WORKSHOPS & EVENTS 2025
This year Open Studios Sunshine Coast is offering you the chance to immerse yourself in workshops to learn and create with our artists, who are excited to demonstrate and share their methods, media, ideas and insights.
You can try your hand at painting, collage, charcoal seascapes, macro photography, mono-printing and more!
Art lovers and creators of any level, and even your kids, are welcome to get involved.
Friday Night Ceramics Fun
FRIDAY SPIN & SIP
Friday,16 May 2025
Time: 5.30pm -7.pm
Artist: Janine Delgos
Cost: $90.00
Location: Art Workshops Montville Studio
Address: 184 Main Street Montville QLD 4560
Grab a mate and head up to the hinterlands latest venue for Friday night out Beginners on the Pottery Wheel. If you're planning on a weekend up the mountain then why not make it start with a creative 2 hours of fun first!.
Gain confidence and an insight into how to relax on the pottery wheel.
Find an inner balance and connect with clay. Create wheel thrown bowls and mugs that can be crafted to reflect your own style and design. You will learn to throw a small mug and 2 bowls to get you addicted to this timeless craft. Small class numbers for focussed one on one tuition.
Booking via Arts Workshop Website
Paper & Mixed Media Workshop
BENEATH THE TEXTURED LAYERS OF ARTIST'S BOOK
Presenter: Jo Roszkowski
May 17 | 10am - 1pm
Address: 496 Bunya Rd, North Arm
Cost: $150
Paper and mixed media
Experience a variety of different techniques such as rusting paper, mono printing on
teabag paper, layering with textile fibres, mark making and mixed media. All of these
elements will be combined to make compelling representations of seen and partially
transparent layers in a simply constructed artist’s book of varying sizes and formats.
Personal or found objects/text, rusted metal, wax and cord may also be added to add
gravitas to your book. Students of all abilities and experience welcome. Bring your
curiosity, sense of adventure and play.
What's included: All materials will be included. You may like to bring your own pencil case with favourite drawing media. Tea and light refreshments will be provided for morning tea.
Afternoon of Painting Vases
PAINTING VASES
Sunday, May 18 | 1pm - 4pm
Artist: Sharon Hegarty
Cost: $110
Address: 13 Oscar Street, Buderim
Sharon will guide you through the design and colour palette process to create a unique piece. We will be using acrylic paint and paint pens. Learning brush strokes, layering creating patterns. Each person will create their own design. This is a fun filled 3 hour creative journey.
All materials are included.
For bookings contact Sharon directly via email or phone
email info@sharonhegarty.com.au
phone: 0403 624 959
Rolling Waves in Oils
ROLLING WAVES IN OIL
Presenter: Marcel Desbiens
Tuesday, May 20
Time: 9.30am - 4pm
Cost: $195
Address: 19 Caloundra Road, Landsborough
Learn to paint the frozen moment of a gentle rolling wave on the beach with a view on the background environment, headland and rocks. Capture the transparency, colour and texture of the water movement by using the right brush strokes and variation between translucence of colours and opacity of the white
In this one day workshop, you will learn a quick and easy way to paint a realistic representation of water – still and in motion. Marcel’s expertise and easy to learn techniques developed over the years of experimentation and research, will enable you to achieve instant results.
What will I learn?
Through step-by-step demonstrations and ‘hands-on’ exercises, you will learn how to:
- capture the effects of the transparency of water, using layering techniques
• choose the right brushes and mediums to reproduce highly realistic effects
• achieve the different textures created by water
• recreate the emotional value of water.
A new image to be painted will be presented on the day.
Who is this course suitable for?
This workshop is suitable for all skill levels.
What is Provided?
All materials - oil colour, brushes, boards, etc
Tea and coffee (you might like to bring your own cup)
A friendly, supportive and encouraging learning environment
Connection to the Bienarté art community
Glass Blowing by Appointment - Montville
LAMP WORK For 1 Person or 2 people max per class.
WHERE: 4/39 Gaden Rd, Montville.
WHEN: Wednesday to Sunday. By Appointment only.
COST: $250 for the first two hours, and $100/hour after that.
(Tutor + 1 or Tutor + 2 sharing the time) on one torch.
