Want to make some artworks but can't seem to find the time? Well let's MAKE SOME TIME. 

Get inspired and make some stuff while hanging out with other creatives. This studio session is run as unstructured studio time. Bring your own artworks, sketchbook and materials. We will provide you with tea, coffee and some snacks. No pressure, just a good atmosphere to create in.

Want to make some artworks but can't seem to find the time? Well let's MAKE SOME TIME. 

Get inspired and make some stuff while hanging out with other creatives. This studio session is run as unstructured studio time. Bring your own artworks, sketchbook and materials. We will provide you with tea, coffee and some snacks. No pressure, just a good atmosphere to create in.

You are invited to celebrated the opening of OUBAITORI. A joyful solo exhibition by Liane Worth.

Cost: FREE

Light refreshments will be served.

Want to make some artworks but can't seem to find the time? Well let's MAKE SOME TIME. 

Get inspired and make some stuff while hanging out with other creatives. This studio session is run as unstructured studio time. Bring your own artworks, sketchbook and materials. We will provide you with tea, coffee and some snacks. No pressure, just a good atmosphere to create in.

Explore the versatility of graphite and water-soluable graphite in this still life drawing session with Leah Gay.

The session will include learning different techniques for observation, along with different ways to use the materials before we settle in for one final drawing session to test our skills.

Included in the cost of the ticket for you to take home will be:

• Brand new set of Faber-Castell 9000 Art Pencils with eraser and pencil sharpener.

• 1 x Lyra water-soluable graphite crayon

• 1 x A4 sketch journal

• 1 x round brush

Total retail value: $45

Basic drawing skills are assumed.

All materials will be provided for the class.

Cost $95

Baffled by Social Media and what it is for? Then let us help you unravel the mystery and take you right back to basics. During this session, we will discuss different social media platforms and what they are for, set up your Instagram and help you through the basics of posting and photographing.

Presenter: Alison James and Kath McCann

Cost: $25

Please Bring: Mobile Phone

Want to make some artworks but can't seem to find the time? Well let's MAKE SOME TIME. 

Get inspired and make some stuff while hanging out with other creatives. This studio session is run as unstructured studio time. Bring your own artworks, sketchbook and materials. We will provide you with tea, coffee and some snacks. No pressure, just a good atmosphere to create in.

You are invited to the opening of TRIBUTE an exhibition celebrating Samoan Culture and transitions by Danny Mose and Jazz Faleva'ai-Mose. Tickets for this will not last so get in quick!

There will be music, cultural dance and light refreshments. We have also partnered with the Cardigan Bar for this one to ensure you have a great place to continue the party on afterwards.

In order to make our selection process for our 2025 Exhibition Program transparent and as easy for us all as possible, Et Al Gallery and Studio are holding a public meeting to begin the callout period for the 2025 exhibiting artists Cohort. 

During this meeting we will explain:

• Our Exhibition models and fees

• Our services

• Our selection process

You will have a chance to hear from some of our 2024 Artist Cohort and ask them questions about their experiences with us. You will also have the opportunity to talk to Gallery owner and manager, Alison, and ask any questions you might have. 

Cost: FREE

We cordially invite you to join with us in celebrating the FIRST ANNIVERSARY of Et Al Gallery and Studio with the SIGNATURE Event Night. Come see the artworks of our artists, support our Gallery and join in a raucous, joyful celebration of one year of exhibitions, events, workshops and artistic excellence.

This is an event not to be missed.

This event is catered by Myrtle and Blossom. Vegetarian and Gluten Free options will be available.

Cost: $15

Tickets are limited, so bookings are necessary.

Want to make some artworks but can't seem to find the time? Well let's MAKE SOME TIME. 

Get inspired and make some stuff while hanging out with other creatives. This studio session is run as unstructured studio time. Bring your own artworks, sketchbook and materials. We will provide you with tea, coffee and some snacks. No pressure, just a good atmosphere to create in.

Aluminium etching can be a safer, cheaper, and more accessible alternative to copper or zinc etching. In this workshop we will cover:

• How to cut and prepare aluminium plates

• Mixing copper sulphate and salt etching solution to bite aluminium plates

• Demonstrations of different methods of tone creation and mark making

You will come out of the workshop with:

• Etched plate

• Print proof

To prepare for this workshop, you will need a simple 10cm x 10cm image that you can draw onto the plate.

