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CRAFT CRAWL NOV-DEC 2026

A Creative Crawl through Bridge Rd Richmond

Three creative studio's - one inpsiring afternoon

Three creative workshops - Loads of fun and crafting

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What people said about our first Craft Crawl

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Where ever you are starting from, this intensive weekend will support you to move forward, gain confidence, learn new skills and develop as an artist.

We've all been here

You crave to get the results you see on youtube

Artists on YouTube make it look so easy, but it is hard to see the subtle differences on-line, even if the artist tries to explain. Seeing in person, feeling it, practicing techniques, getting personalised feedback and guidance will make a difference to your art.

if you don't succeed

practice makes... progress

I often hear 'I try it, but it does not work out the way I want'. Don't give up! Practice makes progress. The more you can understand and experience the paint interactions, the more you will be able to use this knowledge to manage what happens; to influence the outcome.

be one with nature

working in partnership with the paint

Fluid art is organic, it is nature at work – rather than thinking about the process as trying to control it, think about working in partnership with the paint and mediums. The magic happens in the interactions, you can create the shapes and feel of nature. Become a researcher in the fluid art lab and work in partnership with nature.

INTRODUCING the first ever Live For Art FLUID ART LAB - WEEKEND INTENSIVE.

Live For Art - Creating Art For Life

Your art and craft workshops - Sat 28th November

Dutch Pour / Hairdryer

Using the Hairdryer like an expert

A good fluid art painting using a hairdryer needs all the elements to come together - the right paint consistency, colours that work, the hairdryer creating pleasing shapes, flow and cells and on overall design that works. In this module we will explore all these and the endless varieties, providing lots of opportunity for practice.

What we will cover:

• Paint consistency

• Mastering the hairdryer for different effects

• Painting structure and design

• Colour theory

• Creating small cells - how to control, when you want them and when you dont

canvas provided:

• Practice canvases

• 2 x 16 x 20 inches

advanced dutch pour

Taking it up a notch with spinning and multi canvas paintings

Let's take the Dutch Pour to another level. We will use a spinner to enlarge a flower shape and learn to modify it for pleasing design. Create a design over 2 or 3 canvases for a diptych or triptych, considering how to make the canvas look like an integrated set.

What we will cover:

• Going bigger by using a spinner

• Constructing a painting over 2 or 3 canvas (Diptych / Triptych)

• Structure and Design 2

canvas provided:

• Practice canvases

• 16x16 inch AND 20x24 inch OR

2 x 12x24 inch OR 3 x 12x16 inch

integrating styles - swipe

Puddle pour or galaxy pour with swipes

Get into the flow with either a puddle pour and add swipes for effects OR a galaxy pour with swiped sections (planets) which are protected whilst the background is created with the hairdryer. These techniques will help with understanding movement and flow in paintings and how they integrate as a whole.

What we will cover:

• Swiping with various paint consistencies

• Tilting a larger canvas

• Integrating techniques

• Protecting sections of the painting whilst you add to it

canvas provided:

• Practice canvases

• 20x24 inch

Your art and craft workshops - Sun 6th December

Bloom - classic

Mesmerizing Blooms - on a spinner

We begin by practicing the more challenging Bloom technique on coasters. It is good to start with a smaller surface and work our way up. We use pigments as well as paint in our pouring medium, so the Bloom style is sparkling as well as mesmerizing. In addition to the classic Bloom, we will also explore modified Blooms.

What we will cover:

• Pouring mediums and recipes good for this technique

• Consistency and how to mix paints and pigments

• How to choose colours and layer paints on the canvas

• How to use a spinner to create centrifugal force for even blooms

• How to modify painting for extra effects

canvas provided:

• 2 ceramic coasters, AND 8x8 inch AND 12x12 inch (or similar)

Bloom - swipe

Save your breath and let the knife make the cells

We move on to using the swiping technique rather than blowing on the top layer to create the beautiful cells and lacing. We will look at a variety of tools, and explore the impact of different and multiple cell activators. Try your hand at the advanced 'spin swipe'.

What we will cover:

• How to swipe using a palette knife (of various styles and shapes) and how to use a loaded palette knife

• Spin Swipe
• Composition of painting

• Different colour cell activators and using multiple cell activators

• Tilting for effect and pattern

• Dragging paint out

canvas provided:

• Practice canvases

• 8x8 inch AND 16x20 inch

cells with silicone oil

Rings of colour

Creating cells with silicone oil is one the classic fluid art techniques. It is exciting to see the cells emerge, especially when they bring rings of colour.

Paint consistency and oil viscosity are key here and we will explore the difference these make.

What we will cover:

• Paint consistency and oil viscosity

• Flip Cup technique

• Tilting to keep cell shape and for design

• Swiping using paint with silicone oil

• Stretching a Swipe style

canvas provided:

• Practice canvases

• 2 x 12x16 inch AND 18x24 inch

Fluid Art techniques and styles

Dutch Pour / Hairdryer

Using the Hairdryer like an expert

What we will cover:

• Paint consistency

• Mastering the hairdryer for different effects

• Painting structure and design

• Colour theory

• Creating small cells - how to control, when you want them and when you dont

canvas provided:

• Practice canvases

• 2 x 16 x 20 inches

advanced dutch pour

Taking it up a notch with spinning and multi canvas paintings

What we will cover:

• Going bigger by using a spinner

• Constructing a painting over 2 or 3 canvas (Diptych / Triptych)

• Structure and Design 2

canvas provided:

• Practice canvases

• 16x16 inch AND 20x24 inch OR

2 x 12x24 inch OR 3 x 12x16 inch

integrating styles - swipe

Puddle pour or galaxy pour with swipes

What we will cover:

