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Miriam Atkinson Artist and Educator

​Miriam teaches children and adult art classes, beginner to advanced art courses. She runs workshops and classes in aged care facilities, community/day care centres, libraries and corporate, as well as offering mobile and studio tuition.

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Beginner Watercolours Term 1

Wednesday 7 May 2025
Welcome! Explore watercolours with this comprehensive short course, held at the Organic Circle Cafe , 7 Albany Hwy in Armadale. 6.pm to 8.pm Wednesday Evenings for four consecutive Wednesdays. Enrol in this short Beginner Watercolour Course to learn the basics of watercolours with professional Artist and Educator, Miriam Atkinson. This course has been specifically designed with the beginner in mind. Come and be amazed at what watercolour can do! Some materials provided, however a basic starter kit will be required. Colours; Pthalo Blue, Magenta & Cadmium Yellow Paper; 200gsm to 300gsm watercolour paper Brushes; Watercolour mop type brush and a finer brush for doing smaller details (around size 8 or 10) Your kit can be added to as you go along if necessary. Head to Oxlades in Osborne Park or your nearest Jacksons Art Supply store - they should be able to help you out, or email me at miriamatkinson71@gmail.com
Organic Circle Cafe
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Bottle & Brush Nights

Between Friday 6 June 2025 and Friday 5 December 2025
Come and have a fun night with Artist Miriam Atkinson and be guided in creating a painting worthy to take home and show off! Vino, Tea or Coffee and Nibbles will be provided. Evenings are $69 and are just about having fun with friends and taking home an impressive painting....These boutique paint and sip style evenings will be held in The Organic Circle Cafe 7 Albany Hwy, Armadale, a cosy, welcoming venue. Groups are smaller, so its a more intimate experience and you receive superior tutelage. All sessions are up so you can book for whenever you like. These also make terrific gifts for someone else. Get a group together or go solo....whatever floats your boat! See you there!!!
The Organic Circle Cafe
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Mindful Art Series - Exploring Watercolour Art Workshop (CANCELLED)

Wednesday 12 February 2025
A series of ongoing, fortnightly workshops throughout the year, held in the Organic Circle Cafe. Enjoy a relaxed evening discovering the wonders of watercolours in a comfortable, friendly setting. Miriam Atkinson Artist and Educator, will guide you through the basics of watercolours and how various techniques apply to the painting you will take home that evening. All abilities welcomed. Tea & coffee provided. A one off, basic materials list will be provided on registration which sets you up for the rest of the year.
Organic Circle Cafe, Pioneer Village
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Spring Flowers and Calligraphy Entwine

Sunday 15 October 2023
Be inspired by the natural world of Hapa Zome using flowers and leaves to create your own signature, concertina book. Personalised with a decorative capital letter, choose your own flowers, @ quote, combine colour, eco printing and collage using this traditional art technique. Release the colours of spring onto quality paper where flowers and all of your hands on senses combine into an amazing, unique fold out book especially designed for you, this workshop by Miriam Atkinson, multi disciplinary artist and with calligraphy sayings penned for you by letter artist Judith-Ann; this day will entice and excite you. Easy for complete beginners or those who want a therapeutic day of creative joy, mixed with knowledge and expression. This mindful workshop will gift you an experience to remember by creating a beautiful booklet to cherish. *Perfect for Christmas giving *Gift Bag of decorative capitals, vintage lace, calligraphy quotes and book pattern to take home
GUILDFORD MECHANICS HALL
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Learn to Draw

Friday 19 October 2018
Term fees $350 - all materials supplied. This course is an introduction to basic approaches, different material used in drawing, and gives beginners a solid foundation to work from. Great refresher course. We explore different approaches to drawing and the approach is a holistic one. We work on natural hand movements and learning to really 'see,' not just 'look.' The aim is to help you develop your basic drawing skills and build your confidence!
Miriam Gardiner
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Introduction to Watercolour

Wednesday 17 October 2018
Extensive course for total beginners!! Have a relaxing evening unwinding and exploring watercolour in a cosy studio. Classes are small group size for a more personal approach and individual attention. Refreshments Provided. Miriam shares some materials as we go, but if you have your own materials, feel free to bring them. Materials list is given on enrolment.
Miriam Gardiner
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Weaving Willow Workshop

Sunday 14 October 2018
Create a beautiful set of angel's wings for yourself or a loved one. These can be hung up as a permanent reminder of the ancient symbolism of strength, flexibility, love and beauty of the willow tree. A simple and beautiful introduction to weaving. Devonshire Tea will be served at morning tea time. Bring your lunch. Goes from 10.30am to 1.30pm, Sunday, October 14th
Miriam Gardiner Studio
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Kids Saturday Art Classes

Saturday 13 October 2018
Great introductory course and extension for kids and teens 7-16 years. Term fees are $340. Planned classes are relaxed - no pressure is placed on the student. Drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture are explored, and we look at different artists and techniques each week. Morning and afternoon tea provided!
Miriam Gardiner
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Learn to Draw

Wednesday 9 May 2018
Term fees $350 - all materials supplied. This course is an introduction to basic approaches, different material used in drawing, and gives beginners a solid foundation to work from. Great refresher course. We explore different approaches to drawing and the approach is a holistic one. We work on natural hand movements and learning to really 'see,' not just 'look.' The aim is to help you develop your basic drawing skills and build your confidence!
Miriam Gardiner
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Introduction to Watercolour

Monday 7 May 2018
Have a relaxing evening unwinding and exploring watercolour in a cosy studio. Classes are small group size for a more personal approach and individual attention. Refreshments Provided. Miriam provides only top quality materials in her classes, and this is included in the course fee for your convenience at $390. If you have your own materials, feel free to bring them. This will result in a reduction of the course fee by $40. Monday nights - 6:30pm-8:30pm
Miriam Gardiner
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Kids Saturday Art Classes

Saturday 5 May 2018
Great introductory course and extension for kids and teens 7-16 years. Term fees are $340. Planned classes are relaxed - no pressure is placed on the student. Drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture are explored, and we look at different artists and techniques each week. Morning and afternoon tea provided!
Miriam Gardiner
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Developing Watercolours

Friday 4 May 2018
An alternative course for those with a basic knowledge of watercolour, or those wishing to do follow-up classes to the Introduction to Watercolours course. Be amazed at what you and your watercolours can achieve! This course covers subjects in more depth such as composition, use of various mediums, papers, colour theory, portraiture, advanced effects and more...Course fees are $390 or a reduced rate of $350 is offered if you supply your own materials. Friday afternoons, 1pm-3pm
Miriam Gardiner
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Kids Wednesday Art Classes

Wednesday 2 May 2018
Great introductory course and extension for kids and teens 7-16 years. Term fees $340. Planned classes are relaxed - no pressure is placed on the student. Drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture are explored, and we look at different artists and techniques each week. Morning and afternoon tea provided!
Miriam Gardiner