All other materials are supplied, including a prepared aluminium plate, proofing paper and ink.

Want to make some artworks but can't seem to find the time? Well let's MAKE SOME TIME. 

Get inspired and make some stuff while hanging out with other creatives. This studio session is run as unstructured studio time. Bring your own artworks, sketchbook and materials. We will provide you with tea, coffee and some snacks. No pressure, just a good atmosphere to create in.

Learn the learn the technique of simple basket weaving to create a small hand knotted basket. This is a technique that will give you the foundation to explore the art of basket weaving.

This 2 hour workshop will teach you

• How to begin a coil

• How to make a flat base

• How to create a raised edge

• How to finish your piece professionally.

Materials will be provided to make one small pot or coaster

Facilitator: Lorraine Hollis is a textile artist with a degree in fine arts and creative industries. She has many years of experience creating and teaching art.

(light refreshment provided at the end of the workshop)

Cost: $65

Have you always wanted to be creative but think it's for other people?

Do you want to be more mindful but ‘meditation’ is not for you?

Would you like a moment of quiet each week to just play?

JOIN OUR WEEKLY SUPPORTIVE CLASS AND LEARN THE ART OF ‘NEURO-DOODLING’

Creative, mindful doodling improves concentration, relieves stress, boosts creativity and aids memory.

It invites us to engage with freeform lines, encouraging us to relax as the line travels across the page.

Slow down and relax, whilst learning to develop mindful drawings into creative “Neuro-art”.

Based on neurographic drawing, developed by psychologist, artist, and architect, Dr. Pavel Piscarev.

 NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

 10 WEEK COURSE

FRIDAY MORNINGS, 9:00am – 11:00am

TERM 2 DATES: April 19 – June 21

Term Fee $250.00*

Individual classes $30.00

*Please be aware that once the term commences course fees are non refundable

Term outline

Weeks 1 - 2   Intro to Neuro-art: soothing lines

Weeks 3 - 4   Intro to patterns: peaceful patterning

Weeks 5 - 6   Intro to colour: harmonious palettes

Weeks 7 - 8   Express yourself with embellishment

Weeks 9 - 10 Bringing it all together/celebrate

Please Bring:

Acrylic paint in tubes - black, white, red, yellow, blue

Acrylic paint markers - Posca PC 3M bullet point (or similar brand) - Black and White

Plastic container with lid - a shallow, flat ‘Tupperware’ container with a sealable lid is ideal.

Brushes will be supplied, but feel free to bring your favourites if you have them.

Ideally, wear clothing that you don’t mind splashing paint on (or an apron).

WHY YOUR OWN KIT?

Having access to your own materials allows you to continue your mindful creating between classes. 😊

Kits can be purchased at Arthouse Northside

About The Facilitator:

Kath is a practising artist, and experienced educator, focussed on art for wellbeing. She uses neuroart in her daily practice to create a space for mindfulness and calm. Kath creates under the name Kath.Artique (cathartic).

Find out more on Instagram @kath.artique

LAST TICKET - Due to a last minute cancellation ONE ticket has become available for this event.

Restorative Yoga

Restorative yoga is a wonderful practice to unwind and find a pathway to relaxation in a busy fastpaced life. The fully supported poses allow time to rest, with the session focused on ‘being present and calm’ rather than ‘doing.’ This provides opportunity to truly experience deep relaxation. Some poses are held in silence, whilst others will be an opportunity to explore breath practice (pranayama).

The session will conclude with a soothing guided meditation.

Facilitator: Coralie is an artist and a teacher with a Masters in Inclusion, recently having completed a 300 hour yoga and meditation teaching course.

Please Bring: YOGA MAT AND SMALL BLANKET and PILLOW (a limited number of yoga mats will be available, please let us know on booking)

Light refreshment provided at the end of the session

Cost: $25 per person

Have you always wanted to be creative but think it's for other people?

Do you want to be more mindful but ‘meditation’ is not for you?

Would you like a moment of quiet each week to just play?

JOIN OUR WEEKLY SUPPORTIVE CLASS AND LEARN THE ART OF ‘NEURO-DOODLING’

Creative, mindful doodling improves concentration, relieves stress, boosts creativity and aids memory.

It invites us to engage with freeform lines, encouraging us to relax as the line travels across the page.

