TEACHING

Creative Workshops

For the young and young at heart

About my classes

I love to teach art to kids, teens and adults! I am passionate about helping my students find their unique creative style. It brings me great joy to assist the development of a student’s innate creativity, to help build their confidence and expand their repertoire of artistic skills.

I have studied and worked in fine art, galleries and graphic and web design studios for over 20 years. After moving from Sydney to the Southern Highlands of NSW, with my young family in 2017, I began Play Make-Believe with, early childhood educator, Rose Hoskins. This business combined her love of drama and early childhood education with my love of art into kids holiday workshops that were play, performance and art based. During Covid times this business evolved into ‘at home’ art boxes for kids and online workshops.

Fast forward a few years and I now offer kids holiday art workshops and weekly art classes from my home studio in Willow Vale. I also teach adults in my ‘Cake and Create’ classes - like paint and sip, but with cake. I also host team building workshops, hens parties and more.

In 2024 I was invited to teach at Grampians Brushes in Halls Gap, Victoria and to facilitate a series of kids holiday art workshops at the Southern Highlands Regional Gallery, Ngunungulla.

Hens, Birthday and Christmas Parties

Team Building & Events

Testimonials

  • Rachel explained/advised each person’s work with great patience and knowledge. She was great fun to be around and because of that there was always a happy atmosphere.

    Grampians Brushes Student 2024

  • Rachel has been extremely encouraging and generous with ideas, extending us to more possibilities with our works.

    Grampians Brushes Student 2024

  • Very good in my 30 years of learning many aspects and this is the BEST tutor I have had who demonstrates and explains.

    Grampians Brushes Student 2024

  • Very considerate to all levels of ability, also great ideas for resolution of problems during the process.

    Grampians Brushes Student 2024

  • Rachel exceeded my expectations. She introduced me to new techniques and processes. She is a great teacher, encouraging, warm and friendly. She’s re-ignited my passion for art.

    Grampians Brushes Student 2024

Student work

Grampians Brushes 4 day workshop 2024