The Tinker DifferenceLeave self-doubt at the door and enjoy a unique, private art party at our creative studio. At Tinker, we focus on teaching themes and techniques, allowing everyone to discover their individual style.
Our philosophy is simple: just give it a go! With the guidance of our qualified artists, you'll find your creative side while having fun. Designed for beginners and beyond, our classes cater to all skill levels. Perfect for friends, team building, birthdays, hens, baby showers, and more--Tinker parties are the creative experience you've been looking for. Our InstructorsAt Tinker, we blend fun with expertise. Our instructors are passionate professionals dedicated to their craft—many have made it their career. When you book a Tinker workshop, you're assured of top-tier instruction backed by years of industry experience.
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A Tinker Private Class Experience
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Vase Painting$66 per person
2 hour workshop Pick from our collection of vases and paint with your favourite colours and patterns. |
Still Life Painting$59 per person
2 hour workshop Learn how to draw and paint your very own still life acrylic painting on a 30x40 single thick canvas. |
Pot Painting$59 per person
2 hour workshop Decorate your very own terracotta pot with your favourite colours and designs. |
Monsters! Painting$88 per person
3 hour workshop Create your very own community of quirky monsters using patterns and illustration techniques! |
Still Life Squared Painting$88 per person
4 hour workshop Colour theory and grid work explore still life with a twist in our Still Life Squared class. Pick your own colours and arrangement. |
World in a Jar Painting$59 per person
2 hour workshop Mountains, the beach, fields of flowers? What type of world do you imagine in your jar? |
Mini Pot Plant Painting$44 per person
2 hour workshop Create two 10x10cm miniature artworks with acrylic, using a contemporary laterign technique. |
Monochrome Painting$88 per person
3 hour workshop Explore the idea of colour theory in this introductory course on monochrome. Paint from any reference photo of your choice or use our still life arrangements for inspiration. |
House Painting$88 per person
3 hour workshop Design cozy cottages using acrylic paint, reference photos and your imagination. Create an original artwork on a 30x40cm double thick canvas. |
Donut Painting$59 per person
2 hour workshop Create your very own graphic donut acrylic painting on a 30x40 single thick canvas. |
Paint your Pet$88 per person
3 hour workshop Learn how to draw and paint your pet from a photo in our acrylic painting on a 30x40 double thick canvas. |
Bird Painting$88 per person
3 hour workshop Learn how to draw and paint any bird from a photo in our acrylic painting on a 30x40 double thick canvas. |
Watercolour Animals$88 per person
3 hour workshop Learn how to draw and paint any animal of your choice from any photo with traditional and modern watercolour techniques. |
Watercolour Insects$88 per person
3 hour workshop Learn how to draw and paint any insect or bug of your choice from any photo with traditional and modern watercolour techniques. |
Watercolour Pets$88 per person
3 hour workshop Learn how to draw and paint your pet from any photo with traditional and modern watercolour techniques. |
Fashion Gnomes$59 per person
2 hour workshop Tinker original Fashion Gnomes will have you transforming your very own garden gnome into a catwalk ready icon! |
Tablet/Phone Stand$39 per person
2 hour workshop Functional + Fashionable using our library of style guides for inspiration paint your very own tablet/phone stand! |
Coaster Painting$39 per person
2 hour workshop Your coffee table never looked so good! Paint a set of 4 coasters ready for your next tea party! |
Mini Cheese Board$39 per person
1.5 hour workshop Using our library of style guides create your own funky little cheese board for your next wine event. Boards will be sealed with food safe varnish. |
Intro to Relief Printing$110 per person
4 hour workshop Design and carve 2 rubber stamps to carve and print during this printmaking adventure. Your will create a series of prints on paper, a notebook print and a tote bag. |
Continuous Line Still Life$88 per person
3 hour workshop A modern twist on a traditional subject matter. Using acrylic paint, continuous line and paint pens create your own unique artwork. |
Continuous Line Faces$88 per person
