Figure Drawing Sydney

November Meetup for the Sydney Nature Journal Club

Come along to our November **meetup for the Sydney Nature Journal Club**. Our last one for 2026. This is a chance to connect, spend some time in nature and journal together. I will offer some guidance to start. After we can share journal pages and ideas. **What to bring:** Bring along sketchbooks/paper and your favourite drawing materials (pens, pencils, watercolour, acrylic, anything you have). I will have extra materials on the day if you want to explore other mediums. \*\*Where:\*\* Royal Botanic Gardens **Cost:** Suggested donation is $10 annual fee, $5 casual fee. (This helps cover Meetup fees). DISCLAIMER.
Please note that Katy as volunteer organiser of activities for Sydney Nature Journal Club is NOT responsible for the health or safety of members (or their guests) and therefore will not accept any liability for accidents or injuries or losses that may occur during Meetup events at any location. By attending a Sydney Nature Journal Club event members acknowledge that you accept ALL of the above. I look forward to seeing you there.

DAWN FRASER POOL BALMAIN

A WEEK ON NORFOLK

COLLINS LANE ROSE BAY + SCULPTURES

November 2026 - plein air

Hi Everyone, This is our last meeting for the year and hope you can join us. It will be a FREE event in the spirit of friendship and Christmas. Drawers and Painters of all levels of experience are welcome. We will explore and practice Techniques and Materials with a focus on Creativity, Real Skills and finding your own unique style. You can use whatever drawing or painting media you like. Of course, the day will be outdoors, relaxed and fun but there is also scope for serious practice and skills development for those of you who want this. Tutoring and content will be tailored to each person. You will need to supply your own paper or canvas and also easels, containers, etc. It is highly recommended that you bring Canvas / Paper painting pads on which to practice and a sketchbook and pencils for the drawers. Don’t forget your chair or maybe a rug to be comfortable ! Please reply for your attendance 😁

🌸 Garden of Virtues Healing Art Workshop🌸

**Abstract Floral Textured Art Healing Workshop** Step into a beautiful garden of creativity, reflection and renewal, where every flower tells a story and every seed holds the promise of new life. *Garden of Virtues* is a gentle and uplifting art healing workshop that invites you to slow down, reconnect with yourself and discover the beautiful qualities growing within you. Just as a garden flourishes through different seasons, our lives are filled with seeds of hope, love, courage, joy and possibilities. Through guided meditation, inspiring reflection and expressive art-making, you'll explore your own *Garden of Virtues*, celebrating the beauty of what has been, what is growing and what is yet to unfold. Using acrylic paints with the option of impasto or air-dry clay, you'll enjoy creating your own unique textured floral artwork, exploring colours, shapes and layers in a relaxed, nurturing environment. This is not about creating a perfect painting, but embracing the joy of creativity, honouring your unique journey and making space for new beginnings. ✨ **No artistic experience needed.** All are welcome. Simply come as you are and allow your creativity to blossom! *Every garden blooms in its own time. What beautiful things are waiting to flourish within you?* **Workshop Details** 📅 **Date:** Tuesday, 3 November 2026 🕒 **Time:** 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm 📍 **Venue:** Club Ryde 🎨 **Cost:** $65 per person 🌷 **All art materials provided** **Your experience includes:** * Gentle guided meditation and relaxation * Creative reflection and inspiration * Exploring acrylic painting with optional clay or impasto textures * Freedom to create and express yourself at your own pace * A meaningful floral artwork to take home **Book your place and enjoy an afternoon of creativity, beauty and renewal!**

