Katie the Artist
ProHighlights
- Private painting sessions for up to 10 adults at Studio HQ, Katie McErlean's home art studio in Annerley
- Kids' art parties with canvases, non-toxic paints and aprons supplied, held at the studio or at your own home
- Corporate art workshops for 10 or more, from a shared large canvas to surfboard design, clay sculpting and pet portraits
About Katie the Artist
Katie the Artist is the studio of Brisbane painter Katie McErlean, who trained in fine art at the Queensland College of Art and spent years as a newspaper illustrator and television designer. She now runs workshops from Studio HQ, her home studio on King Street in Annerley. Adult groups of up to 10 can book a three-hour private painting session at the studio, with all materials supplied. There is also a wearable art version, where guests bring a denim piece and paint their own design onto it with fabric paint. Kids' art parties are run by Katie at the studio or at your home. Children try different painting techniques, use non-toxic paints with aprons provided, and each takes home a finished canvas. For workplaces, corporate workshops start from 10 people and can be held at the studio or another venue. Options include a blank surfboard design challenge, a collaborative large canvas, air-dry clay sculpting, mandala drawing and paint-your-pet portraits. Materials are supplied and teams can bring their own drinks and snacks. Send an enquiry to arrange a date.
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How many people can join an adult paint session?
A private adult painting session at the Annerley studio suits a group of 10 or fewer. Katie supplies every brush, canvas and paint, and the session lasts around three hours.
What does a kids' art party include?
Katie runs the whole party, with canvases, non-toxic paints, aprons and protective gear supplied. Each child goes home with the canvas they painted, and the party can be held at the studio or at your home.
How much does a party or workshop cost?
A kids' paint party is $595, a private adult painting session for up to 10 is $880, and corporate workshops start at $110 per person with a minimum of 10 people.
Can we bring drinks and snacks?
For corporate workshops, teams are welcome to bring their own drinks and snacks. All art materials and equipment are supplied, so nobody needs to bring any supplies.
Can Katie come to our workplace?
Yes. Corporate workshops can run at Studio HQ in Annerley or at an offsite venue of your choice, and payment is invoiced 48 hours ahead of the session.
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Joanna Cheang
10 months ago
We are visiting Brisbane and found the amazing art classes taught by Katie. My daughter had so much fun in Katie’s art workshop. Highly recommend it to anyone who wants to immerse themselves in art.
Katie Tomkins
10 months ago
My son attended a Christmas art class with Katie and absolutely loved it. Katie is fantastic with children - so patient, encouraging and genuinely great at bringing out their creativity. He came home so proud of what he’…
Tanya Searle
10 months ago
My daughter has been doing art classes with Katie for a couple of years and she thinks she's amazing. Katie has a beautiful bubbly personality and has helped to grow my daughter's artistic ability through various mediums…
Jennifer Chapman
10 months ago
We love Katie’s classes! My kids have done three painting and one clay class and we keep coming back for more. Katie is a wonderful teacher and the kids love it. Also a great two hours free for Mum! Highly recommend.
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