{"product_id":"mrros-hands-on-session","title":"MRROS 2026 Studio Sessions with Fi","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery artwork begins with curiosity. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJoin Fi in the studio and discover where your own creative expedition begins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudio Sessions with Fi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall-group, Creative Reset Intensives 8:30 - 10am, 13th - 15th September (before Margaret River Region Open Studios, open for the day).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeld exclusively  during MRROS or by appointment for small private groups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEver wondered how artists develop their ideas, solve creative problems or build rich, layered artwork?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin Fi for a series of energetic, hands-on 90-minute studio sessions where she shares the thinking, techniques and creative processes behind her work. These are practical, small-group workshops designed to build confidence, spark new ideas and give you skills you can continue using long after the session ends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're just beginning your creative journey or looking for fresh inspiration, you'll leave with new knowledge, practical experience and a project to continue exploring at home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach session is limited to \u003cstrong\u003e6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e participants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating plenty of opportunity for individual guidance and discussion - You'll have access to Fi's brain -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThese aren't \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eboring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e old beginner art classes—they're '\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ere-set' sessions  in creative exploration and process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$250 per session\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttend all three sessions for $650 (save $100 + $25 gift voucher to use in the studio).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery participant also receives:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•  delicious morning tea at the end of the session\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   session notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• all materials supplied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• a take-home project and creative prompts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eChoose your focus:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession 1. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeing Like an Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eInterpreting Australian Botanicals\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eLearn how to move beyond copying what you see and begin interpreting Australian plants in your own unique way.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll explore observation, simplification, composition and storytelling while discussing what makes a subject interesting and how artists make creative decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring a favourite botanical specimen or photograph (and your sketchbook if you have one). Through guided exercises you'll develop new ways of observing and communicating the beauty of Australian flora.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession 2. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour with Confidence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLets ask and answer the commone problems around colour -\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do I develop my own colour style?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix it Up - How do I avoid muddy colours?\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do I choose colours that work together?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do I stop buying paint I never use?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about personal colour diaries and take home your own recipe book to keep working with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSession 3. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLayers, Texture \u0026amp; Creative Play\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Beautiful Surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHands on exploring - using gelli plates to create beautiful colours, intriguing patterns and textures and a range of papers to take away to use and develop. Discover and learn some great tips for constructing your unique surfaces, using a variety of mark making materials  and mediums - and lets talk about how to know when to stop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTestimonial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Fi removes the fear many beginners experience, replacing it with confidence, curiosity and a genuine desire to keep creating.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Remi Shan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousekeeping: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease arrive 15 mins early for your session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFi is an established and well respected workshop facilitator. Her strong reputation working in communtiy engagement visual arts programs, comes from her lively and dynamic teaching style and her generosity to share what she has learnt along her way. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShe connects readily with  participants, thru play and experimentation and demonstrates her  trial and error approach, building confidence, delivering experience and offering insight into what it means to work in a truely creative and intuitve, personal way.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs a teacher, she passionately believes in the power of developing our creative confidence and capacity for self expression, to not only improve our personal experience of life but to build  better communites and ultimately a better world in which to live.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Every child draws and begins to learn to understand the world around them using their mark making, story telling and building instincts - We have all been born with a deep creative capacity, some of us just let this slip away, lost track of time or lost our path, so encourageing and upskilling others to confidently reconnect with this part of them, in a light and playful way, is why these sessions exist. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinding our own visual style, and giving it our own voice, is one of the most empowering acts we can perform. If we gift ourselves the opportunity and time to strart to do it - who knows what we might discover! This is what I strive to do with participants of the reset sessions - to help them to loose the fear, sidestep the procrastination and to just begin where they are with what they have\".\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese sessions are perfect for small groups of family or friends. Restarters, new beginners and lapsed artists all find these valuble. You are welcome to request your own private time slot if you have 2 people to start.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this for you?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo skills are required, you just need an ability to follow instructions in English \u003cbr\u003e**We aim to make this workshop as accessible as possible so if you have any physical constraints please let us know in advance and we can tweak the workshop for you.\u003cbr\u003eThis is a small group session so Fi is on hand to help you where and when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BRING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust BYO  water bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplimentary Morning tea is supplied at the conclusion of the session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Please note our small group Cancellation Policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to small group logistics\/ advance preparation and limited resources we have strict cancellation policies-\u003cbr\u003eWe appreciate your understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring MRROS, a min number of 2 participants is required to run these sessions. 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Sorry no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance.\u003cbr\u003eWe work up close with others - so please do not attend if you are unwell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf Toot Studio needs to cancel due to circumstances out of our control, a full refund and a complimentary gift voucher will be received.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fi Wilkie Artist","offers":[{"title":"Session 1 -Sunday 13th September 8:30am -10am","offer_id":48281717506266,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Session 2 Monday 14th September 8:30am -10am","offer_id":48281717571802,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Session 3 Tuesday 15th September 8:30am -10am","offer_id":48284745531610,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"BOOK ALL 3 sessions (13th - 14th - 15th) 8:30am -10am","offer_id":48284745564378,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/4424\/5978\/files\/fiwilkieart_workshop.heic?v=1773909511","url":"https:\/\/fiwilkieart.com\/products\/mrros-hands-on-session","provider":"Fi Wilkie Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}