Creative Studio - Visual Art

Creative Studio – Visual Art

DRAW · EXPLORE · CREATE

November Focus: FUNGI — Exploring Form, Texture & Colour

Saturday 14 November 2026 | 10am–1pm

SATORI EARTH | Palmwoods, Sunshine Coast

Facilitated by Nic Anderson

$65 per person | Ages 12+ | Maximum 8 participants

Beginners welcome. All specialist art materials provided.

Bring an A3 sketchpad for warm-ups and exploratory drawing.

About Creative Studio

Creative Studio is a regular monthly offering at SATORI EARTH, bringing artists, makers and creative practitioners together to share their skills, techniques and creative processes.

Each session is shaped by the artist facilitating it — their practice, materials, interests and current explorations.

The programme is initiated by Nic Anderson, founder of SATORI EARTH, who will facilitate the inaugural sessions.

Over time, Creative Studio will also welcome other artists and practitioners, creating opportunities for participants to explore different disciplines, approaches and ways of seeing.

Each month brings a different theme, medium or creative focus — from drawing and painting to sculpture, mixed media, mark-making, composition and experimental approaches.

No two Creative Studio sessions will be quite the same.

November Creative Studio — FUNGI

Facilitated by Nic Anderson | Visual Art

There is something inherently otherworldly about fungi.

Their extraordinary forms sit somewhere between the botanical, sculptural and imagined — grounded completely in the natural world, yet opening pathways into storytelling, symbolism and imagination.

In this session, we'll explore fungi and mushrooms through observation, drawing, shading, texture, colour and composition.

We'll look closely at their structures, forms and intricate details, learning techniques that help us translate what we observe into our own visual language.

Nic will work alongside participants, demonstrating techniques and sharing her own creative process as the work develops.

We'll begin with drawing and tonal exercises, exploring light, shadow, form and texture before moving into colour and more expressive interpretations using watercolour pencils and acrylic inks.

The intention is not for everyone to produce the same image.

It's to learn technique, develop confidence, experiment, and discover how differently each of us sees and interprets the natural world.

More Than Technique

At the heart of my work through Nic Anderson Earth is the understanding that creativity is one of the ways we reconnect with our inherent nature — our Soul Blueprint.

For me, art has never simply been about acquiring technique or producing something aesthetically pleasing.

It's a way of seeing, listening, exploring and expressing parts of ourselves that may not otherwise have an avenue for expression.

I'll teach and demonstrate techniques, but these sessions are also intentionally held as spaces for self-connection and authentic creative expression.

There is no requirement to create as I create.

Quite the opposite.

My role is to provide enough structure, technique and guidance for you to explore confidently — while leaving room for your own instincts, imagination and way of seeing.

Who Is It For?

Creative Studio welcomes adults and young people aged 12+.

No previous art experience is required. Beginners and those with existing art experience are equally welcome.

Younger participants should be comfortable working independently within a three-hour, mixed-age studio environment.

What to Bring

* A3 sketchpad or drawing pad — for warm-ups, observational drawing and practice exercises.

* Your own artist-quality drawing pencils, if you already have a set you're building (optional).

* Kneadable eraser, if you have one (optional).

* Water bottle.

* A light snack or sandwich, if you'd like something more substantial.

What We Provide

All specialist art materials and shared studio equipment, including:

* Artist-quality graphite pencils (HB, 2B, 4B, 6B and 8B) for shading and tonal exercises.

* Watercolour pencils.

* Fine black drawing pens.

* Acrylic inks.

* Acrylic painting paper for your final artwork.

* Other shared studio materials and equipment as required.

Light refreshments: Tea, juice, biscuits and table water will be available throughout the session.

Monthly Creative Studio

Creative Studio is an ongoing monthly programme at SATORI EARTH, with different themes, techniques and potentially different facilitating artists.

Each session is stand-alone. Participants can attend occasionally, explore particular disciplines or make Creative Studio part of their regular creative practice.

This session:

Date: Saturday 14 November 2026

Time: 10am–1pm

Facilitator: Nic Anderson

Location: SATORI EARTH, Palmwoods, Sunshine Coast

Workshop fee: $65 per person

Ages: 12+

Places: Maximum 8 participants

To preserve the intimacy of the studio and allow for individual guidance, this session is limited to eight participants.

Your workshop fee includes three hours of guided creative practice, all specialist art materials, paper for your final artwork, use of shared studio equipment and light refreshments.

Bookings & Cancellations

Bookings are essential.

If you are unable to attend, bookings are non-refundable but may be transferred as a credit towards a future Creative Studio session, provided at least 48 hours' notice is given.

Credits are valid for three months and are subject to availability.

I look forward to creating with you.

Nic Anderson

Artist & Founder, Nic Anderson Earth

Founder & Custodian, SATORI EARTH