INCLUDED Tutor, Materials (glass), Tools, Oxygen, Gas and a lot of fu
YOU WILL BE ABLE TO TAKE YOUR WORK HOME AT THE END OF THE COURSE!
WORKSHOP INFORMATION
• No experience needed
• Introducing and explaining the basics of blowing glass on a torch
• Showing and explaining the steps in creating glass forms
• Your own hands-on glass experience
• Blowing of vessels, miniatures, vases, ball balls and ornaments
• Sculpture solid glass into figurines, jewellery, earrings, Christmas ornaments and art piece
• What to wear: cotton long sleeve shirt, jeans or work pants, closed boots or protective footwear & sunglasses (working glass is hot and you will be working on a big flame, how exciting).
Contact Wolfgang to make a booking
Email: artglass@wolfgangengelartglass.com.au
Mobile: 0431982393 (Wolfgang is also on What's app)
Artist Background
Wolfgang Engel has been blowing glass for 35yrs and has his work in many collections around the World.
He has taught many students in Germany and Australia and will make you feel at ease during all stages of your art endeavors.
People are fascinated by hot glass being shaped and manipulated. It is great to get your ”hands on” and experience the process.
Art + Business
ART + BUSINESS
Presenter: Sarah Sculley
Date: Thursday May 22
Time:10am – 12noon
Cost: $40
Address:197 Ninderry Road, Ninderry
Sarah Sculley, a street artist and creative business owner of 20 years, will share her knowledge around running a successful art practise in the workshop. She will speak about: ideal work days, your vision in 3/5 years, online presence, target market, marketing and sales, business goals, pricing, diversification, basic finances, support crew and values.
Workshop would suit emerging creatives: painters, photographers, ceramicist, craft workers, muralists, designers. Artists looking to build their creative business and generate more income. Creatives who need some time, inspiration and space to develop a plan for the future.
The outcome from the workshop will be a new way of thinking about the business side of your art practise along with the notes and plan for the future, created during the workshop. Plus a number of avenues to further your learning and development of your business practises.
Included:
- worksheets
- pens and pencils
- a load of enthusiasm and ideas for your busines
Bookings: Essential via https://www.sculleydesign.com/event-details/art-business-workshop?origin=notification
Presenter: Sarah Sculley
sarah@sculleydesign.com
Friday Night Ceramics Fun
FRIDAY SPIN & SIP
Friday 23 May 2025
Time: 5.30pm -7.pm
Artist: Janine Delgos
Cost: $90.00
Location: Art Workshops Montville Studio
Address: 184 Main Street Montville QLD 4560
Grab a mate and head up to the hinterlands latest venue for Friday night out Beginners on the Pottery Wheel. If you're planning on a weekend up the mountain then why not make it start with a creative 2 hours of fun first!.
Gain confidence and an insight into how to relax on the pottery wheel.
Find an inner balance and connect with clay. Create wheel thrown bowls and mugs that can be crafted to reflect your own style and design. You will learn to throw a small mug and 2 bowls to get you addicted to this timeless craft. Small class numbers for focussed one on one tuition.
Booking via Arts Workshop Website
Glaze & Sip on a Friday Night
FRIDAY, GLAZE & SIP
Presenter: Arts Workshop - Montville
Date: 16 May 2025
Time: 5.30pm -7pm
Cost: $60
Artist: Janine Delgos
Location: Montville Studio
Address: 184 Main Street Montville
Unleash your creativity at our ceramic glazing session paired with delightful sips of wine. Whether it is a girls night out, a romantic date night, or maybe just a chance to chat and enjoy a fun filled hour and half session where you can paint ceramics, indulge in yummy nibbles and create fun memories.
Join us Friday night 5.30-7pm for our Glaze & Sip Workshop and have a glazing good time in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
You will have 3 pots of your choice to decorate with a variety of techniques that will get your creative juices going!
Crack open a drink, spark up some conversation and let your inner artist blossom. Our glazing workshop is the ultimate paint-and-sip experience for you and your buds. You’ll learn how to pick out a stylin’ colour palette, and get a crash course in glaze application, as well as basic decorative techniques. Once you’ve nailed your design, it’s time to start glazing.
Complimentary glass of bubbles and platter provided. BYO your own drinks
Gloss firing, glazes and 3 pots of your choice from our selection included.
