exposed photograph. Take a step toward mastering your camera and creating exquisite photographs.
Water Scenes in Watercolors
Saturday 05 April
River Terrace - 10am - 2 Hours
Barb Rushe
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of water scenes through the delicate strokes of watercolor. Join us for a unique and inspiring event, where we'll explore the art of capturing the fluid beauty of water in all its forms.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the nuances of watercolor painting, helping you master the techniques needed to create stunning water-themed artworks. No prior watercolor experience is needed!
Drawing People
Saturday 05 April
East Brisbane - 1pm - 2 Hours
Barb Rushe
Join us for a relaxed and creative session focused on capturing the human form! In this meetup, we'll explore techniques for drawing people, covering proportions, gestures, and expressions. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this session is perfect for all levels. Bring your favorite drawing materials, and let's bring characters to life on paper together!