14-15-16 June, 9.45am - 12.45pm each day Make a simple elephant using your hands with clay. Develop awareness of the necessity of respecting and protecting Asian elephants, which are in danger of extinction. Free of chargeOpen to anyone on Friday and Saturday. Children’s day on Sunday.Space is limited so please let us know which day […]
The Art E Space is a studio space for artists, art clubs, and a venue for workshops. The TAES philosophy is to support and promote art and other creative pursuits in the community. We believe that anyone can be an artist! TAES invites you to come and paint with us at our Open Studio on […]
Madeleine’s work reflects the nature of the artist herself, who lives the dynamic and exuberant philosophy she has for her own art and the role that art plays in society. Black lines of Enamel paint, twirling back and forth, playing out the rhythm of the jazz music, inviting the viewer to live their own musical […]
Tina makes contemporary Sterling Silver jewellery with Asian influences. Every piece of jewellery is handcrafted by the artist. Workshop: Painting with Fire Description: Colour your copper “canvas” using a creme brûlée torch ! Use your creation to make a pair of earrings. You will learn wire wrapping techniques to assemble your earrings. Daily 10am-12.30pm RM100 […]
"Build Dad a DRINKO Game or a Six-Pack Beer Tote with carpenter Nick Pereira First 45 Minutes – Builder Basic: Machinery & Powered Hand Tools � Participants will be exposed to all machines & tools available; usage, safety measures, maintenance. Machines: Mitre Saw, Table Saw, Disc & Belt Sander, Drill Press & Nail Gun with […]
Tania Ng’s paintings are a lot focussed on the life process of a flower (eg: when it blooms and withers). She loves the challenge of trying to capture the beauty in things that are usually overlooked and not noticed. She currently conducts art classes/workshops for kids under Split Splat in Penang. Her workshops/classes are focussed […]
Big Draw Intro at 9am -12noon and Sunset Big Draw at 5:30pm - 7:30pm. A collaboration between Gusto and TAES. Gusto is a community cafe in Tanjung Bunga who supports, promotes and encourages artists of different genres, backgrounds and levels. They regularly hold events for artists to mingle, share and show off their craft, including […]
Sharon Siew Suan Kow is a Colour Pencil Artist, living and working in Penang. She began seriously pursuing coloured pencil art in 2013 at the age of 43. Her style gravitates towards contemporary realism. Sharon is a Signature Member of the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA), Master Status Member of the Coloured Pencil Community […]
Mandy Maung is a self taught portrait illustrator and painter from Penang. After completed her studies majoring in Graphics & Multimedia design she diverted her career pursuing her passion for fine art and mural paintings. Her interests in portraits has been stemmed since young by the beauty, peculiarity and the uniqueness of the human features […]
To encourage more diverse and critical writing on art in the local context, Penang Art District launches an Art Writing Programme to provide a platform for writers to expand their thinking and hone their critical writing skills with a focus on visual art. This programme will benefit young writers who are interested in learning to write […]
Award winning artist, Soon Lai Wai, who is exhibiting his series of lotus paintings at the Art Colonnade At the E&O Hotel in February, will guide you in the creation of your own masterpiece. Art supplies provided with canapeś and a glass of Taittinger, Brut Reserve, Reims, France. RM285 nett per person, The Conservatory, E&O Hotel Saturday […]
Women Artists for Peace & Harmony is a new collaboration of Nagomi artists in Penang. Nagomi art is a form of Japanese art healing, using pastels and fingers to create a gentle, transparent, warm pieces through simple yet unique painting techniques. The group’s mission is to promote an equal society by sharing the messages of peace and […]
Hand-colouring refers to any method of manually adding colour to a black-and-white photograph, generally either to heighten the realism of the photograph or for artistic purposes. Hand-colouring is also known as hand painting or overpainting. The artist uses this technique to add a new and different dimension to his black and white photographs hand-colouring them with […]
Part of a series of three workshops under ‘A Weekend of Comics and Illustration’. Distilling a text into a clear idea and conveying it visually is at the heart of editorial illustration, which covers images made for publications like newspapers and magazines, print and online. Examples of publications that commission such work include the New […]
This is a fun workshop for children and adults where participants get to create their own pop-up card inspired by George Town's iconic shophouses. Participants will be guided on how to cut, fold and glue the template and can customize their card by colouring it in with colour pencils and marker pens. Winnie Cheng is […]
In this workshop, you will be shown how to translate your own photography into one-of-a-kind monotypes. No prior experience of printmaking is required, just a love of colour, texture and process led practice. In the this two part workshop you will produce 3-4 Monotypes in the first session, exploring painterly printmaking techniques. In the second session […]
