Paint a Big Canvas Workshop

Learn how to paint your own large canvas original in just one day



6.5 hours Location Monbulk Class size 1 to 6 guests   $180 (Afterpay available)

Instead of buying a big, expensive print for your lounge room or bedroom, come along to this class in Monbulk and learn how to paint your own original artwork instead with the Senoritas' Art Workshop.
Yes, even absolute beginners can create amazing paintings to hang on their walls in only one day. Don't believe us? Try this class out and see for yourself. You will be amazed at your result!
Simply choose a reference image, something you would like to paint. It maybe a sunset, a floral, a pet portrait, an abstract, a landscape. If you don’t have an image in mind the teacher will help you with inspiration.
Enjoy a great day with flowers in your hair, with a delicious Paella lunch and champagne while you are guided through the steps required to create your painting.
Upon booking, you will need to contact the teacher and let them know what you would like to paint on your canvas, and you will also need to purchase the size canvas to suit your wall.
Bring along a friend if you like or meet new friends on the day for this fabulous experience! At the end of your class, you will take home your stunning Big Original masterpieces to display proudly for all to see!
Please note: Sessions at Senoritas' Art Workshop require a minimum of six participants to run. If we do not have sufficient numbers we will cancel the class and contact you a minimum of 24 hours before the session to organise a transfer to another date.

Upcoming dates for Paint a Big Canvas Workshop

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 20 Oct 2026, 12:29am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

3 upcoming dates between 25 Oct 2026 and 13 Dec 2026.

  • Sun 25 Oct 2026, 10am-4:30pm
  • Sun 8 Nov 2026, 10am-4:30pm
  • Sun 13 Dec 2026, 10am-4:30pm
What you'll get
  • One on one tuition
  • Heavy bodied acrylic paints, inks, gold leaf, modelling paste and tools (brushes, palette knives, catalyst wedge, sponges etc.)
  • Silk rose hair comb to wear in your hair and mini sombrero for the boys and greeting card as a welcome gift.
  • An easel
  • An apron and cloth
  • Jars of water
  • Acrylic flow medium
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Knowledge required
Suitable for beginner to advanced artists. No drawing or painting experience is required.
What to bring
  • A4 print of reference image
  • a stretched canvas, you choose size up to 60cm x 90 cm (bigger sizes may need two sessions, please contact your teacher to discuss).
Suitable for

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

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 15 years old).

Adult accompaniment is not required.

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


FAQ

Do I need to buy a big canvas?
Yes you choose the size and purchase a stretched canvas.
What type of Canvas?
Two main types. Single thick 18mm edge Double thick 38mm edge.
Square Reference image for a square canvas?
Yes, great way to keep correct proportions.
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Do you have big brushes?
Yes, you need big brushes to cover a big canvas quickly. Big pallet knives and big tools.
Location

