Day groups

Our studio groups

Being a member entitles you to attend any of our Studio Groups. They meet weekly, fortnightly or monthly. Studio groups are informal meetups of like-minded artists and craftspeople working on their own projects in the medium or technique specific to that group. We welcome you to try them out to see where your creative journey takes you.

There is no formal teaching in these groups but there is the opportunity to deepen and develop your practice by engaging in creative conversation and feedback within the group. To attend the Clay Studio Group we encourage you to attend one of our classes or workshops first and Printing OH&S requires you to have undertaken a Print Awareness Workshop. There is a nominal Studio fee of $5 for each session. Additional fees apply for Life Drawing, Printing and Clay.

  • 10am-12pm

    The group will begin with members taking turns to model (clothed). We will also have friends posing for longer periods to enable portraits to be drawn. Any medium can be used as long as they are odourless. Cost $5 for members of the Society.

    To find out more please contact Diana Dwyer: info@blackheathart.com 

  • 1pm-3pm

    We have excellent models and poses are arranged for 2-minute and 5-minute sketches and then for a combination of 10, 15 and 20 minute poses. Cost $20 per session
    (includes studio fee).

    To find out more please contact Dianna
    Dianna Dwyer : ph 4758 9897 or info@blackheathart.com

  • 9am-1pm

    This group welcomes artists working in watercolour and other mediums such as acrylic, ink, or gouache (no oils). Cost $5 studio fee.

    To find out more please contact Carol.
    Carol Smallwood: ph 0428 525 248.

  • 2pm-5pm

    This studio group is suitable for members who have previous experience with clay or who have attended one of our clay workshops. Cost $10 per session, which includes studio and material fees. Kiln firing at an extra cost calculated by weight.

    For more information about our groups please contact Jen.
    Jen Hardwick: info@blackheathart.com

  • 10am-1pm

    Immerse yourself in creativity and share ideas with fellow painters in our beautiful, light-filled space. Bring your favourite medium—whether oils, acrylics, watercolors, or something else—and utilise access to full-sized and tabletop easels, boards and some still life objects. A supportive environment for all skill levels. 

    For more information contact info@blackheathart.com 

  • 10am-1pm

    A studio group that welcomes print enthusiasts and those wanting to explore printmaking. Work independently on your own print projects while exchanging techniques, ideas and inspiration with others in the group. We have a printing press, glass plates for mixing and rolling inks, troughs for soaking, rollers for glueing and a book press. Cost $10 includes the use of all equipment, tools and studio inks.

    To be able to access the space you will need to be a BArtS member and have completed our Know your Press training. You will learn how to use the press in a safe manner. Contact us for the next run.   

    To find out more please contact: info@blackheathart.com 

  • 10am-2pm
    Third Sunday of every month

    Play and experiment freely with collage, mixed media and assemblage. Bring along your old works on paper, collage materials, found objects and curiosities.

    To find out more please contact: info@blackheathart.com

  • 4th Sunday of each month
    2pm-4pm

    For young people 10-14 years of age. Group currently full

Night groups

  • 5.30pm-8.30pm (postponed until Spring 2026)

    This studio group is suitable for members who have previous experience with clay or who have attended one of our clay workshops. Cost $10 per session, which includes studio and material fees. Kiln firing at an extra cost calculated by weight.

    For more information about our groups please contact Jen.
    Jen Hardwick: info@blackheathart.com

  • 4pm-7pm

    A studio group for lovers of all things textiles. This weekly group of makers, stitchers, spinners, weavers, meanders knitters and textiles focused artists come together on a thursday eve to work on their ongoing text projects , sharing techniques and ideas in a warm, friendly, inclusive environment.

    For more information contact Frances Goudie: info@blackheathart.com

    Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.