What to Expect: Term 2 – April/June

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!

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:

Negative space — learning how what we don’t draw or paint can be just as powerful as what we do. Kids will experiment with shape, contrast, and composition while training their eyes to see differently.

Then things get deliciously creative as we paint chocolate and lolly wrappers.
Bright colours, bold lettering, and shiny details become the focus as kids turn everyday treats into eye-catching artworks, building confidence with observation and paint handling along the way.

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

Starting Saturday 7th March

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

April 26th , 04:00-05:30pm

Join the Secret Stitch Society!

A gentle 4-week embroidery class focused on slowing down and enjoying the process of hand stitching. You’ll learn a variety of embroidery techniques while creating something practical and beautiful.

Starting April 26th, 6pm

🎨 TERM 2 OIL PAINTING with Raylene
🗓 Starts Wednesday April 29th | 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

A Body of Work: Hands - T2 Wk 1-4

We’ll deep dive into painting hands, learning how to simplify complex shapes, establish strong dark values, and gradually build toward highlights and detail.

This foundation work will support confident, expressive painting rather than over-rendering.

A Body Of Work : Hands - T2 Week 5-8

Using your favourite photo or reference image, you’ll create a resolved oil painting, incorporating hands as a key feature and applying the skills developed in the first half of the term.

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

Course Starting Wednesday

April 29th, 6pm-8pm

Let’s Play With Watercolour - T2 Week 5-8

This 4-week watercolour block is all about building confidence through exploration and play.

Each week introduces a new technique, giving you time to experiment, practice, and enjoy the process without pressure.

You’ll explore layered wash, pen and wash, pencil and wash, and wet on wet, learning how each technique can bring your ideas to life.

Suitable for all experience levels and perfect for anyone wanting to loosen up, learn new skills, and have fun with watercolour.

All About Perspective

May 16th & 17th

a two-day immersive acrylic workshop with visiting artist Graham Hearn.

Learn perspective, dimension and gradients while creating a triptych—a series of three canvases designed to work beautifully together or shine on their own.

Suitable for beginners and experienced painters alike.

Fun, supportive, and hands-on. All materials included.

Walk away with THREE framed canvases.

Optional artist dinner Saturday night (location TBC).

Strictly limited to 8 participants.