Make art - eat cake! (multiple dates)

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• 2-hour visual art workshop

• Led by Marianne Mettes

• Multiple dates available

• Includes coffee, cake & art materials

• The Front Gallery & Cafe, Lyneham
  1/84 Wattle St, Lyneham ACT 2602

🏷️ Description:

In this workshop, you truly can have your cake and eat it too!

Join award-winning artist and qualified visual art teacher Marianne Mettes for a fun and relaxing morning exploring texture, colour and creativity — all while enjoying coffee and cake in one of Canberra’s most beloved creative spaces.

You'll learn easy, effective techniques to build depth and detail — and walk away with your own finished artwork, ready to display with pride! Themes, topics and art mediums change every few weeks.

Whether you're an absolute beginner or a budding artist looking to try something new, this workshop is designed to be fun, social and inspiring.

Proudly supported by The Front Gallery and Cafe.

👉 This workshop is designed for adults, but young creatives aged 16+ are very welcome to join!

🍰 What's Included:

• 2 hours of professional, friendly tuition

• All art materials

• Delicious cake and coffee from The Front Café

• A relaxed and supportive creative atmosphere

✨ Dates:

Theme: Cockatoo on a branch - printmaking & painting:

• Monday 28 April, 10am-12noon SOLD OUT

• Sunday 11 May, 3:30-5:30pm SOLD OUT

• Sunday 18 May, 3:30-5:30pmSOLD OUT

• Friday 23 May, 6:30-8:30pmSOLD OUT

• Sunday 22 June, 3:30-5:30pm SOLD OUT

• Thursday 3 July, 6:30-8:30pm

Theme: Sculpt your pet - sculpting with air-dry clay:

• NEW: Sunday July 27, 3:30–5:30pm

• NEW: Sunday August 10, 3:30–5:30pm

• NEW: Friday August 29, 6:30–8:30pm

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💸 Price:

• $65 per person
  (Includes all materials, framing, refreshments and tuition)

🎨 What to Bring:

• Just bring yourself!

• All materials are provided

• We recommend wearing clothes you don’t mind getting creative in

🔄 Cancellation & Refund Policy:

Please choose your session carefully before booking. We understand that life can be unpredictable, however as a small business with limited capacity (just 10 spots per session), even one booking change can affect how we run the event.

Unfortunately, all sales are final and tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or rescheduled by us. You are welcome to gift them to a friend or family member, just let us know the name via email.

🙋‍♀️ Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any art experience?
Nope! This class is beginner-friendly and open to all skill levels.

Can I bring a friend?
Yes! Just be sure to book a spot for each person.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes — The Front Gallery and Cafe is wheelchair accessible. Let us know if you have any additional accessibility needs.

How do I get there?
The Front Gallery and Cafe is located at Shop 1, 84 Wattle Street Lyneham Shops, ACT 2602. Street parking is available out the front and more parking at the back of Lyneham Shops.
There are bus services and light rail stops near by, visit https://www.transport.act.gov.au/tickets-and-myway for more information.

What if I have food allergies?
Please let us know when you book and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

What’s included in the price?
Everything — art materials, expert guidance and refreshments!

✨ Spots are strictly limited — book now and treat yourself to a morning of creativity, community, and cake.

Please read the terms and conditions before signing up, click here for the terms and conditions.

Payments are in AUD and sessions are in Canberra/Sydney (AEST) timezone.