Alcohol Ink Class for Beginners

Play and experiment with Alcohol Inks then frame your small masterpiece at the end of the class!



3 hours

Class size 1 to 4 (public classes), 2 to 10
  $140 (Afterpay available)

Alcohol Ink - 101 Your introduction to Alcohol Inks and all the fun you can have! This workshop is a ridiculously fun and easy. In our 3 hours together, you'll learn about alcohol inks and the exciting things you can create with them.
Ever seen kids playing with paint and ink with abandon? This is just like that, but for grown ups!
You'll see the ink play on specially-created "yupo" paper and also on glass.  You'll make different designs on white Yupo paper and then you'l try it on glass.  You’ll even try it on black matt Yupo paper as well as silver Yupo paper.  You simply won't believe how fabulous this stuff is and how easily you can make amazing art!
Its mezmerising watching it swirl, run and explode when mixed with the pure alcohol on the surface of the paper.
  • Should you wish to play with alcohol inks on Canvas please let me know. (I need to be sure I have enough canvases available.) The cost per stretched canvas on pineboard is $25.)
  • Products used contain denatured alcohol and Isopropyl so if you have been or may be affected by these products previously, you should consider using a filtered mask.
  • This class is NOT suitable for pregnant ladies or people with severe allergies.
  • We will take pictures of you during the workshop for my socials and website etc, please let me know if this doesn't suit you.
  • My studio is up an old-fashioned staircase so you need to be able to get here.
Please wear a warm clothes as Alcohol Inks are a little smelly, so we’ll be keeping the space well ventilated during this workshop, however, this isn't suitable for people with acute allergies or who are pregnant. And please don’t wear your best clothes, this is a messy (but delightful) art form.
You'll leave with one of your masterpieces framed and ready to hang in your home or to give to a friend as a gift.
Included in the cost is:
  • Everything you need
  • A wide selection of alcohol inks and lustres (glittery bits!)
  • use of my Studio tools as required
  • Yupo paper white, silver and black
  • The box frame for your final design
This workshop offers you - and maybe your bestie - an enjoyable experience in a creative, fun and safe environment where you’ll produce a beautiful, original framed alcohol ink piece to keep.
If you can't see a date to suit you and your friends, please message us here on ClassBento, and we will create a date to suit your diary and ours.  (Some of the images that you see here were taken during an Alcohol Ink event at a Hen's Weekend - they had a few glasses of wine, too.)
I run this workshop from my studio in Swan Street Richmond. I can even run this workshop in your location as well if you like: it's a great team-building exercise. (*conditions apply of course.)
If you are unwell at the time of your workshop, contact me and we'll reschedule your workshop for when you are truly well and able to thoroughly enjoy yourself!
If you don't see a time and date that suits you here please send me a message here on ClassBento so that we will add a new date that suits you.
I can't wait to play with Alcohol Inks with you!
jenie

Upcoming dates for Alcohol Ink Class for Beginners

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 13 Oct 2026, 5:21am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

5 upcoming dates between 5 Nov 2026 and 17 Dec 2026.

  • Thu 5 Nov 2026, 2pm-5pm
  • Thu 3 Dec 2026, 2:30pm-5:30pm
  • Mon 14 Dec 2026, 2:30pm-5:30pm
  • Thu 17 Dec 2026, 2:30pm-5:30pm
  • Thu 17 Dec 2026, 6pm-9pm
What you'll get
Everything you need, including:
  • all of my of alcohol inks and lustres (the glittery bits)
  • Yupo paper
  • Glass to play on with alcohol inks
  • The box frame for your final design
  • Use of our studio tools
  • Forget about the real world for a couple of hours
  • Listen to great music (dancing is allowed!)
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Knowledge required
No prior knowledge is required for this workshop.
*This class is a great activity idea for individuals, hens parties, team building, corporate event, or Christmas party. Please contact me for extra information on this ridiculously fun workshop.
This workshop is a great gift to give that special person in your world. Come with them and double the fun.
What to bring
  • Please bring a shirt or clothes that can get stained with ink. This is a messy and fun workshop.
  • You can bring your own drinks and food to enjoy during this workshop. BYO drinks and nibbles.
  • Please wear a mask during this workshop. The alcohol is quite smelly.
Please note: Products used contain denatured alcohol and 100 per cent Isopropyl. Participants who have been or may be affected by these products should consider using a filtered mask. Disposable masks will be available on the day. You may also bring your own mask.
*This class isn't suitable anyone who is pregnant.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

550 Swan Street, Richmond VIC

This venue is a short walk from Burnley station (500m).