Slow down and relax, whilst learning to develop mindful drawings into creative “Neuro-art”.

Based on neurographic drawing, developed by psychologist, artist, and architect, Dr. Pavel Piscarev.

 NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

 10 WEEK COURSE

FRIDAY MORNINGS, 9:00am – 11:00am

TERM 2 DATES: April 19 – June 21

Term Fee $250.00*

Individual classes $30.00

*Please be aware that once the term commences course fees are non refundable

Term outline

Weeks 1 - 2   Intro to Neuro-art: soothing lines

Weeks 3 - 4   Intro to patterns: peaceful patterning

Weeks 5 - 6   Intro to colour: harmonious palettes

Weeks 7 - 8   Express yourself with embellishment

Weeks 9 - 10 Bringing it all together/celebrate

Please Bring:

Acrylic paint in tubes - black, white, red, yellow, blue

Acrylic paint markers - Posca PC 3M bullet point (or similar brand) - Black and White

Plastic container with lid - a shallow, flat ‘Tupperware’ container with a sealable lid is ideal.

Brushes will be supplied, but feel free to bring your favourites if you have them.

Ideally, wear clothing that you don’t mind splashing paint on (or an apron).

WHY YOUR OWN KIT?

Having access to your own materials allows you to continue your mindful creating between classes. 😊

Kits can be purchased at Arthouse Northside

About The Facilitator:

Kath is a practising artist, and experienced educator, focussed on art for wellbeing. She uses neuroart in her daily practice to create a space for mindfulness and calm. Kath creates under the name Kath.Artique (cathartic).

Find out more on Instagram @kath.artique

Want to make some artworks but can't seem to find the time? Well let's MAKE SOME TIME. 

Get inspired and make some stuff while hanging out with other creatives. This studio session is run as unstructured studio time. Bring your own artworks, sketchbook and materials. We will provide you with tea, coffee and some snacks. No pressure, just a good atmosphere to create in.

Have you always wanted to be creative but think it's for other people?

Do you want to be more mindful but ‘meditation’ is not for you?

Would you like a moment of quiet each week to just play?

JOIN OUR WEEKLY SUPPORTIVE CLASS AND LEARN THE ART OF ‘NEURO-DOODLING’

Creative, mindful doodling improves concentration, relieves stress, boosts creativity and aids memory.

It invites us to engage with freeform lines, encouraging us to relax as the line travels across the page.

Slow down and relax, whilst learning to develop mindful drawings into creative “Neuro-art”.

Based on neurographic drawing, developed by psychologist, artist, and architect, Dr. Pavel Piscarev.

 NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

 10 WEEK COURSE

FRIDAY MORNINGS, 9:00am – 11:00am

TERM 2 DATES: April 19 – June 21

Term Fee $250.00*

Individual classes $30.00

*Please be aware that once the term commences course fees are non refundable

Term outline

Weeks 1 - 2   Intro to Neuro-art: soothing lines

Weeks 3 - 4   Intro to patterns: peaceful patterning

Weeks 5 - 6   Intro to colour: harmonious palettes

Weeks 7 - 8   Express yourself with embellishment

Weeks 9 - 10 Bringing it all together/celebrate

Please Bring:

Acrylic paint in tubes - black, white, red, yellow, blue

Acrylic paint markers - Posca PC 3M bullet point (or similar brand) - Black and White

Plastic container with lid - a shallow, flat ‘Tupperware’ container with a sealable lid is ideal.

Brushes will be supplied, but feel free to bring your favourites if you have them.

Ideally, wear clothing that you don’t mind splashing paint on (or an apron).

WHY YOUR OWN KIT?

Having access to your own materials allows you to continue your mindful creating between classes. 😊

Kits can be purchased at Arthouse Northside

About The Facilitator:

Kath is a practising artist, and experienced educator, focussed on art for wellbeing. She uses neuroart in her daily practice to create a space for mindfulness and calm. Kath creates under the name Kath.Artique (cathartic).

Find out more on Instagram @kath.artique

Want to make some artworks but can't seem to find the time? Well let's MAKE SOME TIME. 

Get inspired and make some stuff while hanging out with other creatives. This studio session is run as unstructured studio time. Bring your own artworks, sketchbook and materials. We will provide you with tea, coffee and some snacks. No pressure, just a good atmosphere to create in.

