Art Classes on Kangaroo Island – Creative Workshops at Emu Ridge

Creativity has been Blooming at Emu Ridge! Over the past few months, Emu Ridge has come alive with colour, imagination, and community as we’ve welcomed a variety of art workshops to our venue. We’re so glad to see local artists making the most of our peaceful, spacious setting, the perfect place to unwind and explore your creative side.

We’re so proud to offer a space that supports the arts and brings people together. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just picking up a brush for the first time, there could be a workshop for you here at Emu Ridge. Keep an eye on our page for upcoming events, We have one coming up very soon! We’d love to see you get creative with us!

Below is some info about our recent events and click on the links to find out more about these great Kangaroo Island Artists.

Paint Picasso with Genette Gellard kicked off our season of creativity. Inspired by the genius of Pablo Picasso, this playful and beginner-friendly class encouraged participants, both adults and kids, to create their own abstract portraits. It was a joyful evening of colour, laughter, and embracing our inner child.

Next up were Karen Page’s popular Zentangle workshops, have quickly become a crowd favourite! Using just a pen and paper, this mindful drawing technique uses structured patterns to form beautiful, unique designs. Zentangle encourages relaxation and creativity, reminding us that it’s not about perfection, just the joy of getting lost in the patterns.

Chantal Leonhardt, one of our very own Emu Ridge team members, has also been sharing her passion. When she’s not helping out on weekends, she’s in her studio Bloom By the Ocean, creating beautiful works of art, and luckily for us, teaching others too! Her watercolour workshops begin with step-by-step guidance and end with participants crafting their own painting. Most recently, we painted vibrant bouquets from life — a calming and inspiring way to spend the day. Watercolour, after all, is about embracing flow and focusing on what you can control.