Please note dinner can be arranged for you ahead of time with a booking made for you next door at Edamame for delicious Japanese cuisine.
Booking via Art Workshop Website
Clay Taster - Kureelpa
CLAY TASTER WORKSHOPS
Presenter: Rob Natoli
Saturday, May 17
Workshop 1: 10am - 12noon
Workshop 2: 1pm - 3pm
Cost: $95
Address: 19 Leigha Place, Kureelpa, QLD 4560
This single session class (for a maximum 5 participants) is an opportunity for students with little or no pottery wheel work experience to sample the process of making pottery on the wheel. A structured and proven teaching method will guide students in successfully making pottery pieces.
Included in Fee:
Equipment
Tools
Clay and glaze.
Bisque and glaze firing for 2 small or one larger pottery piece (optional: additional pieces glazed and fired for additional fee)
How to arrange booking: Phone, Email, Book Online
Online Booking Link Workshop 1: https://square.link/u/OvwKfW9w
Online Booking Link Workshop 2: https://square.link/u/KNItLuOG
Presenter: Rob Natoli
natolir@hotmail.com
0487 860 992
Impressionism Painting Discovery
Artist: Glenda Borchard
Date: Monday, May 19 | 9am (7 hours)
Address: 71 Musgrave Drive, Yandina Creek
Cost: $120
Have you ever looked at impressionistic paintings and wondered how they were developed? This workshop is designed to give you the opportunity to explore colour, light, laying and brush techniques; providing you with a fresh platform to move forward from (whether experienced or beginner). As an experienced art teacher and art educator this workshop is scaffolded through exercises to warm you up to undertake a larger artwork. Enjoy working a new studio space and enjoy the coastal vista.
New studio environment/air conditioned.
Bookings directly with Glenda via email or phone
studio@gborchard.com
0408667049
Recycled Papermaking 101
RECYCLED PAPERMAKING 101
Presenter: Jacky Lowry
Wednesday, May 22
Time: 8.30am - full day
Cost: $210
Address: 75 Curramore Road, Witta
Papermaking 101 is a full day workshop of hands-on creative fun, suitable for adults and children from age 10 upwards. You will be introduced to the skill of hand papermaking with recycled paper pulp of different colours.
The basics are covered – the preparation and choices of materials for making paper pulp; sheet forming, pressing and drying, and some basic way of embellishing your paper, such as embossing and the addition of inclusions into the vat. Once you know the basics you can continue to make paper and learn more at home, using the materials you have to hand. Handmade papermaking lets you recycle, rethink, reuse.
Inclusions
All tools and materials needed are provided.
Tea and coffee is provided.
Students will need to bring their own lunch and snacks as there are no shops nearby where food can be brought.
Student numbers are limited to four (4).
Please Note:
Students will need a way of bringing home wet sheets of paper.
Stiff cardboard at least A4 in size, covered with plastic to stop it wetting, is suitable
Bring a notebook & pen
Students are asked to wear enclosed shoes
Bookings Essential via email
jackylowry.artist@gmail.com
Presenter: Jacky Lowry
0417 616 817
Intro to Stencils - Yandina Creek
INTRO TO STENCILS WORKSHOP
Presenter: Sarah Sculley
Wednesday, May 21
Time: 3.30pm - 5.30pm
Cost: $120
Address: 197 Ninderry Road, Ninderry
In this workshop you will be able to cut loose and immerse yourself in 2 hours of fun with Sarah Sculley, street artist and muralist.
You will be learning how to create stencils and use spray paint to produce a colourful, creative and edgy 300 x 300mm quality canvas artwork to take home.
While paying attention to concept development and colour palettes, you will be shown how to create a rich and vibrant abstract background on your canvas by building up layers of spray paint.
Once the background is complete, Sarah will show you how to photograph, prepare and cut your own stencils. There will also be a range of stencil templates for you to choose from. You will learn how to effectively cut and spray the stencils.
Different spray paint techniques and blends will be demonstrated to create your own unique design.
All materials and safety gear will be provided. You only need to bring your wonderful self, covered in old clothes that you don’t mind spilling paint on. Everyone will walk away from this colourful workshop with their own street art masterpiece and the skills to create your own stencils and techniques to spray them.