Have you always wanted to be creative but think it's for other people?

Do you want to be more mindful but ‘meditation’ is not for you?

Would you like a moment of quiet each week to just play?

JOIN OUR WEEKLY SUPPORTIVE CLASS AND LEARN THE ART OF ‘NEURO-DOODLING’

Creative, mindful doodling improves concentration, relieves stress, boosts creativity and aids memory.

It invites us to engage with freeform lines, encouraging us to relax as the line travels across the page.

Slow down and relax, whilst learning to develop mindful drawings into creative “Neuro-art”.

Based on neurographic drawing, developed by psychologist, artist, and architect, Dr. Pavel Piscarev.

 NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

 10 WEEK COURSE

FRIDAY MORNINGS, 9:00am – 11:00am

TERM 2 DATES: April 19 – June 21

Term Fee $250.00*

Individual classes $30.00

*Please be aware that once the term commences course fees are non refundable

Term outline

Weeks 1 - 2   Intro to Neuro-art: soothing lines

Weeks 3 - 4   Intro to patterns: peaceful patterning

Weeks 5 - 6   Intro to colour: harmonious palettes

Weeks 7 - 8   Express yourself with embellishment

Weeks 9 - 10 Bringing it all together/celebrate

Please Bring:

Acrylic paint in tubes - black, white, red, yellow, blue

Acrylic paint markers - Posca PC 3M bullet point (or similar brand) - Black and White

Plastic container with lid - a shallow, flat ‘Tupperware’ container with a sealable lid is ideal.

Brushes will be supplied, but feel free to bring your favourites if you have them.

Ideally, wear clothing that you don’t mind splashing paint on (or an apron).

WHY YOUR OWN KIT?

Having access to your own materials allows you to continue your mindful creating between classes. 😊

Kits can be purchased at Arthouse Northside

About The Facilitator:

Kath is a practising artist, and experienced educator, focussed on art for wellbeing. She uses neuroart in her daily practice to create a space for mindfulness and calm. Kath creates under the name Kath.Artique (cathartic).

Find out more on Instagram @kath.artique

Have you always wanted to be creative but think it's for other people?

Do you want to be more mindful but ‘meditation’ is not for you?

Would you like a moment of quiet each week to just play?

JOIN OUR WEEKLY SUPPORTIVE CLASS AND LEARN THE ART OF ‘NEURO-DOODLING’

Creative, mindful doodling improves concentration, relieves stress, boosts creativity and aids memory.

It invites us to engage with freeform lines, encouraging us to relax as the line travels across the page.

Slow down and relax, whilst learning to develop mindful drawings into creative “Neuro-art”.

Based on neurographic drawing, developed by psychologist, artist, and architect, Dr. Pavel Piscarev.

 NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

 10 WEEK COURSE

FRIDAY MORNINGS, 9:00am – 11:00am

TERM 2 DATES: April 19 – June 21

Term Fee $250.00*

Individual classes $30.00

*Please be aware that once the term commences course fees are non refundable

Term outline

Weeks 1 - 2   Intro to Neuro-art: soothing lines

Weeks 3 - 4   Intro to patterns: peaceful patterning

Weeks 5 - 6   Intro to colour: harmonious palettes

Weeks 7 - 8   Express yourself with embellishment

Weeks 9 - 10 Bringing it all together/celebrate

Please Bring:

Acrylic paint in tubes - black, white, red, yellow, blue

Acrylic paint markers - Posca PC 3M bullet point (or similar brand) - Black and White

Plastic container with lid - a shallow, flat ‘Tupperware’ container with a sealable lid is ideal.

Brushes will be supplied, but feel free to bring your favourites if you have them.

Ideally, wear clothing that you don’t mind splashing paint on (or an apron).

WHY YOUR OWN KIT?

Having access to your own materials allows you to continue your mindful creating between classes. 😊

Kits can be purchased at Arthouse Northside

About The Facilitator:

Kath is a practising artist, and experienced educator, focussed on art for wellbeing. She uses neuroart in her daily practice to create a space for mindfulness and calm. Kath creates under the name Kath.Artique (cathartic).

Find out more on Instagram @kath.artique

Want to make some artworks but can't seem to find the time? Well let's MAKE SOME TIME. 

