(To view other locations, select the relevant region from the drop-down hover menu under "Art Classes" above.)


Want to create your own unique piece of artwork but don't know where to start? Well, come to our art & craft classes and let us show you how! Check out our class details below, or download the class calendar in PDF format.

To book for a class, simply call, email or visit the store hosting the class. You will need to provide us with the class name, date and your contact details. Some classes require a deposit to confirm your place. Deposits are refundable if three working days' notice has been given.

Due to limited space for classes, it is essential to book in advance to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to cancel or postpone any class due to under-enrolment or unexpected unavailability of the teacher.



Creating Acrylic Paint Effects
Come and see why acrylics are fast becoming the most popular paint medium. Atelier Interactive acrylics and mediums come in a range of vibrant colours, have a satin texture when dry, and have a longer working time than other acrylics. Coupled with the exciting mediums, this is a fantastic opportunity to work hands-on with acrylics.
Cost $30.00. Materials included.

Location	Date	Time
Maroochydore	Tue 1 Jul	11am–1pm
Milton	Thu 31 Jul	11am–1pm
Brisbane	Sat 9 Aug	11am–1pm

Kids’ Manga (Beginners)
This is a great holiday activity for kids! In this fun workshop kids will learn how to draw manga characters, just like in the cartoons! Our friendly staff will guide them through this exciting class with easy-to-follow instructions.
Cost $20.00. Materials included. Suitable for 9–15 year olds.

Location	Date	Time
Minyama	Wed 2 Jul	1pm–3pm
Minyama	Wed 9 Jul	1pm–3pm
Minyama	Wed 24 Sep	10am–12pm

Fun with Fimo
Discover the clay you can bake in a domestic oven! Fimo soft polymer clay is easy to knead and ideal for making jewellery, candle holders, photo frames, models and other craft objects. With a range of 24 basic colours plus 24 effect colours, you can let your imagination run wild!
Cost $20.00. Materials included.

Location	Date	Time
Minyama	Thu 3 Jul	1pm–3pm
Milton	Fri 11 Jul	11am–1pm
Brisbane	Fri 12 Sep	11am–1pm
Minyama	Thu 25 Sep	1pm–3pm

Logan Mat Cutting
Learn step-by-step techniques for using Logan mat cutters to save money but achieve professional results. You will be guided through the process of mat cutting, including picking mat colours. You will learn different methods of mounting your favourite artworks and photos to their best advantage.
Free demonstration.

Location	Date	Time
Brisbane	Sat 5 Jul	10am–12pm
Minyama	Sat 9 Aug	10am–12pm
Milton	Sun 31 Aug	10.30am–12.30pm

Watercolours with Graham Smith
Discover the fun of watercolour painting with Graham. He will teach you the basic techniques of watercolour painting, such as colour mixing and layer washing. Book early – Graham’s classes fill up quickly every time.
Cost $70.00. Materials included.

Location	Date	Time
Brisbane	Sat 5 Jul	10am–4pm

Shells using Polychromos Pencils
Learn how to apply layers of colour and fine strokes using Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils to create realistic nature studies on fine art paper. Choose the workshop date for the theme that you want. Suitable for beginners.
Cost $40.00. Materials included. Includes materials. Save 10% on purchases made on the day.

Location	Date	Time	Theme
Milton	Sat 5 Jul	12pm–3pm	Shells
Milton	Sat 2 Aug	12pm–3pm	Nasturtiums

Screenprinting
Discover the exciting world of screenprinting. Learn how to make and use a silk screen and apply your design to fabric, fashion, paper or canvas. Please bring along a simple design for your stencil, smaller than A4, and if you would like to print your design onto a T-shirt, bring a light coloured, pre-washed shirt.
Cost $60.00. Materials included. Please bring lunch.

Location	Date	Time
Minyama	Sat 12 Jul	11am–3pm
Minyama	Sat 27 Sep	11am–3pm

Gedeo Casting & Moulding
Casting and moulding has been made a whole lot easier with Gedeo. This product range from France includes plaster, resin, siligum, alginate and latex. Witness the whole process of casting and moulding from start to finish - a fantastic way to get an overview and experiment with moulding products.
Free demonstration.

Location	Date	Time
Brisbane	Sat 12 Jul	11am–1pm
Minyama	Sat 16 Aug	11am–1pm
Maroochydore	Sat 6 Sep	11am–1pm

Watercolours for Beginners with Shirley Charlton
In this introductory workshop, Shirley will guide you through basic watercolor techniques, using the Winsor & Newton Cotman watercolour paints.
Cost $50.00. Materials included. BONUS 3 tubes of Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolours and Roymac Revolution paintbrush used in class.

Location	Date	Time
Milton	Sat 12 Jul	12pm–2pm
Milton	Sun 27 Jul	12pm–2pm

Art Camp
Get your arts into shape at Minyama! A five-part work out exercising all those important mediums: Acrylic, Oils, Watercolour, Pastels and Mixed Media. Come along and learn new techniques.
Cost $80.00. Materials included.

