Handbuilding Demonstration

Watch experienced potters mould clay in this live in-store demonstration. Learn more about the ceramic process, ask questions, and gain first-hand insight into hand building techniques, tools, and studio practice. A great opportunity to explore the world of ceramics including equipment in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Lighthouse Painting Workshop with Julia Freake

In this 3 hour workshop, Julia will step you through painting the Aireys Inlet Splitpoint Lighthouse in her contemporary graphic style. No experience needed. Price includes instruction, a 16×20 inch (approx 40x50cm) canvas per person, paint and use of equipment e.g. brushes, easel, palettes, water pots, apron.

Make your own seaweed art

Create your own unique piece of art with seaweed foraged and prepressed from the beautiful Surf Coast. All seaweed is sustainably collected between Anglesea to Spout Creek and captures the immense variety of colour and form we are so fortunate to have.

Collective Canvas: A Community Art Creation

Join me in creating a collaborative artwork throughout the Arts Trail weekend! A large canvas will sit in my studio, inviting every visitor to leave their mark and become part of something bigger. Using pastels, crayons, and paints, add whatever speaks to you – a flower, a message, a splash of colour, or a simple […]

Journal Cover Design – Workshop

Create your own unique visual art journal cover collage inspired by local places in Torquay! Learn simple design elements, sketch with watercolour pencils and collage in an inspiring, creative space. Connect & create. All abilities welcome

Ink & Press onto Fabric: A Creative Drop-In Workshop

Step into the studio and experience the simple, satisfying process of lino printing for yourself. Throughout the day, I’ll have a selection of my hand-carved lino block designs ready for you to choose from, each one inspired by the natural beauty of the Surf Coast. Bring along a piece of fabric you’d love to give […]

Mini Workshop – Sgraffito Ceramic Magnets

Get hands-on with clay and try the sgraffito technique in this drop-in workshop. Scratch through coloured underglaze to reveal your design beneath and create two unique ceramic magnets to take home. This is a fun, self-directed activity with help available from Cat – perfect for those who like to explore at their own pace. Suitable […]

Sculptural Jewellery Workshop

Learn the art of lost wax, where we create a jewellery piece of your choice, a ring, pendant, brooch or mini anything, made in wax on the day and then cast in 925 Silver or Brass, up to 8 grams of Silver, additional grams $10 each – All welcome but please note we will be […]

Hyperrealism with Charcoal

A 30 minute demonstration in Studio 11, working on a charcoal drawing, and explaining the process and some techniques I use to achieve realism in my drawings. Questions and answers welcomed, during and after.

Expert Wheel Throwing Demonstration

Watch experienced potters bring clay to life on the wheel in this live in-store demonstration. Learn more about the ceramic process, ask questions, and gain first-hand insight into wheel throwing techniques, tools, and studio practice. A great opportunity to explore the world of ceramics including equipment in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

A Shared Perch

Join us for a collaborative community mural: The Shared Perch Everyone is welcome to contribute – no experience needed. Create your own bird, using oil pastels, watercolour paints and coloured pencils. Be a part of a shared artwork that celebrates creativity and connection.

Whittling Workshop

All visitors are offered the opportunity to sit down and have a go at whittling a simple item. Basic instruction is given by experienced carvers. Children must be supervised by a parent. Overcrowding can occur at times.

Recycling Paper

A workshop where you can make a sheet of recycled paper or/and different shapes of small note paper. Shapes include (but not limited to) hearts, stars, dinosaurs, alphabet, etc. Various techniques will be shared. Activity can range from simple single coloured pages to adding different shapes, colours and organics of your own choosing, to customise […]

Artist at Work

Porta Vermelha Studio is an open, welcoming space for artists and visitors alike. A place to create, connect, and be inspired. Throughout the year, it offers a relaxed environment where creativity flows freely, conversations spark ideas, and artist support and celebrate one another’s journeys. During the Surf Coast Arts Trail weekend, the studio comes alive […]

Impressions of Nature Cold Wax & Oils Demonstration

Join us for a live Cold Wax & Oil Painting Demonstration exploring the beauty of flowers and landscape. Experience layered textures, rich pigments, and expressive mark-making as nature unfolds through paint. A creative afternoon of inspiration, texture, and immersive landscape artistry.