Inclusions:
- the materials and tools provided for the workshop
- gloves and masks for use during the workshop
- a selection of stencils to cut and take home
- 300 x 300 mm canvas artwork created by you
- some rad stencil making skills to keep practicing and creating with
Bookings Essential via website
https://www.sculleydesign.com/event-details/intro-to-stencils-workshop-1
Presenter: Sarah Sculley
sarah@sculleydesign.com
Collage Your Life
COLLAGE FOR LIFE
Presenter: Elena Lomas
Cost: $75
Address: 11 Dharalee Court, Mount Coolum
Thursday, May 22, 10am - 12noon
Thursday, May 22, 2pm - 4pm
Friday, May 23, 10am - 12noon
Friday, May 23, 2pm - 4pm
Unleash your inner artist by discovering the magic of analogue/handmade collage.
This relaxing session offers a chance to disconnect from the digital world, experiment with tactile materials, and create a unique piece of art.
Dive into a world of colours and imagination as you will put together fragments of magazine photos, and transform paper scraps into stunning visual stories of your new realities.
No experience necessary, just a willingness to create! All supplies provided. Each participant will receive a tote gift bag.
Inclusions:
Tutorial and all supplies provided. Each participant will receive a tote gift bag.
Bookings Essential via Humatix
And register for your time of choice.
- Thursday, May 22, 10am - 12noon
- Thursday, May 22, 2pm - 4pm
- Friday, May 23, 10am - 12noon
- Friday, May 23, 2pm - 4pm
Presenter: Elena Lomas
elomas@bigpond.com
Glaze & Sip on a Friday NIght
FRIDAY, GLAZE & SIP
Presenter: Arts Workshop - Montville
Date: Friday 23 May 2025
Time: 5.30pm -7pm
Artist: Janine Delgos
Location: Montville Studio
Address: 184 Main Street Montville
Cost: $60
Unleash your creativity at our ceramic glazing session paired with delightful sips of wine. Whether it is a girls night out, a romantic date night, or maybe just a chance to chat and enjoy a fun filled hour and half session where you can paint ceramics, indulge in yummy nibbles and create fun memories.
Join us Friday night 5.30-7pm for our Glaze & Sip Workshop and have a glazing good time in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
You will have 3 pots of your choice to decorate with a variety of techniques that will get your creative juices going!
Crack open a drink, spark up some conversation and let your inner artist blossom. Our glazing workshop is the ultimate paint-and-sip experience for you and your buds. You’ll learn how to pick out a stylin’ colour palette, and get a crash course in glaze application, as well as basic decorative techniques. Once you’ve nailed your design, it’s time to start glazing.
Complimentary glass of bubbles and platter provided. BYO your own drinks
Gloss firing, glazes and 3 pots of your choice from our selection included.
Please note dinner can be arranged for you ahead of time with a booking made for you next door at Edamame for delicious Japanese cuisine.
Bookings via Art Workshop Website
Weekend Painting Workshop - Buderim
Hosted by Sunshine Coast Art Group
Date & Time: Sat 17 May 1.00 - 4.00pm and
Sunday 18 May 10.00am - 3.00pm
Address: 1 William Parker Place, Buderim
Cost: $280
With her own work often described as “macropointilist” Mellissa is keen to help you be able to find your own style and will encourage you to paint bolder and brighter, with an emphasis on vibrant colourful brush stokes. The weekend will be spent painting your choice of subject from your photos and sketches.
Day 1 will be spent exploring the use of brushes and other tools to make semi abstract works inspired by flowers.
Day 2 will be encouraging a different scene, perhaps an abstracted landscape or a continuation of the floral theme depending on your own tastes.
Mellissa Read-Devine is a Fellow of the Royal Art Society of NSW and is the Acrylics tutor at the RAS Art School.
Booking via Email or via their website
info@sunshinecoastartgroup.com.au
https://sunshinecoastartgroup.com.au/
Mosaicing - Joy Collective - Maleny
BUBBLES BOARDS & MOSAICS
Venue: The Joy Collective
Saturday, May 17
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Cost: $140
Address: 1/37 Coral Street, Maleny
Wrap up a creative day in the hinterland with Bubbles, Boards & Mosaics at The Joy Collective on May 17th. After exploring open studios, settle in for a relaxing and social afternoon, where you’ll mosaic your own beautiful cheese board, sip on bubbles, and enjoy delicious grazing boards with friends.