Senoritas' Garden Studio in Monbulk - 499 Monbulk Road, Monbulk VIC

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  • 5/5 from Maxine Gardner, attended Oct 2026: I keep returning to Senorita Nikki’s Art sessions because I am learning more and more. Nikki is patient and her expertise is stabilising. The studio has a very relaxed atmosphere with everything supplied - brushes, paint etc, lunch provided - just bring your own canvas. Today I mostly finished, still some more to go :) I’ll be coming back for more.
  • 5/5 from Emma Burrows, attended Jun 2026: Nikki was great! She took time to explain things and taught us to not over think it and trust the process. Im really happy with how my painting came out and excited to go back for another session. Thanks Nikki!
  • 5/5 from Laura Sturt-Addicott, attended Jun 2026: Had a lovely day and was blown away by what I was able to create with Nikki’s guidance and support - thank you!
  • 5/5 from Maxine Gardner, attended Jun 2026: Fantastic day again, Thanks Nikki! I keep coming back. I can today with my daughter to gift her for her birthday. Nikki is a patient, helpful and experienced artist. I highly recommend her offerings. Just wonderful! Thank you ️
  • 5/5 from Maxine Gardner, attended May 2026: Fantastic session! I keep coming back. Nikki is knowledgeable and fun, very good guidance. Highly recommend her sessions.
  • 5/5 from Florence McIver, attended Apr 2026: Fantastic day! I love Nikki’s teaching and generosity!
  • 5/5 from Maxine G, attended Apr 2026: Thankyou Nikki! I had a wonderful day at your workshop. I have tried unsuccessfully to put my ideas onto canvas and under your expert guidance I have ignited a passion I know has been brewing for decades. I am full of gratitude and excitement.
  • 5/5 from Senga Delgado, attended Feb 2026: I love Senorita's Art Workshop... Nikki is an amazing teacher who is so helpful and fun to be around. She understands that we are all on different levels of our art journey and yet can still adapt to each and every one of her students needs. I must confess that i am now addicted to art and i love that i can attempt most projects, knowing that Nikki is always happy to encourage and help me achieve whatever it is i want to achieve. I highly recommend attending her workshops, you will love the experience and might even find a new passion... i know i did!
  • 5/5 from Julie McGowan, attended Feb 2026: Nikki’s Big Canvas is definitely my favourite classes can’t wait for my next one!
  • 5/5 from Jennifer F Brockman, attended Jan 2026: it was fun. Nikki was extremely helpful and the lunch was delicious. i learnt new tecniques which has me inspired to keep going!
  • 5/5 from Hannah Cogger, attended Jan 2026: I really enjoyed this class. The set up was excellent and Nikki is so enthusiastic, kind and generous. I loved having the time and to explore such a big canvas which I’ve not done before.
  • 5/5 from Julie McGowan, attended Dec 2025: LOVE the BIG CANVAS workshops Nikki’s a great teacher. Can’t wait till the next one!
  • 5/5 from Laura Cross, attended Dec 2025: Senorita Big Canvas is so much fun. Seeing people immerse themselves in paint and creating pieces of beautiful art is wonderful. I love these classes so much I keep coming back. Nikki has all the paint & tools you need just grab your BIG canvas and bring your picture reference and a whole lot of creativity and away you go!!
  • 5/5 from Kara Mansfield, attended Dec 2025: I had such a wonderful time at the painting session! Nikki was warm, approachable, and encouraging. She created a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that made it easy to settle in. The other attendees were so lovely, and I was amazed by how much I managed to get done in just one session. Lunch was delicious, and we shared great conversation. Overall, a really nourishing and inspiring experience. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Marilyn Brew, attended Nov 2025: Always enjoy my art workshops with Senorita Nikki. I’m becoming addicted. Fabulous venue, teacher and just loads of fun!!!
  • 5/5 from Senga Delgado, attended Sep 2025: I Can’t speak highly enough of Seńoritas Workshop… ever since I was gifted a class, I have been back at least half a dozen times and look forward to many more. This is the most therapeutic, fun experience and would recommend it to anyone, especially if you’ve never painted before. Nikki is an amazing teacher and you will be quite surprised with what you create, her guidance is monumental!
  • 5/5 from Julie McGowan, attended Aug 2025: Had another great time at Senorita’s workshop… I think Im addicted can’t wait to go back!
  • 5/5 from Jane, attended Aug 2025: An unexpected pleasure to tackle a big canvas! And with guidance produce a painting that I’m proud of! We were treated to a yummy paella for lunch and drinks We met fabulous women and enjoyed our special teacher Nikki
  • 5/5 from Debra Round, attended Jul 2025: Great day out with friends, loved my end painting and learnt so much too. Nikki was friendly and so knowledgeable, will come back for another class
  • 5/5 from Marilyn Brew, attended Jun 2025: Another wonderful day of fun friendship and painting, not to forget the delicious paella!! Love Nikki and these classes. Excellent tuition and excellent value. Thoroughly recommend these classes for all skill levels. Thanks Senorita Nikki
  • 5/5 from Salina Petts, attended Jun 2025: My girlfriend and I had a fabulous time painting our masterpieces. Nikki guided us from beginning to end. Nikki showed us new techniques to blend our colours so they all flowed beautifully onto our canvas. The atmosphere was relaxed with Spanish and English tunes in the background sipping on wine and coffees plus a tasty feast of homemade chicken & vegetables Paella lunch. My painting was large so I will return to finish it. This was the Art Therapy I needed!!! Best Art class I’ve ever been too. Thankyou Nikki and her husband who also helped me create my Masterpiece.
