art workshops and classes
with sonia
Quick Links: - this month's art workshop calendar
- ticketing for Current Adults and Kids Workshops on offer
adults classes, AFTER SCHOOL kids AND holiday classes, and pet/pet owner sessions
ADULT ART WORKSHOPS
Sonia facilitates art workshops and art experiences from Beginners to intermediate with acrylics and mixed media. Experience creating art in a fun and safe environment to give voice to your creative expression. Workshops run in a face-to-face forum or on-line. Book now, or ask about Sonia's exclusive art experiences, which can be run individually or in a group setting - perfect for a fun get-together with friends, retreats, and team building. Face to face on offer on the Gold Coast, Queensland and surrounding area (note a small travel fee may apply)
Prices* start at $65 up to $120 per person, depending on exclusivity of the class. Art materials included unless otherwise specified.

KIDS HOLIDAY ART WORKSHOPS AND AFTER SCHOOL ART CLASSES
Sonia facilitates fun and exciting kids holiday painting workshops and/or after school classes during the school term where your child learns art skills including composition, sketching, drawing, painting with a variety of mediums. Suited to Beginners to intermediate level of skill. Classes are boutique-style run in person or on-line. Book now, or ask about Sonia's exclusive art experiences, which can be run individually or in a group setting - perfect for a fun Kids parties. Sonia is available for locations on the Gold Coast and surrounding areas (Note a small travel fee may apply)
Prices* start at $40 up to $65 per child depending on the duration of class. Art materials included unless otherwise specified.

You can attend Sonia's art experience in various ways.
FACE TO FACE ART EXPERIENCES ON THE GOLD COAST
1) Group - public - art workshops cost $65 per person for Adults, or between $40 to $65 per person for Kids - depending on duration of class. *Note: Ticket prices exclude the Eventbrite booking fee. Book on-line via Sonia's Eventbrite page or at Creative Hearts Art Gallery in Australia Fair on the Gold Coast. Venues include Creative Hearts Art Gallery in Southport, and the Old Post Office in Mudgeeraba. Art materials included, unless otherwise specified.
2) Personalised - closed or private art session - art experience sessions are available at a cost of $85 per person for a 2 to 3 hour session (minimum of 2 attendees), or $135 for a private one-on-one session - suitable for one-on-one sessions painting your own subject matter - or one of Sonia's art workshop designs. . Art materials included (Subject to availability of artist and workshop space). Depending on location - a small travel Fee may apply. Contact Sonia to firm up pricing and discuss availability.
3) Let Sonia come to you at locations across the Gold Coast and South East Queensland. Sonia welcomes the opportunity to partner with local Gold Coast businesses including Air BnB's, Caravan Parks, or other holiday venues to present art experiences at their business location. This is a great way to bolster interest and business, and use your space in a smart way during quiet business periods. Contact Sonia to provide a quote and determine availability.
4) If you're hosting a party, or enjoy regular gettogether's with friends and family, you could engage Sonia to take your group through an art experience. Depending on location - a small travel fee may apply. Contact Sonia to provide a quote and determine availability
ZOOM ART EXPERIENCES IN REAL TIME
1) Enjoy one on one exclusive art experiences On-line in real time (Zoom) which is a great way to learn to paint under Sonia's guidance if you're not located on the Gold Coast. BYO art materials. Cost is $85 per person for a 3 hour session.Contact Sonia to determine availability
2) Enjoy social time on-line (Zoom) with friends and family - especially if you are remotely located and/or in different geographical locations. BYO art materials. Cost is $45 per person for a 3 hour session. Minimum 5 people.
3) Enjoy public on-line (Zoom) art experiences with Sonia. Check out what is current on offer now, and/or Follow Sonia's Eventbrite page to receive notifications of additional art workshops and new designs being uploaded regularly. BYO art materials. Cost is $35 per person for a 3 hour session. Maximum 30 people.
pet's painting p'art'y by sonia farrell
Dogs and Dog Owner's attend this fun Abstract Art workshop where your pup gets to paint a beautiful artwork, that you can take home with you

