Inverloch Pop-Up ART CO
ARTCO is Dr Carla’s community arts and creative health initiative… you never know where ARTCO might pop up or what fun arty things might be on offer…
This season, we are hosting Inverloch’s own version of a paint’n’sip experience, “Native Blooms”, and live in-person “Creative Flow Open Studio” weekday morning sessions with Dr Carla over the Summer holidays.
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“Native Blooms”
Inverloch’s Still-Life Paint & Sip Experience
A creative experience in the heart of Inverloch
Come into my garden, home and studio for a relaxed and inspiring painting experience surrounded by plants, artworks and the colours of the season.
We begin with a wander through the garden and a look at the many original artworks displayed throughout my home. Then we move into the studio, where an abundant arrangement of seasonal native flowers and foliage provides the inspiration for two hours of creative exploration.
Native Blooms workshops are offered by request for private groups of 4–12 people, with morning or afternoon sessions arranged to suit your group.
Create your own unique response
Each person chooses the flowers, colours, shapes and composition that attract them, creating an artwork that is entirely their own.
I guide you through an accessible, layered process using ink, pastels and acrylic paint. The steps are designed to help everyone enjoy both the experience of creating and the finished artwork. All levels of creative experience are warmly welcomed.
The workshop is informed by my own painting practice of neosensorialism: a way of connecting with our creative nature, the living world and one another through sensory experience. All materials are provided.
Take home a little piece of Inverloch
Native Blooms is a lovely way to spend creative time with friends and family, celebrate a birthday or special occasion, or enjoy something memorable together while visiting Inverloch.
Every artwork is wonderfully different. At the end of the workshop, each guest takes home their own original painting—a unique, handcrafted reminder of the season and their time in Inverloch.
Workshop details
Private groups of 4–12 people
Two-hour workshop
Morning or afternoon, by arrangement
All creative materials provided
All levels of experience welcome
Group pricing
4–5 people: $500
6–10 people: $600
11–12 people: $700
To enquire about arranging a Native Blooms workshop for your group, contact Dr Carla van Laar HERE.
CREATIVE FLOW OPEN STUDIO - Live in-person sessions in the garden over Summer Holidays!
Creative Flow Open Studio Summer Sessions
Make art in the garden with me over the summer holidays
This summer, visitors and locals are invited to begin the day with a peaceful creative practice in my Inverloch garden and studio.
From Monday 28 December through to Friday 8 January, Creative Flow Open Studio will welcome you in person each weekday, alongside the regular online community. Sessions will take place in the garden or studio according to the weather, so Creative Flow will be happening rain or shine.
Arrive at 9.15am to settle in and prepare for a 9.30am start.
Our in-person sessions close at 10.30am.
What a beautiful creative start to the day!
A little time and space to create
Each session begins with a brief mindful process to help us arrive, become present and notice what draws our attention. We then spend the rest of the session engaged in our own creative practice, together in the shared atmosphere of the Open Studio.
You may find inspiration in the garden, studio and surrounding environment, as I do, or bring along a creative project of your own. You might draw, paint, write, stitch, collage, work with clay or follow another creative thread that interests you.
Creative Flow offers enough structure to help you begin, with plenty of openness to follow your own curiosity. There is no tuition or talking, just peaceful time and space to immerse in your creative practice alongside others doing their own thing.
Make creativity part of your holiday
Creative Flow offers a gentle and nourishing way to begin a summer morning. Come on your own, bring a friend or family member, and include some creativity as part of your Inverloch holiday.
The experience is informed by my daily Creative Flow Open Studio, which brings people together online each weekday for mindful arrival, independent creative practice and reflection. Over the summer holidays, the studio doors and garden gates will open so people can experience Creative Flow here in person.
Basic paper, pencils and pastels will be available, and you are warmly invited to bring any creative materials or personal project you would like to work with. All levels of creative experience are welcome.
Find out more about Creative Flow Open Studio HERE.
Summer Sessions: Creative Flow Open Studio details
Ten weekday mornings
Monday 28 December 2026 – Friday 8 January 2027
Arrive at 9.15am for a 9.30am start
30-minute guided Open Studio session
Optional additional 30 minutes of creative practice
In the garden or studio, rain or shine
Join in person or online
In-person pricing
Casual session: $25 per person
Five-morning pass: $100 per person
Basic paper, pencils and pastels are provided, or bring your own materials and creative project.
Bookings are essential, as in-person places are limited.
Contact Dr Carla for bookings and enquiries HERE.
May the flow be with you.