What’s included:
Hands-on mosaic workshop – design and create your own cheese board
Grazing boards – a delicious selection to enjoy while you craft
Two complimentary drinks – the bar will be open for more
This workshop will book out fast – reserve your table now for you and your friends.
info@tjoyc.com.au
0493223118
Japanese Woodblock Printing
Mokuhanga - Traditional Japanese Woodblock Printmaking
Tutor: Susan Haddock
Dates: Tuesday, May 20 and Wednesday May 21
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Cost: $350 Non-Members | $310 current Arts Connect Members
Plus materials fee of $30 payable directly on the first day of the workshop.
Enquiries: suziehaddock2@gmail.com
Venue: Susan Haddock Studio, 56 Gumland Drive, Witta 4552
A two-day introduction to the carving and printing techniques of water soluble pigments using the Kento registration system for multi blocks.
Materials: There will be a materials fee of $30.00 payable directly to Susan on day one.
The materials pack will include:
- 2 x Japanese Shina blocks, suitable for A4 paper
- Japanese Kozo/kitakata mix printing paper 10 X A4 sheets
- Additional A4 acid free cartridge paper for proofing
- Bamboo baren
- Hake brush
Carving tools, watercolours and pigments, carbon paper, tracing paper and drafting film will also be supplied for the workshop.
There will be a short lunch break - please bring something with you. Tea and coffee will be provided.
This course requires a minimum of 4 participants to proceed and has a maximum class size of 6 to allow for lots of one-to-one tuition.
ABOUT THE TUTOR
www.instagram.com/susanhaddockartist. Professional printmaker with over 20 years experience. Susan has a Masters in Printmaking from the College of Fine Arts, UNSW. She has taught printmaking techniques at University, TAFE and community colleges. Susan is also a landscape painter.
Susan learnt Mokuhanga from Japanese master printer Katsu Yuasa and has just completed a residency focussed on Mokuhanga in Barcelona, Spain.
Creative Watercolours
Date: 21 May | From 10am (51/2 hours)
Cost: $120.00
Address: 19 Scartree Street, Pelican Waters
Creative Watercolours - for all levels
Join Jenny as she shares her passion on a pathway to creative watercolours.
A day of innovative, experimental approach for fresh bold paintings.
1. Understating your subject. 2. revealing white paper for sparkle. 3. Invent a Colour Scheme.
You will take home two small paintings and one larger.
Images provided or you may bring your own.
What is included
All quality paints and French paper supplied as well as all other materials ie brushes, sponges etc. morning tea and grazing platter supplied.
Please bring your own lunch…
Book by contacting Jenny directly on email or phone
0437363423
Lake Reflections in OIls
Lake Reflections in Oils
Artist: Marcel Desbiens
Date: Wednesday, May 21 | 9.30am - 4pm
Cost: $195
What will I learn?
Paint beautiful lake reflections with step-by-step demonstrations and “hands-on” exercises, you will learn how to:
• achieve a quick and easy way to paint water, both still and with a light breeze.
• use a methodology to save hours of experimentation and research.
• reproduce reflection effects using transparent and opaque colours
• choose the right medium and brushes which will make the process a breeze!
Who is this workshop suitable for?
Suitable for all skill levels, however, a basic knowledge of oil paints is recommended.
What do I need to bring?
• Bring your lunch and snacks or you can purchase from cafes close by. We do have a fridge and microwave at the studio for your convenience.
What is provided
•All painting materials, including paints, brushes, easels
• tea, coffee and biscuits (please bring your own cup)
• a friendly, supportive and encouraging learning environment
• connection to the Bienarte art community
Sensation - ALL Art
Artist: Sally Brown
Friday, May 23 | 10am (3 hours)
Cost: $45
Address: The Old Ambulance Station, 80 Howard Street, Nambour
Join local artist, Sally Brown (Ozflorana®) for a three hour workshop with fun and creative activities to help you connect with your senses and memories. Paper, pens and a range of art materials provided.
What is included:
Mentoring and assistance, sketch pad, all art materials, a frame for your artwork
Booking via email: admin@ozflorana.com.au
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