Events
Apart from creating unique works of art commissioned by my clients and offering art classes and painting parties, I hold various special events that my clients can attend. For more information, don’t hesitate to contact me at Carolyn Jarvis Art.
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Holiday Art Workshops with Carolyn
December 2024 - January 2025
Carolyn’s Holiday Art Workshops for ages 6-16, are open for bookings! Currently, all eight workshops are 9:30am-12:30pm at her Home Studio in Graceville. Everything needed to create these fabulous artworks is supplied, including a small morning tea. Contact Carolyn soon to book your child’s place, as she keeps the groups small so that everyone gets the attention they need, while keeping the atmosphere fun and relaxed.
1. The Nutcracker
Monday 16th December
9:30am - 12:30pm
$55
For many, seeing The Nutcracker ballet is a special Christmas tradition. Now we will enjoy painting Clara dancing with her wooden prince!
(Acrylic on canvas)
2. Treasure Box
Tuesday 17th December
9:30am - 12:30pm
$55
We will have great fun painting a small picture on special paper and decorating the box - all limited only by your child’s imagination! I will share ideas and guide them on how to achieve their vision for their boxes.
(A choice of many mediums on acrylic painting paper and wooden box 17x13x3.5cm )
3. Party Llama
Thursday 19th December
9:30am - 12:30pm
$55
How fun Is this one?! The children will have a great time painting decorations on this party animal!
(Acrylic on canvas)
4. Pet Pile-up
Tuesday 7th January
9:30am - 12:30pm
$55
Your child will enjoy painting this pile of cuties! They will learn about blending to achieve shadow and light, while maintaining the delightful apparent simplicity of the piece. If your child would like to personalise the artwork with representations of their own pets, let me know when you book their place in the workshop and I will prepare the appropriate sketch for them.
(Acrylic on Canvas)
5. You are Golden
Thursday 9th January
9:30am - 12:30pm
$55
Your child can paint this lovely country landscape, with themselves as the hero! We will use various types of glitter and gold leaf foil to show their sparkle.
(Acrylic on canvas)
6. Castle Island
Tuesday 14th January
9:30am - 12:30pm
$55
We will use a variety of brushes to paint with lovely strong strokes as we build the layers of trasparent and opaque paints to create a truly beautiful artwork.
(Acrylic on canvas)
7. Palette Knife Bumblebee
Thursday 16th January
9:30am - 12:30pm
$55
The children will learn to paint using palette knives instead of brushes as they create this lovely summery scene.
(Acrylic on canvas)
8. Colourful Jellyfish
Tuesday 21st January
9:30am - 12:30pm
$55
This is a fun workshop, using transparent medium, learning about different brushwork techniques, painting negative space, and applying plenty of imagination to paint a magical underwater creature!
(Acrylic on canvas)
Holiday Art Workshops - September 2024
Holiday Art Workshops - June 2024
Holiday Art Workshops, April 2024
Holiday Art Workshops with Carolyn
December 2023 - January 2024
Holiday Art Workshops with Carolyn, September 2023
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Holiday Art Workshops with Carolyn
June/July 2023
Cutie-Pie Turtle
Golden Moonlit Mountains
Palette Knife Budgie
Cupcake
Holiday Art Workshops with Carolyn
April 2023
Monday
3rd April
1. Bicycle
Thursday 6th April
2. Palette Knife Butterfly
Thursday, 13th April
3. Mixed Media Bird
Holiday Art Workshops with Carolyn
December 2022 - January 2023
Tuesday
13th December
1. Mini Christmas​
Thursday
15th December
2. Cute Christmas Kitten
Tuesday
20th December
3. My Snow-Family
Tuesday
3rd January
4. Beautiful Blooms
Thursday
5th January
5. Palette Knife Waterfall
Tuesday
10th January
6. Tell Me Your Favourite Pokemon​
Holiday Art Workshops September 2022
Monday
19th S​ept
Swan Princess
Enjoy mixing colours and thinking about tone and value, to learn the secrets in painting this graceful Swan.
(Acrylic paint on canvas)
Holiday Art Workshops with Carolyn
June/July 2022
Monday
27th June
9:30am-12:30pm
Initial Flowers
Mask your initial (or a shape), enjoying painting a pretty collection of flowers of your own choosing, then remove the mask to reveal your letter!
(Acrylic paints on 30x40cm stretched canvas)
Thursday
30th June
9:30am-12:30pm
Koi Fish
Japanese Koi fish are loved for their beautiful bright colours, for competition breeding and even naming of them! We will paint a pair of Koi swimming in a rock pool, using transparent medium and acrylic paint on 30x40cm stretched canvas.
