Art Groups Melbourne

(Co-hosts required) 🎨 Street Art Photo Walk & Conversation - Fitzroy

***\*\*Interested in co-hosting this event? Message Sarah Rus to learn more\*\*\**** Join us at 4:30pm for a relaxed street art walk through Fitzroy, exploring laneways, murals and hidden creative spots while conversation unfolds naturally along the way. **Where to meet:** out the back of 322 Brusbwick Street - look for the group on the footpath. We start walking at 4:45pm sharp. If you love photography, bring your camera or smartphone (charged) to snap some fun photos along the way. We often pose in front of our favourite artworks. Be prepared to be silly with us 🤪 (optional, of course.) This event is about moving at a comfortable pace, noticing what's around us, and letting conversation unfold organically as we walk. There's no need for art knowledge - curiosity is more than enough. The walk has a light structure to help things flow, but nothing rigid. You're welcome to chat as much or as little as you like, and enjoy the experience your own way. Running late? Use the map in the photos to catch us up, and keep an eye on the group as we move between laneways. **Recommended:** download the [Street Art Cities](https://streetartcities.com/) app, which we'll use to hunt down the art. After the walk (around 6pm) you're welcome to stay on for dinner nearby - completely optional. Head back to where we started and choose between: * Hecho En Mexico, 326 Brunswick Street * Yeshi Ethiopian Restaurant, 328 Brunswick Street * Tawooq Fitzroy Lebanese, 329 Brunswick Street Have a chat on the walk and decide together where you'd like to eat. Best suited to adults who are **young-at-heart** and enjoy exploring the city, being outdoors and connecting through shared experiences. Most of our members are somewhere between 25 and 50. Strictly 18+. Sometimes the day doesn't go entirely to plan - a laneway is closed, the group spreads out, the weather turns. That's part of it. Come as you are, keep an eye on the plan, and enjoy what's in front of you. Conversation's an invitation here, never an obligation. Can't wait to see who shows up. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **HOST RESOURCES:** [https://mastercoaches.net/good-conversation-club-questions.pdf](https://mastercoaches.net/good-conversation-club-questions.pdf) Print double sided. Cut up cards. Hand out at start of event. Guide people to introduce themselves to other guests eg eg talk to someone wearing the same colour or someone who is similar height.

The Art of Christian Waller

Born in Castlemaine, Victoria on the 2nd August 1894, Christian Waller was an intensely spiritual artist whose drawings, paintings, murals, stained glass windows and prints are permeated with her unique synthesis of Christianity and Theosophy. Inspired by the Arts and Crafts Movement, Symbolism, the Celtic Revival and by Theosophy and Hermetic Lore, Christian’s exemplary skills and superb artistic achievements shall be brought to light in this presentation by Dr Caroline Miley. *‘Pure and sublime thoughts create vibrations that appear as a ‘marvelous play of colour, like that in the spray of a waterfall as the sunlight strikes it.’.. Both suggest that radiance from a brilliant source can influence the rest of humanity.’* From 'Thought Forms' by Annie Besant & C.W. Leadbeater **Dr Caroline Miley** has lectured in Art History and Theory at the Victorian College of the Arts (University of Melbourne) and was curator of the College Collection. She consults for heritage architects and has published a number of pioneering books on the Arts and Crafts Movement in Australia. She is the author of ***‘Christian Waller Stained Glass; Towards the Light***’. Picture Credit: ***‘If I Take the Wings of the Morning’***, Fairbairn Memorial Window, Toorak Uniting Church, Toorak, curtesy of Dr C. Miley **The MTS is committed to providing events that align with and further The three objects of The Theosophical Society:** * To form a nucleus of the universal brotherhood of humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or colour. * To encourage the study of comparative religion, philosophy and science. * To investigate unexplained laws of nature and the powers latent in the human being. However this being stated, the MTS does not endorse any health, spiritual, science-related, philosophical or theological /other assertions or claims made by any facilitator we host.