🎨 She Sees Art — 4A Gallery - Andy Ewing & Kirthana Selvaraj

🎨 **Shake things up and you'll see new colours.** **Please note: She Sees Art is a women-only group and event. Women of all backgrounds are welcome.** Why not mix up your weekend routine by joining like-minded women to explore art, discover new perspectives and enjoy a coffee and good company along the way? We'll start with coffee at **Sol Coffee House** in Haymarket before heading to **4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art** to explore two exhibitions: **Andy Ewing: Ancestor Spirits** and **Kirthana Selvaraj: In the Half Light**. The exhibitions close in mid-December, so I've added an extra November outing to the calendar rather than waiting for our next monthly event! **ART FOCUS** Contemporary art · Cultural heritage · Identity & belonging · Queer perspectives · The body & personal stories **A NOTE ON THE EXHIBITIONS** These contemporary art exhibitions explore cultural heritage, identity, queerness, sexuality, illness and the body. The works include personal and potentially challenging subject matter. Please feel free to read more about the exhibitions on the [4A website](https://4a.com.au/exhibitions/andy-ewing-ancestor-spirits/) before attending. ⏰ **PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT STARTS AT 10:30AM**, a little later than some of our other outings due to museum opening hours. We'll meet for coffee before heading to the gallery at 11:00am. The event will wrap up around 12:00–12:30pm. **WHERE WE'RE GOING** ☕ **Meeting point: SOL Coffee House, Haymarket** 181-187 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000 🎨 **Art destination: 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art** 181-187 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000 **Can't make the coffee? No problem!** You're very welcome to meet us outside 4A at 11:00am. * Women of all ages welcome * No art knowledge required, just curiosity! * Free to attend — exhibition entry is free; everyone pays for their own coffee and food **Coming on your own?** That's completely fine! She Sees Art is about enjoying art and culture together and getting to know other women in a relaxed, welcoming setting. I'll share any final updates, including what I'm wearing so you'll know who to look for, in the Meetup group chat. **Questions?** First time joining us, or have a question about the event? Feel free to email me at sheseesartsydney@gmail.com. I'm happy to help! I can't wait to see you all! 🎨✨ *Cover Image: Andy Ewing: Ancestor Spirits and Kirthana Selvaraj: In the Half Light (installation view), 2026. Photographs by Document Photography.*

Online Photography - The letter S

🎨 She Sees Art — 2026 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

🎨 **Shake things up and you'll see new colours.** **Please note: She Sees Art is a women-only group and event. Women of all backgrounds are welcome.** Why not mix up your weekend routine by joining like-minded women to explore art, discover new perspectives and enjoy a coffee and good company along the way? We'll start with coffee and a relaxed chat before heading to the **Australian Museum** to explore the **2026 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year**. The exhibition celebrates the natural world around us, showcasing spectacular flora, fauna and landscapes from Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea. 🎉 **THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL!** Thank you to everyone who has RSVP'd! We've reached our group limit for this visit to the Australian Museum, so RSVPs are now closed. If you'd like to attend, you're welcome to join the waitlist on Meetup. If a place becomes available, someone on the waitlist will have the opportunity to join us. Thanks for your understanding. **ART FOCUS** Nature photography · Wildlife · Landscapes · The natural world **WHERE WE'RE GOING** ☕ **Meeting point: Hydeaway Cafe, Hyde Park** 120 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000 We'll meet here at **10:00am** for coffee and a relaxed chat and will leave for the museum from this point at 10.30am. The walk to the museum is \~8 minutes. 🎨 **Art destination: Australian Museum** 1 William Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 We'll meet outside the museum at **10:40am** before heading in to explore the exhibition together. **Can't make the coffee? No problem!** You're very welcome to meet us outside the Australian Museum at 10:40am. * Women of all ages welcome * No art knowledge required, just curiosity! * Free to attend — exhibition entry is free; everyone pays for their own coffee and food **Coming on your own?** That's completely fine! She Sees Art is about enjoying art and culture together and getting to know other women in a relaxed, welcoming setting. I'll share any final updates, including what I'm wearing so you'll know who to look for, in the Meetup group chat. **Questions?** First time joining us, or have a question about the event? Feel free to email me at sheseesartsydney@gmail.com. I'm happy to help! I can't wait to see you all! 📷🌿 *Cover image: Fairyfloss by Lewis Burnett, Australian Museum*