Location	Date	Time
Minyama	Every Wed for 5 weeks. Starts Wed 16 Jul	1pm–3pm

Watercolour Projects
In this class, you will experiment with different watercolour painting techniques and mediums. You will complete four modern mini projects designed to kick-start your creativity.
Cost $25.00. Materials included.

Location	Date	Time
Minyama	Wed 16 Jul	10am–12pm
Minyama	Fri 15 Aug	1pm–3pm

Introduction to Acrylics (Part 1)
Always wanted to experiment with acrylics but didn’t know where to start? This hands-on class will teach you the basic techniques of working with acrylic colour. The high pigment Winsor & Newton Artists Acrylics have a longer working time and the consistency of oil.
Cost $20.00. Bookings essential. BONUS two tubes of Series 1 Winsor & Newton Acrylic Colour (60ml) when you attend.

Location	Date	Time
Milton	Thu 17 Jul	10am–11.30am
Minyama	Fri 25 Jul	10am–11.30am
Minyama	Wed 20 Aug	10am–11.30am
Maroochydore	Fri 29 Aug	10am–11.30am
Minyama	Thu 11 Sep	10am–11.30am

Introduction to Acrylic Mediums (Part 2)
Painting is often as much about texture as it is about the look of an image. During this hands-on workshop, see how Galeria Acrylic Mediums create fresh, contemporary options that allow you to explore the possibilities of acrylics.
Cost $25.00. Materials included. Bookings essential. BONUS bottle of Winsor & Newton Galeria Medium when you attend.

Location	Date	Time
Milton	Thu 17 Jul	12pm–2pm
Minyama	Fri 25 Jul	12pm–2pm
Minyama	Wed 20 Aug	12pm–2pm
Maroochydore	Fri 29 Aug	12pm–2pm
Minyama	Thu 11 Sep	12pm–2pm

Getting Started in Oils
Are you sensitive to oils but love painting with them? Winsor & Newton Artisan Watermixable Oils are easy to use and clean up with soap and water. Develop your drawing, painting and printmaking skills all in one session.
Cost $25.00. Materials included. Bookings essential. BONUS bottle of Artisan Watermixable Linseed Oil Medium when you attend.

Location	Date	Time
Brisbane	Fri 18 Jul	11am–1pm
Maroochydore	Thu 24 Jul	11am–1pm
Milton	Fri 8 Aug	11am–1pm
Minyama	Thu 28 Aug	11am–1pm

Mix It Up: Papercraft Techniques
We will be using the colourful Mix It range of papers, cards, envelopes and seals to show you some clever papercraft techniques. You will be able to apply these hints and tips when creating your own papercraft items, from wedding invitations to baby shower and 21st birthday invites.
Free demonstration.

Location	Date	Time
Brisbane	Sat 19 Jul	11am–1pm

Magic Tricks of Drawing with Wendy Allen
Brisbane author Wendy Allen will take you through some simple steps from her unique ‘how to draw’ book called ‘The 12 Magic Tricks of Drawing’.
Cost $45.00. Materials included. BONUS book ‘The 12 Magic Tricks of Drawing’.

Location	Date	Time
Milton	Sat 19 Jul	12pm–2pm
Milton	Sat 16 Aug	12pm–2pm

Décor Art on Canvas
Calling all non-artists – these classes are for you! Be your own Interior Decorator. The DIY Décor Art system is a revolutionary system of painting that allows you to easily create artworks for your home using Reeves acrylics, Galeria mediums, simple tools and easy instructions. You’ll be amazed at your own talents!
Cost $45.00. Materials included.

Location	Date	Time
Minyama	Sat 19 Jul	1pm–3pm
Minyama	Thu 24 Jul	1pm–3pm
Minyama	Thu 14 Aug	1pm–3pm
Minyama	Sat 30 Aug	1pm–3pm
Minyama	Fri 12 Sep	1pm–3pm
Minyama	Sat 20 Sep	1pm–3pm

Origami & Cardmaking
Learn paper-folding techniques to create beautiful greeting cards and crafts. During this class you will be using a variety of papers to produce gorgeous individual cards, boxes and quirky craft pieces. Come along, learn some techniques, make a card or two, pick up a project sheet and surprise family with your new paper craft skills.
Cost $20.00. Materials included.

Location	Date	Time
Minyama	Wed 23 Jul	10am–12pm
Minyama	Thu 18 Sep	10am–12pm

Xyron: Making it Easier to be Creative
If you are a scrapbooker or into craft, then this line of Xyron products is a must-have! We will demonstrate essential craft skills such as laminating, applying adhesive, even creating stickers and magnets. These products are suitable for all ages, easy to use, and provide simple solutions for cardmakers, scrapbookers and artists alike.
Free demonstration.

Location	Date	Time
Brisbane	Wed 23 Jul	11am–1pm
Milton	Thu 24 Jul	11am–1pm

Lino Cutting & Printing
Add an extra dimension to your artwork with lino printing. Learn how to choose a suitable image, cut it into your lino, ink and print it. Come and master this simple and effective printing technique.
Cost $30.00. Materials included.