Monday
4th July
9:30am - 12:30pm
Palette Knife Elephant
Learn to use palette knives with acrylic paint, while you have fun learning a bit about colour theory and painting a colourful elephant!
(30x40cm stretched canvas)
Thursday
7th July
9:30am - 12:30pm
Kookaburra
Have a great time painting with acrylics and a variety of brushes to create this jolly bird sitting in an old gum tree!
(30x40cm stretched canvas)
Holiday Art Workshops, April 2022
Tuesday
5th April
9:30am-12:30pm
My Sandshoes
Have fun learning about shadow and colour reflection while trying out your blending skills and painting this fun perspective of your shoes! (Acrylic paint on 30x30cm canvas)
Thursday
7th April
9:30am-12:30pm
Moonlit Angel
Learn to paint this lovely moonlit scene, using acrylic paints on a 30x40cm stretched canvas.
Tuesday
12th April
9:30am-12:30pm
Mixed Media Flowers
Use a variety of mediums to make your own beautiful paper, then use your paper to create any pretty flowers that you imagination can dream up! (Acrylic paint on 30x40cm canvas)
Thursday
14th April
9:30am-12:30pm
Easter Bunny
Learn some different techniques, including painting negative space and different ways to blend, while we paint this fluffy bunny - only 3 sleeps until he hops to your house! (Acrylic Paint on 30x40cm canvas)
Holiday Art Workshops, December 2021 - January 2022
Tuesday
14th December
9:30am-12:30pm
1. Christmas on the Beach
Friday
17th December
9:30am-12:30pm
2. Christmas Emu
Tuesday
4th January
9:30am-12:30pm
3. Superb Fairy Wren
Friday
7th January
9:30am-12:30pm
4. Flowering Cactus Plants
Paint an abstract artwork of beautiful flowering cacti, using acrylic paint on canvas.
Monday
10th January
9:30am-12:30pm
5. Happy Dolphin, $50
There are many things to consider when painting water - learn how to paint this joyful Summer-time picture, using acrylic paint on canvas.
Friday
14th January
9:30am-12:30pm
6. Mixed Media Peacock, $50
Create a gorgeous peacock Using a variety of mediums while learning about painting negative space!
Monday
17th January
9:30am-12:30pm
7. Golden Tree, $50
Use acrylic paint and golden flakes on canvas to create an amazing magical golden tree!
Holiday Art Workshops with Carolyn
September 2021
Carolyn’s Holiday Art Workshops for children and teens, aged ​6-16, are open for bookings! All 4 workshops are at her Home Studio in Graceville. Everything needed to create these fabulous artworks is supplie​d, including a small morning tea. Contact Carolyn soon to book your child’s place, as she keeps the groups small so that everyone gets the attention they need, while keeping the atmosphere fun and relaxed.
Wednesday
22nd September
9:30am-12:30pm
Wednesday
29th September
9:30am-12:30pm OR 1-4pm
Butterfly Migration
HOLIDAY ART WORKSHOPS - APRIL 2021
Carolyn’s Holiday Art Workshops for children and teens, aged 6-16, are open for bookings! All 4 workshops are 9:30am-12:30pm at her Home Studio in Graceville. Everything needed to create these fabulous artworks is supplied, including a small morning tea. Contact Carolyn soon to book your child’s place, as she keeps the groups small so that everyone gets the attention they need, while keeping the atmosphere fun and relaxed.
THESE WORKSHOPS ARE COMPLETE
1. Campfire Marshmallows
Tuesday 6th April, 9:30am-12:30pm
$45
Enjoy painting this lovely campfire scene, using acrylic paint on canvas
2. Lighthouse Glazes
Wednesday 7th April, 9:30am-12:30pm
$45
Learn about glazing techniques to paint this artwork, using acrylic paint on canvas.
3. Bookclub Flowers
Tuesday, 13th April, 9:30am-12:30pm
$45
Learn to paint this happy artwork using acrylic paint on canvas.
4. Palette Knife Budgie
Wednesday 14th April, 9:30am-12:30pm OR 1:30-4:30pm
$55
Use gel medium and palette knives to create your own budgie artwork, using acrylic paint on canvas.
SUMMER 2020/2021 HOLIDAY ART WORKSHOPS
THESE WORKSHOPS ARE COMPLETE
1. Christmas Decorations, $45
9:30am-12:30pm Wednesday 16th December 2020
Enjoy the lead up to the big day by painting these
fun decorations, using acrylic paint on a 30x40cm
stretched canvas.
