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Exploring Abstract Art

Exploring Abstract Art

Saturday 17 May
Acton - 1pm - 2 Hours
Maggie Davies
Explore the colorful world of abstract art in our Exploring Abstract Art class!

Get ready to unleash your creativity as we reinterpret everyday objects and uncover new subjects using various media. Dive into expressive and abstract representations that bring your artistic vision to life. From 'mark making' techniques to dynamic starting points, we'll embark on a journey of creation where every stroke tells a story. Bring your own basic art materials and join us for an exciting exploration of abstract expression!
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$47       0 places left
Introduction to Oil Painting

Introduction to Oil Painting

Saturday 31 May
Acton - 1pm - 2 Hours
Maggie Davies
Dive into the vibrant world of oil painting with our fun and engaging class designed for beginners! Discover the joy of blending colors and creating stunning masterpieces. Participants are required to bring basic art materials. Full event details will be provided upon booking confirmation. Get ready to paint your imagination!
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Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 14 June
Acton - 1pm - 2 Hours
Maggie Davies
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.
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$47       5 places left

Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Saturday 28 June
Acton - 1pm - 2 Hours
Maggie Davies
Zooming Through Landscapes: Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Get ready to embark on a whirlwind adventure through landscapes in our exhilarating "Zooming Through Landscapes" class! Designed especially for beginners, this class will have you wielding your brushes and pencils with speed and finesse.

Join us as we race against the clock to capture the beauty of nature in quick strokes and bold colors. From lush forests to serene seascapes, you'll learn the art of landscape drawing and painting in a flash.

Bring along your basic art materials and unleash your inner artist as we journey through landscapes at lightning speed
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$47       0 places left
Introduction to Acrylic Painting

Introduction to Acrylic Painting

Saturday 12 July
Acton - 1pm - 2 Hours
Maggie Davies
Prepare to dive headfirst into a world of vibrant colors and boundless creativity with our "Introduction to Acrylic Painting" class!

Led by our seasoned instructor, this class is your ticket to unlocking the mesmerizing possibilities of acrylics. Perfect for beginners, we'll guide you through the fundamentals of color mixing, brush techniques, and texture creation.

Bring your own basic art materials and get ready to unleash your inner artist! From mastering the art of color theory to experimenting with bold brushstrokes, this class is all about discovering your unique painting style.
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$49       0 places left
Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 26 July
Acton - 1pm - 2 Hours
Maggie Davies
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.
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$49      

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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 17 May
Flynn Dr, Canberra ACT - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Canberra Photography Group
Willem Ruiter
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$155       3 places left
Canberra Nara Peace Park - Mini Photo Session

Canberra Nara Peace Park - Mini Photo Session

Sunday 25 May
Yarralumla
Canberra Family Photos
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.

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Street Photography Meetup

Street Photography Meetup

Saturday 14 June
Kingston, the corner of Eastlake Parade and Trevillian Quay - 3pm - 2 Hours
Canberra Photography Group
Willem Ruiter
Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be looking at how you can use different crops and compositions to tell a story about the local area through your camera. At this meetup, we will practise the basics of street photography by capturing candid images in an urban setting as we explore on a photo walk.By the end of this event, you will be more familiar with- Thinking about context, cropping and composition.- The effects of different shooting modes on capturing that 'decisive moment'. When to use AV, M, or TV mode- Guidelines for shooting other people and their property in the real world.
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$49      

Mount Ainslie Lookout - Mini Photo Session

Mount Ainslie Lookout - Mini Photo Session

Sunday 15 June
Mount Ainslie Dr
Canberra Family Photos
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.

book now       10:00am       $270

booked       10:30am

book now       11:00am       $270
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 21 June
Flynn Dr, Canberra ACT - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Canberra Photography Group
Willem Ruiter
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$155       5 places left
Red Hill Lookout - Mini Photo Session

Red Hill Lookout - Mini Photo Session

Saturday 12 July
Red Hill
Canberra Family Photos
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.

book now       1:00pm       $270

book now       1:30pm       $270

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 19 July
Flynn Dr, Canberra ACT - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Canberra Photography Group
Willem Ruiter
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$155      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 16 August
Flynn Dr, Canberra ACT - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Canberra Photography Group
Willem Ruiter
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$155      
National Carillon - Mini Photo Session

National Carillon - Mini Photo Session

Sunday 24 August
Parkes
Canberra Family Photos
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.

book now       10:00am       $270

book now       10:30am       $270

ABOUT CANBERRA
ART
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere, and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials which can be anything from pencils or pastels, to watercolour or oils.

If you are a complete beginner all you need to start are a couple of good drawing pencils, a rubber, and a drawing pad.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

Join the Facebook Group here to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.

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Our meetups and classes are limited to a max of 12 people
REVIEWS
Maggie provided clear instructions. I enjoyed learning some basic concepts of drawing. Would definitely recommend this class to others.
5/5
Katrina
2025-05-06
I adore spending 2 hours focused on creating and learning and practicing in a lovely, easy setting.
5/5
Samantha
2025-04-21
It was very helpful to learn some skills and that in particular everything is a shape.
5/5
Dale
2025-04-15

Love the space and the environment. Maggie is great.
5/5
Samantha
2025-04-09
She was excellent. She taught us the finer details
5/5
Thanuja
2025-04-08
Wonderful afternoon. Will definitely recommend this class and its fantastic teacher.
5/5
Guylaine
2025-04-07

Wonderful afternoon. Will definitely recommend this class and its fantastic teacher.
5/5
Guylaine
2025-04-07
Wonderful afternoon. I will definitely recommend this course and its wonderful teacher, Maggie
5/5
Guylaine
2025-04-07
I struggled with the activity but Maggie creates a lovely space where I could stay and play with a new medium. I had fun.
5/5
Samantha
2025-03-24

