5.0 (1,207)

Women-owned

Collective Obsessions is a creative studio and community space in Balcatta, Perth, designed for people who want to try new things, make cool stuff, and surprise themselves.

What started as a love of getting hands-on with creative mediums has grown into a colourful, welcoming studio offering workshops, open studio sessions, memberships and private events. We work across a range of mediums including resin, alcohol inks, water marbling, acrylic pouring, textured art and mixed media.

More than anything, Collective Obsessions is about people. Our workshops are filled with first-timers, returning guests, and our beautiful creative tribe who make the studio feel like home.

If you’ve ever said “I’m not creative”, you’re exactly who we’re for.

We’re on a mission to…

Make creativity feel accessible, fun and safe.

We believe creativity isn’t about talent or experience - it’s about giving yourself permission to play.

Our mission is to create a space where people can slow down, switch off their busy brains, connect with others, and feel proud of what they make.

Whether you’re joining us for a one-off workshop or becoming part of our creative tribe, we want you to leave feeling lighter than when you arrived.

Our top tips for beginners is…

Don’t overthink it - just start.

You don’t need any experience, skills or artistic background. We’ll teach you the techniques, guide you step-by-step, and then encourage you to make it your own. The best pieces often come from experimenting, happy accidents and trusting your instincts.

There is no “right way” to create here.

You’ll leave our workshop feeling…

Proud, relaxed and slightly obsessed.

Most people walk in feeling unsure and walk out buzzing - with something beautiful in their hands and a new appreciation for their own creativity. Many leave already planning what they want to try next.

Meet the Team:

Rochelle - Owner

Raised by a creative dad and a crafty mum, Rochelle has had art running through her veins from day one. From charcoal sketches and fashion design to photography, creativity has always been her language.

These days, Rochelle pours her energy into art, nature-inspired wood pieces, flow art, and guiding others on their creative journeys. Her passion is contagious, her encouragement endless, and her favourite moment is watching someone realise, “OMG… I made that!”

Fuelled by laughter, ocean swims, studio time, and anything chocolate, Rochelle is your biggest creative cheerleader.

Meet Mean Boss – aka Jamie

Co-Founder & Artist

Affectionately known as Mean Boss (don’t be fooled - he’s a big softie), Jamie is drawn to the quirky, the unexpected, and the beautifully imperfect.

With roots in photography and a deep respect for nature and traditional craftsmanship, Jamie’s creative journey led him into timber, then expanded into charcoal, resin, acrylics, ink, graphite, and beyond. Always experimenting, always pushing boundaries, and often breaking things along the way (the okay kind).

Back in the studio, Jamie brings relaxed vibes, big ideas, and a little mischief to everything he creates.

That’s our story and we THANK you for reading and taking an interest.

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Classes and experiences

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class

4.9 (78)

Runs regularly

Balcatta

1 to 20 guests

$129 - $159

Resin Art Workshop: Cheese / Tapas Board and Coasters

5.0 (372)

Runs regularly

Balcatta

1 to 16 guests

$152 - $162

Wood Burning Workshop

5.0 (49)

Runs regularly

Balcatta

1 to 16 guests

$145

Resin Homewares Class

5.0 (90)

Runs regularly

Balcatta

1 to 16 guests

$199

Acrylic Flow Art Class

5.0 (94)

Runs regularly

Balcatta

1 to 16 guests

$192

Alcohol Ink and Resin Art Class: Keep Cups

5.0 (88)

Runs regularly

Balcatta

1 to 13 guests

$128 - $138

Resin Glassware Class

5.0 (33)

Runs regularly

Balcatta

1 to 16 guests

$125 - $135

Resin Jewellery Workshop

5.0 (24)

Runs regularly

Balcatta

1 to 16 guests

$102 - $112

Resin Creatures Workshop

5.0 (8)

Runs regularly

Balcatta

1 to 16 guests

$195

Water Marbling Workshop

5.0 (52)

