Artist Meetups Melbourne

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 🪦

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

Halloween Party 🥸🧝🏻‍♀️🤠🧛🏻‍♀️🦇

Put on a costume and join us for our 2026 Halloween Party! 🥳🎃👻🦇🧛🏻‍♀️💀🪦 * Bring your art supplies for some sketching ✏️ * Please wear a costume! even a low effort costume is fine 🤠🧟🧙🧝🏻‍♀️🥸 * Bring a picnic blanket and any snacks you would like to share 🍬 * Feel free to invite your friends! all are welcome 🧚‍♀️ * I will bake some spooky cupcakes for us to enjoy 🧁✨ Cupcakes will be safe for Celiacs and Vegans! I will post a photo of the meeting location when I arrive 📸 Fed Square might have Halloween events on so i’ll update this if they post anything ‼️Please don’t attend if you are unwell 😷‼️

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.

LGBTQIA+ Creative Social

Are you looking for a welcoming space to get creative, meet new people and enjoy some time doing what you love? **Then please join us for the very first Bayside Rainbow Creatives** designed as a relaxed monthly arts and crafts gathering for **LGBTQIA+ adults and allies**, bringing people together through creativity, conversation and community connection. Whether you love painting, drawing, knitting, crafting or simply want to try something new, everyone is welcome! Bring along your own creative project, explore new ideas, take inspiration from an optional creative prompt or simply enjoy a chat while getting creative. There's no pressure, no expectations and absolutely no experience needed. This isn't a formal art class, it's a friendly, inclusive space where you can create at your own pace, share ideas and connect with like-minded people. Supported by local artist Juliet who is an experienced LGBTQIA+ artist and facilitator, the sessions celebrate creativity in all its forms and encourage everyone to feel comfortable being themselves. #### What to expect * 🎨 A relaxed, welcoming and inclusive environment * 🌈 A supportive space for LGBTQIA+ adults and allies * 🧶 Bring your own creative projects or explore something new * 💬 Meet new people and enjoy friendly conversation * ✨ No artistic experience necessary * 💛 Create at your own pace, with no pressure to finish anything BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL AT: https://events.humanitix.com/rainbow-creatives

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 ⏰

North Melbourne Beginner Friendly Casual Speed Dating

**💗 Virtual Speed Dating – North Melbourne Singles, Curated by Personality** Ditch the apps. Meet North Melbourne singles face-to-face on Zoom tonight. We match you with compatible North Melbourne locals using a quick personality quiz. You'll chat one-on-one on Zoom in short timed rounds while a host guides the session. **Choose your age range to register:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=705&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=North%20Melbourne&groupurlname=beginner-artists-society-collaborative-creative-sessions&ar=18-32&face_v=1.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=705&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=North%20Melbourne&groupurlname=beginner-artists-society-collaborative-creative-sessions&ar=30-46&face_v=1.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=705&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=North%20Melbourne&groupurlname=beginner-artists-society-collaborative-creative-sessions&ar=40-58&face_v=1.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=705&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=North%20Melbourne&groupurlname=beginner-artists-society-collaborative-creative-sessions&ar=55+&face_v=1.0) **⚠️ Your RSVP doesn't guarantee a place.** Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to lock in your spot. Limited places. --- 🎯 **Perfect for:** - People re-entering the dating scene after a break - First-timers new to speed dating - Singles in North Melbourne who want to meet people from home - Anyone curious about speed dating in a relaxed setting **Event Details** - **Format:** Zoom video session – short timed rounds - **Location:** Your space – couch, desk, wherever suits you - **Host:** Friendly host guiding every round - **Vibe:** Laid-back one-on-one chats with North Melbourne locals - **Rounds:** Multiple short one-on-one rounds - **Matching:** Driven by personality quiz results - **Privacy:** Contact info only shared when both match - **Matches:** Mutual matches sent out after the event **How It Works** 1. **Sign up** – Tap the link for your age range above. 2. **Take the personality quiz** – We use it to pair you with compatible North Melbourne singles. 3. **Join on Zoom** – Click the link, jump on, and the host handles the rest. 4. **Chat** – Quick timed rounds with North Melbourne singles paired to you. 5. **See your matches** – Discover who you clicked with after the event. 💡 **Tip:** Good lighting and a clean background make a big difference. --- ✨ Speed dating from home — easy, fun, and personality matched. 💞 ✨

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😊

East Melbourne Fun Interactive Local Speed Dating

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