Build your skills, confidence and creative practice over 12 months through a series of hands-on workshops, networking events and exhibition opportunities with Mary Valley Artslink.

The grassroots art group has secured funding from the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, part of the Department of Education.

This meant the group could offer skills building across diverse creative practices, president Heinke Butt said.

“We will deliver 12 workshops over 12 months, starting with an intensive drawing fundamentals workshop on Saturday 16 May,” she said.

Participants can learn from experienced artists, connect with other creatives and gain practical tools to grow their work—whether they are emerging or established.

Image credit: Pat Cale.

Workshop dates

  • 16 May | Drawing Fundamentals Intensive
  • 30 May | Life Drawing Intensive
  • 20 June | Colour Theory in Practice
  • 11 July | Painting Techniques Lab (acrylic and oil)
  • 15 August | Experimental Mark Making and Mixed Media
  • 19 September | Master Artist Class (watercolour)
  • 17 October | Printmaking Workshop (relief or monotype)
  • 21 November | Sculpture with Found and Sustainable Materials
  • 12 December | Master Artist Class
  • 16 January 2027 | Collage
  • 20 February 2027 | Textiles and Fibre Art Techniques
  • 20 March | Printing on Fabric

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