Casual Drawing Class

Sharpen your drawing and observation skills in a small, fun group class suitable for beginners and the experienced.



3 hours Class size 1 to 4 (public classes), 4 to 8

label $40 - $60 (or 4 payments of $10 - $15 Afterpay)
($40 per Pensioner Concession Card or Health Card Holder, $60 per Adult)

Learn new drawing and observation skills, find your own creative rhythm and have fun in a small group with tutor Glenda Hennig.

These casual sessions (we call them 'Monday Art Escapades!') are held fortnightly on Monday mornings at Hive Studios.

Glenda will present a different drawing-based activity for each session, for example:

  • Still life setups with challenges and prompts
  • Different drawing approaches including gestural, drawing the negative spaces, loosening up etc
  • Imaginative abstraction of the literal
  • Playing with both dry and wet media
  • Developing content within simple book structures

The sessions will explore a variety of themes including urban, nature, domestic and found objects.

All abilities and skill levels are catered for. Come along to any session whenever you can – you won’t know what the activity is but it’s guaranteed to be creative and enjoyable. Glenda has a relaxed and engaging teaching style, which will help you learn how to draw with confidence.


Knowledge required
All abilities are catered for, from hesitant beginners to those wanting to be challenged to think differently about drawing.
 
What you'll get
  • Expert guidance
  • Different drawing activities each week
What to bring
Most materials are supplied, you just need to bring some basics:
  • A3 sketchpad
  • Basic drawing materials – HB, 2B, 4B pencils, erasers, sharpener
Suitable for

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

This would also be a lovely gift for her, gift for mum or birthday gift.

Location

Hive Studios, Unit 13/10 Depot Street, Banyo QLD

Art from the Urban Wilderness is located at Hive Studios in the suburb of Banyo, 15 km from the centre of Brisbane City. By Car – via the Gateway Motorway, take Exit 112 at the Nudgee Service Centre. By Train – walk from Northgate Station (2 kilometres) or Banyo Station (1.2 kilometres) or catch an uber or taxi from the station (1-2 minutes drive).

Casual Drawing Class location
Your teacher
Glenda Hennig

Glenda Hennig


Glenda is a Brisbane based printmaker, papermaker and maker of artist’s books. She has many years of art teaching experience, both in schools and for adults. Her art practice usually involves the places where we set up home; houses, gardens, or the natural world outside our back doors. She likes to explore lagoons and creeks and the trees, plants and creatures there, weeds and bugs included, making drawings, prints and paper that reflect her interest in what grows and lives in wilder urban spaces.




Your host
Art from the Urban Wilderness

Art from the Urban Wilderness is a large community art studio located at Hive Studios in Banyo, northside Brisbane.

The studio was founded by artist Sandra Pearce in 2022, and specialises in printmaking, papermaking, drawing, sketching and artist books. We offer workshops, courses, social art days, and artist talk events.

Our mission is to build an inclusive art community that nurtures creative authenticity, confidence and resilience. We also believe in the power of art to break the cycle of disaffection towards nature, to enrich lives and inspire care for the environment.

Our studio is also available for hire for creative events, meetings, gatherings, and art workshops.

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This class is new, and is covered by ClassBento's money-back guarantee.

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