Past workshops

Made with Joy workshops cater to a range of interests and creative aspirations, from using traditional watercolour techniques to mixed media, through to learning the fundamentals of drawing.

Designed by Joy Wuttke and delivered across various Adelaide locations, each workshop is delivered in a relaxed, friendly and inclusive environment.

Watercolour

  • Glass and Reflections

    Capture the twinkle, transparency and shine of shiny and reflective surfaces in watercolour.

  • Misty Landscapes

    Create atmosphere with watercolors.

  • Pet Portraits

    Delightful hand made watercolours using participants’ own animal companions for inspiration.

  • Native Plants

    Exploring the beautiful and absorbing world of Australian Native Plants.

  • Succulents & cacti

    Inspired by the colours and quirky shapes of Succulents and Cacti.

  • Cityscapes

    Urban compositions including abstract skyline views, reflections, vehicles and loose figures.

  • Flowers

    Everything from loose floral forms to detailed specimens, and then forming them into compositions.

Watercolour & mixed media

  • Line & wash – houses & gardens

    Combining pen and ink with watercolour washes to depict quaint buildings and garden surrounds.

  • Pop Art

    Bright, colourful, clever and inspired by the works of artists including Andy Warhol, George Rodrigue and Wayne Thiebaud,

  • Collage

    Cut, paste and create colourful and quirky compositions using patterned papers, images and mixed media.

  • Christmas Cards

    Create fun and festive personal Christmas cards using watercolour and other mixed media surprises.

  • Potted plants & flowers

    Exploring colourful floral forms, leaf shapes and capture the perspective of the pots they live in.

  • Doodle art

    Discover how to use patterns and motifs with watercolour to create unique and intricate artworks.

  • Line & wash – easy animals

    Discover easy ways to paint animals using loose watercolour techniques combined with pen and ink.

Drawing

  • Drawing fundamentals

    Capturing objects from the shed including tools, pots, seeds and gardening shoes, and instiing them with the charm of an original drawing.

  • Plants & critters

    Focusing on garden life and plant forms, learn to capture proportion, shape, tone, texture and perspective.

  • Still life – from the pantry

    Draw foodie subject matter including fruit, vegetables, bottles, cans and packets.

  • Soft Pastel Magic

    Use soft pastels to create magical flowers, night scenes and luminescent creatures that jump off the page.

Customised workshops

Joy has had extensive experience delivering art and lifestyle programs to the community. Contact us to discuss or brainstorm an art, craft or textile workshop for your Community Program or organisation.