Maggie is a lovely teacher and she runs an engaging and relaxed drawing class. We spent a little time on basic shapes to draw a pear, then the majority of the time on shapes to draw a whole human face. I liked this format and i enjoyed drawing outside with a group. We all ended up with decent artworks. I would be keen to come again to learn more different shapes and subjects so we can progress and produce new works together.
5/5
Amina
2025-03-10
Another great art experience with Maggie. Trust the process and my own intuition. The time flew by being so absorbed in drawing. A lovely way to spend a slow afternoon. I was inspired to head off to the NGA afterwards?
5/5
Samm
2025-03-10
Maggie is a passionate and engaging presenter. The pace of the session is great and so was the location. I'd love to see a follow on drawing class for those who have done the 'beginner' class.
5/5
Cristy
2025-02-09

ARTISTS
Maggie Davies
My name is Margaret Davies but most people call me Maggie! I'm an art and music student at ANU and love to make art in my free time with various mediums and compose music. I enjoy doing puzzles and love to watch horror movies. I'm also keen to teach people easier ways and techniques of making art, whether it be drawing or painting.

Maggie Davies is available for private bookings

Available most Saturdays and Sunday from 11am - 4pm

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PHOTOS
Knoxville Art Group
2025-05-12
Canberra Art Group
2025-05-06
Title or Location: A capital view
Painted during the recent inaugural Capital Plein Air Festival capitalpleinair, I tried to capture the beauty of a crisp autumn morning looking out from the National Arboretum across Lake Burley Griffin and the national capital. The autumn colours in Canberra are stunning and on a clear autumn day you can (almost) see forever. Watercolour on Baohong 300gsm rough 380x280
Credit: Matt Tripovich
Brisbane Art Group
2025-05-12

Canberra Art Group
2025-04-14
Title or Location: Homage to Imlay
Long ago in the Navy my ship HMAS ANZAC steamed into twofold Bay after a very rough night at sea with damage to the upper deck. 50 years later I found myself living on the far south coast and painted almost every beach from Narooma to Eden culminating in Eden Harbour with an image of Mount Imlay in the distance. It is an area of constant fascination and beauty.
Credit: David Kindon
Albuquerque Art Group
2025-05-12
Canberra Art Group
2025-04-07
Title or Location: A Quiet Rebirth
This piece is all about finding light after darkness, and the quiet strength that blooms when you least expect it. It features a bold magenta King Protea and a vibrant orange one, surrounded by lush green?each element a little symbol of healing, resilience, and fresh beginnings.This one means a lot to me personally. It came from a place of deep reflection and growth, and painting it felt like exhaling after holding my breath for a long time.Here?s to soft comebacks, quiet strength, and t
Credit: Melanie Rees
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18t4p8DtdB/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniereesart?igsh=aHZjMjY5eDBveWhl&utm_source=qr

Tampa Art Group
2025-05-05
Canberra Art Group
2025-04-01
Title or Location: Pot of Gold
I stumbled across this coffee cart in Huskisson one morning as the sun came up. I loved the way the early morning light cast dramatic shadows. I painted it while on a cruise holiday with my husband last year. It holds lovely memories of two holidays.
Credit: Cathy Morison
Tampa Art Group
2025-05-05

Canberra Art Group
2025-03-19
Title or Location: Mandala art for mindfulness
I started learning about Dot Mandala Art at the end of last year, and the more I created, the more I became addicted to it. Creating this art has been incredibly therapeutic for my mind. I began with small pieces, and this particular artwork is the largest piece I've made so far( 45cm)It took me about 12 hours to complete.
Credit: Sajee Mahaarachchi
San Diego Art Group
2025-05-05
Canberra Art Group
2024-03-19
Title or Location: Flower Lady
I have been drawing for less than a year. I decided after I was diagnosed with a slow growing brain tumour that life really was too short, and you never know what the future may hold. As someone who couldn't draw a straight line, I decided to watch YouTube videos and teach myself what I needed to know.The inspiration for this drawing came from wanting to do something different. I was getting bored drawing flowers, fruits, and vegetables, so decided to combine two different elements to see wh
Credit: Sandra Byrne

San Diego Art Group
2025-05-05
Cardiff Art Group
2025-05-14
Title or Location: Bosley
Acrylics on canvas 10 x 10.Bosely the fun-loving, mischievous but loving, clever but loving cocker spaniel. I?ve been drawing most of my life but in recent years my dexterity has become very restricted. However, I get so much from painting and drawing, that I have adopted new styles and techniques that have launched new creativity so my message is don?t give up - there is a way!! K
Credit: Kev White
Facebook: Kev White
Coventry Art Group
2025-04-14

Belfast Art Group
2025-05-14
Title or Location: The Orca
Early morning heading out of Carnlough Harbour. Oil on canvas 40 x 50 cm
Credit: Larry Mervyn
Facebook: Larry Mervyn
Coventry Art Group
2025-04-14
Richmond Art Group
2025-05-14
Title or Location: Canada scenic view
This painting was taken from a photograph we took on one of our trips to Canada, breathtaking scenery everywhere we went, love Canada &127464&127462
Credit: James Jeffrey

Coventry Art Group
2025-04-14
Jacksonville Art Group
2025-05-14
Title or Location: Quiet Grace
I met her on a busy February afternoon at Busch Gardens in Tampa ? a day full of noise, rides, crowds, and motion.In the middle of it all, she felt like a quiet island of grace.Back home, I kept returning to that photo. There was something in the way she held herself ? strength wrapped in calm, maybe even acceptance.I wanted to hold on to that moment.
Credit: Anna Abramskaya
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Instagram: @anna.abramskaya.art
Tampa Art Group
2025-04-07

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