Art Innovations
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- Create & Sip classes with every art material and an apron supplied
- Hens days with optional grazing platters, drinks packages and your own playlist
- Corporate sessions in painting, charcoal drawing, ceramics or printmaking
About Art Innovations
Art Innovations is the workshop business of Karen Nickels, a working artist and experienced teacher whose sessions are made for people who are sure they cannot paint. Groups are guided step by step, every art material is supplied along with an apron, and everyone takes home a finished piece. Hens days are the core of the offer. The signature Create & Sip class can be dressed up with grazing platters, a drinks package, a playlist chosen by the group and decorations to suit the theme. Sessions run at partner venues in the Barossa, or Karen can set up at a location the group chooses, and she can help link the day with other local experiences such as a gin-making class, a wine tasting tour or a chocolate, wine and cheese pairing. Corporate groups book the same format for retreats, team bonding or client thank-yous, choosing from painting, charcoal drawing in the vines, ceramics, printmaking and other mediums, with food and drink packages available. For those wanting more depth, smaller workshops run longer and focus on one technique, from lino printing and etching to watercolour and alcohol inks. Private events are tailored to each group and quoted on request.
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Do guests need any art experience?
No. Sessions are designed for complete beginners as well as people with some practice. Karen guides the group through each step, and the aim is to enjoy the process rather than produce a flawless painting.
What can be added to a hens day?
Optional extras include grazing platters and a drinks package. The group can also choose its own playlist and decorate or theme the space, and Karen can help combine the class with other local experiences for a longer day.
Where are the sessions held?
Events can be hosted at one of the partner venues in the Barossa, or Karen can bring everything to a location of your choosing. Public workshops are held at Barossa wineries such as Turkey Flat Vineyards and Barossa 1887.
What art styles can a corporate group choose from?
Teams can pick painting, charcoal drawing in the vines, ceramics or printmaking, among other options. Themes can be shaped around the company, and food and drinks packages can be added to the session.
Are art materials included?
Yes. All art materials are provided for Create & Sip classes and each guest is given an apron to wear, so the group only needs to arrive ready to create.
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Shaz Halliday
5 months ago
Highly recommend, had a fabulous relaxing day feeding the highlander cows an painting, even though im no artist. I was pretty impressed with my painting
Bel Scott
3 years ago
Had the perfect Paint & Sip experience with Art Innovations. Karen explained everything clearly and was really accommodating to making sure the event was exactly what I wanted. She was happy to come out to our location…
Todd Evans
3 years ago
Karen came to the Barossa Novotel and set-up and ran a 2 hour painting class for our work retreat. We had about 20 attendees who had a creative and fun few hours! Karen was very attentive with everyone in the class and w…
Raechel King
5 years ago
Karen came to our place of business to conduct a mindfulness art session for our staff PD day. It was a great way to step out of my comfort zone, alot of fun and you walk away with your piece you create. Karen's knowledg…
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