Art Classes for Therapy, Fun or Both - Brisbane

Do you enjoy art or crafting? If you're a Brisbane artist or maker, join us to meet other creatives and make new friends!

You are invited to join the Club Yellow event as a non-member for only $15.

Just click the "Find Tickets" link in this event to grab your spot now.

If you haven't attended a Club Yellow event before, be assured that all skill levels are welcome as we have a relaxed chat about all things arty to inspire each other to live our best ‘creative’ life.
It is optional, but we would love you to bring some of your artwork (or photos of what you do) for an informal "show and tell."

This event also includes a 'SWAP MEET' where participants are encouraged to bring any art supplies (new or pre-loved), they no longer want and offer them for FREE to the people attending. There is no obligation to contribute, but you might pick up something useful from the donations. It's a great way to feel less guilty about unwanted purchases when you want to declutter your art space.

As the founder of Studio Yellow, I'm excited to help creatives connect and thrive through these Club Yellow Networking events.

Please note: (Refreshments are available for purchase at great club prices.)

Enjoy a Relaxing, Creative Weekend Workshop at Studio Yellow – Manly West, Brisbane

Discover a new way to practise mindfulness and creativity in this hands-on block printing workshop designed especially for beginners. Whether you’re completely new to printmaking or rediscovering ‘linocutting’ from your school days, this workshop will expand your creative skills.

I will guide you through the entire process of designing, carving, and printing your own original artwork.

You’ll learn how to turn any image — supplied on the day or brought from home — into a bold, high-contrast motif full of pattern and personality. I’ll guide you step by step from your initial idea through to your finished print, offering as much support or independence as you prefer. The focus and concentration required to carve your block is deeply calming, and the joy of printing multiple copies of your design is incredibly satisfying.

Block printing is wonderfully versatile and easy to continue at home. You don’t need a printing press or a large studio — just your carved block, a few simple tools, and a small workspace. The block you create in this workshop becomes a bespoke stamp you can reuse again and again to make fine art prints, greeting cards, wrapping paper, collage elements, and more.

⭐ Optional Fabric Printing Add-On

Once you’ve mastered printing on paper, you’ll also have the option to print your design onto fabric that you bring along (must be 100% cotton). This is a fantastic way to personalise tea towels, tote bags, clothing, pencil cases, or any textile you’d love to transform.

You’ll learn how to prepare your fabric, apply ink correctly, and achieve crisp, long-lasting prints. If you’ve attended my block printing workshop before, this is a wonderful way to extend your skills and explore new creative possibilities.

What You’ll Make

1. A hand-carved printing block (your choice of 11 × 11 cm square or 15 cm round)
2. Multiple prints on quality paper
3. Optional: beautifully printed fabric pieces you bring from home
4. A finished artwork ready to frame
5. The confidence and knowledge to continue block printing at home

What’s Included

1. Your double-sided carving block (to keep forever)
2. All printing materials, inks, tools, and equipment for use on the day
3. Step-by-step instructions and personalised guidance
4. Organisational tips and advice for setting up your home studio or teaching in a school setting
5. Tea/coffee and light snacks
6. Apron for use on the day
7. Relaxing music
8. Photos of your progress (shared upon request)
9. All cleanup taken care of for you

What’s NOT Included

If interested, please bring your own plain, smooth 100% cotton fabric. Alternatively, bring $10 CASH to purchase a 50 x 70 blank white cotton tea towel on the day. Do not hesitate to contact me with questions about the suitability of what you want to bring along before the day.

This Workshop Is Perfect If You:

1. Are you a complete beginner wanting an enjoyable creative experience
2. Remember doing Linocut at school and want to reconnect with it
3. Already dabble in block printing and want to take your skills further
4. Want a relaxing, mindful way to spend a Saturday afternoon (consider signing up with a friend)
5. Value creative self care and time out from everyday stress
6. Love the idea of making personalised gifts or functional art
7. Want to explore printing on fabric as well as paper

Why You’ll Love Block Printing

Block printing encourages you to slow down, breathe, and carve away the parts that aren’t needed — just like in life. It’s calming, absorbing, and incredibly rewarding. You’ll leave with a sense of achievement, a beautiful handmade artwork, and a reusable block you can print with again and again.

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Time: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM (4 hours)

Where: Manly West, Brisbane (full address provided in the confirmation email after booking).

If you have any questions about my classes and programs. Please contact me, Natalie, on 0404390443

This event is also advertised elsewhere, so please ignore the RSVP numbers you see here. If you want to know the actual numbers attending, please message me.