Inclusive Grief Circle: Honouring Loss Through Ceremony, Community & Creativity

Read reviews from past participants [here](https://www.greenhousecreativesanctuary.com/inclusivegrief) “Grief has never been private, it has always been communal. Subconsciously, we are awaiting the presence of others, before we can feel safe enough to drop to our knees on the holy ground of sorrow. For the most part, grief is not a problem to be solved, not a condition to be medicated, but a deep encounter with an essential experience of being human. Grief becomes problematic when the conditions needed to help us work with grief are absent.” - Francis Weller Our primary association with grief is the loss of a loved one but there are so many kinds of losses that don't have formal ceremonies that are important to honour. Unprocessed grief can accumulate in weight, dulling our senses and capacity for aliveness. This is a safe, supportive space for all shapes, sizes and textures of grief- for the loss of our loved ones, for the childhood we did not get to have, for the parts of ourselves that have been rejected and exiled, for friendships and relationships with ambiguous endings, for homes and communities we are distanced from and miss, for the suffering of the world and our fellow beings. This inclusive grief circle is also an advocacy for compassionate and attentive grief work, for reshaping our understanding of and relationship with grief. It is a holding space, a container, a time and a deep permission to acknowledge our emotions, our connections, the ways we have been touched and transformed, and our humanity. We will make art in response to the Grief Deck, share and witness each other’s stories and journeys, and co-create a group nature mandala together. **Please bring a jar and 8-10 similar natural objects (8 flowers or 8 sticks or 8 stones).** If you are facing financial hardship, please key in CONCESSION as a promo code for a discounted price of $25. If that is still difficult, please email me at greenhouse.arttherapy@gmail.com. No one will be turned away. **Please also note:** * This is an art-therapy informed community-based creative workshop, and is not intended to replace individual or group therapy, and is also not for emergency crisis support or intervention. * If you are comfortable with me taking photos of you and/or your artwork for learning and supervision purposes, and to offer others a sense of what the workshop is like, please let me know at the start of the session. Your participation would be greatly appreciated! * While the estimated time is 2 hours, it might overrun depending on the size of the group and the conversations we are having so please allow some grace for that.

23 Aug: Figurine Painting and Friends-Social

**✨Are you tired of making ‘how are you’ friends? This event is for you!✨** 🎨What better way to build and deepen connections than through a fun activity like **Figurine painting**! There are many social events but it isn’t easy to feel connected to someone in a large group setting. I am super extroverted yet found myself walking home after a great social feeling more lonely, because of all the superficial connections made. I started Hue&Crew to help people build their next close-friend circle based on age, personality and interest! 🎨**What to Expect** This isn’t a big mixer event, every event has a limit of 6 people per table and a fishbowl full of conversation starters to help people get started! We move around Melbourne's many beautiful cafes weekly to keep things fresh! Expect: * A fresh, comfy venue * A hosted structure so you’re never left awkwardly quiet * A fishbowl of conversation starters for the introverts * A relaxed atmosphere where you can genuinely be yourself * Hand-painted figurines you made yourself to bring home Each group is curated to feel natural, matched by age, interest and personality 🎨**Notice before you sign up:** As the events are really small and it might take some time to form a group with similar interests, we will inform you when there is a suitable group for you! **RSVP now:** [https://forms.gle/4MN6oygujee9qmej9](https://forms.gle/4MN6oygujee9qmej9) **Take a look at our instagram page to see past public events**👇 [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXY8PXADXsm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXY8PXADXsm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) **Bring a friend for a 10% Discount for the both of you!**

Sketching at Bundoora Homestead

Hey Guys, For this event, we'll be sketching at Bundoora Homestead. A Queen Anne Federation styled, heritage home built in 1900 on Wurundjeri grounds by John Matthews and Vincent Smith. The property had previously served as a family home and repatriation facility before being refurbished as a public gallery in 2001. **Meetup Details:** We'll be meeting at the centre entrance at **11:00am** before making our way to the Cafe (adjacent to the exhibition entrance.) I've booked a table for 11 people. You guys can chill, draw, have something to eat/drink, and soak in the view of the Mansion gardens before viewing the exhibition upstairs. Or if you want, do it the other way around. *If you're looking to eat something substantial, I highly recommend having lunch beforehand as the cafe only serves light refreshments* **Public Transport and Parking:** **Route 86 tram** You can get off either at **Mt Cooper Dr** or **Greenwood Dr** to get to the homestead. **Mt Cooper Dr** (quicker route in my opinion) * Turn **Right onto Mt Cooper Dr** * Turn **Left at Boadle Rd** * Turn **Right on JV Smith Street (no through Road)** * **Walk Right on Snake Gully Dr** till you see a **wooden gate**, the main entrance is accessible from there. **Greenwood Dr:** * Turn Right onto Greenwood Dr and continue straight down the pathway near the cricket grounds till you see the homestead. **Parking:** * Parking is located directly in front of the venue and it's free :) Looking forward to meeting you guys there :)

