What to Expect: Term 1 – February/March

Course Duration: Book for 4 or 8 weeks

Skill Development: Tailored to all abilities, from beginners to advanced

Open to All: Everyone is welcome to join

A Creative Outlet: Nurture self-care in a fun, inspiring environment

In-Depth Courses: Dive into focused, comprehensive artistic learning

NDIS Supported: Accessible for all participants

All Materials Provided: Everything you need to create will be supplied

Classes on Public Holidays: Continue your learning with no interruptions

End-of-Term Exhibition:
At the end of Term 3, we will host an art exhibition where students can showcase their favourite pieces from each segment of the course, sharing their creations with family and friends.

Join us for an unforgettable artistic adventure where your creativity knows no bounds!

Have Fun and Get Creative!

Everyone is creative, and there are so many ways to show it! You don’t need to make a perfect piece of art – just try new things, experiment, and play with ideas.

What to Expect

Hands-On Learning: Engage in a wide range of activities that emphasize exploration, skill-building, and fun.

Diverse Techniques: Experiment with a variety of artistic styles and mediums, guided by our fun, caring, inspiring instructors.

Personal Growth: Develop your artistic voice while building essential skills and confidence.

Collaborative Creativity: Work alongside peers to share ideas and create memorable group projects.

8 Week Course starting

January 9th , 04:00-05:30pm

New Class: Art Jam (Ages 10–15)

This one’s for the next generation of young artists who are ready to get creative, experiment, and make something amazing!

Over four weeks, students will explore:

🎨 Colour mixing and painting techniques

🖌 Design transfer onto paper or canvas

🪶 Charcoal shading

🌈 Fun mixed media backgrounds

Each student will finish with their own colourful canvas masterpiece — and a big creative confidence boost.

Starting Saturday 7th February

🎨 TERM 4 OIL PAINTING with Raylene
🗓 Starts Wednesday February 5th | 6:00 PM
📍 The Dandy Lion Studio | Book 4 or 8 Weeks

Refine your painting skills and dive into the world of Oils with Raylene’s engaging and skill-building oil painting course. Across 8 weeks

Week 1-4 Focus on the fundamentals of landscape painting in oils.

This 4-week block covers essential elements including skies and clouds, trees and foliage, land and water, composition, colour, and perspective. Ideal for building confidence, skills, and a strong understanding of how landscapes come together.

🖼️ Weeks 5–8: Make it Your own
Landscape • Seascape • Farmscape • Cityscape

Apply your skills in this guided personal project block. Over four weeks, develop your own interpretation of a landscape, seascape, farmscape, or cityscape. With ongoing support, you’ll refine composition, create a focal point, and work through an oil painting from start to finish.

✨ Perfect for both beginners and intermediate painters looking to strengthen their understanding of oil painting in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Course Starting Wednesday

February 4th, 6pm-8pm

Week 1-4 Seeing & Celebrating Trees – Acrylics & Mixed Media

Discover acrylic and mixed-media techniques through a series of small studies inspired by bark, leaves, branches, and light. Explore textures, patterns, and limited colour palettes while building strong observational skills.

Weeks 5-8 Seeing & Celebrating Trees – Acrylics & Mixed Media

Photograph your favourite gum trees and learn how to choose composition, angles, and light to create interest. Then develop a larger acrylic canvas painting based on your chosen reference image.

We can’t to welcome Graham back and this time it’ll be a 4 week block!

May 2026

Join the Secret Stitch Society!

Over 4 weeks, uncover 12 embroidery stitches tucked into your choice of a secret garden pin cushion, a pot plant needle case, or a field of flowers.

No experience needed—just curiosity and a love for stitching surprises!

This mindful practice invites you to embrace the joy of stitching one step at a time, focusing on creativity and relaxation rather than speed or perfection. Slow stitching offers a meditative and therapeutic experience, allowing you to unwind while creating something truly beautiful.

4 Week Course back in 2026