Have you ever thought your pup is talented? Have you ever wondered if they have a creative streak? If you’re a mum or dad, or have smart nieces and nephews, you’ve more than likely been gifted cute paintings and drawings you have put up on your fridge, or at your desk in the office to enjoy and celebrate their creativity.
Now you and your beloved pet can together create a painting that you can enjoy and appreciate, and hang pride of place in your home or office.
Full details, including dates, times and tickets are available on my Eventbrite page - see Pet Painting P'art'y by Sonia Farrell. If no events are scheduled, please contact Sonia to find out when the next session is running.Priced at $65 (plus Eventbrite ticketing fee). Art materials included. NOTE: This activity is suited to pups. Please read full details to see what is included and what you'd need to bring along :-) for this truly unique experience.
PS - Sonia runs these Pet Painting P'art'y's as birthday party celebrations for your pet. So if you are looking for a special way to celebrate your bestie - this may be just what you are looking for. Contact Sonia to discuss availability and pricing.

you can paint too!
current art class designs
View current workshop choices, venues and dates on Sonia's Eventbrite page (click)
tHE DESIGNS BELOW ARE AVAILABLE AS FACE TO FACE EXPERIENCES, AND AS ON-LINE (REAL-TIME) EXPERIENCES. Please CONTACT SONIA if you have any enquiries

'Dolphin Delight' An appreciation of the beauty of the ocean and its creatures great and small. Run as a kids and adults workshop.click my Ticketing link here

'Chatterbox' Love the sweet morning songs and busy chatter of our feathered friends. Choose your own background colours - Check dates and buy tickets here

'Froggy Haven' This is a fun Kids workshop running as part of my Kid's Art Holiday Program. Look out formy Holiday Program details here


'Paint Your Pet' Two sessions for this great outcome. Session 1 Sketch, Session 2 Paint. Celebrate your furbaby with a pet portrait you painted - Check dates Check dates for SESSION 1 here.

'Paint Your Pet' Two sessions for this great outcome. Session 1 Sketch, Session 2 Paint. Celebrate your furbaby with a pet portrait you painted - Check dates Check dates for SESSION 2 here

Create your own unique Abstract artwork in my Mixed Media art workshop titled 'My Inspiration'.. Learn techniques to be 'free' in your artistic expression. Learn to add texture. Embed objects, create texture, apply resin. Check dates for this workshop here

Come paint Cherished with us. Poppies are significant little flowers...

Get lost in the moment as you paint Liquid Gold with us

Take a moment to stop and smell the flowers as we paint Daisy Mist

Mixed Media Workshop 'Memories'. Bring out those special bits and bobs that you have been treasuring and make an awesome artwork in this art class to celebrate those special Memories.. New Dates coming soon!

I am excited to extend my offering of art workshops to watercolour classes with 'Nature's Dazzle' where we make a beautiful card and bookmark featuring a colourful hummingbird amongst the blossoms. New Dates coming soon!

Delicate like the wings of a butterfly and fragrant Spring breezes are celebrated in this mixed media art workshop 'Butterfly Kisses'
We sculpt and form to make a highly textured artwork.

Explore the galaxy as you paint Starry Skies with us. This workshop is suited to both adults and children and is presently offered as part of my Kid's Art Holiday Program

Sweet moments and memories as you paint Better than Wishes with us. Choose your feature colour. New dates to follow soon.

Refresh your soul as you dip into 'RiverDance'with us

Learn fun art techniques to achieve this ethereal looking chandelier artwork in the art class 'Vintage Glow' Choose your own colours to make this painting uniquely yours. New dates coming soon!

Now available as an on-line, interactive art experience. Misty early mornings with a warm cuppa reminds me of Morning Moments.

Celebrate tropical oceans and breezes, remember and dream of holidays to come with Sunset and Silhouettes, an acrylic artwork that provides step by step on blending, patterns and perspective

I am continually gathering ideas and working on new designs for my art classes, so please check back again soon :-)
what people are saying...
we have heaps of fun during these session which are suited to all levels of art skills
Kathy says: 'I attended a class for the daisy mist paint and had a fabulous time learnt a lot and came home with a lovely painting thank you Sonia '
Deanna says: 'It's really fun! I learned some neat tricks and made something beautiful with Sonia's guidance. It's more than worth the money spent.'
Georgia says: 'A fun, easy workshop run by the lovely Sonia. My mum and I attended together and had a great time. Perfect for beginners and those looking for a nice day out.
