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Art is for everyone

Alleyway Art Studio is a mobile creative studio bringing process art, joyful play, and real artistic inspiration to kids, families, schools and communities across the Newcastle an Lake Macquarie region.

No experience needed. No pressure to be perfect. Just you, some paint, and the freedom to create.

The journey of creating is just as important as what you make.

We believe everyone has a creative life worth living. Alleyway Art Studio was born from a love of messy, joyful, meaningful art-making — and a belief that art experiences should be accessible, inspiring, and genuinely fun. Whether you're five or eighty-five, a total beginner or a seasoned maker, there's a place for you here.

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Collection of children's drawings inspired by Vincent van Gogh's paintings, featuring landscapes, night scenes, trees, houses, and swirls in vibrant colors.

School Incursions

Coming soon - curriculum linked incursions, term programs and short blocks of process art come to you. If you want to see Alleyway at your school get in-touch.

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Art Explorers - Kids Classes

Where children create boldly, explore freely and discover there is no wrong way to make art

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Adult Art Classes

We have weekly sessions with our Creative Block and a monthly Create Night to dive into your creative side,

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❊ Testimonials

Loved by creatives of all ages.

If you want to have a fun and creative experience then this is for you. Ally is a supportive and experienced teacher who will encourage and guide you all the way. I thoroughly enjoyed my course and I’ve signed up for my second one.


— Terry.B

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Great ideas and patience with the kids. Lots of encouragement and explanation of what to do. My daughter had a blast and can’t wait for the next class we book into.


— Kristy.S

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The Paint and Sip last night was such a great experience. Alana was so authentic and full of joy and totally empowering

— Krystle.C

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A window into our creative world - messy tables, brave making, workshops and wonder

ART EXPLORERS starts next THURSDAY 3-4:10pm - almost full! 4:20-5:40pm At Boolaroo Public School Hall This term we explore Nature & Landscape, there will be painting, drawing and some3D elements too. Check out and book your spot on the websi
CREATE NIGHT is coming up! A some lovely humans are already booked in and I’m getting excited to spend an evening making together. Think relaxed botanical drawing, loose colour, creative play, good company and absolutely no pressure to be &ldq
This is one reason Alleyway classes focus so much on process over perfection. Sometimes creating isn’t really about making “good art.” It’s about slowing down. Noticing. Playing. Switching off from the everyday for a little w
FOR THE KIDS WHO LOVE TO CREATE Got a child who’s always drawing, making, imagining… or one who just needs a space to feel confident trying something new? Art Explorers is our weekly after-school art class for curious kids aged 7+ &mdas
PAINT WITH MUM WORKSHOPS is tomorrow and there is only one space for a Mum+One left! If you have been thinking about it, now is your last chance to join us tomorrow for this workshop at The Gunyah Hotel Belmont. It is going to be a beautiful fun af
YOU DON’T NEED TO BE GOOD AT ART to be a join the Creative Block You don’t need to be good at art to come to this. You don’t need to be “creative enough” You don’t need to know what you’re doing You don&rsquo
✨THIS WEEKEND✨ There are only 2 tickets left for our Paint With Mum workshop for Mothers Day this weekend. This Mother’s Day, celebrate with some creative time together. Making memories and art. 🎨PAINT WITH MUM Saturday 9 May · 3&nda