2. Merry Christmas, $45
9:30am-12:30pm
Friday 18th December 2020
Have a great time painting your canvas in fun and
abstract ways, while learning about colour theory. Then
reveal any Christmas shape you like to complete your
artwork! (Acrylic paint on a 30x40cm stretched canvas)
3. Fireworks, $45
9:30am-12:30pm Wednesday 6th January 2021
OR 1:30-4:30pm Wednesday 6th January 2020
Happy New Year! Learn the variety of techniques used to create this fun scene, using acrylic paints on a 30x40cm stretched canvas.
4. Icecreams, $45
9:30am-12:30pm Friday 8th January 2021
Nothing says Summer holidays like an icecream! Learn
about colour theory while Using acrylic paints on a
30x40cm stretched canvas to paint these cool treats!
5. Evening Stroll, Inspired by Leonid Afremou, $45
9:30am-12:30pm Wednesday 13th January
OR 1:30-4:30pm Wednesday 13th January 2021
Learn about the alla prima approach to painting and use a palette knife to create this colourful night time scene; acrylic paints on 30x40cm stretched canvas.
6. Moonlit Jacaranda $45
9:30am-12:30pm Friday 15th January 2021
Enjoy painting this pretty landscape, using acrylic paint
on a 30x40cm stretched canvas.
7. Solar System Balloons, $45
9:30am-12:30pm Wednesday 20th January 2021`
This quirky galaxy themed artwork is great fun to paint
and looks extremely effective! (acrylic paints on
30x40cm stretched canvas)
September/October Holiday Art Workshops
Chocolate Cupcake
Wednesday 23rd September, 9:30am-12:30pm
AND Wednesday 23rd September, 1:30-4:30pm, $45
Who doesn’t love a chocolate cupcake? Have fun learning the techniques used to paint this artwork, using acrylic paint on a 30x40cm canvas.
Hedwig
Thursday 24th September
9:30am-12:30pm, $45
Calling all Harry Potter fans and those who just like owls! Have a great time creating this artwork, using acrylic paints on a 30x40cm canvas.
Springtime Bicycle
Thursday 1st October, 9:30am-12:30pm
AND Thursday 1st October, 1:30-4:30pm, $45
Imagine riding this bicycle with it’s beautiful basket of flowers! Learn to find light and shade while painting this piece, using acrylic paint on a 30x40cm canvas.
Budgie, with a Cherry on Top
Friday 2nd October AND Wednesday 30th September
9:30am-12:30pm, $45
Learn about blending while you create this adorable artwork, using paper and acrylic paints on a 30x40cm canvas.
June/July Holiday Art Workshops!
1. Colourful Jellyfish, $45
Tuesday 30th June, 9:30am-12:30pm
Have fun learning to paint this colourful jellyfish using artist quality acrylic paints on a 30x40cm stretched canvas.
2. Precious Panda, $45
Thursday 2nd July, 9:30am-12:30pm
Use a variety of brushes and techniques to paint this adorable Precious Panda, using artist quality acrylic paints on a 30x40cm stretched canvas.
***New - Paint at Home Online Art Workshops/Tutorials!***
I am now offering Paint at Home Online Art Workshops/Tutorials! So, now you and your children can paint along with me as I teach you how to use different brushes and techniques to achieve different effects! You can find my Online Art Workshops' Video Links as well as the corresponding Art Supply Packs and Acrylic Paintbrush Packs in the Art Shop.
Summer Holiday Art Workshops with Carolyn 2019/20
THESE WORKSHOPS ARE COMPLETE
Christmas Tree and Reindeer
Thursday 19th December 2019
9:30am – 12:30pm, $45
Paint this fun pair of Christmas pictures using acrylic paint on 25 x 30cm canvas boards, for easy packing away between Christmases.
Pelican on the Beach
Tuesday 7th January 2020
9:30am – 12:30pm, $45
You can learn to paint this beautiful summery scene using acrylic paint on a 30 x 40cm stretched canvas.
Hello Sweet Cow
Friday 10th January 2020
9:30am - 12:30pm, $45
Learn to use sponges and brushes to paint this lovely girl, using acrylic paint on a 30 x 40cm stretched canvas.
Sunset Beach
Tuesday 14th January 2020
9:30am – 12:30pm, $45
Enjoy painting this gorgeous silhouette artwork, using acrylic paint on a 30 x 40 cm stretched canvas.
Monet’s Bridge
Friday 17th January 2020
9:30am – 12:30pm, $45
Inspired by Claude Monet’s ‘The Water Lily pond’; you can learn about masking, perspective, different ways of applying paint, and much more, all while enjoying painting your own interpretation of this beautiful artwork.