Your teacher can also travel within 35 kms of Richmond, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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  • 5/5 from Jeanette Brownrigg, attended May 2026: Jenie was fantastic. Highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Betty Brooks, attended Feb 2026: A fantastic class. Jenie was so motivating and really well organised. We had access to all the supplies we needed. A great introduction to a new art form: and so much fun!
  • 5/5 from Krishnadasi Sage Emmett, attended Sep 2025: This was my third class with Jenie and they are always fun and playful. Jenie makes sure people are comfortable and checks in for possible requirements. Jenie makes people feel at ease and is funny and encouraging.
  • 5/5 from Gillian Fleming, attended Aug 2025: It was a three hour workshop which was just the right amount of time to test and play with papers and colours as well as textures before finalising masterpieces. It was held in a relaxed and helpful environment and I would have no hesitation in going back to finesse my technique. Background music was great as well!!! Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Deborah Govorcin, attended May 2025: Jenie holds a wonderful class- she takes you through the process thoroughly but quickly so there’s maximum play time! Would love to return again one day soon.
  • 5/5 from Beth Price, attended May 2025: Great class, a lot of fun
  • 5/5 from Julie Verhoosel, attended Apr 2025: Great experience! Jenie introduced me to different surfaces to work with which was fantastic. She was great to spend a creative afternoon with.
  • 5/5 from Tania Davidge, attended Dec 2024: We had a lovely time with Jeni. The class was wonderful and we all made a fabulous assortment of beautiful ink artworks.
  • 5/5 from Christine Smith, attended Nov 2024: Love the workshop, it was a gift from friends and the best fun. Jenie was a wonderful teacher, she encouraged us to experiment and play with the inks. Her workshop space was amazing and inspiring and I will be back. Thanks Jenie for a fantastic morning.
  • 5/5 from Kate Slee, attended Nov 2024: This class exceeded my expectations. I am confident with the skills that I have learnt today and look forward to creating some more masterpieces! Jenny was a fantastic teacher. Thanks Jenny
  • 5/5 from Alison Buckle, attended Sep 2024: Jenie is a wonderful teacher, who explained the general process of creating art with alcohol ink. She then did what even better teachers do and allowed us time to explore and experiment with everything. She was there with advice when needed and encouragement too. I will definitely be doing another class with her
  • 4/5 from Hayley Cross, attended Sep 2024: A fun afternoon experimenting with this new technique with some effective results and a framed piece to take home!
  • 5/5 from Sherryn Bowers, attended Jun 2024: I received the Alcohol Ink Class for beginners as a birthday present. Not being naturally "artsy" I arrived feeling quite nervous. Jenie put me at ease immediately and created a safe space to relax and "play". She was very generous with her support, encouragement and supplies. By the end of the class I'd created a range of pieces, some I even really liked LOL! Definitely recommend the class to artists and novices alike. Lots of fun!
  • 5/5 from Kerry McMahon, attended Mar 2024: I was given the class as a gift. Jenny was fantastic showing us how to use all the materials, of which there was a lot provided. We were able to use a range of different paper to try the alcohol inks on and we went away with our favourite picture framed! We came from Geelong and the venue was easily accessible via public transport. A great day!
  • 5/5 from Emma Cole, attended Jan 2024: Jenie is a passionate art teacher and enthusiastically ran through the different ways of experimenting with the ink and alcohol. I loved this class, it was fun, relaxing and a fantastic experience. Being able to just play was the best part. I was surprised at the creations I made.
  • 5/5 from Amy Sawyer, attended Oct 2023: Jenie was just so amazing. Made it really easy to learn and super fun. Highly recommend taking a class with her.
  • 5/5 from Carolann Thomson, attended Sep 2023: Loved this class and Jenie our great teacher. A really inspiring venue and gallery space. Everything we needed and more. Plenty of time to experiment and create and quite possibly the beginning of a whole new pastime.
  • 5/5 from Olivia Brown, attended Sep 2023: We had the most magic morning doing a family workshop with Jenie. Jenie is so well set up for these workshops and her studio is a little piece of heaven. She had all the kit and more, and most of all she just have the most lovely nature and temperament for these classes, fully encouraging us to get stuck in and play. Her expert guidance is gentle and constructive and with humour: "too many notes Mr Mozart" is now firmly a part of our family lexicon! thank you Jenie - we will be back!
  • 5/5 from Judy Mackiewicz, attended Sep 2023: Fun active alcohol Ink class! Teacher was as enthusiastic as her students. I would highly recommend this class to anyone ready for some fun.
  • 5/5 from Tricia Atkinson, attended Mar 2023: Jennie was an excellent teacher Very supportive Loved the venue, everything provided, great creative class Will definitely be doing another class
