Flower Tote Painting
A little colour to carry with you.
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Come with friends or come as you are. Explore a workshop below to book an available date, join a waitlist or request your own group session.
Cultural Tote Bag Painting
Your story. Your symbols. Your wearable art.
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Cards for Your Ride-or-Dies
Because soulmates aren’t always romantic.
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Millennial Moments Painting
Icons, emotions and everything in between.
Waitlist & private requests
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Trash Drawing: Self-Portraits
Let go of perfect. Make something full of you.
Waitlist & private requests
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Pride Flag Collage
Cut. Create. Celebrate who you are.
Waitlist & private requests
Learn moreCreate at Aléjandro’s · Newcastle
Flower Tote Painting Workshop
A little colour to carry with you.
2 hoursFrom $70 per personBeginner-friendly
Slow down, play with colour and paint a floral tote you’ll actually want to wear. You’ll be guided step by step, with plenty of room to make the design your own.
What you’ll explore
- Simple flower shapes and layering
- Colour mixing, highlights and balanced compositions
- Personalising your tote with your own style
What’s included
Your tote bag, paints, brushes and materials, guided instruction and take-home care tips.
What to bring
An open mind, good energy and any food or drinks you’d like.
Public classes are $70 per person; private classes are $85 per person. Beginner-friendly, with no experience needed.
Public classes · Private groups of 3–20
Make it a date.
Choose an available session below, or request a private class. If public dates aren’t currently listed, use the available waitlist or request option.
Create at Aléjandro’s · Newcastle
Cultural Tote Bag Painting Workshop
Your story. Your symbols. Your wearable art.
2 hoursFrom $65 per personBeginner-friendly
Explore culture, art and storytelling with Wayde Clarke, a proud Wiradjuri and Birpai artist. Learn how stories are shared through symbols, colour and connections to Country, then bring your own story to life on a tote canvas.
What you’ll explore
- Storytelling and symbolism in art
- Exploring colour and connection to Country
- Creating a meaningful tote inspired by your own story
What’s included
A tote bag, paint, all materials and cultural guidance.
What to bring
Feel free to BYO food and drinks.
Beginner-friendly. Suitable for adults and children aged 6+. If a child attends unaccompanied, they must be able to use the bathroom independently; please return 10 minutes before the class ends. Public pricing is $65; private pricing is $75 per person. Current dates and requests appear below.
1–24 guests
Make it a date.
Choose an available session below, or request a private class. If public dates aren’t currently listed, use the available waitlist or request option.
Create at Aléjandro’s · Newcastle
Card Creation Workshop for Your Ride-or-Dies
Because soulmates aren’t always romantic.
1.5 hoursFrom $50 per personBeginner-friendly
Celebrate friendship, chosen family and the people who show up for you. Make 3–4 heartfelt, playful cards using collage, mixed media, colour, texture and words in a relaxed, inclusive space.
What you’ll explore
- Layering magazine cut-outs and collage papers
- Working with paint, paint pens, text and textures
- Making expressive cards for your favourite people
What’s included
All art materials, envelopes, creative prompts and gentle guidance. Your finished handmade cards are yours to take home.
What to bring
An open mind and any food or drink you’d like.
No experience needed. Come solo or bring your people. Public pricing is $50; private pricing is $70 per person. Current dates and requests appear below.
1–10 guests
Make it a date.
Choose an available session below, or request a private class. If public dates aren’t currently listed, use the available waitlist or request option.
Create at Aléjandro’s · Newcastle
Millennial Moments Paint Workshop: Pop Culture, Memory and Colour
Icons, emotions and everything in between.
2 hours$70 per personBeginner-friendly
Turn the music, memories, pop culture and inside jokes that shaped you into a bold, colourful artwork. Inspired by Wayde’s Millennial Moments series, this expressive session makes room for nostalgia, reflection and your own story.
What you’ll explore
- Painting on canvas with bold colour
- Expressive mark-making and personal symbolism
- Finding inspiration in your memories and lived experience
What’s included
All materials to create an artwork to take home, plus gentle guidance in a relaxed space.
What to bring
Any food or drink you’d like.
Beginners and experienced creatives are welcome. There’s no pressure to share your story. Join the public waitlist or request a private group session below.
Private groups of 5–24
Make it a date.
Choose an available session below, or request a private class. If public dates aren’t currently listed, use the available waitlist or request option.
Create at Aléjandro’s · Newcastle
Trash Drawing Workshop: Self-Portrait Edition
Let go of perfect. Make something full of you.
1.5 hoursFrom $55 per personBeginner-friendly
Celebrate messy lines, crooked noses and spontaneous mark-making in a playful self-portrait workshop. Loosen up, laugh and rediscover drawing for the fun of it — no perfect portrait required.
What you’ll explore
- Warm-ups to loosen your hand and mind
- Drawing exercises to break creative blocks
- Creating a bold, expressive self-portrait
What’s included
A3 mixed media paper, all art supplies and guidance to create your artwork.
What to bring
An open mind, a fun attitude and optional treats and drinks.
Beginner-friendly. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Unaccompanied children must be able to follow instructions and use the bathroom independently; please return 10 minutes before the end. Public pricing is $55; private pricing is $75 per person.
Private groups of 5–20
Make it a date.
Choose an available session below, or request a private class. If public dates aren’t currently listed, use the available waitlist or request option.
Create at Aléjandro’s · Newcastle
Pride Collage Workshop: Create Your Own Pride Flag
Cut. Create. Celebrate who you are.
2 hoursFrom $50 per personBeginner-friendly
Explore colour, shape and symbolism as you create a Pride flag collage that reflects who you are. Recreate a flag that represents your community or design something personal using paint, paper and texture.
What you’ll explore
- The history and meaning behind different Pride flags
- Designing with colour, shape and symbolism
- Building an expressive mixed media collage
What’s included
A3 canvas paper, paints, collage papers, magazine cut-outs, tools and creative prompts. Take home a complete Pride flag of your own design.
What to bring
Your fabulous self, with optional BYO food and drinks.
All levels welcome. Open to LGBTQIA+ community members and allies, with no pressure to share. Public pricing is $50; private pricing is $70 per person. Confirm group size and availability through the request form below.
Private group requests
Make it a date.
Choose an available session below, or request a private class. If public dates aren’t currently listed, use the available waitlist or request option.