Vintage Art Collaging Workshop

Create collage cards with vintage Shirley Barber illustrations in a workshop suitable for all ages.


Paint With Me
Paint With Me
4.8 (170)

2 hours

Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 2 to 16
  $55 Now $45

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Order on or before 8 Nov, for a discounted price of $45 per guest (usually $55).

Choose your artwork

Choose Your Artwork

First, we flip through these fairytale classics and decide on 1 or 2 main pages to work with


Arrange, trim, and collage your piece of art

Arrange, Trim, and Collage Your Piece of Art

Once you have a main handful of illustrations, we then will play with the composition, arrangement, and look for other smaller pieces of art to arrange around our main pieces


Glue all of your collage pieces together

Glue All of Your Collage Pieces Together

We will show you how to secure each piece of art, big or small, to fit beautifully into your design.


Step into a whimsical world of creativity at our enchanting Paint With Me Melbourne studio for a unique Barber Card Making –age Crafting Workshop in Northcote. Immerse yourself in the magic of vintage art collaging as you learn to create your very own Shirley Barber collectible artwork using illustrations from authentic vintage Shirley Barber books. Each handmade card will be a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, so join us for this dreamy workshop before it disappears like a fairytale.
  • Discover the beauty of vintage Shirley Barber storybook illustrations
  • Learn how to cut, arrange, and assemble them into polished, frame-worthy cards
  • Feel like a fairy art director surrounded by tiny fairies, gardens, and woodland creatures
In this beginner-friendly and guided activity, you will be using premium card stock and professional materials to craft your masterpiece. Our experienced art teachers will lead you through the process, ensuring your finished artwork is both balanced and beautifully finished. Forget about messy glue and wrinkled paper - leave with a perfectly assembled collage without any post-craft shame.
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Style: Beginner-friendly, guided, relaxing, creative
You'll learn:
  • How to choose and combine vintage illustrations to tell a story
  • Composition basics: focal point, balance, spacing, and layering
  • Clean cutting, arranging, and sticking techniques without any marks or lifting edges
  • Colour coordination and styling with a cohesive palette using Shirley Barber artwork
At our Northcote studio, you'll receive:
  • Vintage Shirley Barber illustrations and storybook imagery
  • Premium cards and professional-quality art materials
  • A curated selection of Shirley Barber first edition artworks to take home
  • Guidance from passionate Shirley Barber enthusiasts
Leave the workshop with:
  • Your finished handmade Shirley Barber collage card
  • Extra vintage pieces for continued creativity at home
  • A head full of fairytale inspiration and design skills to last a lifetime
This workshop is suitable for all ages and skill levels, making it a wonderful family-friendly activity or a peaceful creative session for individuals. Embrace the magical world of Shirley Barber's illustrations and unleash your inner artist in a warm and welcoming environment.
If you've been seeking a unique creative experience in Melbourne, look no further than our Shirley Barber Card Making – Collage Crafting Workshop in Northcote.

Upcoming dates for Vintage Art Collaging Workshop

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 12 Oct 2026, 1:01am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

6 upcoming dates between 24 Oct 2026 and 13 Mar 2027.

  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 4pm-6pm
  • Sat 21 Nov 2026, 4pm-6pm
  • Sat 19 Dec 2026, 4pm-6pm
  • Sat 16 Jan 2027, 4pm-6pm
  • Sat 13 Feb 2027, 4pm-6pm
  • Sat 13 Mar 2027, 4pm-6pm
What you'll get
A complete fairytale illustration unlike any other! Made entirely by you, arranged perfectly, and securely stuck together on premium card ready for framing and displaying, gifting, or saving for someone special.
Knowledge required
Beginner friendly. Children between 5-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All ages.
What to bring
All materials are included, but bring a frame if you have one in mind.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Grazing Board (2-3) ($45)
  • Grazing Board (4-6) ($70)
  • Chocolates & Wine ($45)
  • Local Fruits & Cheeses ($45)
You can add these when you book (optional).
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

Paint With Me, 579 High Street, Northcote VIC

Your teacher can also travel within 100 kms of Northcote, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Paint With Me in Northcote is one studio. Yep. Just one. We travel all across Victoria for collaborations with wineries, estates, historical trusts, parks, and community orgs for seasonal special events and private parties.
Our corporate team building, onsite / offsite events, and creative workshops are regularly held for businesses and companies big and small - Like local pizzerias, or Swinburne University! Our events scale perfectly to fit project needs.
A labour of love, the studio is owned by Eloise Nouvelle, a Melbourne landscape painter and arts business mentor. She’s an exhibiting member of the Victorian Artist’s Society, and connects young artists with important organisations. Working alongside StreetSmart, WAYSS, and schools across Melbourne, Paint With Me is more than just a paint and sip studio. We’re leaders and creators of change. Our commitment to fairness, encouragement, mental health awareness, community engagement, and safety make us a strong community partner in Northcote, Thornbury, Preston, and Fitzroy.
Working hard every day, Eloise has built Paint With Me through genuine, financially accessible events that make you think like an artist (even after a few glasses…)
Our loyal and talented team of local artists are always in the studio windows painting our own pieces, which are on display in the 2 spacious studio rooms.
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Eloise is a self taught pro arts entrepreneur making impactful waves across our famous inner north arts culture. As a leader with something to say, she gives personalised support, professional opportunities, and professional mentoring to all the artists in the studio.
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We host private paint parties for adults and kids, hens and corporate, and more. You were born creative so let’s celebrate with it!!
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○Subsidised fees & accessible rates alongside our NDIS funded workshops
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