Bayside Workshops - Creative Art Classes & Workshops on the Central Coast

Location: Ettalong Beach, NSW Central Coast
Contact: Heather - 0411 159 379

Discover Your Creativity at Ettalong's Premier Art Studio

Join us for inspiring creative workshops and art classes in the heart of Ettalong Beach. Our welcoming studio offers diverse learning experiences for all skill levels in a beautiful seaside setting overlooking the bay.

About Our Creative Studio

Our light-filled, spacious studio provides the perfect environment for artistic expression. We're committed to offering a comprehensive range of art and craft classes designed to accommodate different lifestyles, schedules, and learning preferences.

Workshop & Class Offerings

Discover the perfect creative outlet for you:

  • Watercolour Painting Workshops - Express yourself through beautiful watercolour techniques

  • Clay & Pottery Classes - Get hands-on with ceramic arts and pottery wheel throwing

  • Weaving Workshops - Learn traditional and contemporary weaving methods

  • Still-life Drawing & Painting - Master observational art skills

  • And much more!

Flexible Booking Options

Can't find a suitable date? Contact our studio directly to arrange a workshop time that works for you.

Group Bookings Welcome:

  • Bring friends and family for a shared creative experience

  • Corporate team-building events available

  • Private group sessions (on-site or off-site locations)

Ready to Get Creative? Book your workshop today!

For enquiries and bookings, contact Heather directly: 📞 0411 159 379

Located in beautiful Ettalong Beach on the NSW Central Coast - where creativity meets the sea.

Kids School Holiday Workshops $75

We are offering fun holiday '“Painting Workshops” designed for kids 6- 12 yrs

Monday - Friday

Mornings 9:00 -1 2:00

Afternoons 1:00 - 4:00

Monday AM 29th Sept Paint Owls

Thursday AM 2nd Oct Fluro Jellyfish

Friday. AM 3rd Oct Paint a container ship

Friday. AM 10th Oct Paint a Toucan

Still life Painting

Click below to see dates and times

2 I/2 Hours

This course is an introduction to observational drawing and painting. Teaching how to approach a work and foundational skills to paint using acrylics.

All Materials supplied. $60

Clay Workshop :Hand building

Come along and Get muddy $125

The perfect introduction to clay,

Enjoy a fun 2 hours hand building clay,

Making, creating, relaxing and getting muddy. This is the perfect opportunity to learn the fundamentals of clay hand building.

You can make a small plant pot, vase or mug using the pinch technique, request a private group booking for minimum 6 people. your best 2 items will be fired and glazed (2 firings/white glaze) included. Extra pieces will fired at additional cost based on size. usually $20 ea

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Watercolour Workshop $155

We are excited to invite you to join in this amazing introduction to watercolour painting at our Central Coast workshop!

You'll be taken on a three-hour creative journey exploring drawing, composition, colour and watercolour techniques. You will be guided to create your own unique work of art using A3 watercolour paper.

All art materials will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own paints if you prefer.

Kokedama Class $85

Are you looking for a hands-on activity to get your green thumb going? Look no further than this kokedama class. You'll love learning how to pot your plants in a traditional Japanese style that’s centuries-old. In this one-hour workshop, you'll discover the materials you need to construct your own kokedama, as well as how to wrap and tie your "moss ball". You'll get to take home your two unique creations, giving you something that you can admire for a long time.

Have no fear if you're a beginner! This class is designed to be an engaging and upbeat experience for all.

Sign up for this transformative workshop and unleash your creativity, get lost in the moment and enjoy learning something new!

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Raffia Coil Weaving

$125

Make a small basket using Natural Raffia

Australian Botanical Paint Workshop $145

Paint Australian Botanicals with Artist Heather Hunt…

Australian Botanical painting workshop.

Spend an afternoon (3 hours) guided through painting Australian Botanicals.

Paint an amazing Floral work on a 30x40cm canvas, you will receive a drop in floating frame to hang and enhance your work.

Weaving Workshop


Loom Weaving $145

This workshop will cover the the basics of weaving techniques on a wooden hand loom.

You will learn how the warp up a loom and get started on your weaving Journey.