Location	Date	Time
Minyama	Thu 24 Jul	10am–12pm
Minyama	Sat 13 Sep	1pm–3pm

Oil Painting with Graham Smith
He will guide you step-by-step to create an oil painting from start to finish, using techniques he has mastered in his years as a professional artist. Book early – Graham’s workshops fill up almost instantly every time.
Cost $70.00. Materials included.

Location	Date	Time
Brisbane	Sat 26 Jul	10am–4pm

Lino Printing with Liz Burton
Create your own Lino block print with Liz Burton. The principles of block printing learnt in this class will be applied to paper, fabric or canvas using waterbased inks. Come learn the entire process step-by-step in this hands-on lesson.
Cost $65.00. Materials included.

Location	Date	Time
Brisbane	Sat 26 Jul	10.30am–3.30pm
Brisbane	Sat 23 Aug	10.30am–3.30pm

Jacquard Inkjet Cotton & Silk
Any images or text you create on your computer can be printed onto Jacquard Inkjet Cotton, Silk and ExtravOrganza sheets. Come and see how easy it is and pick up some great ideas on how to apply your fabric images to home décor and art and craft projects.
Free demonstration.

Location	Date	Time
Maroochydore	Thu 31 Jul	10am–12pm
Minyama	Thu 31 Jul	2pm–4pm
Brisbane	Fri 1 Aug	10am–12pm
Milton	Fri 1 Aug	2pm–4pm

Get Creative with Copic
Are you into Manga, animation or graphic design? Are you considering a career in interior design, landscaping, architecture or airbrushing? Join us for this helpful demonstration on the range and uses of Copic markers. We will cover sketch, wide markers, multi-liners, the colour range, blending, airbrushing, inks and nibs as well as the new spic glitter markers which blend with Copic.
Free demonstration.

Location	Date	Time
Minyama	Tue 5 Aug	11am–11.30am
Maroochydore	Tue 19 Aug	11am–11.30am

Gold Leafing, Gilding Waxes & Patinas
Come and see how easy it is to create beautiful metallic effects that can be used for fine art and craft applications. In this demonstration, learn how to use gold leaf, oxidising patinas, and gilding waxes and pick up some project sheets to do at home.
Free demonstration.

Location	Date	Time
Minyama	Wed 6 Aug	10am–12pm
Minyama	Fri 12 Sep	11am–12pm

Scrapbooking on Canvas
Don’t hide those fond memories away in a photo album when you can create a personalised masterpiece to hang on the wall. Bring along two photos (approx. 7”x5”) and create a stunning wall hanging in this 3-hour workshop. All materials wil be supplied so let your creative mind run free. This is a hands-on workshop suitable for beginners and teenagers.
Cost $40.00. Materials included.

Location	Date	Time
Minyama	Fri 8 Aug	1pm–3pm

Modern Pencil Techniques
Experiment with the latest techniques using Derwent pencils. We’ll be working with a range of pencils, including the unique Inktense watercolour pencils on paper and fabric, plus the watersoluble Graphitint and the Tinted Charcoal on paper. Take home a FREE set of Derwent project sheets.
Free demonstration.

Location	Date	Time
Milton	Sat 9 Aug	11am–12.30pm

Scrapbooking & Paper Piecing
Capture your memories in a beautiful scrapbook. We will demonstrate the essentials of scrapbooking and show you how to create fun and colourful pages using easy and effective paper piecing techniques.
Free demonstration.

Location	Date	Time
Minyama	Wed 13 Aug	10am–11am

Introduction into Oils
Allow Gene to introduce you to the world of oil painting by demonstrating Winsor & Newton’s Winton Oils. He will guide you through techniques of application, oil painting surfaces, brushes and valuable product information. Take advantage of Gene’s expertise in the field, and extensive product knowledge.
Cost $25.00. Materials included. BONUS 3 tubes of 37ml Winton Oil Paint when you attend.

Location	Date	Time
Minyama	Thu 14 Aug	10am–12pm

Artists’ Pencils in the 21st Century
Work with the latest Derwent pencils to create beautiful landscapes and mixed media works. Learn about innovative techniques now available to pencil artists. You will create a pen and wash piece using only pencil, plus work with the latest in pigmented charcoal and graphite pencils. Take home a FREE set of Derwent project sheets.
Cost $25.00. Materials included.

Location	Date	Time
Minyama	Fri 22 Aug	11am–1pm
Brisbane	Sat 13 Sep	11am–1pm

Working with Watercolours & Mediums
Learn more about new Winsor & Newton watercolours and mediums to enhance your art. Practise techniques with masking fluid, Blending and Texture Mediums, and Aquapasto.
Cost $20.00. Bookings essential. BONUS limited edition tube of ‘Smalt’ Winsor & Newton Artists’ Watercolour when you attend.

Location

Date

Time