Collage and Cookies Night

**Want to make art and eat cookies? Come along to make a collage, a vision board or a scrapbook page.** \*\*Paid event. Tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cookie-and-collage-night-tickets-1997955107510?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=email&utm_medium=sparkpost&utm_campaign=postpublish Join us for a fun night of creation and leave with a beautiful collage. Come solo or with friends! Materials and cookies provided, but you are welcome to bring your own too. The venue SoulPod is a short walk from Richmond train station or Swan St trams. Limited two-hour parking is also available nearby. The Making Club is a social events club for people who love making art and memories and want to meet other people who love making things. Follow us on Instagram @the.making.club 18+ Event Email us with any questions!

Behind the Curtain

**“Behind the Curtain”** A one day journey into the world of ballet theatre! If you love theatre, ballet, art, and the stories that unfold behind the stage, you are invited to “Behind the Curtain” — a unique immersive experience into a world that usually remains invisible to the audience. Throughout one day, we will experience ballet through three different perspectives — as artists, researchers, and spectators. From the memories of a legendary ballerina to the secret language of gestures and the symbolism hidden within classical masterpieces. **Please pay attention that the event will be hosted in Russian!** You are welcome to experience all three acts, or choose just one or two — the choice is yours. **You can pay (cash or card) for your experience at the venue.** The price depends on how many acts you want to participate. 🎭 **ACT I \| 1:00 PM** **Tamara Karsavina: "Theatrical Street"** Join us for a reading and discussion of the memoirs of one of the greatest ballerinas of the 20th century — Tamara Karsavina, a prima ballerina of the Imperial Theatres and a star of Sergei Diaghilev’s legendary Ballets Russes. We will explore the world behind the curtain: artistic life, creativity, personal destiny, and the extraordinary era that transformed the history of world ballet. **($20)** 🎭 **ACT II \| 3:30 PM** **Author’s Lecture** Dance of Ancient Images: Archetypes of Ballet Characters Through the Lens of the Major Arcana of the Tarot. Why do characters such as Giselle, Odette, Kitri, and Aurora continue to move us centuries after their stories were first created? In this lecture, you will discover classical ballet from an entirely different perspective — as a language of ancient archetypes, symbols, and timeless human stories. This is a rare and unconventional approach to ballet, offering a perspective that is seldom explored even within professional artistic circles. **($40)** 🎭 **ACT III \| 6:00 PM** **Giselle — A Guided Ballet Viewing** Experience the famous ballet Giselle accompanied by live commentary. You will learn to read the language of ballet mime, understand the hidden dramaturgy of the performance, and notice details that usually remain invisible to the audience. After experiencing the ballet in this way, you may never watch a classical ballet quite the same way again. **($40)** **IMPORTANT INFORMATION** **1\. Choose your experience** You can attend the entire day or choose one or two acts according to your preference. Your ticket provides access only to the acts specified on your ticket, so please check your selection carefully when purchasing. **2\. Breaks between acts** For those attending the entire day, please note that there will be breaks between the acts while the space is reorganised for the next part of the event. Please allow for these intervals when planning your day. **3\. Important: ACT III — "Giselle"** The building entrance closes at 6:00 PM. Please do not be late. A volunteer will be waiting at the entrance downstairs to let guests into the building until 6:15 PM. After 6:15 PM, it will NOT be possible to enter the building. Please plan your journey in advance. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Day trip to Shepparton: Archibald Prize & Facing Modernity private guided tour

Turkish Lamp Workshop in Melbourne

\*\*\*\*\**This is a pre-booking event. Please visit* [Art Masterclass Melbourne Mosaic Shop](https://www.artmasterclass.com.au/collections/book-a-mosaic-workshop/products/turkish-lamp-workshop-melbourne) *choose your ceramic and make a reservation.* \*\*\* **🌟 Are You Ready for a New Experience in Sydney? 🌟** We invite you to an extraordinary workshop that will take you on an unforgettable journey into the vibrant and dazzling world of handmade Turkish lamps. Whether you're just starting out or already an artist, our expert instructors will help you enhance your skills and discover new ones that might spark your interest.

