7 Art Workshops Where You'll Learn Something New

Want to add some colour and creativity to your life? Try your hands at these creative art classes in Australia and reawaken your artistic side. Taking some time out of your busy schedule to focus on fun and creative art workshops is bound to be a great addition to your self-care routine, and could even lead to a fulfilling new hobby you’ll keep on doing for years to come!

There are so many exciting art classes to choose from across Australia, whether you live in Perth, Sydney or somewhere in between, so what are you waiting for? Discover these seven engaging art workshops that will teach you some amazing new skills and kickstart your creative adventure today!

Soothe your soul with some watercolour sketching 

Have you ever used watercolour paints or pencils before? If not, then you’re in for a real treat! Check out one of these many watercolour classes and discover the simple pleasures of working with these versatile paints to create beautiful artworks we still cherish today. 

With the help of a skilled and enthusiastic art teacher, you’ll learn how to prepare and use watercolour paints and pick up their top tips and tricks for painting or sketching so that you can create vibrant artworks to hang on your walls at home.

Watercolours are particularly useful for botanical or landscape images which channel the beauty of nature. As you sketch or paint, you’ll find yourself relaxing and falling into a zen-like state that will alleviate any stress you may have been feeling before you walked into class. With easy-to-follow demonstrations, it won’t be long before you’ve painted some stunning watercolour pictures to take home and frame!

Capture the beauty all around you

Would you love to be able to take breathtaking photographs to adorn your home or level up your Instagram account? How about trying out art workshops that teach you the fundamentals of photography? You’ll learn how to choose your subjects, as well as the ins and outs of exposure and good lighting. 

Whether you live in Melbourne, Adelaide or Canberra, signing up for a photography course is the perfect way to capture some of your favourite places and share their beauty with family and friends, and maybe even your social networks too!

Discover the art world’s best-kept secret – cyanotypes

You may never have heard of cyanotypes, but now you can find out all about them and how to make them yourself at one of these unique art classes. Cyanotypes is coating photo paper in a special solution and then placing either an object of your choice or a negative onto the paper, before exposing it. 

The image will turn out to be a stunning blue-and-white picture that possesses an eerie beauty. Sign up for cyanotype art workshops and you’ll soon know how to make your very own cyan-blue masterpieces, which you can display proudly at home or give as gifts to loved ones.

Get your hands dirty with our stimulating encaustic art courses

Do you love getting the chance to roll up your sleeves, make some mess and let your creativity run wild? Or searching for your next DIY project? If so, then the ancient art form of encaustic painting could be exactly what you’re looking for! Encaustic artworks are created using hot wax and vibrantly coloured pigments to create showstopping images that really stand out.

This art form is ideal for anyone who relishes the opportunity to step outside their comfort zone and get their hands dirty. Once you have finished your colourful masterpiece, the eye-catching beauty of the pigments will make fall in love with this mindful creation process!

Swap Friday night cocktails for a fun-filled paint and sip session

If you’ve always wished that you could learn how to paint, but lacked the confidence to give it a go, why don’t you put your name down for some painting classes with a twist? Paint and sip workshops are a fun and friendly activity where beginner artists can master the basics of painting while sipping wine or cocktails and enjoying plenty of laughter and chat.

These relaxed art courses are the perfect introduction to painting for those who haven’t picked up a paintbrush in years (if ever!) Sit back and watch your artistic confidence soar at these beginner-friendly classes. Not only are these art classes a great way to relax and unwind after work, but also a fabulous way to meet some like-minded people.

Art workshops for kids to keep your mini Picassos entertained

Looking for some enjoyable rainy day activities or weekend hobbies for your creative young ones? Art classes for kids are the perfect solution, providing a nurturing space where your children can learn some new artistic skills and discover all kinds of fun-filled ways to channel their creativity and youthful energy.

These courses are also fantastic confidence-builders for kids, not to mention thoroughly entertaining. After all, kids just love getting stuck in and experimenting with bright colours and bold ideas!

Learn how to take super smartphone snaps

While professional photography can seem intimidating, with all of those different high-tech cameras and lenses, it’s actually never been easier! After all, you have a cutting-edge, supercharged camera right there in your smartphone. Thanks to that spectacular technology right there in your pocket, it just takes the press of a button to capture some special moments or stunning landscapes. 

To learn more about how to craft the perfect shot using your mobile device, don’t hesitate to sign up for a smartphone photography session. Whether you live in Adelaide, Brisbane or on the Gold Coast, these snap-happy art workshops provide a great, creative activity to enjoy on the weekends – and your social accounts will look better than ever!