  • 5/5 from Greg Smith, attended Mar 2023: Everything about the class was great! Jenie was inspirational, knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming. We were a small group of three and the whole ambience of the place, the people and the event was relaxed and fun. The materials were easy to play with and understand. The physical environment was comfortable. Jenie had thought of everything. This class given to me as a gift and I was unsure - and, frankly, uncommitted to it beforehand. I came away very happy after a stimulating and enjoyable three hours. I learned a whole new set of skills. Thank you Jenie and my cohort!
  • 5/5 from Julie King, attended Mar 2023: I had so much fun and laughter. Jennie is a great teacher with the ability to let you really let go. I love what I did and enjoyed the company of others there.
  • 5/5 from Margaret Cutler, attended Dec 2022: Jenni was fantastic… she is very friendly, informative, knowledgeable helpful and supportive. Loved her class
  • 5/5 from Tanya Abdallah, attended Nov 2022: Our teacher was so patient and awesome-loved playing in her studio. Will do the glass workshop asap. Highly recommended Thanks so much Jenie x
  • 5/5 from Emma Morris, attended Oct 2022: Jenie was so relaxed and happy, this class was a pleasure. I’m really excited to come back and do more artwork with her :)
  • 5/5 from Pauline Hagel, attended Oct 2022: Jenie was encouraging of experimentation and informative about the alcohol painting techniques. She has her process for the class and supplies very well organised which maximised my opportunity to produce an outcome. It was a fun and rewarding session.
  • 5/5 from Justine Mintern, attended Oct 2022: Fantastic class. Alcohol ink is a fun and relaxed technique that can create masterpieces even by a beginner.
  • 5/5 from Helene Mackay, attended Oct 2022: Really enjoyed Jenie’s class -very relaxing and lots of fun. Materials provided were good quality -great selection of colours and she had some really good ideas using different techniques. Would highly recommend. I will be enrolling in the intermediate ink art course. Thanks!
  • 5/5 from Lydia Bustin, attended Jul 2022: Jenie was simply wonderful. She is welcoming, supportive and delightfully embracing. Being in Jenie’s studio was like ‘coming home’. The art process was mesmerizing. Time just escaped us.
  • 5/5 from Bronwyn Emmerson, attended Jun 2022: Jennie was fabulous! - very welcoming and talented. She gave us a great intro of how to get started and explore the world of alcohol ink. There was an abundance of art supplies and the venue was perfect. Jennie made the session so much fun which gave us the confidence to experiment and create some great art works. I will definitely be doing more of Jennie's classes - she's so lovely :)
  • 5/5 from Linda Kopans, attended Jun 2022: Enjoyed the alcohol ink class with Jenny- a relaxing fun afternoon and a nice break away. Lovely framed artwork to take home too. Thank you ️
  • 4/5 from Mary Wilkinson, attended Apr 2022: A great introduction to alcohol inks. Had a lovely experience with our teacher Jenie Yolland. Venue suited me perfectly as I have a disability and was easily accessible.
  • 5/5 from Susan O'Brien, attended Mar 2022: Just the right amount of guidance and encouragement to experiment. Fun class in an easy to find venue.
  • 5/5 from Fiona Sutherland, attended Mar 2022: Jenie was a fantastic teacher who allowed us to just have fun and guide us along the way. The 3 hours went way too fast. The only downside was last-minute change of venue which was no fault of the teacher. If the advertisement is for a particular venue, that can make all the difference to attendance. Perhaps the organisation can support the classes/teachers a little better in this regard.
  • 5/5 from Leesa Salvo, attended May 2021: Such a fun class! Great teacher, will definitely be booking another of Jenie's classes :)
  • 4/5 from Ornella Vocale, attended Feb 2020: Loved doing this class Went home with an original piece I’m proud of art
Your teacher

Jenie Yolland
Jenie Yolland

5.0 (158)
female Women-owned

I am Jenie and I am a glass artist, business owner and teacher based in Richmond, Melbourne. My passion is to focus on handmade small batch glass and alcohol ink events for glass lovers and learners.
I have a passion for teaching and making. I'm a very social person and I love meeting new people, teaching others how to create fabulous pieces of glass art and explore alcohol ink, hosting events and collaborating with other businesses in fun and creative ways.
I hope that I can teach you to make something beautiful. You don't need any expertise. Most of my classes are designed for the absolute beginner. You'll love being here. Its relaxing and fun being in this amazing space.
You can create all sorts of things in my studio, from bespoke handmade glass plates, to giant Mondrian wall clocks, or abstract wall art!
We run workshops for all ages. Come with your family and friends and create memories together.
This is the place for making gifts with love. Of course, you'll be able to say, no-one else, anywhere, has one quite like it. You can say "I made this!"
Come and play!

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