Greenwich Art Trail

One of Sydney’s surprises is that there are so many unknown gems. And **Greenwich** — the hidden gem of an artists’ hub — is one of them. It is not only stunning with its beautiful water views, it is also amazingly charming with its artistic vibe. It is a secret hub for award-winning contemporary artists, illustrators, sculptors, ceramicists, jewellers, photographers and textile artists. Just surprising, surprising and surprising — all happening in such a small community. I took our AAA Art Lovers there in 2023, and I am so thrilled to discover that the art trail is back on track. Can’t wait! The first week of November, the time when the jacarandas paint the streets purple, the time when the 38 artist's studios open their doors to welcome us. So, here we are, here is our trial: **11:30 am – Meet & Connect** **No. 1 Studio – 1 Ford Street, Greenwich** We will meet at No. 1 Studio, then have a coffee before we start our Art Crew adventure. **1:00 pm: Foodies & Arties Delight** – There is a delightful café (I can't remember the name), but I'm sure we'll spot it somewhere along the way. **2:00 pm: The Crew Continues...** We continue our art trail until we reach **No. 38 — Greenwich Sailing Club.** **Here is the link for your pre-study 😀** [https://greenwichvillageartstrail.com/](https://greenwichvillageartstrail.com/) **What to Bring** * Comfortable walking shoes * Water bottle * Camera or phone (where photography is permitted) * Your curiosity and love of art **Dress Code** Creative Casual---something that makes you feel artistic and comfortable. **Please Note** ✨ **Every AAA Art Lovers Australia event is FREE to join.** * This community is proudly supported by Alina Interpreting Australia, whose sponsorship covers the Meetup platform and administration costs, allowing us to focus on bringing people together through art. * Participants are responsible for their own exhibition tickets, guided tours, flights, accommodation, transport, meals and personal purchases. * Please update your RSVP if your plans change. **Terms & Conditions** By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that: * Participation is voluntary and at your own risk. * You are responsible for your own transport, accommodation (where applicable), admission tickets, meals and personal expenses. * Please respect venue rules, fellow members, venue staff and artworks at all times. * Any shared transport or accommodation between members is a private arrangement. * The event itinerary may be adjusted if required due to venue requirements or unforeseen circumstances. * Event photographs may be taken for AAA Art Lovers Australia. If you prefer not to appear, please let the organiser know. * AAA Art Lovers Australia is committed to providing a welcoming, respectful and inclusive community for everyone.