  • 5/5 from Chadley Despault, attended Jun 2025: Had the BEST time at this workshop! Nikki is fun, knowledgeable, patient and helps you create amazing art. A delicious lunch was also provided. I will be going back for sure!
  • 5/5 from Sonia Robinson, attended May 2025: Great company and guidance and lunch was amazing too Thoroughly enjoyed and will definitely be back
  • 5/5 from Marilyn Brew, attended May 2025: The big canvas class was another fun day learning with Senorita Nikki. These classes are smaller so there is more individual tuition with your own choice of theme. A lovely paella lunch enjoyed by all. I used gold leaf for a bit of extra pizzazz! Music, bubbles and friendship. This is my third experience and not my last. Thanks Nikki
  • 5/5 from Marilyn Brew, attended Apr 2025: Nicki never fails to impress. Another fabulous class and scrumptious paella lunch. Love her classes. Such great value, experienced guidance and friendly fun. Will be back for more!!!
  • 5/5 from Jay Sanders, attended Mar 2025: Absolutely wonderful day with two of mu daughters. Senorita Nikki was lovely and so helpful and encouraging. The paella was delicious! We can highly recommend! ️
  • 5/5 from Nicole Hornsby, attended Jan 2025: Such a great class to learn the basics of painting and come home with something worthy of hanging on your walls!
  • 5/5 from Mirjana Gligorova, attended Oct 2024: It was my first time working on a big canvas and first time painting with acrylics and texture paste. Nikki is an amazing artist, and equally amazing teacher! I loved her input and precious advice during the whole painting process. Lunch was delicious quiche and salad, followed by her unique full of flavours sangria. Thank you Nikki. Can't wait to come back for another great painting experience, and proudly put my own paintings on the walls!
  • 5/5 from Jan Hall, attended Oct 2024: This class was a gift from my bestie. I expected to really enjoy the workshop because this bestie was made welcome to visit and discuss everything with Nikki prior to the class. I felt so welcome. Nikki contacted me to make sure l was prepared, never blinked an eye when l changed canvas size and content. Honestly, it was like a day spent at a friend’s home. The art space was professional, the surrounding gardens spectacular. Nothing was a bother. Nikki was extremely generous with her attention and the sharing of her skills and techniques. Lunch was perfect. Everything was perfect. I came home with a glorious painting that l am so happy with- thanks to Nikki. I’m booking for another workshop next weekend. The time flew. I felt part of a creative community. Thank you SO much Nikki!
  • 5/5 from Marinela Boariu, attended Jan 2024: Bubbles, vibrant colours, great music and a great teacher who helped us every step of the way to create amazing art! Thank you Nikki for making our wedding anniversary a memorable one! Loved it! Mari and Dan
  • 5/5 from Susan Ke, attended Jan 2024: Nikki was amazing all round. She was well prepared, experienced and taught us first timers in a patient and effective way. We had a delicious home cooked lunch and the whole day was truly wonderful!
  • 5/5 from Angela Jones, attended Aug 2023: Fabulous experience, Nikki is very knowledgeable and helpful without taking over, I got an amazing final piece which is exactly what I had in mind
  • 5/5 from Anna Raso, attended May 2023: Amazing day painting with beautiful people. You be t over backwards to make this painting day effortless an I really enjoyed it. Thankyou so much X
  • 5/5 from Jamie Randall, attended May 2023: Great day with nikki. It was amazing to make an original painting and design to hang on the wall in only a day!
  • 5/5 from Jamie Randall, attended Apr 2023: Nikki is a very knowledgable teacher! you will have a great day and learn something new.
  • 5/5 from R Ismail, attended Dec 2022: Great session and company as always. Painting a Monet inspired at dusk. Always look forward to more session with Senorita Art
  • 5/5 from Julie Bartling, attended Oct 2022: The day I spent painting with Nikki Carter was the best day I’d had in a long time! Her fabulous talent guided me to actually produce something I’m proud of. I told Nikki I wasn’t good at painting but with her support I ended up feeling better about my talent. To add to the wonderful day, Juan made paella, served with sangria, and/or champagne and being a beautiful day we decided to eat in Nikki’s garden. There was a lot left over so we were all offered a serving to take home! Yummo Best day
  • 5/5 from Jennifer Zigmantas, attended Oct 2022: I had so much fun creating my painting at this workshop. The venue was perfect and Señorita Nikki was so generous with her time and materials. Lunch was superb and the added assistance of Nikki’s partner was a bonus. I would recommend this day to anyone. Very casual, relaxing and productive.
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Senoritas' Art Workshop
Senoritas' Art Workshop

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The Senoritas' Art Workshop started in 2019 when Nikki Carter invited 5 friends to come to a full day workshop who had never painted. They all painted amazing paintings and proved that all you need is an Art Guide or Instructor to help you with each step of the painting and someone to help make you brave! Nikki paints every day, working with students and commissions, her passion for painting, colour and fun inspires first-time painters. Nikki finds that astonishing results are achieved from people that don't think they can draw or paint!

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