Artist Meetups Melbourne

Movers & Shakers - Monthly Social & Networking Coffee

Are you craving some conversations with other big thinkers? The Movers & Shakers monthly coffee is for the creative's who are driven, are hustlers, are actively seeking to grow and look for new opportunities and are wanting to be around other dreamers and action takers. If you're seeking out those conversations that inspire you, that leave you feeling motivated, then this event is for you. The Creative Hustle is a social events community for professional creatives in Melbourne's arts industry. STRUCTURE: 15 min - casual networking/order your coffee 40 min - round table intros and questions 30 min - guided conversations topics in small groups Finish with casual networking MINIMUM SPEND: Everyone who attends this event is required to purchase something from the cafe, minimum of 1 drink.

Christmas Party 🎄

Merry Christmas! 🎅 It’s time for our end of year party! This is a free event and all are welcome to join!! You’ll find us in room 304 ✨ We will be drawing, crafting and enjoying some snacks 🧁 We will also have a craft station to paint some christmas ornaments, I will have Anko paint markers to use but feel free to bring your own 🎄 What to bring? * Art supplies * Sketchbook * Snacks to share * Dress festive! After 3pm we will need to start packing up and cleaning the room, any help would be greatly appreciated 🙏😊

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.

Squishface Monthly Drawing Night NOVEMBER @ SQUISHFACE

LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH so **IT'S DRAWING NIGHT AT SQUISHFACE** Last one for the year! (We generally skip December) Join us at Squishface's studio space in South Melbourne: Studio Hall, on the grounds of St Kilda South Port Uniting Church on Dorcas St. There are FOUR TRAMS you can catch from the city. **58, 96, 12** or the **1!** It is even walkable from the city. Bring your sketch books, bring your pens, bring a friend. It's not a class - it's a drawing hang out. All skill levels welcome. Always lots of regulars, always newies. Be socially awkward, be confident as heck. This is informal, it's just a free drawing session. Go ahead and bring snacks. But no nuts please! Our venue is wheelchair accessible, as are the very toilets. Minors are welcome but will need an accompanying adult. Contact us on 0422 509 144 if any issues or you get lost. Please follow us both on instagram, for comic and zine related news and events. 👉 [Squishface Studio](http://www.instagram.com/Squishfacestudio) Here's an [instagram video](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4J5GiOPLxc/) showing where Studio Hall is. You simply enter from the street, walk up toward the big bluestone church, then go left to the car park and you will find Studio Hall!

Carols By The Lake 🎶 + Sketching

Let’s get together for some sketching with some festive music! 🎶 Bring your sketchbook and a picnic blanket since we will be sat on the grass 🎄 Non artists are welcome to join for the music vibes 🎵 I’ll post photos of the exact meeting spot when I arrive The performance is by Arts Merri-Bek. Here’s the link to the council site with the event details https://www.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/carols-by-the-lake/

Exploring Coburg Makers Market 🎄🛍️✨

Let’s explore Coburg Makers Market! 🧑‍🎄 The market will have lots goodies for the festive season. We will split up and wander around the market, meet back up to have a chat and show off our hauls 🎄🛍️✨ If you feel like it you can bring your sketchbook along but it’s not mandatory, this is more of a social event This market is free and also dog friendly 🐶

November 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](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 ⏰

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😊

Aldous Harding

Coffee at Southbank & free exhibition (Fed Square)