Coloured Canvas - Art Workshops for Teens

Coloured Canvas presents a series of workshops to help you unlock new creative ventures. Focusing on creating, using different mediums, recycled materials and new techniques! All sessions are facilitated by local artists Melak Khaleel and Chloe Noble.

June 11 | Recycled Magazine Art - Using recycled materials, participants will create a collaborative collage that expresses their collective story.

June 18 | Punch Needling - Learn the unique art of punch needling! This Fibre art technique combines both creative expression and relaxation.

June 25 | Paper Sculptures - Create three-dimensional sculptures using brown paper, cardboard and glue. Explore form, texture and structure.

July 2 | Digital Illustration - Explore digital painting and illustration apps on our iPads. Learn how to transform your digital creations into physical products using tools available in the Parks Library Makerspace.

Attend the workshops individually, or all 4! 

Please select all dates you want to attend when booking.

About the Artists

Melak Khaleel (she/they) is a visual artist creating work that relates to heritage and culture, while utilising modern materials and techniques.

Chloe Noble (she/they/he) is a multidisciplinary artist and workshop facilitator based on Kaurna Yerta / Adelaide. Working across painting, digital media, video, poetry, and installation, their practice explores identity, place, and lived experience—shaped by perspectives of queerness, disability, and neurodivergence.

They have facilitated inclusive, accessible workshops for children, teens, and communities through organisations such as Carclew, Tutti Arts, Nature Festival, SALA Festival, Ngutungka West Lakes, and Adelaide Central School of Art. Their facilitation style is adaptable, process-focused, and grounded in fostering supportive environments where participants are empowered to explore and express their creativity.