Flamingo Queen
Tuesday 21st January 2020
9:30am – 12:30pm, $45
Paint Using palette knives and brushes to create this pretty pink bird, with acrylic paint on a 30 x 40 cm stretched canvas.
Mixed Media Seahorse
Thursday 23rd January 2020 9:30 am – 12:30pm
Use mixed media and a variety of ways to apply paint your canvas (30 x 40cm), then learn to paint the negative space to create a wonderful underwater scene.
A night of fun, laughter and paint
at Somerset Studio
Join Carolyn at Somerset Studio and learn to paint this gorgeous terracotta flower pot - no experience needed!.
All materials will be supplied and Carolyn will help you create your own artwork!
7-9pm Friday 25th October
Somerset Studio; 63 Somerset Road, Kedron
Tea, coffee and refreshments provided. BYO beer and wine.
Email: hello@somersetstudio.com.au
Book Online at www.somersetstudio.com.au
Adult and Child Combined Art Workshop
THIS WORKSHOP IS COMPLETE
Children and adults will have a fun and arty morning with Carolyn, painting a canvas each that can be hung together as a pair! These paintings are designed to be suitable for all ages and stages, over 5.
Wednesday 2nd October 2019, 9:30-11:30am
at the Thrift & Thrive Shop
3/26 Kingussie Street, Kenmore
$45 per adult and child pair, additional children $15
Contact Carolyn to make a booking
.Spring Holiday Art Workshops with Carolyn, 2019
Sparrows at Sunrise
Tuesday 24th September 2019 9:30am-12:30pm $45
I love these sweet little birds, full of optimism and joy! Have fun painting with a variety of techniques, using acrylic paint on stretched canvas.
Moonlit Pier
Thursday 26th September 2019 9:30am-12:30pm $45
This is an atmospheric artwork, with a long wonky pier – you’ve got to love a long wonky pier! Learn to paint this using acrylic paint on stretched canvas.
Mixed Media Balloon Flight
Friday 27th September 2019 9:30am-12:30pm $45
Use a variety of media to create an artwork like this one. There are many options to really make this painting your own, on stretched canvas.
Tropical Birds
Tuesday 1st October 2019 9:30am-12:30pm OR 1-4pm, $45
Use brushes and palette knives to paint this fun colourful artwork. With acrylic paints on stretched canvas.
Dragon
Thursday 3rd October 2019 9:30am-12:30pm $45
Enjoy painting this dragon in your choice of colours and markings, using acrylic paints on stretched canvas.
Party Llama
Friday 4th October 2019 9:30am-12:30pm $45
This is back by popular demand, for those of you who missed out last holidays! Learn to paint this adorable party llama using acrylic paints on stretched canvas
Holiday Art Workshops, July 2019
Art Workshops with Carolyn are great holiday activities for children and teens, aged 6 to 15. Everything is provided, along with Carolyn’s step by step assistance, for the children to spend a wonderful 3 hours creating artworks that they will be proud of. Bookings are essential, as Carolyn keeps numbers small to maintain a relaxed atmosphere and to make sure everyone gets her help and attention.
Party Llama
Tuesday 2nd July, 10am-1pm, & Wednesday 3rd July, 10am-1pm, $45
Learn to paint this adorable party llama using acrylic paints on stretched canvas.
Starry Night Cats
Friday 5th July, 10am-1pm, $45
Use gel medium and acrylic paints to create this Vincent van Gogh inspired artwork on stretched canvas.
Mixed Media Flowers
Tuesday 9th July, 10am-1pm, $45
Learn a variety of Mixed Media techniques to create an amazing flowery artwork on stretched canvas.
Moonlit Little Owl
Friday, 10am-1pm, $45
Learn to paint this moonlight scene using acrylic paints on stretched canvas
Holiday Art Workshops for Children and Teens April 2019
Holiday Art Workshops for Children and Teens are open for bookings! Carolyn will assist everyone to spend a fun 3 hours in her home studio in Graceville, helping everyone learn new ways to create acrylic paint artworks. Everything needed for the workshops will be provided, as well as some morning tea. Bookings are essential, as Carolyn keeps numbers small to maintain a relaxed atmosphere and to make sure everyone gets her help and attention, and will go home with their own masterpiece to be proud of.
Holiday Art Workshops have finished for these April 2019 holidays!
Wednesday 10th April 2019, 9:30am-12:30pm; $45
Learn about using underpainting and gel medium
to paint this vibrant artwork of our beautiful
Autumn Monarch Butterflies.
2. Turtle
Friday 12th April 2019,9:30am-12:30pm $45
Learn to use different types of brushes and brush strokes to paint this lovely swimming turtle.
