SUN 14 SEP | SWELL WORKSHOP | Coastal Watercolour Workshop with Lara Pisarek
Thursday, 26 June 2025
Coastal Watercolour Workshop with Lara Pisarek If you’ve been wanting to unwind, connect with nature and build your watercolour skills, this is the perfect class for you. You will be provided with an array of local Currumbin flora, botanicals and natural elements such as shells to create your very own flat lay arrangement. Learning composition
SUN 14 & 21 SEP | SWELL WORKSHOP | Sea Turtle Wire Workshop with Russell Solomon
Thursday, 26 June 2025
Sea Turtle Fledgling Sculpture Workshop with Russell Solomon Join SWELL artist Russell Solomon for a fun and hands-on creative workshop. In this engaging session, participants will transform recycled plastic milk bottles into a sea turtle egg using simple melting techniques. Guided through each step, you’ll then learn introductory wire sculpting skills to craft a charming
MON 15 SEP | SWELL WORKSHOP | Make A Steampunk Vase
Thursday, 26 June 2025
Make A Steampunk Vase Are you fascinated by Steampunk? Join Nicci from PJ Pottery, known for her Steampunk teapots and quirky towers, in a fun, creative, possibly eccentric evening. Let your imagination run wild and make a clay vase in Steampunk style over a glass of wine and nibbles. Choose from textures, stamps and sprigs
SAT 20 SEP | SWELL WORKSHOP | Ceramic Natural Treasures with Anthea Amore
Thursday, 26 June 2025
Ceramic Natural Treasures with Anthea Amore Create your own clay versions of favourite natural treasures—shells, seed pods, stones or driftwood—in this hands-on workshop guided by artist Anthea. Learn basic hand-building techniques and how to add texture using simple clay tools. Optional painting with oxides and underglazes is available. Finish with 3 – 5 unique ceramic
SAT 20 SEP | SWELL WORKSHOP | Hand Building Pottery Class with Jade Kruizinga
Thursday, 26 June 2025
Hand Building Pottery Class with Jade Kruizinga Come get your hands dirty and unwind in our relaxed, beginner-friendly hand-building pottery class. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and a good vibe. We’ll guide you through simple, fun techniques like pinch pots, coiling, and slab building to create your own unique ceramics. Perfect for anyone wanting
SAT 20 SEP | SWELL WORKSHOP | Ceramic Wall Flower Workshop with Monte Lupo
Thursday, 26 June 2025
Ceramic Wall Flower Workshop with Monte Lupo Get creative in this Monte Lupo workshop where you’ll craft three unique ceramic wall flowers. Starting with blank flower shapes, you’ll learn techniques for shaping, building, and embellishing each piece to reflect your personal style. With expert guidance, explore form, texture, and decoration as you bring your floral
SAT 20 SEP | SWELL WORKSHOP | Paint & Sip with Thea
Thursday, 26 June 2025
Paint & Sip with Thea Join Thea Skelsey for a fun and relaxed painting session where you control the entirety of your creativity outcome. You will be guided step-by-step through the selection of colour and shape, every skill level is welcome. Create and take home a one-of-a-kind artwork, designed and painted by you, inspired by
SUN 21 SEP | SWELL WORKSHOP | Mosaic Stepping Stones with Monte Lupo
Thursday, 26 June 2025
Mosaic Stepping Stones with Monte Lupo Join us at Monte Lupo Studio and make your own mosaic paver in your own design! You will be provided with a round concrete stepping stone that you will mosaic with handmade Monte Lupo tiles. Each participant will walk away with a completed mosaic stepping stone. Suitable for ages
SUN 21 SEP | SWELL WORKSHOP | Above the Shoreline: Abstract Landscape Workshop with Cara Sanders
Thursday, 26 June 2025
Above the Shoreline: Abstract Landscape Workshop with Cara Sanders Join Gold Coast artist Cara Sanders for a special 2-hour beachside painting workshop as she shares her unique style inspired by aerial views of the coastline. Under the open sky and sea breeze, you’ll be guided step-by-step to create your own expressive coastal artwork on canvas and take
northerlySWELL 2024 | Still Life Drawing Experience with Michelle Le Plastrier | HELENSVALE | FREE
Wednesday, 31 July 2024
northerlySWELL 2024 Still Life Drawing & Collage Experience with Michelle Le Plastrier NortherlySWELL 2024 will feature a spectacular still life drawing experience created by Gold Coast Artist Michelle Le Plastrier at Helensvale Library and Cultural Centre. Michelle will curate a still life extravaganza, inviting guests of all ages and abilities to immerse themselves in the art