All Materials included

3 Hours

check booking link for dates and times

$145

Sip and Paint $60

Join us for an exciting paint and sip class on NSW Central Coast ! This fun-filled workshop is the perfect opportunity for both beginners and experienced artists to learn new skills and unleash their creativity. You'll be guided through the process of creating your very own masterpiece that you can take home and proudly display. Don't worry if you're nervous, the class is designed to be relaxed and supportive, and our experienced instructors will be on hand to help you every step of the way. By appointment only message to secure a date.

Kids After School Art

Term 4, 2025

Bayside Workshop offers kids after school workshops on Tuesday afternoons. This is a great introduction to a studio environment, where your child will learn art techniques in a supportive, fun environment using a variety of mediums.

Monday 3:30 - 5;00 pm

Price $315 8 weeks

 

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past, present and emerging. I

Reviews

Jonathon Creenaune

Watercolour Painting Workshop

Really wonderful and attentive teacher. Thanks Heather!

  • Status: Public

  • Reviewed on: 2 Aug 2025


Jonathon Creenaune

Watercolour Painting Workshop

Really wonderful and attentive teacher. Thanks Heather!

  • Status: Public

  • Reviewed on: 2 Aug 2025
    Julia Sears

Watercolour Painting Workshop

Fantastic watercolour workshop! Heather is a delight and so generous with her knowledge and inspiration for all things art. I really enjoyed her workshop and learnt many things that I’ll take with me for future art projects. Would recommend Heather’s workshops to anyone eager to learn.

  • status: Public

  • Reviewed on: 26 Jul 2025
      Vanessa McIver

Watercolour Painting Workshop

This class reignited my creativity and has got me hooked on watercolors. I learnt enough brush technique and creative ideas to get me started on further study. I’m very excited to see what comes of it.

The teacher was warm and kind,

obviously an experienced artist and teacher, and taught in such a way that it didn’t matter if one was a beginner or experienced- there was something for everyone.

  • Status: Public

  • Reviewed on: 23 Jul 202

Michael Kasavetis

Watercolour Painting Workshop

The host Heather was warm, friendly & personable

We found the session very fun, relaxed & very creative

  • Status: Hidden

  • Reviewed on: 14 Jun 2025

Barkha Javed

Clay Workshop: Hand Building

Fun class! Heather is a great teacher, looking forward to the next class.

  • Status: Public

  • Reviewed on: 22 Jun 2025

  • Session: Sun 22 Jun 2025 at 10am

Jenni Dunston

Clay Hand Building Workshop

Wonderful class and teacher! Patient, kind and knowledgeable. Lots of tips and techniques. I really enjoyed my workshop!!

  • Status: Public

  • Reviewed on: 5 Apr 2025

  • Michelle Arnebark

Clay Workshop: Hand Building

Thanks Heather, we so enjoyed our first potting experience. Thanks for your great expertise. Michelle

  • Status: Public

  • Reviewed on: 24 Mar 2025


Alice de Gruchy

Watercolour Painting Class - Central Coast

Heather was great..taught me different strokes and blending techniques then we used these to create our painting. It was a very enjoyable and relaxing class

  • Status: Public

  • Reviewed on: 30 Mar 2025

  • Session: Sun 30 Mar 2025 at 10am

  • At: 53 High View Road, Pretty Beach NSW


replyReply share ShareAmanda Baker • Jan 2023

Watercolour Painting Workshop Heather was an engaging, informative, generous teacher, both with her time and supplies. I loved this class!

Jan Whitfield • Oct 2022

Loom Weaving Workshop What a great afternoon! Really enjoyed this class. Great teacher, great location, everything supplied, and it was fun to get creative and learn something new. I was so inspired I went home and tried out a bunch of other ideas and materials.AI-Lin Lee  •  Mar 2022

Watercolour Painting Workshop 
Enjoyed a wonderful watercolour class today. Still buzzing from all the new techniques I learnt from our teacher Heather and going well outside my comfort zone. The class was well structured with Heather gauging our interest and experience to tailor the class to us and keeping time so we could complete our painting without rush. The studio is in such a good location for a relaxing ferry ride from CQ and walk from Balmain ferry stop. Enjoyed coffee and bites at the cute cafes nearby. Highly recommend! Looking forward to Heather running another class again soon,