Join experienced art educator and professional artist, Susan Porteous, in 'Art Enable' workshops. Susan has over a decade's experience in art mentoring in the disability sector and provides workshops that offer an opportunity for people to come together socially to build skills in a relaxed and friendly environment.

These art enriching workshops are focused on enabling improvement in hand eye coordination and fine motor skills through the drawing process. In addition, whole body gross motor movement will be explored through the painting process. Art is for everyone and these workshops are all about nurturing personal achievement and promoting joy through learning new skills.

Please contact Susan Porteous directly to find out more about these workshops and whether it's right for you!

Susan Porteous is a visual artist based in Newcastle. She has a postgraduate Fine Arts degree from the Slade School in London, a Diploma in Community Services gained at TAFE NSW and a Cert IV in Training and Assessment . Susan has extensive experience running arts programmes in Newcastle , and works with people with disability to provide opportunities for people to learn new skills and be artistically included in their local communities.Susan is a passionate advocate for people following their goals and dreams.

Workshop Schedule

Classes run monthly on Monday (schedule below) at Hudson Street Hum in Hamilton and the cost is $50per session. Please note: Hudson Street Hum is wheelchair accessible.

What you get:
New skills and expert guidance from a professional teacher and artist.
Tea/coffee and biscuits.

What to bring:
A3 watercolour pad, basic watercolour set and HB pencil.
Your teacher will let you know what to bring as your skills progress!
Your lovely, creative self!

Classes run monthly, on Mondays from 1.30-3.30pm on the following dates:

Mon 25th July
Mon 22nd August
Mon 19th Sept
Mon 17th Oct
Mon 14th Nov
Mon 5th Dec

Covid Safe Business Hudson Street Hum is a registered COVID Safe Business - learn more here