Part of a series of three workshops under ‘A Weekend of Comics and Illustration’. Making comics can be a solo or group effort, depending on your preference and artistic process. This workshop will provide insight on both methods of working, as well as some hands-on comic making activities to explore the creative opportunities unlocked with […]
Gyotaku is a traditional Japanese technique of fish (seafood) printing, practiced in the mid-1800s by fishermen to record their catches. Malaysia based artist, Kam Yew Chee was originally a scientist and a lecturer who now combines his research and artistic skills, giving birth to an artistic Frankenstein of the two disciplines. Kam’s passion in mixed […]
No more muddy, dreary, just “blah” paintings! This workshop will teach you how to create paintings that are vibrant and have impact. This workshop is not for the absolute beginner. It is best if you have some drawing and painting skills, as we will be jumping straight in with drawing your subject before we start […]
Part of a series of three workshops under ‘A Weekend of Comics and Illustration’. Have a story you would like to submit to publishers, but don’t know how or what to pitch? This workshop covers the basics of what a pitch is, its structure and its materials, as well as tips on navigating the […]
This workshop is for anyone who owns a mobile device and would like to really start to use it effectively as an artistic tool. You will learn how to unleash your smartphone camera's full potential and develop your artistic skills in a fun and practical, hands-on class. You will also be introduced to some of […]
Molly Tay studied art at Nanyang Academy of Arts Singapore, and then at Edinburgh University, ands then returned to Malaysia to teach as a Fine Art Lecturer at Equator College. She received her Master of Fine Art and Design in 2005 at the University of Tasmania. She currently conducts workshops regularly at The Art E […]
Are you confused by the title of this workshop? Not anymore! You will be painting with acrylics, but using glazes of transparent colour, so that the result looks like it could be a watercolour painting. We will start off with drawing our subject, so some drawing skills will be essential. I will be teaching you […]
Thailand-based Ralph Kiggell’s open studio will show him at work, and also he will exhibit prints relating to his work in Thailand and to the tropics, about woodblock printing, and about how it can connect to the environment. He will be at Hin Bus Depot from April 3rd-5th 1pm to 6pm. Ralph Kiggell studied woodblock printing, both traditional […]
A 5-hour course introducing water-based woodblock printing, a non-toxic traditional Japanese technique that doesn’t need a press. You will learn about the beautiful paper, wood and tools used for this method, as well as how to transfer your image to a woodblock, how to cut it out using various knives and gouges, register it and […]
Learn how to silkscreen print a tote bag. Students will learn how to do basic silkscreen printing within three hours. Bring any surfaces that they wish to print on. You will receive all the materials you need to then explore on other printable surfaces after the workshop. Azmal Mashudi is a graphic designer, illustrator, silkscreen printer […]
Leong Wai Khong is an award-winning doodle artist and illustrator who will explain his processes and transformations during this workshop. The cost is RM 50. Contact the artist directly to book: Waikhong@gmail.com You can learn more about his work at http://www.behance.net/leongwaikhong
Pei will run 1 hour workshops on Friday 14th October, at 1pm, 3pm and 5pm. RM 120 includes the workshop and all materials. Scan QR code to register or click here. English speakers welcome. Teoh Kooi Pei was born in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia, in 1984. She later lived in Kedah until she graduated from the […]
DATE | 14th - 16th Oct VENUE | COEX @KilangBesi, Hinbus Depot Enquiries | 012-3320743 ( COEX curator - KJ ) or https://wa.link/d0rrq1 14th-16th OCT | Fri-Sun | 10am-6pm Art Exhibition | featuring :- Anthony Cheah Zoé Olsommer Daniel Schürer LoveLeeLily William Aibee Lim 15th OCT (Sat) by Kem Beng by LoveLeeLily by Joie Koo by […]
Either / Or Design is an artisanal jewelry brand founded in 2019, which encapsulates the true meaning of slow fashion. Su Ling Teoh, the founder, presents the Malaysian heritage in the form of modern jewelry design. Through exploration of contemporary techniques, Su Ling handcrafts each and every piece of jewelry with specialty materials including jewelry-grade […]
Born, raised and based in Penang, Lily is a self-taught artist. In 2017, she rediscovered her passion for art and embarked on her journey in Dot Mandala paintings. Through her paintings, she hopes to impart inspiration and empowerment as a reflection of the purpose that drives her art. In each piece, she goes with the […]
Come join an artists' collective for a social painting experience paired with botanical concoctions and locally flavoured cocktails at the art studio. It's a great way to decompress and a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon! RM120 inclusive of drinks and art materials Book by whatsapp 01172953027
Open Studios Penang is a not-for-profit annual art happening designed for artists to exchange ideas with fellow artists, and for the public to meet the artists, see them at work, and hear directly from them about their creative process and methodology. It is a unique opportunity to see a vibrant range of art from all over Penang, Malaysia and beyond. It is funded entirely by donations and by the artists and venues themselves, and is organised entirely by a team of volunteers.
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