Freeda — A Community Creative Space

# 🌿 **IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ BEFORE RSVPing** **A Meetup RSVP does NOT reserve your place for Freeda.** To attend, you need to complete your booking through **Humanitix**. This helps me keep track of numbers and prepare enough materials for everyone. 🎟️ **BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE:** [https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-freeda-a-community-creative-space](https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-freeda-a-community-creative-space) *** ## 🌿 Freeda — A Community Creative Space Freeda is a welcoming, **donation-based community creative space** offering a calm, pressure-free environment to slow down, create freely, and reconnect — with yourself and with others. Returning for its **fifth gathering**, Freeda continues to grow as a space for creativity, meaningful connection, and belonging. Inspired by the natural human need to create, play, and connect, each gathering offers simple, open-ended creative invitations that you can explore in your own way. **There is no right or wrong way to take part**, and no expectation to create something finished or “good.” ✨ No previous art experience is needed. 🎨 All art materials are provided. 🌿 Gentle guidance is available if you feel unsure or need a starting point. You're welcome to move at your own pace — making art, experimenting quietly, connecting with others, observing, or simply being present. Freeda is **not art therapy**. It is a community creative experience that values **process over product, freedom over perfection, and connection over comparison.** Come exactly as you are — curious, tired, uncertain, creative, or simply in need of a slower moment. **Everyone is welcome. 🌿** ### ✨ Contribution Freeda is a **donation-based space**. Contributions help cover art materials, room hire, and snacks while helping Freeda continue sustainably. **$20 — standard contribution** $30 — deeply appreciated if you're able to support a little more $10 — welcome if your budget is tight $5 — suitable for very low budgets **$0 — if money is a barrier right now, you are still warmly welcome to join** Please choose what feels honest and manageable for you. 💛 ### 📸 Stay connected Follow Freeda on Instagram: **@freeda.creativespace** ### 🎟️ Remember **RSVPing on Meetup does NOT reserve your place.** Please complete your booking through Humanitix: [https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-freeda-a-community-creative-space](https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-freeda-a-community-creative-space) Looking forward to welcoming you to Freeda. 🌿 — Noemie

Artsy Hangout ✏️📚✨

☃️ Location changed to Brunswick Library for the winter ❄️ Hello everyone 👩‍🎨 Bring any non messy art supplies you like, we will be working on our own drawings/paintings/craft projects in the Library. Please remember to be on your best behaviour since this is a Library, talking is fine but no shouting 🤫 If you aren’t sure what to create the club has a weekly theme, just ask me what the prompt is ✨ ✏️ We welcome all artists of any skill level or medium, Whether you’re a beginner or pro, traditional or digital, absolutely anyone can join. ⚠️IMPORTANT⚠️ Please do not attend if you are sick. I have multiple chronic illnesses so my immune system is extremely weak. Keep everyone safe by staying home if you are unwell. —————————————————— Check out our instagram @shypeoplesdrawingclub to see more about our awesome group. We also have a Discord group for online events if you would like to join and chat with more artists. ✨

Artsy Afternoon @ O3Space ✨

Join us for a chill artsy afternoon, bring any art supplies you like 👩‍🎨🎨📝✨ Access to O3Space requires you to have the minimum ( FREE! ) membership that you sign up for when you download their app. Simply download the O3Space app, create a profile and use the QR code at the gate to enter/exit the building. The gate is located inside the tram on the right side of the cafe ☕️🚊 The free membership allows you in the building for up to 3 hours per week, if you go over they might charge you so make sure to use the QR code on your way out!! There is a timer countdown in the app so you know how long you have been there ⏰