Art Groups Melbourne

Art, Aesthetics, & Appetites: A Double Treat with Mei!

Ripponlea Estate Trust Makers Market

The Trust Makers Market is a monthly event currently hosted at Ripponlea Estate. Wonder and browse through locally crafted goods and artisanal bites to the gorgeous backdrop of the estate gardens. We’ll be seated on the lawn so please bring something comfortable to sit on. *More info will be given closer to the date.* This is a PAID EVENT, a gold coin donation is required for entry to the gardens and the market.

Atong Atem in Conversation NGV

Casual Painting Workshop in Flagstaff

👇This workshop requires **a fee and a deposit.** Please read all below before you hit the button👇 Hello art lovers, we changed the place to CBD, so we are now more than welcome having more people easier! For this meet-up, we’ll use water-based acrylic paints to create a small artwork that you can take home and display👩‍🎨 Each session includes a live demonstration from me, so beginners are absolutely welcome! The group is intentionally small, which means there is plenty of time for questions and individual guidance👍 Recent themes we've done include: 🌊A lakeside scene inspired by Ballarat 🌷A picture of flowers, "I want to display" 🌇A view of Geelong's sunset 🐶A fluffy moment Let me know what you would like to try :-) ***Place*** Flagstaff (👉The Blender Studios, meet 10 mins before the session starts in front of the cafe☕️ ) ***Fee*** **$60 AUD** All materials included! You only need to bring: • a drink • meals or snacks (if you need) • a bag to carry your artwork home The finished painting is approximately A5 size. ***Before attending the sessions*** If you’d like to join, please send me a message to secure your seat with: **1\. Your name** **2\. A short introduction \(your art experience or what interests you about joining\)** **3\. A theme that you want to try \(if you have one\)** ***Deposit*** To secure your seat, **a $20 deposit** is required via bank transfer(PayID) before the sessions. Details will be provided via message. The last $40 fee can be paid directly on the day via bank transfer/cash, so that we don't have to pay extra fees for PayPal on this platform, hehe😂) If you can not come after paying your deposit, please let me know as early as possible. I’ll pay it back via bank transfer. ***The process when you attend*** -Press the attend button and message me a little bit about yourself 👇 -Details about the deposit and others will be provided via message(Please check your “messages” tab!) 👇 -Pay the deposit via PayID (no transfer fee) 👇 -Your seat will be secured! Please check the message from me after you hit the button and if you find you can't attend a session anymore, please re-press it and show me that you are not coming, since the seats are very limited:-) I’m hoping to create a friendly space where people can enjoy making art without pressure, meet others, and leave with a painting they’re proud of😊 If you’re coming alone, don’t worry — most of the people join solo, and the group is kept small and friendly. If you would like to bring guests, please message me directly to reserve your seats. Thanks for reading, and feel free to message me with any questions😊

Melbourne Canvas and Community Collaborative Sessions

The Melbourne Canvas and Community Collaborative Sessions are all about getting away from the pressure of making something perfect and just enjoying the process of creating alongside others. We hold these sessions for anyone in the Beginner Artists Society who wants a relaxed, low-stakes environment to work on their projects, swap ideas, or simply enjoy the company of fellow hobbyists. Whether you are picking up a brush for the first time or are just looking for a regular space to get some practice in, you will find a welcoming group here. We provide a casual, quiet space where you can bring whatever you are currently working on. It is a collaborative atmosphere, so feel free to ask for feedback, share tips, or just keep to yourself and paint. The goal is to build a steady community of local artists who can support each other's progress over time. If you have been looking for a reason to set aside a few hours for your own creativity, we would love to have you join us. Please RSVP if you can make it so we can keep track of numbers for the space.

North Melbourne Sketching Spirits and Creative Strokes

Whether you have not picked up a pencil since school or you are just looking for a relaxed way to spend an afternoon, this session is all about the process rather than the final product. We are getting together in North Melbourne to enjoy a bit of quiet time, share some sketching tips, and work on our drawing skills in a supportive, low-pressure environment. It is a chance to step away from screens and connect with others who are interested in exploring their creative side. We will spend the time sketching, chatting, and swapping ideas at our own pace. You do not need any formal training or expensive equipment to join us, just bring a sketchbook, a pencil, and an open mind. If you are looking for a friendly space to pick up a new hobby or simply want to meet some local neighbors, we would love to have you join the circle. If you think you can make it, please click the button to RSVP so we know how many chairs to grab.

