Paint and Sip
Creative Space is partnering with The Pavilion Café in Goulburn to bring you an enjoyable painting experience.
We are taking bookings now for parties, heading towards Christmas. Get in touch to discuss your preferred date. Drinks and finger food are ongoing while you paint at your own pace over two and a half hours. No prior experience needed –bring your enthusiasm and we’ll supply the rest. Get your group together for a fabulous evening or afternoon. You can choose beforehand what you would like to paint.
Date: To be decided
Time: 12-2.30 PM or 6-8.30 PM
Location: The Pavilion Café, 37-41 Clifford St
Cost: $75 per person includes tuition, materials, drinks and finger food.
ART IN THE GARDEN MARKDALE 2025
Summer 2025
Immerse yourself in nature and enjoy a weekend of artmaking. Markdale features a five-acre award-winning Edna Walling Garden and a rambling homestead. It is the perfect place to work plein air. A group session in drawing, watercolour and acrylic painting, as well as individual instruction, will help you capture the beautiful views. Beginners and all levels of experience are welcome.
Friday 14th February
Arrive after lunch and settle into your accommodation. Markdale is approximately one hour from Goulburn and 20 minutes past Crookwell. Take a walk around the original homestead and the Edna Walling Garden with a view to possible painting spots.
5 – 6.30 pm – Welcome Drinks
At the Original Homestead
An introduction to our weekend of art making at Markdale. Relax and soak in the sunset views.
Saturday 15th February
9 – 10.30 am – Group Session
In the Dining Room
A group session on composition, basic watercolour techniques, and acrylic techniques. Set yourself up for enjoying either technique with a clear understanding of the materials.
10.30 am – Morning Tea
In the Dining Room
11 am – Painting
Plein Air
Set yourself up for individual painting. Get comfortable and enjoy the process. There are many features in the garden that you may choose to use as a focal point. Position yourself accordingly to frame the areas of the garden, landscape, and buildings that you wish to include in your work.
12.30 pm – Lunch
On the Homestead Verandah
Break for lunch then introduce colour using watercolour and other dry media to your work of art. Feel free to move around the garden and choose another view based on your preference and comfort level.
3 pm – Day 1 Painting Concludes
3.30 pm Yoga
On The Lawn
Introducing Jennie Blevins, to guide us through some gentle yoga after your busy day of looking and painting. Jennie is an experienced teacher who will guide you through several stretches., leaving you feeling refreshed after all that concentration. You are welcome to use a chair or mat, whichever you find more comfortable.
6.15 pm – Dinner
In the Shearer’s Quarters
Dinner is a group occasion, catered for and inclusive in your residential package. It is also an opportunity to learn more about the history of Markdale and the Edna Walling Garden. A short talk will be given after dinner to share the rich, rural heritage of the location with you.
Sunday 16th February
9.30 am – Day 2 Begins
In the Garden
Head over to your preferred spot where you will be continuing your painting, developing the tones and contrast within the composition. Or you may choose to start a fresh work, guided in colour mixing to create realistic tones.
Working plein air can be exciting as you respond to changing lighting conditions. It’s best to work quickly.
12.30 pm – Lunch
By the Homestead
2 pm – Reflection & Wrap Up
By the Homestead
We’ll end at 2 pm with a reflection and discussion of your work before departing Markdale. Please fill out the feedback form before departing. Thank you.
Costings
$820 includes all drawing and painting tuition and materials, twin share accommodation in the Shearer’s Quarters, lunch (Sat & Sun) dinner (Sat), history talks, and daily refreshments.
Upgrade your accommodation to a room in the four-bedroom cottage at $860.
Not included: Breakfasts and Friday dinner.
See www.markdale.com for room details.
Participants may also choose the day-only (no overnight accommodation) package for $450.
Bookings and Payment
Creative Space will handle all bookings and payments. To reserve your place, email [email protected].
A $300 deposit per person is required by 24th January. The remainder is due by 7th February.
Paint and Sip with Creative Space
If you’re looking for a fun, unique and stress-free way to celebrate with friends, family or coworkers, and have tried all the local bars and restaurants, why not throw a paint and sip party? You and your group will be guided every step of the way to create a work of art – think fine art, not fruit! – that you can take home and pop on the wall. You don’t need any art experience and best of all, these classes are BYO. Reach out to discuss your ideas. 0427832695.
Children's Art Parties at the Studio
A lot of lovely things have happened at Creative Space lately including Charlie’s birthday party. We had a delightful afternoon, proving that you can be a mermaid, paint a mermaid, and eat cake all at the same time. If you’d like to celebrate your child or a child-in-your-life in a very special way, book their next party at our studio. They’ll experience the joy of creativity and self-confidence in expressing themselves through art. Best of all, each child takes home their very own masterpiece. Reach out to reserve your date.