Summer Holiday Art Workshops for Children & Teens
Christmas has snuck up on us again, which means that Summer Holiday Art Workshops for Children and Teens are open for bookings! Carolyn will assist everyone to spend a fun 3 hours in her home studio in Graceville, creating mixed media and acrylic paint artworks. Everything needed for the workshops will be provided, as well as some morning tea. Bookings are essential, as Carolyn keeps numbers small to maintain a relaxed atmosphere and to make sure everyone gets her help and attention, and will go home with their own masterpiece to be proud of.
The 2018/2019 Summer Holiday Workshops are finished!
1. We Wish You a Merry Christmas!
Tuesday 18th December 2018, 9:30-12:30, $40
Use acrylic paint and mixed media techniques to make 4 beautiful Christmas cards to give to someone special, or keep them as festive works of art.
2. A Holly Jolly Christmas!
Thursday 20th December 2018, 9:30-12:30, $45
Paint the faces of well known and much loved Christmas characters onto 3 small stretched canvases. Then we will join them together with colourful ribbon and they will be ready to hang on a door or wall!
3. Elephant with Attitude
Friday 4th January 2019, 9:30-12:30, $40
Learn to use palette knives (my favourite painting tools) and how to apply bright colours so they make sense in your painting! Using acrylic paint on stretched canvas, you will create a bold and bright elephant with attitude.
4. Mixed Media Beach Scene
Tuesday 8th January 2019, 9:30-12:30, $45
Learn how to layer acrylic paint and collage papers to interpret a photo of a beach and create a fabulous mixed media artwork.
5. Pop Art French Bulldogs
Friday 11th January 2019, 9:30-12:30, $40
Learn about the Pop Art movement of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein and paint your own adorable French Bulldogs in the Pop Art style, using acrylic paint on stretched canvases.
6. Golden Tree
Tuesday 15th January 2019, 9:30-12:30, $45
Create a gorgeous shimmering golden tree with a magical atmosphere, using gold foil and acrylic paint on stretched canvas.
7. Let Your Converses do the Walking
Friday 18th January 2019, 9:30-12:30, $40
Paint a fabulous zoomed in picture of these iconic shoes in any colour you like, using acrylics on stretched canvas.
8. Mixed Media Self Portrait
Tuesday 22nd January 2019, 9:30-12:30, $45
Express yourself by embracing intuitive collage and mixed media to create an artwork that is all about you, inside and out! Starting with a photo of yourself, it will grow and develop to give you have an amazing mixed media self portrait.
Halloween Art Workshops 2018
Halloween Art Workshops at Carolyn’s Home Studio are open for bookings! Everything is provided for a fun and relaxing afternoon of painting, even afternoon tea! Groups are kept small, so contact Carolyn soon to make a booking.
Halloween Art Workshops have finished for this year!
‘Happy Halloween’ door sign
Sunday 21st October 1-4pm $40
Paint a fun and inviting ‘Happy Halloween’ door sign on a 40x50cm canvas panel using acrylic paint, with ribbon attached so it’s ready to hang!
‘Wicked Witch’ in black and white
Sunday 28th October 1-4pm $40
Paint a spooky black and white ‘Wicked Witch’ using bold paint stokes and acrylic paint on a 30x40cm stretched canvas.
Springtime Art Workshops for Children & Teens 2018
With school holidays nearly upon us, Springtime Art Workshops for Children and Teens (adults love them too) are open for bookings! Carolyn will assist everyone to spend a fun 3 hours in her home studio in Graceville, creating mixed media and acrylic artworks. Everything needed for the workshops will be provided, as well as some morning tea. Bookings are essential, as Carolyn keeps numbers small to maintain a relaxed atmosphere and to make sure everyone gets her help and attention, and will go home with their own masterpiece to be proud of.
Sorry, the Springtime Art Workshops have finished
Hello Beautiful Butterfly
Tuesday 25th September 2018, 9:30-12:30, $40
Paint a beautiful and colourful butterfly, using palette knives (Carolyn’s favourite tool) and artist quality acrylic paint on a 40x40cm stretched canvas.
Springtime Inspired Art
Thursday 27th September 2018, 9:30-12:30, $45
Learn how to make wonderful layers of paint and pattern and have fun with mark making, using a variety of tools and media. Use your paintings to create an artwork on a 30x40cm stretched canvas.
Reach for the Stars
Tuesday 2nd October 2018, 9:30-12:30, $40
Learn to paint an amazing deep-space nebula, using artist quality acrylic paint on a 30x40cm stretched canvas.
Cherish the Little Things
Thursday 4th October 2018, 9:30-12:30, $45
Create this gorgeous little collage bird, using mixed media techniques on a 40x40cm stretched canvas.