Runs regularly

Balcatta

1 to 16 guests

$145

Textured Art Class

4.9 (19)

Runs regularly

Balcatta

1 to 16 guests

$152 - $162

Hat Burning Workshop

5.0 (9)

Runs regularly

Balcatta

1 to 16 guests

$145

Open Studio - Daytime

5.0 (55)

Runs regularly

Balcatta

1 to 8 guests

$35

Resin Bloom Coaster Making Workshop

5.0 (8)

Only 1 date left

Balcatta

1 to 16 guests

$135

Acrylic Bloom Workshop - Coasters and Canvas

Only 2 dates left

Balcatta

1 to 8 guests

$265

Resin Statement Pieces: Tables, Clocks and Boards Workshop

5.0 (12)

Runs regularly

Balcatta

1 to 6 guests

$385 - $525

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class for Teens

4.9 (78)

12+ years & Adults

Only 2 dates left

Balcatta

1 to 20 guests

$129 - $159

Kids Acrylic Flow Art Class

5.0 (24)

10 to 16 years

Only 2 dates left

Balcatta

1 to 16 guests

$82

Creative Art Support Program Course

5.0 (1)

Runs regularly

Balcatta

1 to 6 guests

$512

Deep Pour Resin Board Course

5.0 (3)

Runs regularly

Balcatta

1 to 8 guests

$515 - $535

Kids Textured Art Class

5.0 (1)

10 to 18 years

Only 2 dates left

Balcatta

1 to 16 guests

$112 - $122

Wood Burning Workshop for Teens

12+ years & Adults

Runs regularly

Balcatta

1 to 16 guests

$145

Resin River Coffee / Hall Table Workshop

5.0 (12)

Runs regularly

Balcatta

1 to 4 guests

$775 - $1,155

Textured Landscapes: Advanced Art Course

5.0 (1)

Only 1 date left

Balcatta

1 to 6 guests

$595 - $635

Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop

5.0 (10)

Your choice of time

Balcatta

5 to 16 guests

$92 - $98

Open Studio - Evenings

5.0 (1)

Sold out - join waitlist

Balcatta

1 to 8 guests

$35

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Collective Obsessions

Balcatta

Meet Collective Obsessions

As their name suggests, Collective Obsessions is all about getting ‘obsessed’ with arts and crafts. It started when Rochelle and Jamie, the creative duo behind it all, stumbled on resin art back in 2017.

Realising resin was the perfect escape from their hectic work life, the duo founded Collective Obsessions, with the aim to inspire everyone to reconnect with their inner artist and discover the simple joy of creating.

Step into their bright white-brick studio in Balcatta and you’ll be greeted with vibrant resin artworks on the walls and large workstations, ready for some colourful action. While resin art is their specialty, they certainly don’t shy away from experimenting with new mediums like alcohol inks and acrylic paint pouring.

Ready to get obsessed with resin art? Keep reading to learn more about Collective Obsessions, their creative studio and how you can join in the fun today!

We’re on a mission to…

“Show as many people as possible how fun art can be. We live such busy lives and we all need a creative outlet to relax and unwind. Creating is great for the soul, it releases stress and anxiety and in today’s high-paced life, we deserve a little me-time.”

Our top tip for beginners is…

Resin art

“Jump in and give it a go! We think you’ll be surprised how easy it is once you let loose with the skills and guidance provided.”

Working with resin will help you…

Resin art

“Realise that you do have a creative side! So many wonderful things can be created with resin and you certainly don’t need to be artsy to play with it—in fact, it’s one of the easiest mediums to work with.

“We also love the freedom of abstract art, it opens the mind to create and gives you the chance to get lost in colour.”

You’ll leave our workshop feeling…

Resin art

“Energised, excited and ready to take on another art class or create at home.”

Three things you didn’t know about resin...

Resin

“It’s very sensitive to heat, resin dates back to Ancient Greece and plants secrete resin as a protection mechanism, however, the resin we use in art is chemically made. There’s lots to learn about the medium!”

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