SSP TUE - CITY LIGHT & SHADOWS IN MONOCHROME : Kings Cross

Explore the light, shadows, architecture and street life of Kings Cross, Potts Point and Elizabeth Bay on a monochrome photography walk following the City of Sydney’s “Passion: Sydney’s Wild Side” cultural route.(see Photos for details) Coffee before the walk and an optional group pub lunch afterwards. **First meeting point:** For those who like coffee, from 10:00 am **Uliveto Café** Location: Bayswater Road, Kings Cross, close to Kings Cross Station **Second meeting point** (Walk starting point): The Coca-Cola Sign, at 10:30 am **Group lunch** Lunch time: Approximately 12:00–12:15 pm Location: **Kings Cross Hotel,** Darlinghurst Road, Kings Cross **Photography theme: City Light and Shadows** During this walk, look for: **Pools of light:** Wait for a person to walk through a brightly lit section of pavement while the surrounding area remains in shadow. ↳ **Silhouettes:** Photograph people against bright walls, windows, the sky or reflective surfaces. Exposure compensation may help preserve the highlights and turn the person into a strong graphic shape. **Layers and framing:** Use doorways, railings, stairways, tree branches and architectural openings to divide the frame or surround your subject. **Human gestures:** Street photography can include people as important subjects. Look for an expressive stride, a conversation, an unusual interaction, a moment of solitude or a figure whose position completes the composition. ↳ **Tonal contrast:** Search for scenes containing very bright and very dark areas. In monochrome photography, separation between tones can be more important than the original colours. **Textures and traces of history:** Weathered walls, stone steps, iron fences, old façades, signs and pavement details can communicate the character of the neighbourhood. **Suggested shooting areas** **The Cross and Darlinghurst Road** The walk begins amid the visual intensity of Kings Cross. Look for shopfront reflections, signs, traffic, pedestrians emerging from the station and contrasts between older façades and contemporary street life. This is a good place to practise **layered compositions**. Rather than photographing one person against an empty background, try combining foreground reflections, a middle-distance subject and architectural detail farther away.↳ A slower shutter speed can introduce movement into passing pedestrians or vehicles, while a faster shutter speed can isolate gestures and brief interactions. **Victoria Street and 202 Victoria Street** As we move away from the commercial centre, the visual rhythm changes. Terraces, apartment entrances, balconies, fences and trees create repeated lines and alternating patches of light and shade. Look for people entering and leaving buildings, figures partially hidden by trees, and subjects framed by gates or doorways. In monochrome, small differences in texture—paint, brick, stone, foliage and clothing—can become important. **Butler Stairs and McElhone Stairs** The stairways are among the strongest locations for our theme. Steps, handrails and retaining walls naturally produce leading lines, repeating geometry and deep shadows. Try photographing: \*a single person ascending or descending the stairs * shadows cast across the steps \*a figure positioned between railings↳ * a high-angle or low-angle composition \*the contrast between a sunlit landing and a darker staircase Be considerate here, as the stairs are public access routes. Keep camera bags close and leave space for residents and pedestrians. **Embarkation Park** The park provides a visual transition from the dense streetscape to a more open environment. Trees can create broken or dappled shadows across paths, walls and people. Look for small figures within larger compositions and relationships between people, foliage, surrounding buildings and open sky. This can be an opportunity to make quieter photographs rather than concentrating only on dramatic contrast. **St Vincent’s College, Challis Avenue and surrounding streets** The institutional architecture, mature trees and residential streets offer strong vertical lines, formal façades and framed views. Challis Avenue may provide opportunities to photograph café activity, local residents, deliveries and everyday interactions. Watch for people passing between sun and shade or appearing briefly between parked cars, trees and building entrances. **Yellow House** Around Yellow House, consider the relationship between the neighbourhood’s artistic history and its present-day appearance. Instead of making only a straightforward record of the building, look for fragments, details, reflections and human activity nearby.↳ A person walking past an unusual façade can give the image scale and turn an architectural photograph into a street photograph. **Elizabeth Bay House and nearby streets** This section introduces more formal heritage architecture and landscaped surroundings. Columns, gates, windows, paths and symmetrical elements can be used as compositional frameworks. Try waiting for a person to enter a carefully arranged architectural composition. The human subject does not need to dominate the frame; a small figure can provide scale, contrast and narrative. **Kingsclere, Tusculum and Wayside Chapel** These locations bring together different layers of the area’s architectural and social character. Look for contrasts between grand buildings and ordinary street activity. At Wayside Chapel and the surrounding streets, approach photography with particular sensitivity and respect. Do not photograph people who may be vulnerable or experiencing distress merely for visual effect.↳ Strong street photography is not only visually interesting—it should also recognise the dignity of the people being photographed. **Orwell Street and Llankelly Place** This area offers narrow streets, pedestrian movement, café activity and changing light between buildings. It may be one of the best locations for using shop windows and reflections. Experiment with: * photographing through glass \*combining reflections with people inside or outside * waiting for several figures to occupy different parts of the frame \*underexposing slightly to preserve bright highlights * using narrow passages to create depth **Fitzroy Gardens and Darlinghurst Road** Near the end of the walk, Fitzroy Gardens provides opportunities for candid moments involving people sitting, walking, talking or moving between the trees and surrounding streets.↳ As we return to Darlinghurst Road, the busier environment gives us another chance to work with pedestrians, signs, traffic and strong graphic contrasts. Consider how your photographs from the end of the route differ from those taken at the beginning.

Red Light, Incarceration & Jacaranda Blooms