Sundays 5th-26th May 2024 | Zoom
Can I make art? Workshop Series
A four-part, participatory, online workshop series exploring ways to feel more comfortable making and connecting with art
About these workshops
This fully participatory workshop series is about strengthening your relationship with art through accessible art-making exercises and talking together. This is not a ‘How To Draw’ workshop, but a ‘How can I feel more comfortable to draw?’ workshop.
​
Over 4 weeks, we will draw inspiration from practices by contemporary artists, doing simple drawing and writing activities to change our perceptions of what it means to “make art”. During these weekly 2-hour workshops, we will talk about our relationship with art, whether positive or negative, and practice art from within the comfort of our own homes without fear of someone peering over our shoulders as we make.
​
This workshop is for anyone who struggles with perfectionism, battles with creative blocks, feels isolated by the art world, or wants to overcome their insecurities with art-making so they can say Yes, I am allowed and I can make art.
​
Absolutely no prior artistic training required, only an openness to exploring your own creative abilities.
When & Where
4 Tuesdays in May 2024
5:30–7:30pm AEST*
on Zoom
​
– 5th May
– 12th May
– 19th May
– 26th May
​
Max. 10 people
​
​
*Times across Australia:
NSW / QLD / ACT / VIC / TAS 5:30–7:30pm
NT / SA 5–7pm
WA 3:30–5:30pm
Materials you'll need to bring
– Graph paper
– A pencil and sharpener
– Min. 3x coloured pencils
– Pad of drawing paper
Note: depending on what is available to you locally and the quality of products you chose to purchase, these materials are likely to cost anywhere between $25-$60 in total. (More details provided when you reserve a spot)
Price
$250
Regular
$185
I need some $upport to do this
Price is in $AUD
​
This is to attend all four workshops. Workshops are not sold as individual sessions.
Price includes website fees so there won't be any annoying extra costs when you reserve a spot.
Final day to register: Friday 3rd May
Easy! Just register as usual with your own details and then send an email to zoyagodoroja.p@gmail.com with the person's details who you're gifting it to (name and email address) and let Zoya know when you'll be giving it to them so she doesn't email them with details before you do :)
Want to give this workshop series as a gift to someone?
Testimonials
"The classes felt informal, whilst the exercises brought confidence and appreciation of my own and others work to a surprising level, thank you Zoya, I would recommend to folk who would like to be inspired."
– Anonymous
"This came at such a good time for me. I feel more motivated and inspired to get into some art making after a long hiatus. The structure/breakdown over the four sessions really covers a lot of ground so this course can suit anyone at any stage of their creative journey/process."
– Hollie
"Zoya creates such a warm, relaxed and inviting atmosphere for these workshops. I do not draw at all but felt so at ease being guided through the exercises and so content at the end of each session. I was apprehensive about the time commitment but the 2 hours would fly by and it became such a calming and fulfilling point in my week. Highly recommend – thank you Zoya!"
– Lillian
Participants describe this workshop as:
​
A hug
Consistent
Enabling
Encouraging
Engaging
Freeing
Fun
Gentle
Grounding
Inclusive
Informative
Inspiring
Liberating
Satisfying
Sensitive
Social
Supportive
Thoughtful
Well-designed
"Zoya's workshops were fantastic, I loved them. The sessions are structured really well with a great combination of theory and practice. She created a safe and accessible space where we didn't need to have any previous art experience. I came out of each session feeling calm and grounded and ready to explore art making in my own time which is a big thing for someone who hasn't really made art before! Thank you Zoya!"
– Zara
"Inspiring, enabling, engaging."
– M.D.
"This workshop has been like a warm hug, not only for my art practice but also for my soul. Throughout the four weeks, I have felt more and more excited for the upcoming classes, and it has helped me relax and connect with art in a different way. I believe finding a safe space to share practices and concerns is crucial for a nice and long-lasting relationship with art, and this workshop has successfully proven that. Zoya is such a thoughtful and talented facilitator; it couldn't have been better."
— Pánama
"This course helped me to get the pencil in my hand moving and to not be held back by the sometimes overthinking brain! Simple techniques were learnt which really did help with creating!"
— Mel
"I think it would be good to emphasise how supportive it is. There is lots of guidance and support for those too scared to start, but enough freedom for those scared of structure."
— Katy
"The workshop series was really helpful for kicking my perfectionism up the arse. It loosened me up enough to just get into it and make some art. It gave me lots to think about, especially regarding the power of limitations, chaos, randomness and of losing control/inhibitions when making art."
— Raina