Get inspired and make some stuff while hanging out with other creatives. This studio session is run as unstructured studio time. Bring your own artworks, sketchbook and materials. We will provide you with tea, coffee and some snacks. No pressure, just a good atmosphere to create in.

Current Dates Available (choose when you get your ticket):

May

Sunday 19th

June

Sunday 2nd

Sunday 9th

Sunday 23

Sunday 30

Explore the versatility of graphite and water-soluable graphite in this still life drawing session with Leah Gay.

The session will include learning different techniques for observation, along with different ways to use the materials before we settle in for one final drawing session to test our skills.

Included in the cost of the ticket for you to take home will be:

• Brand new set of Faber-Castell 9000 Art Pencils with eraser and pencil sharpener.

• 1 x Lyra water-soluable graphite crayon

• 1 x A4 sketch journal

• 1 x round brush

Total retail value: $45

Basic drawing skills are assumed.

All materials will be provided for the class.

Cost $95

Participants will begin the creative process of making and deigning their own fabric, woven basket or bowl.

All materials will be supplied including a range of colourful fabric to choose from.

Detailed instruction will be given in starting the process- the trickiest bit. Options on finishing will be provided so you can continue the fun at home.

Your instructor and guide in this process is Lyn Taylor. Lyn is a serial creative and has used her hands in many creative ways in the past. Her current passion is working with fabric as her chosen medium. Colours, textures and shapes define her work. Most of the materials that make up her work have been found or sourced second hand and up cycled. This being one of the philosophies that underpin her work.

Cost: $60.00

Date: Saturday, 18th May 2024

Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm

All materials included.

Have you always wanted to be creative but think it's for other people?

Do you want to be more mindful but ‘meditation’ is not for you?

Would you like a moment of quiet each week to just play?

JOIN OUR WEEKLY SUPPORTIVE CLASS AND LEARN THE ART OF ‘NEURO-DOODLING’

Creative, mindful doodling improves concentration, relieves stress, boosts creativity and aids memory.

It invites us to engage with freeform lines, encouraging us to relax as the line travels across the page.

Slow down and relax, whilst learning to develop mindful drawings into creative “Neuro-art”.

Based on neurographic drawing, developed by psychologist, artist, and architect, Dr. Pavel Piscarev.

 NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

 10 WEEK COURSE

FRIDAY MORNINGS, 9:00am – 11:00am

TERM 2 DATES: April 19 – June 21

Term Fee $250.00*

Individual classes $30.00

*Please be aware that once the term commences course fees are non refundable

Term outline

Weeks 1 - 2   Intro to Neuro-art: soothing lines

Weeks 3 - 4   Intro to patterns: peaceful patterning

Weeks 5 - 6   Intro to colour: harmonious palettes

Weeks 7 - 8   Express yourself with embellishment

Weeks 9 - 10 Bringing it all together/celebrate

Please Bring:

Acrylic paint in tubes - black, white, red, yellow, blue

Acrylic paint markers - Posca PC 3M bullet point (or similar brand) - Black and White

Plastic container with lid - a shallow, flat ‘Tupperware’ container with a sealable lid is ideal.

Brushes will be supplied, but feel free to bring your favourites if you have them.

Ideally, wear clothing that you don’t mind splashing paint on (or an apron).

WHY YOUR OWN KIT?

Having access to your own materials allows you to continue your mindful creating between classes. 😊

Kits can be purchased at Arthouse Northside

About The Facilitator:

Kath is a practising artist, and experienced educator, focussed on art for wellbeing. She uses neuroart in her daily practice to create a space for mindfulness and calm. Kath creates under the name Kath.Artique (cathartic).

Find out more on Instagram @kath.artique

Et Al Gallery and Studio cordially invite you to our Mother's Day High Tea.

Sit in amongst the beautiful Botanicals exhibition and enjoy being treated to a fully catered high tea where your food and drink becomes the subject matter for your still life drawing! Every participant will receive a sketchbook, blackwing pencil and flowers from the table to take home. Price also includes a variety of savoury and sweet treats and bottomless tea and coffee.

No drawing experience necessary. Just come and let us show you some simple ways of looking and sketching, and try out some simple sketches in your new sketchbook or simply have a delightful morning out in the Gallery in Fifth Avenue, Sandgate.

Cost: $120.00

All inclusive.

Tickets are strictly limited. Bookings necessary. The gallery will be closed to the public during this event for your private viewing of the exhibition.