Street Art Workshops
Freehand Workshop - Beginner
Duration: 2 hours
This class offers an introduction to street art and freehand spray painting techniques, led by Melbourne’s street art star MAHA
What You Will Learn
Have you ever wanted to create your own piece of street art? Our freehand workshop offers an exclusive chance to learn a variety of spraypainting techniques from a renowned street artist right here at the famous Blender Studios. The workshop will start with an artist talk from your instructor and street art demonstration where they will cover a range of different can skills to get you started on your spraypainting journey.
The spraypaint can is a challenging tool in comparison to other paint mediums and our artist is here to guide you through all the insider tricks of the trade. After a few practice activities where you will experiment with different techniques in our dedicated spraypainting venue, participants will then head back to the classroom for a short sketching and design session. Armed with your design, we will then head back outside to create our final masterpiece for the day. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to develop their can control and learn spraypainting techniques for street art and muralism.
What You Will Make
Participants will be involved in a range of practice activities before creating their final spray painted artwork onto large panels in our ‘private laneway. The panels are too big for most people to take home, so we suggest taking some photos to document your artwork. For anyone wishing to take their panel home pls let our staff know.A light morning tea is also provided.
What is Included
Work closely with a renowned street artist and learn all the tricks of the trade. We supply all materials including paint, caps, safety gear and sketching implements. Light refreshments are also providedA light morning tea is also provided.
Where
All classes will be held at the famous Blender Studios located at 33-35 Dudley Street, West Melbourne.
Class Size
Min. of 3 and Max. 12 people in the class.
Who Teaches the Workshop?
Our freehand workshop is run by street artist Caper. Caper has been facilitating workshops and teaching people the skills of spray painting for many years through The Blender Studios.
What to bring
Make sure you wear appropriate clothing for a painting class! If spray paint gets on your clothes, chances are it won’t come out.
Cost
$129 per person (Minimum age 12 years)
Stencil Workshop - Beginner
Duration: 2 hours
Our stencil workshop for beginners has been specially designed by street artists to give you an introduction to these mediums under the guidance of a renowned stencil artist. This workshop is perfect for anyone who has never made a stencil before but wants to learn!
Workshop Outcome
Every participant will create their own re-usable stencil and artwork on a canvas, both of which can be taken home.
Workshop Outcome
The workshop includes a professional street art demonstration from one of Melbourne’s most renowned stencil artists. We will also provide you with all materials including acetate, markers, cutting knives and mats, spray paint, safety equipment (gloves, mask, aprons) etc. Every participant also gets their own canvas to paint and take home.
A light morning tea is also provided.
What is Included
The workshop includes a professional street art demonstration from one of Melbourne’s most renowned stencil artists. We will also provide you with all materials including acetate, markers, cutting knives and mats, spray paint, safety equipment (gloves, mask, aprons) etc. Every participant also gets their own canvas to paint and take home.
A light morning tea is also provided.
Where
All classes will be held at the famous Blender Studios located at 33-35 Dudley Street, West Melbourne.
Class Size
Min. of 3 and Max. 12 people in the class.
Workshop Tutor
The stencil workshop is taught by local stencil artist, ManOfDarkness aka George Manioudakas.
What to bring
Make sure you wear appropriate clothing for a painting class! If spray paint gets on your clothes, chances are it won’t come out. Feel free to bring along an inspiration imagery from home.
Cost
$89 per person (Minimum age 12+ years)
Includes all materials and light refreshments.
School Holiday
Freehand Street Art Workshop
Duration: 2 hours
KIDS HOLIDAY CLASS – strickly Ages 10+ (Grade 5 and above) If your kid age is less than 10yrs old pls kindly give us a call first to see if the child is suitable for this workshop
Have you ever wanted to create your own piece of street art? Our freehand workshop offers an exclusive chance to learn a variety of spray painting techniques from a renowned street artist right here at the famous Blender Studios. The workshop will start with an artist talk from your instructor and a street art demonstration where they will cover a range of different can skills to get you started on your spray-painting journey.
what you will be learning?
- This class offers an introduction to street art and freehand spray painting techniques, led by a Melbourne street art star
Spray paint is a challenging medium to work with and our artist is here to guide you through all the insider tricks of the trade. After a few practice activities where you will experiment with different techniques in our dedicated spray-painting venue, participants will then head back to the classroom for a short sketching and design session. Armed with your design, we will then head back outside to create our final masterpiece for the day.
Kids will paint onto a 90x90cm wooden board which you have the option to take home for a small $10 material fee 🙂 – (this is to cover our MDF board, cutting and prep the board, raw materials cost)
what will you make
- Participants will be involved in a range of practice activities before creating their final spray-painted artwork onto large panels in our laneway. The panels are too big for most people to take home, so we suggest taking some photos to document your artwork. For anyone wishing to take their panel home this is also possible for a small extra fee to cover the material cost ($10). We supply all materials including paint, caps, safety gear, and sketching implements. Light refreshments are also provided.
what included?
- professional street artist instructor
- all art materials (stationary, sketching paper etc)
- all spraypaint materials (nozzle and spraypaints)
- all protective gears (mask, apron, gloves)
- Light refreshments are also provided.
Class size?
- max 15 students
Who Teaches the Workshop?
Our freehand workshop is run by street artist Matt Hannah. Matt has been facilitating workshops and teaching people the skills of spray painting for many years through The Blender Studios.
What to bring
Make sure you wear appropriate clothing for a painting class! If spray paint gets on your clothes, chances are it won’t come out.
Cost
$89 per person (Minimum age 10 years)
Cancellation Policy:
* no show, no refund (regardless of why you are not showing up)
* 48 hours full refund.
* less than 24hrs 50% refund
* less than 12 hours NO REFUND.
**Participants must be 10+ yrs old or 135cm and over in age or height. Height and age will be checked at entrance to workshop and participants may be turned away if these requirements are not reached. This is for the safety of all participants, as participants that don’t meet these requirements lack muscle control in their hands.
Kids Holiday Workshop - Stencil Street Art
KIDS HOLIDAY CLASS – Ages 10+
This workshop offers an introduction to spray-painting through stencils. Every young person will design and create their own stencil that they will cut from acetate. Using a combination of basic freehand skills and stencilling techniques, each young person will then spray-paint a canvas that they will get to keep.
Workshop Outcome:
Every participant will create their own re-usable stencil and artwork on a canvas, both of which can be taken home.
Cost: $79 per kid
Duration: 2hours
Participants will learn basic spraypaint skills which can be applied to a range of projects. This is a great prerequisite to our Freehand Spraypainting Workshop!
What’s included:
The workshop includes a professional street art demonstration from one of Melbourne’s most prolific street artists. We will also provide you with all materials including acetate, markers, cutting knives and mats, spray paint, safety equipment (gloves, mask, aprons) etc. Every participant also gets their own canvas to paint and take home.
A light morning tea is also provided.
*Maximum Capacity of 15 participants per program*
Private Workshops
If you can’t find the date that suits, our private street art workshops can be scheduled at a time on a date that works best for you!
- Private workshops are 2.5hrs
- Choose your date/time
- Private Stencil Workshop
Up to 3 guests for $350 - Private Freehand Workshop
Up to 2 guests for $350
We also offer
- Team Building & Corporate events
- Youth Programs
- School Holiday Classes
- Private bookings for special occasions
(please get in touch for a quote!)