Creative Arts

Quick Links: Pocket Sized Abstract Art | Watercolour Painting & String Art | Sketchbooking for Relaxation | Collage Art Workshop | Colourful Maptangle Art

Learning

In this course you will be able to get in touch with your creative side. You will explore composition, layering acrylic paint techniques, navigating colour combinations, patterns, and simple illustrative details to create small inspirational pieces of artwork. All art materials provided.

Take that leap and have fun with other like-minded people as you build confidence and nurture your creativity.

You May Achieve

** Opportunity to build confidence, gain practical skills – explore composition, layering techniques, navigating colour combinations, and how to add simple illustrative details
** Process your thoughts, ideas, and feelings about yourself and the world around you through creative self-expression
** Connect with like-minded people

Instructor – Peta Henshelwood

Skill Level – Beginner

When Is It Happening

Dates: TBA, 2026 [4 Sessions]
Time: TBA
Fee: $TBA – 50 cent fee will apply if you book online

Learning

You will learn how to combine the colour and texture of watercolour painting, with string art patterns to create an array of personalised gift cards to celebrate special and memorable occasions with family and friends.

All art materials provided.

You May Achieve

Nurture your self-expression and creativity
Gain new insight into multi-media techniques – watercolour painting techniques and
string art strategies
Develop a sense of accomplishment
Reduce stress and anxiety by being mindfully engaged in the creative process
Develop new friendships by sharing creative ideas with other like minded people

Skill Level – Beginner

When Is It Happening

Dates: TBA, 2026 [4 Sessions]
Time: TBA
Fee: $TBA – 50 cent fee will apply if you book online

Learning

Sketchbooking is a fulfilling creative outlet to kickstart your creative journey. Through experimentation with various drawing tools and techniques you’ll explore colour, patterns, and composition. As you relax into the process you will create art that feels personal, exciting and dynamic, allowing your own unique artistic style to naturally unfold.

All art materials provided.

You May Achieve

Nurture your self-expression and creativity
Gain new insight into drawing tools and techniques
Develop a sense of accomplishment
Reduce stress and anxiety by being mindfully engaged in the creative process
Develop new friendships by sharing creative ideas with other like minded people

Skill Level – Beginner

When Is It Happening

Dates: TBA, 2026 [4 Sessions]
Time: TBA
Fee: $TBA – 50 cent fee will apply if you book online

Learning

Mindful Collage Art will help reawaken your creativity and nurture your imagination. Learn to express your ideas, thoughts, and emotions in this introductory workshop. Enjoy the process as you learn about design, patternmaking, dimension, and composition to help you grow in confidence whilst expressing yourself.

You May Achieve

You will have the the opportunity to:

Gain self-awareness, build confidence, engage in mindful creative self-expression
Learn to develop your own creative ‘voice’ as you progress at your own pace
Learn more about design, patternmaking, dimension, and composition
Form new friendships with like-minded people

Instructor – Peta Henshelwood

Skill Level – Beginner

No previous art skills required. The focus of this workshop is on self-exploration, rather than product development.
Suitable for any age group from teenagers onwards.

When Is It Happening

Dates: TBA, 2026 [4 Sessions]
Time: TBA
Fee: $TBA – 50 cent fee will apply if you book online

Learning

Feel inspired to nurture your creativity but don’t know where to start? Throughout this workshop you’ll learn how to blend colourful liquid inks and draw simple lines, shapes and patterns to create stunningly intricate designs. Take that first step to ignite your creativity!

You May Achieve

You will have the the opportunity to develop practical art skills by:

Exploring colourful liquid ink
Utilising Maptangle drawing tools to create simple step-by-step ‘tangle’ designs, using black pens, pencils and blending stumps
Gaining colour awareness
Gaining drawing confidence
Developing your creative self-expression
Connecting with other like-minded people

Skill Level – Beginners

No previous art skills required, however a basic understanding of Zentangle Art can be helpful.
The aim of this workshop is about self-exploration and creative expression.
Suitable for any age group from teenagers onwards.

When Is It Happening

Dates: TBA, 2026 [4 Sessions]
Time: TBA
Fee: $TBA – 50 cent fee will apply if you book online

Peta Henshelwood – Bio

Peta Henshelwood has a Bachelor of Education (1992-1995), Certificate in Counselling for Education Professionals (2021-2022), and Art Therapy Practitioner Certificate (2023-2024). She is currently in her 30th year of teaching, having taught in: Public Schools in Victoria; International School in Norway, the Philippines, Japan, China; along with one-to-one and Group Workshops, within the City of Greater Geelong.

Peta is the founder, educator, and director of TIME2 Active8. As you mindfully journey through Peta’s workshops, you will feel empowered to find your own ‘unique creative voice’ and discover new ways to interact with your creative self-expression to enhance your social, emotional and mental wellbeing. We are all unique and need to be reminded of how very special we are!

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