Welcome to our new Portarlington art studio space. A friendly and warm environment designed to inspire creativity and foster artistic expression.
Our Artist’s co-working space offers a supportive and encouraging community for artists of all levels, while our Studio/Gallery serves as a vibrant exhibition space that will showcase diverse artworks. Additionally, our event space is versatile and perfect for a variety of gatherings. We will hold demonstrations and workshops that will interest fellow creative souls.

Welcome to Our Portarlington Creative Hub

Upcoming events

  • Megan McInerney - 2 day Oil Workshop

    24/5 & 25/5 9am-12pm

    Megan McInerney – Turning Moments in Memories – An Intro to Oil Painting Workshop $450.00

    Workshop: Ever wondered what it takes to put together a painted seascape of your favourite beach, including your family or fur babies splashing around in the shallows? Would you like to pick up some practical advice for your own oil painting practice or try your hand at an oil painting before committing to the medium?

    Join Megan McInerney for 2 x 4hr weekend workshops where you will be guided through Megan’s signature process for creating oil paintings of long summer days at the beach.
    $450 Includes Tea and Coffee & All Art Materials

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  • Fred Thompson - 2 day Acrylic Workshop

    2nd June & 16th June 9:30am-11:30am

    Fred Thompson’s paintings evoke dreamy days spent at the ocean’s edge. Working in acrylic on canvas, he redefines the coastal colour palette to bring fresh depth and energy to familiar settings, and intimacy to unknown subjects. 

    All materials included
    $200.00

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  • Sally Cant Ballarat Workshop

    7th/8th June 9:30-4:00pm

    During this 2 day workshop you will learn all the basics of watercolour and paint at least 1-2 paintings each day using different techniques. This will provide a special opportunity to explore the magic and vibrancy of watercolour painting with an award-winning artist.

    2 Day Watercolour Workshop.

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$450 Includes Tea and Coffee & All Art Materials

18th May - Pelicans in Paint
Guest Artist at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

I was fortunate to be invited to teach watercolour at the RBGF Craft Cottage recently.

Dear Sally,
What a joyous workshop you held today at Plant Craft Cottage!  Thank you so much for your dedicated care to ensure all our attendees were comfortable and happy.   You were so warm and engaging with the group – many thanks for supporting them all and extending their skillsets.  The works of both roses, morning and afternoon, were simply wonderful to see.

We’d love to host you again in Winter as we discussed.  With heartfelt thanks again for your time and generosity of sharing your passion and skills for watercolour.
Kindly
Lisa Steven, 2025 Melbourne Friends RBGV Events