• Swiping with various paint consistencies

• Tilting a larger canvas

• Integrating techniques

• Protecting sections of the painting whilst you add to it

canvas provided:

• Practice canvases

• 20x24 inch

Bloom - classic

Mesmerizing Blooms - on a spinner

What we will cover:

• Pouring mediums and recipes good for this technique

• Consistency and how to mix paints and pigments

• How to choose colours and layer paints on the canvas

• How to use a spinner to create centrifugal force for even blooms

• How to modify painting for extra effects

canvas provided:

• 2 ceramic coasters, AND 8x8 inch AND 12x12 inch (or similar)

Bloom - swipe

Save your breath and let the knife make the cells

What we will cover:

• How to swipe using a palette knife (of various styles and shapes) and how to use a loaded palette knife

• Spin Swipe
• Composition of painting

• Different colour cell activators and using multiple cell activators

• Tilting for effect and pattern

• Dragging paint out

canvas provided:

• Practice canvases

• 8x8 inch AND 16x20 inch

cells with silicone oil

Rings of colour

Creating cells with silicone oil is one the classic fluid art techniques. It is exciting to see the cells emerge, especially when they bring rings of colour.

Paint consistency and oil viscosity are key here and we will explore the difference these make.

What we will cover:

• Paint consistency and oil viscosity

• Flip Cup technique

• Tilting to keep cell shape and for design

• Swiping using paint with silicone oil

• Stretching a Swipe style

canvas provided:

• Practice canvases

• 2 x 12x16 inch AND 18x24 inch

BONUSES

01. EARLY BIRD - SAVE $45 WHEN YOU BOOK THE WHOLE WEEKEND BEFORE 17TH SEPTEMBER

Book for the whole weekend BEFORE 17TH SEPTEMBER and receive a $45 (6%) discount

02. WEEKEND GIFT

Book for the whole weekend and receive a free bottle of live4art Dimethicone (valued at $19.99) for FREE. This product is a form of silicone oil made especially to create beautiful cells in fluid art.

03. BRING A FRIEND

Book two or more tickets at the same time and save 5% off all tickets.

OPTION. STAY ON-SITE ABOVE THE LIVE FOR ART STUDIO

If you live further away or just want to make it an extra special experience, you can book to stay in the Airbnb above (and behind) the art studio. The Airbnb is full of art, from wardrobe doors to art above fire places. Vibrant Bridge Rd Richmond, and the art studio are at your door.

The Airbnb can be booked as a whole ($200 night), or book just one of the two rooms ($100 a night). You will find information about the Airbnb here.
To book or find out more information email or phone Julie.

what people are saying

“no experience needed”

"No experience needed and a space that enabled exploration and learning without any judgment whatsoever. I was really pleased with the outcome I had and the picture I get to keep will inspire me to try more myself. My questions were answered not only with clear responses but with shown examples where practical both in terms of the technique applied and a visual example too.

I do intend to go back for more classes as I enjoyed it so much."

angela bridges

Dutch Pour Class

testimonials and reviews

“exploring your creativity”

"Julie is very good at explaining how it works and guiding me through the process. I enjoy learning about colours and the techniques. If you haven’t tried Dutch pouring, come have a go. It’s cool and you will have fun exploring different colour and textures as well as exploring your creativity!"

Steph TSAI

Dutch Pour Class

“we loved learning the different processes"

“My husband and I did the five week course together, and loved it so much that we came back for at least three other courses, to resin some of our favourite pieces and to make coasters for our whole family for Christmas! Turns out fluid art is quite addictive… We loved learning all the different processes, and seeing our understanding and control of the medium get better as the weeks progressed. By the time we came back for individual sessions we felt like experts! Plus it was always a lovely way to spend a night together relaxing and doing something creative. I’m sure we’ll be back again soon!”

Amy Adeney

5 week Course

“guidance that we need”

"Julie is a very helpful and caring teacher. She is very knowledgeable and gave us the guidance that we need in order to achieve the piece of art that we'd like to achieve ...

We came with the hope of our creations to be at the very least presentable (since we don't do art classes often), but ended up being very amazed and satisfied with what we created.

Definitely would recommend this class (and other classes here) to everyone with or without experience!"

Reinhard onggowijaya

Dutch Pour Class

Frequently Asked Questions

THE TIME: What if I can't come to the whole weekend?

Whilst coming for the whole weekend will give you the best experience, we recognise that this might difficult due to time of finance constraints. You are welcome to attend just one day (limited tickets) - choose Saturday for thin paint styles Dutch Pour and Swipe or Sunday for thicker paint techniques of Bloom and Creating Cells with Silicone Oil.

I AM A BEGINNER: I am new to fluid art, is this still ok for me to come?

The weekend is geared to meet you where ever you are at, and will be shaped around individual levels of experience. As a beginner, the weekend will set you soaring into a great understanding of fluid art. More experienced artists will be able to hone their techniques and explore their preferred styles.

WHAT'S PROVIDED: Do I need to bring anything?

Everything is provided - from paint, pouring medium and canvas, to gloves and aprons. We also provide morning and afternoon teas, drinks on Saturday night. We suggest you wear old clothes. To keep costs down we have left it to you to either bring your lunch, or buy it from many options in Bridge Rd.

PICKING UP THE DRY ART: When and how do I get my art?

Fluid art takes time to dry, how long depends on the paint thickness and size of canvas. It is possible that Saturday morning's art might be dry enough for you to take with you on Sunday. Art that is still wet can be picked up after a few days or can be posted to you. (Prices for this will be available on the weekend).