Adult Open Studio

Thursdays, 7-9pm | $25+GST

Adult Open Studio classes are casual, social drop-in art workshops, featuring a new project and theme connected to current exhibitions. These workshops explore the technical and conceptual side of art-making and give participants opportunities to experiment and explore new ideas and materials in the studio.

Upcoming Classes

March 13 | Assert and Obliterate

Draw inspiration from our newest exhibition what we leave, what we take and reflect on questions about what we carry with us into the future and what we leave to history. Create an expressive drawing using concepts of assert (draw) and obliterate (erase) to add texture and interest to your work.

March 20 | Needle Felting

As spring arrives and early pollinators begin to appear, we look to nature for inspiration. Try your hand at needle felting and create a mini sculpture after viewing the macro photographs of insects by Dara Ojo.

March 27 | Ways to Watercolour

Review classic watercolour painting techniques and pair them together in a series of experiments to discover what painting possibilities exist. Mix things up with the introduction of unusual materials to increase your repertoire in infinite ways!

April 3 | Zine Workshop

Explore image and text, composition and collage in this session on zines. Begin with a brief history of zines; learn the secrets for turning a piece of paper into self-published works of art; and finally, trade and collect copies from other participants to start your own zine library.

April 10 | Figure Drawing 3

Begin the session with some gesture drawing and short poses, then transition into the third dimension and use clay to sculpt the figure. Play with additive and subtractive techniques, and volume and form to create a unique artwork.

NB: This class features a nude model.

April 17 | Save the Earth! Make Art!

Divert “garbage” from the landfill and see the creative possibilities in discarded and reusable materials including cardboard, plastics, and fibre.

April 24 | Screen-printing

Discover how this commercial process found its way into the fine arts. Cut your own layered stencil before pulling a series of prints on paper. Once you have worked out the kinks, try it on fabric.