Now enrolling — new Sunday workshops!
With over 20 years’ experience in creative education, our group art, music and yoga programs foster self-paced insights & skills — encouraging discoveries in creative expression and self-nurture that truly resonate.
If you’re looking for inspiration in your art, music or yoga journey — a nurturing step or a leap into the unknown — we’re here to help!
>> Drawing Workshop || The Magic Line
Date: Sunday 22 June 2025, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: ‘Number 99’, 99 Wentworth St, Port Kembla NSW 2505
Join Mike for this inspiring workshop focusing on the natural landscape
Drawing a landscape can be daunting – or liberating! This 3-hour workshop is designed to help you (re)discover your artistic voice through a focus on abstraction via line. Using a range of materials, Mike will guide you in a simple process from initial inspiration to finished work.
Who is it for?
This is a workshop for teens and adults of all levels – whether you are starting out, looking to find your artistic voice, or to extend your existing studio practice. Via a straightforward, structured approach together with personalised tips, Mike will guide you in:
exploring what truly captures your eye and imagination;
‘seeing’ nature as form, colour, texture, movement and light;
discovering how varying control of the drawn line can nurture your artistic voice;
experiencing the joy of mastering expressive line.
These intimate workshops are limited to groups of 8, so book now!
>> Drawing Workshop || Capturing the Light
Date: Sunday 29 June 2025, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: ‘Number 99’, 99 Wentworth St, Port Kembla NSW 2505
Join Mike for this inspiring workshop drawing unique perspectives of the everyday
Drawing everyday objects can be mundane – or thrilling! This 3-hour workshop is designed to help you (re)discover your artistic voice through a focus on abstraction via tone. Using a range of materials, Mike will guide you in a simple process from initial inspiration to finished work.
Who is it for?
This is a workshop for teens and adults of all levels – whether you are starting out, looking to find your artistic voice, or to extend your existing studio practice. Via a straightforward, structured approach together with personalised tips, Mike will guide you in:
exploring what truly captures your eye and imagination;
‘seeing’ everyday objects as form, colour, texture, movement and light;
discovering how additive and reductive tonal drawing can nurture your artistic voice;
experiencing the joy of mastering expressive tone.
These intimate workshops are limited to groups of 8, so book now!
>> Drawing Workshop || Mixing It Up
Date: Sunday 27 July 2025, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: ‘Number 99’, 99 Wentworth St, Port Kembla NSW 2505
Join Mike for this inspiring workshop drawing compelling, personal perspectives of nature
Drawing a landscape can be daunting – or liberating! This 3-hour workshop is designed to help you (re)discover your artistic voice through a focus on abstraction via layering. Using a range of materials, Mike will guide you in a simple process from initial inspiration to finished work.
Who is it for?
This is a workshop for teens and adults of all levels – whether you are starting out, looking to find your artistic voice, or to extend your existing studio practice. Via a straightforward, structured approach together with personalised tips, Mike will guide you in:
exploring what truly captures your eye and imagination;
‘seeing’ nature as form, colour, texture, movement and light;
discovering how techniques of layering and resist can nurture your artistic voice;
experiencing the joy of mastering expressive translucency.
These intimate workshops are limited to groups of 8, so book now!
>> Drawing Workshop || Colour Collaborations
Date: Sunday 3 August 2025, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: ‘Number 99’, 99 Wentworth St, Port Kembla NSW 2505
Join Mike for this inspiring workshop focusing on celebrating colour in the everyday
Drawing everyday objects can be mundane – or thrilling! This 3-hour workshop is designed to help you (re)discover your artistic voice through a focus on blending colours. Using a range of drawing materials, Mike will guide you in a simple process from initial inspiration to finished work.
Who is it for?
This is a workshop for teens and adults of all levels – whether you are starting out, looking to find your artistic voice, or to extend your existing studio practice. Via a straightforward, structured approach together with personalised tips, Mike will guide you in:
exploring what truly captures your eye and imagination;
‘seeing’ everyday objects as form, colour, texture, movement and light;
discovering how colour blending and layering can nurture your artistic voice;
experiencing the joy of mastering colour relationships.
These intimate workshops are limited to groups of 8, so book now!
Our team
mike barnard
— art & music programs
An Archibald Prize finalist with degrees in Master of Art & Masters of Fine Art (UNSW), Mike has over 15 years’ experience developing innovative studio art programs across a range of public education settings, including the Art Gallery of NSW (Contempo) and the University of NSW (Art&Design).
Trained in classical piano & musicianship from the age of 7, Mike has worked as a solo & ensemble performer on piano, violin and mandolin, and has taught multi-disciplinary group and solo programs across blues, jazz, folk, world, and pop/rock performance & composition.
Designed for adults and teens of all levels seeking new ways to make (and ways to think) about art and music, Mike’s courses guide students wanting to enjoy the thrill of learning new skills and developing individuality in their creative expression.
dominique hindmarsh
— art & yoga programs
Holding degrees in Master of Art & Masters of Fine Art (UNSW) specialising in painting and drawing and professional Adult Education qualifications (TAA; TAFE NSW), Dom has over 20 years’ engagement with person-centred art programs across a range of one-on-one and group studio settings.
A yoga practitioner for over 25 years, Dom completed her Iyengar Yoga teacher training in 2019. As the co-manager at an established yoga studio, she brings her practical experience to the design of personalised yoga programs aligned with Iyengar principles that focus on safely addressing individual physical & emotional needs.
Designed for adults and teens of all levels, Dom’s art and yoga courses guide students seeking inspiration to develop their distinct creative voice & to nurture physical and emotional wellbeing.
