Community Workshops

Get creative, make new friends, and explore the art of collage in our community-focused workshops. These sessions offer a welcoming space to connect, learn techniques, and create unique art pieces with guidance from experienced artists.

You'll learn about collage styles like colour, texture, form, and image placement. All materials are provided, including over 200 books and magazines on nature, architecture, fashion, and more.

Spend 2.5 hours creating—sorting images, designing layouts, and gluing elements together. We’ll also explore historical techniques for inspiration and guide you in combining elements into balanced compositions.

The workshop finishes with a gallery-style display to showcase everyone’s work—a great way to celebrate creativity and exchange ideas!

We offer various genres, from Portrait and Abstract to Fashion and Landscape. Suitable for beginners and experienced participants alike—bring a buddy or meet new friends on the day!

The Details

  • Great for all levels & abilities, no creative ideas are needed

  • All materials and tools provided

  • A3 paper + heavy-duty plastic sleeve

  • 2.5 hour session with a gallery-style hang at the end to discuss everyone's work

  • BYO drinks & Heaps Normal non-alcoholic beers will be provided

  • Suitable for ages 12 and up (or accompanied by an adult if under 15)

Up coming in 2026

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Contemporary Collage Workshop

Date:
Sunday, 8th of February 2026 - SOLD OUT
Sunday, 15th of March 2026 - ON SALE

Time: 2-4.30 pm
Duration:
2.5hrs
Cost:
$70 per person

All materials & tools are included.

Location: Woodburn Creatives
1 Woodburn St, Redfern NSW 2016

Please note: A minimum of 15 students is required to run the class. If the number of participants is below this, we will provide you with a voucher to reschedule for a future class.

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What attendees are saying

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“Kubi runs a great workshop that has good insights and visuals of abstract collage through the centuries. With support throughout the whole workshop, which really helped everyone produce a truly inspiring abstract collage piece.”

Justin

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“I loved the relaxed vibe, the friendly people, the materials provided and the tips & tricks”

Sally

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“Contemporary Collage - excellent workshop, great teacher, fantastic materials, beautiful venue. A lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon. I'll be back for more.Thank you”

Libby

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benefits of collage

benefits of collage

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25%

Stress Reduction

Did you know research shows doing fun activities like collage for just 45 minutes a day can make you feel 25% less stressed.

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50%

Happier Mood

Individuals who regularly participate in creative hobbies report a 50% increase in feelings of happiness and experience a better work/life balance.

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73%

Cognition

People who regularly engage in creative pursuits, such as drawing or collage, are 73% less likely to experience cognitive impairment later in life.

Research conducted by the University of Queensland and the University of Melbourne, as well as a study published in the Australian Journal of Psychology.