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  • A half-peels mandarin, the peel in one piece coiiing below.
  • A painting of a slice of cake with halved strawberries between the layers.
  • A painting of waves on the ocean at sunrise.
  • A painting of a ladybird on the pink flower.
Until 28 Nov

Oil and Acrylics Painting Workshop

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Hosted by respected Melbourne artist Olga Wahnich, this three-hour, hands-on workshop will explore the art of oil or acrylics painting in a relaxed and supportive environment.

*All materials provided. And participants will proudly take their artwork home.

The four workshops are:
- Rind and Shine (Mandarin) on Oct 24
- Love at First Bite (Cake) on Oct 31
- Ladybug’s Bloom (Flower) on Nov 21
- Wave Hello (Landscape) on Nov 28

Coffee, tea and cookies will be provided for a short break.

The Southgate Makers Studio is run in partnership between Southgate and the Southbank Makers Market.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 21 Nov
  • 11am - 2pm 11:00am - 2:00pm
Sat 28 Nov
  • 11am - 2pm 11:00am - 2:00pm

Location

Southgate Makers Studio, Level 3
3 Southgate Ave
Southbank 3006

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $90
Book online for Oil and Acrylics Painting Workshop

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0476 323 681
  • email address: olwaysart@gmail.com
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5 – 19 Nov

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