3 hour workshop One Line, Infinite Possibilities: Continuous Line Portrait Workshop will have you playing with colour, pattern, lines and layers. Pick your own colours and make your own original artwork. |
Aussie Animal Painting$88 per person
3 hour workshop Learn how to draw and paint your favourite Australian animal from our library of reference photos. |
Nature Flay Lay Painting$88 per person
3 hour workshop Explore the idea of surface design and pattern making finding inspiration from nature. |
Serving Board Painting$88 per person
2 hour workshop Mix and match designs from our original style guide library to create your own image. Your board will be sealed with a food safe varnish. |
Polymer Clay Trinket Dish$66 per person
2 hour workshop Create 2 trinket dishes using polymer clay with the organic clay caning technique. Everything is baked in class time no homework! |
Polymer Clay Earrings$88 per person
3 hour workshop Make up to ten pairs of polymer clay earrings. Learn the 101 of working with clay, how to create slab designs, simple canes and weaving patterns. Everything is baked and assembled in class - no homework! |
Painting People$88 per person
3 hour workshop Learn the basics of painting people with acrylic including portions, style and composition choices, colour mixing and blending. |
Watercolour Tiny Towns$88 per person
3 hour workshop Draw and paint two miniature towns with watercolour. Explore traditional and contemporary techniques when working with water and pigment. |
Feast Your Eyes$88 per person
3 hour workshop Using food as our inspiration create an original and declicious looking acrylic painting on a 30x40cm deep edge canvas. |
Paint Faux Leather Earrings$88 per person
3 hour workshop Make as many earrings as you can within this workshop our of your a3 piece of faux leather. Paint with quality paints, design, cut and assemble your pieces in class time - no homework! |
Wine & Watercolour$66 per person
2 hour workshop This workshop explores the playfulness and fluidity of watercolour. Watch as your pigment bloom, swirls and dries into organic layered artworks. Explore the ideas of automatic drawing within art. |
Plants+Patterns Painting$88 per person
3 hour workshop This workshop will have you enjoying the art of pattern making with your brushes. Explore colour theory, layering and graphic illustrations as you piece together your very own original artwork. |
Watercolour Portraits$88 per person
3 hour workshop Learn the basics of portrait drawing and then develop your knowledge of watercolour painting techniques in this sure to be fun workshop. |
Acrylic Pour$88 per person
2 hour workshop Discover why fluid art is so addictive, in this workshop you will create 2 large and 4 mini canvas artworks with pour painting techniques. |
Watercolour Birds$88 per person
3 hour workshop Learn how to draw and paint any bird from any photograph as we explore traditional and contemporary watercolour techniques. |
Paint & Stitch$88 per person
4 hour workshop Using our library of style guides as a reference learn who to create a modern twist on traditional embroidery art. Learn a series of stitches that will add a touch of texture to your art. |
Illustration Patterns$88 per person
3 hour workshop Using our library of style guides for references learn how to create a repeating pattern tile. Then transfer your design to quality paper and complete with watercolour. |
Collage Insects$77 per person
3 hour workshop Learn how to draw illustration insects and then collage with textured papers to create a gorgeous on of a kind artwork on paper. |
Watercolour Plants$88 per person
3 hour workshop Learn how to draw and paint plants using traditional and contemporary watercolour techniques. |
Collage Animals$59 per person
2 hour workshop Draw your own or use one of our style guides to create a collaged animal portrait out of textured papers. |
Big Cats Painting$88 per person
3 hour workshop Learn how to draw and paint any big cat with acrylic paint on a 30x40 cm deep edge canvas. |
Ceramics$110 per person
3 hour workshop Learn the art of clay with our introductory handbuilding classes with local ceramists. You will create a series of objects that will be professionally fired and glazed. |
Intro to metal smithing$99 per person
3 hour workshop Join silversmith Meekz Contemporary Jewellery in this introductory metal smithing class that will have you creating a piece of jewellery. |
Pompom Flower Crown$39 per person
1.5 hour workshop Learn how to create pompoms and then assemble together with our faux flowers to create your very own flower crown. |