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.
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Over 4 weeks, we will draw inspiration from practices by past and 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.
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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.
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Absolutely no prior artistic training required, only an openness to exploring your own creative abilities.
When & Where
4 Saturdays in Feb 2026
10:30am-12:30pm AEDT*
on Zoom
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– 7th Feb
– 14th Feb
– 21st Feb
– 28th Feb
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Max. 10 people
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*Times across Australia:
NSW / ACT / VIC / TAS 10:30am-12:30pm
SA 10am-12pm
QLD 9:30-11:30am
NT 9-11am
WA 7:30-9:30am
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
EARLYBIRD: Regular
$185
EARLYBIRD: I need some $upport
Price is in $AUD
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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.
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'I need some $upport to do this':
This is for concession / unwaged / underpaid folks who need a little financial support to purchase these workshops.
$250
Regular
20% off - only available until 10th Dec 2025!
20% off - only available until 10th Dec 2025!
$148
$200
I need some $upport to do this
$185
Gift it to someone ♡
as above prices
Testimonials
"We often underestimate our own work, this workshop opens up that mindset."
– Glynn
"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
"Highly recommend doing the workshop, I'm incredibly happy I did. I no longer fear to try and create art."
– Annemarie
"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
Participants describe this workshop as:
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Enabling
Encouraging
Engaging
Enjoyable
Eye-opening
Freeing
Fun
Gentle
Grounding
Inclusive
Informative
Inspiring
Interesting
Liberating
Satisfying
Sensitive
Social
Supportive
Thoughtful
Well-designed
Living on Wurundjeri Country.
Always was, always will be,
Aboriginal land.