Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting
Saturday 14 September
East Melbourne - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Mark Cheung
The focus of this two-hour structured session is "speed" and "form", i.e. capturing the essence of a subject. You will be guided to complete some "warm-up" colour and drawing exercises and prepared for doing ink and watercolour-based painting in the session. You will learn how to quickly sketch and capture multiple subjects in the garden with ink and wash technique. You will be advised to keep things rather loose and time your drawing/painting.
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 exercises, and artwork and have some takeaway homework with the learned technique. All levels and experiences are welcome.
Mastering Corner-to-Corner Crochet A Comprehensive Class
Sunday 15 September
Camberwell - 10am - 3 Hours
Minh Thuy Truc Pham
Immerse yourself in the artistry of crocheting with our Corner to Corner C2C Crochet event! Explore a unique and innovative approach as you craft patterns or images diagonally, guided by a graph. Elevate your skills by mastering graph reading techniques, and learn to manipulate stitches, increase, decrease, and play with colors to bring your creations to life. Don't miss out on this creative journey in crocheting!
Beginner's II Class
Sunday 15 September
Doncaster - 10am - 3 Hours
Kay Tan
Are you interested in expanding your crochet skills after learning the basics in our beginner class? This class is for you.
In this session, we create and complete a granny square. Learn how to “work in the round” for this little project.
Furthermore, we will learn more fun stitches to expand your stitch library.
Note: this class assumes prior knowledge and confidence in chain stitches, single crochet and double crochet in US terms.
Please enquire if needed.
Fruit and Vegetable Drawing for Beginners Using Colour Pencil
Saturday 21 September
Queens Street Melbourne - 10am - 2 Hours
Amanda Rahmadhani
Fruit and Vegetable Drawing for Beginners using colour pencil in this class, you will explore various drawing techniques, materials, and styles in a supportive and encouraging environment. From understanding basic shapes and lines to shading and perspective, you will learn essential skills that form the foundation of drawing.Led by experienced instructors who are passionate about art, you will receive personalised guidance and feedback tailored to your level of experience. Through hands-on exercises and demonstrations, you will gradually build confidence in your drawing abilities and develop your own unique style.
Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 21 September
Yarra Bend Boulevard - 10am - 2 Hours
Jodie Grillmeier
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.
Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
Perspective Drawing
Saturday 21 September
East Melbourne - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Mark Cheung
Perspective drawing is a technique used in art to create the illusion of depth and three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating depth and dimension in your drawings through the use of perspective.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of perspective.
Perfect for complete beginners.
Mini Photo Session
Sunday 22 September
St Kilda Botanic Gardens
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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Beginner's Crochet Class
Sunday 22 September
Doncaster - 10am - 3 Hours
Kay Tan
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.
Hexagon Cardigan Crochet Class
Saturday 28 September
Glen Iris - 10am - 3 Hours
Minh Thuy Truc Pham
Join our Hexagon Cardigan Crochet Class and create a beautiful, cozy cardigan using simple hexagon shapes. This class is great for intermediate crocheters or beginners ready for a fun challenge. You'll learn how to make hexagon motifs and connect them to form a stylish cardigan. With clear, step-by-step instructions and plenty of support, you'll complete a unique cardigan to wear or give as a gift. Whether you're adding to your wardrobe or learning new crochet skills, this class is a perfect way to get creative!
Urban Sketch
Saturday 28 September
East Melbourne VIC 3002 - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Mark Cheung
This meet-up is for people who are interested in sketching urban scenes by using a pen (mostly fountain pen or calligraphic pens)
Learn how to draw perspective drawing with a pen to capture what you see surrounding the urban scene.
Beginners Chess Class
Saturday 28 September
Fitzroy North - 3pm - 2 Hours
Akash Srivaths
Are you intrigued by the captivating world of chess? Ready to embark on an exciting journey of strategic mastery? Look no further! Our Beginner Chess Class is your gateway to unraveling the mysteries of this timeless game.
What You'll Learn: Basic Rules Fundamentals From the movement of each piece to the objective of the game, we'll lay a solid foundation for your chess prowess.Opening Principles Discover the secrets behind powerful openings and how they can set the stage for your victory.Tactical Maneuvers Learn to unleash devastating tactics like pins, forks, and skewers to outsmart your opponent.Endgame Essentials Master the art of endgame strategy, turning even the simplest positions into triumphs.Practical Play Put theory into action with hands-on practice sessions and friendly matches.
Self-Portrait for Beginners Using Acrylic Paint
Saturday 05 October
Carlton, Victoria - 10am - 2 Hours
Amanda Rahmadhani
A self-portrait drawing for beginners using acrylic paint in this class, you will explore various drawing techniques, materials, and styles in a supportive and encouraging environment. From understanding basic shapes and lines to shading and perspective, you will learn essential skills that form the foundation of drawing.Led by experienced instructors who are passionate about art, you will receive personalised guidance and feedback tailored to your level of experience. Through hands-on exercises and demonstrations, you will gradually build confidence in your drawing abilities and develop your unique style.