STILL LIFE WORKSHOPS
We run vibrant, curated and beginner-friendly Still Life drawing workshops in Brisbane Meanjin. At these sessions, we collaborate with local makers and source seasonal florals, fruits and veggies to curate a maximalist arrangement for you to draw inspiration from ✿
At our Still Life Drawing Workshops, we invite our participants to create colourful and experimental artworks drawing from our eclectic set-up.
ABOUT OUR STILL LIFE CLASSES ~
A Studio Maverik Still Life Art Class in Brisbane Meanjin takes the tradition of Still Life Drawing and add a contemporary flare — incorporating plenty of colour and texture into a playful scene of still objects.
Our sessions centre around a maximalist arrangement of seasonal florals & botanicals, and a vast collection of everyday homely objects. Each Still Life session with Studio Maverik is visually unique with a focus on showcasing the artwork of a local maker and sourcing seasonal fruits and flowers.
Our classes are lightly guided by two local artists, Frances and Rhianna, and are open to the public to participate in and enjoy!
At the start of the Still Life Art Workshop, your hosts will provide you with some simple prompts and light direction that will help drawers to notice detail – the subtle curve of a piece of fruit, the intricate patterns on a vase, or the way light casts a shadow.
We encourage participants to observe shape, texture, colour, proportions, light & composition; all within a slowed-down, welcoming and inclusive environment.
Studio Maverik Still Life Art Workshops in Brisbane Meanjin occur seasonally throughout the year and are one-off events that you won’t want to miss – check out our upcoming events here.
STILL LIFE ARTIST COLLABORATIONS ~
As part of our Still Life set-ups, we hero the work of local makers. For each session, we collaborate with a Meanjin Brisbane artist and carefully curate a set-up to compliment their work. We have collaborated with ceramicists, glasswork artists and painters — crafting totally unique and complex stages to draw inspiration from.
Studio Maverik is proud to have worked with artists Miri Badger, Lawn Bowls, Lisa Hu and Studio Daffa as part of our Still Life Classes.
~ WHAT TO EXPECT AT OUR SESSIONS
You can expect a colourful, wholesome and enriching experience at Studio Maverik Still Life classes. The session will be centred around a beautifully curated Still Life arrangement, consisting of seasonal florals & botanicals and a collection of objects.
The 2-hour class will consist of lighting-guided drawing tips and plenty of time for free drawing and a short break in the middle. The break will provide you with a chance to chat, meet your neighbour and perhaps share your drawings.
Studio Maverik’s Brisbane Still Life Art Workshops are thoughtfully curated and intended to be an experiential session involving all the senses.
ABOUT STILL LIFE ART ~
We re-imagine the traditional practice of Still Life drawing and place it within a contemporary and local context.
Traditionally, Still Life art is the practice of sketching or painting while referencing still objects. The subject matter is inanimate and unmoving, typically with a focus on everyday objects such as flowers, fruit & household items. Think of it as a snapshot of a quiet moment frozen in time, like a mini world full of intriguing shapes, textures and colours.
Throughout its history, Still Life art has reflected its social context in which it was created by symbolism and the selection of objects. Today, Still Life artwork remains a timeless genre that acts as a multifaceted means of observation and creativity.
At our workshops, we place the art of Still Life in a local context by showcasing locally made artwork and sourced fruits, vegetables and botanicals.
Our Still Life Art Workshops in Brisbane Meanjin occur seasonally, once every few months. We carefully craft each session to be totally unique, always providing an original experience no matter if you have attended a class before.
We invite you to browse our upcoming events and book for our next Still Life Drawing session. See you there!
Come along to a Still Life Drawing Class 𑁍
