A fun afternoon learning to knit with big chunky wool and knitting needles with Louiza Hebhardt: Queen Creator at OohLouLah Chunky Knits.

We'll cover the most basic of knitting basics and use big needles and chunky yarn in this B1 workshop. By the end of the session you'll be able to cast on, knit garter stitch and cast off. You may even leave with your very own headband to keep your ears warm after class!

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Paint a canvas guided by the gentle teachings of local artist Sonja Maclean.
You will learn how to sketch an outline with charcoal to catch the essence of the plant. Then build up the painting with acrylic paint to create your very own masterpiece.
This is failproof.
Includes all materials, canvas, acrylic paint and other necessary items.

Hardys wine available $6 a glass. 1st glass complimentary.
Pizza order available form Oscars Restaurant.

Class will also include step by step instructions and assistance to students through the entire process. If you live outside of McLaren Vale please bring container to transport your artwork home.

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Join painter Lynn Lobo at the Fleurieu Arthouse on Sunday morning to take art in through mindfulness. Lynn is also a practitioner of Process Oriented Psychology. She will guide you in an awareness practice to look at a work of art of your choice and find your response. Why has that work caught your attention? Perhaps it holds a message for you! Come along and find out. 

This session runs for 1 hour. 

Bring along a journal or sketch book and your openness

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If you’re an artist or a creative who wants to grow your business then you need to be using social media. This means posting regular content that attracts, connects, and engages with your audience.

It sounds simple but a lot of small business owners feel overwhelmed when it comes to social media and knowing what to post or how to use the different platforms.

In this 2 hour workshop, Tiffany is going to share her insights into how artists & creatives can best use Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest for their business.  She will show you how to create a simple social media strategy and content plan that will move your social media marketing forward. Plus, you will learn how to use the popular online program Canva to create great looking visuals for whichever social media platform you are using.

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Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine while creating a colourful mosaic home decoration or gift using recycled glass and mirror with Claire Kennett.

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Explore form and texture with inspiration from nature to make clay sculptures embellished with found objects.

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Get your hands a bit sticky exploring Papier Mache to create a sculpture of your pet, a minibeast or imaginary creature.\

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Alice is going back to where it all started and bringing it up to the 21st Century. With her light-hearted, loving, supportive approach, you will take your psychic journey in a new direction.

• Bringing ancient crafts into modern day living

• Online 6 weeks interactive Psychic Development

• 6 weeks step by step - theory and practice

• Weekly live interactive Q&A

• Practice group sessions

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Acrylic Pour is a similar but alternative for students who like the look of Resin but less toxic.

$60 per student includes all materials, including substrates, acrylic paint and other necessary items.

Hardys wine available $6 a glass.

Pizza order available form Oscars Restaurant.

Class will also include step by step instructions and assistance to students through the entire process. Students are encouraged to leave their creation overnight to dry to reduce chances of damaging painting or vehicle mess. If you live outside of McLaren Vale please bring container to transport your artwork.

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Inspired by Van Gogh's Starry Night, in the inspiring Fleurieu Arthouse.
Learn how to create this enchanting yet simple (once you see how it's done firsthand) painting that will add perfectly to anyone's home. Taught by our local instructor who has years under her belt teaching, you won't need any previous skill or experience with painting. All you'll need is a willingness to... Learn. Paint. Relax.

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Sessions will start with learning relief printing techniques.

Once you’ve made a printing block, you can print with it over and over again, making multiple pieces of art.

Materials supplied.

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Join us for a Kids Crafternoon on Friday 26th April 12 to 3pm.

Suitable to 5 to 12 year olds.

Take yourself out to lunch and leave your kids in the capable hands of local artisans at the Fleurieu Arthouse. Multiple crafting stations.

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In this class we will take you through the iconic impressionist masterpiece, The Scream by Edvard Munch.
A great way the relax, unwind and get creative. By the end of the night you will walk away with having enjoyed a great experience and a very interesting canvas.
All equipment, paint, instructor, tea and coffee, and canvas are provided.
Bookings required for seating arrangement.

Claire combines drawn, painted and collected objects to connect ideas, feelings and thoughts  creating textured and visually intriguing mixed media artworks.

Join a small group guided workshop to explore this approach and create a personalised mixed media artwork telling your story.

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Join Claire Kennett to learn the art of glass mosaic. In this workshop, we will use recycled lead light glass to create a beautiful decoration as an introduction to the unique craft of mosaic. An exploration of colour and design will be covered as well as techniques such as cutting, assembling and grouting.

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In this class we will be following the theme of the symbolic and quintessential Sunflowers by Van Gogh. Over the duration of the class you'll learn from start to finish how to make one of the most welcoming paintings in the world. It will warm up the room or make for a beautiful gift.

Instagram 101 with Graphics Guru Kate Fitton. Bring your product or art work to learn how to take a photo with your phone, use the filters, learn about using light and good proportions. Then learn all the things you want to know about Instagram from the basics to how to link your shop and put that little shopping cart thing on. Have a glass of wine and pizza while you learn. tickets $60 on Eventbrite here

You may have seen these beautiful creations in interior design magazines or on Pinterest but now it's time to learn how to make this extremely striking abstract Protea paintings by hand!
Bring friends, family, a date or make friends there. All materials, apron, canvas, tools and paint provided.

Create an heirloom scarf and other textile treasures with Sarah Wood

This workshop is for those looking to explore the beginnings of Botanical Eco Printing, an all natural process where plant materials such as foliage and bark are brought together with textiles to create gorgeous lasting prints.

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Learn how to use a jewellers saw, drills, punches, hammers and pliers while making your own cool earring and pendants.

Waeving Circle with our Fleurieu Arthouse resident Aboriginal artist Micky Barlow & Joyce Mostyn. Have a yarn and learn weaving with Micky in our workshop area.
You will start a little basket. Each participant recieves a starter kit (included) so you can finish at home if not completed.

Shibori Cushion Cover Workshop

Create something beautiful to take home while you explore this ancient art, and experience the magic and mystery of the indigo vat.

You will have the opportunity to learn about the ancient art of 'shibori' and practise a technique of your choice on your 50cm x 50cm renewable cotton cushion cover.

An offering of plein air painting classes with Lynn Lobo.
This class runs for 6 weeks $255 in total.
Friday mornings from October 19th - November 23rd 
8.30am - 11am