Boo Fest 👻 After Dark Artist Market

Let’s get together to explore Boo Fest 👻 Boo Fest is a spooky art market 🦇 Please click the link below to buy your tickets and read the event description 🎃 First Nations (MOB) tickets are free 🖤💛❤️ Age restriction - the market hosts have labeled this event 18+ ‼️ https://events.humanitix.com/boo-fest-halloween-after-dark-18-artist-market

Artsy Hangout 👩‍🎨🌲✨

Grab your art supplies and a picnic blanket or camp chair and let’s get together for an artsy hangout on the grass outside Balam Balam Place 👩‍🎨 all kinds of artists and skill levels are welcome to join! If you aren’t sure what to create the club has a weekly theme, just ask me what the prompt is! ☕️ The Home Economics cafe is at the entrance to the main building if you want to grab a drink or sit inside the cafe area ☔️ If there is rain this event will either be moved to Brunswick Library or cancelled ⚠️IMPORTANT⚠️ Please do not attend if you are sick. Keep everyone safe by staying home if you are unwell 😷 —————————————————— If you RSVP and don’t show up to this event your name will be put onto a list of members to kick from the group if it happens multiple times! 📝

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 ⏰

Cemetery Sketching 👻🪦✏️🦇

It’s spooky season! 👻🪦🦇 Grab your art supplies and meet me at the spot i’ve marked on the map 🗺️ (located in the event images) the meeting spot is marked in blue and i’ve marked all the entrance gates in red since they are tricky to find. We will split up and walk around the cemetery taking inspiration from our surroundings for our sketches. Please meet me back at the meeting spot at 2:50pm to have a chat and share our artworks 👻✨ 🪦 Please be respectful of the dead while wandering the Cemetery 🪦

East Melbourne Easy Landscape Sketching Class

**✨ An Hour of Sketching, With Feedback on Your Drawing** Always wanted to draw? This beginner class starts at the time of this event and takes you from blank page to finished sketch in an hour. No art supplies to buy: any pencil and plain paper will do. This session is **Landscapes**: trees, hills, paths and skies, and how to give a view depth. When the class ends, photograph your drawing and send it in. A reviewer looks at your page and writes back with what's working and what to try next. You don't need talent, just a pencil and an hour. **RSVP here, then register through the link below** to get your place in the session. ### [✏️ JOIN THE CLASS ✏️](https://sketchhour.vercel.app/product/SketchLandscapes?city=East%20Melbourne&groupurlname=inspiring-hands-crafting-art-through-sketching&productId=400501&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-31T00:00:00Z) --- ✅ **What you get:** - Everyone in the session draws along at the same time - Just a pencil and paper, nothing to buy - A chat shared with the people booked into your session No talent required, just an hour. ✏️

Melbourne Sketch Scenic Trees and Hills

**🖼️ Sketch Hour: A Beginner Drawing Class** Sit down at your own table with a pencil and some paper. The class starts at this event's start time, and everyone in the session draws along together. You'll be drawing in **Landscapes**: trees, hills, paths and skies, and how to give a view depth. When the class ends, photograph your drawing and send it in. A reviewer looks at your page and writes back with what's working and what to try next. Complete beginners welcome: everything is taught step by step. **RSVP here, then register through the link below** to get your place in the session. ### [✏️ BOOK YOUR PLACE ✏️](https://sketchhour.vercel.app/product/SketchLandscapes?city=Melbourne&groupurlname=inspiring-hands-crafting-art-through-sketching&productId=400501&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-31T00:00:00Z) --- ✅ **What you get:** - A chat shared with the people booked into your session - A full hour of guided drawing, step by step - Just a pencil and paper, nothing to buy - Reference images on screen while you draw - Feedback on your drawing included, no subscription Find a pencil and we'll see you there. ✏️