Women’s Art Group
Take a moment, just for you.
The Women’s Art Group at Create to Connect is a fortnightly space to step away from the noise of everyday life, slow down and spend an afternoon creating alongside other women.
You do not need to be an artist. You don’t need to know how to draw, paint, sew or work with clay. There is no expectation to create something perfect, and no pressure to keep up with anyone else.
This is about giving yourself two hours to rest, explore, make and connect.
Each session begins with a short, gentle guided meditation designed to help us arrive, clear some of the mental clutter and shift out of the rush of everyday life. From there, we explore a different art medium and create an artwork from beginning to end.
You’ll be given enough guidance to help you feel confident getting started, while still having the freedom to make the work your own.
Some people come for the art. Some come for the company. Some simply need an excuse to put everything else down for a couple of hours.
Most of us need a little bit of all three.
What to expect
The atmosphere is relaxed, welcoming and completely non-judgemental.
You might spend the afternoon quietly absorbed in what you’re making. You might find yourself laughing and chatting with the women around you. You might surprise yourself by trying something you never thought you could do.
There is no pressure to share anything personal and no expectation that your artwork needs to have a deep meaning. The reflective element is simply an invitation to slow down, notice where you are and allow creativity to become a little breathing space in your week.
All materials are provided.
Just turn up as you are.
Sunday 11 October — Clay Relief Art
Create a one-of-a-kind clay relief artwork using texture, pattern, raised shapes and sculptural details. We’ll explore different ways of working into and building onto the clay, with plenty of freedom to make your piece abstract, botanical, patterned or completely your own.
Sunday 25 October — Mosaic Mirrors
Design and create your own mosaic mirror using colour, pattern and texture. Go bold and colourful, simple and subtle, geometric or completely abstract. We’ll work through the process together, so no previous mosaic experience is needed.
Sunday 8 November — Mixed Media Keepsake Boxes
Transform a simple wooden box into something completely unique using paint, collage, papers, fabric, imagery and other mixed-media materials. Layer, experiment and follow whatever direction your piece takes — there’s no set design to copy.
Sunday 22 November — Printmaking
Explore printmaking without lino carving. We’ll create textured printing plates using everyday materials, then experiment with ink, layering, colour and repeated prints. A playful session with lots of room to experiment and see what happens.
Sunday 6 December — Stitch & Texture
Our final session for the year is a relaxed afternoon of free-form stitching and textile play. Using embroidery hoops, fabric, thread, wool, beads and other materials, create a stitched artwork that might be abstract, patterned, botanical or anything you like. No sewing or embroidery experience needed.
Choose what works for you
You do not have to commit to the whole term.
Choose the individual sessions that interest you most for $45 per session, or join us for the complete five-session series for $200.
Each session is a complete two-hour experience, with a different medium to explore and an artwork or creative piece to work on during the afternoon.
Sundays, 2pm–4pm
Create to Connect, Frankston
$45 per individual session
$200 for all five sessions
All materials included
No artistic experience necessary
Come for one. Come for a few. Or give yourself five Sunday afternoons to look forward to.
Because making time for yourself doesn’t have to be productive.
Sometimes it can simply be about sitting around a table with other women, getting your hands messy, trying something new and remembering how good it feels to create.
Upcoming Groups
Womens Art Group
Our fortnightly Women’s Art Group is a welcoming creative space for women of all experience levels. Each two-hour session explores a different medium, from clay and fibre art to watercolour, collage and printmaking, with all materials provided. Sessions begin with a short guided meditation to help you slow down and settle in before creating in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Sessions are held fortnightly on Sundays from 2pm–4pm at Create to Connect in Frankston. Choose the individual sessions that interest you for $45 each, or book the complete five-session series for $200. No artistic experience is necessary and all materials are included.