New! Create Unique Brush & Mark-Making Tools

$140.00

Discover the wild world of unusual materials making unusual marks at Parnell Community Centre's NEW Saturday intensive Art workshop!

Join artist Sybille on our four‑hour intensive Saturday workshop: Create your own brushes and mark‑making tools. 

A tranquil, hands‑on session exploring raw creativity at a slow, gentle pace — perfect for a restorative Saturday treat.  

Come and enjoy the smells and sounds of the Parnell Farmers Markets, then enter a day of deep relaxation and inspiration!

You will learn how unusual materials make unusual marks. With natural and recycled materials, we craft unique brushes, quills, and yet-to-be-named mark-making tools!

Some of the binding techniques I am using for my brushes are inspired by my Mokuhanga/ Japanese print-making practice. Inspiration also comes from traditional Japanese brushes made from feathers, diverse fibres, and animal hair, each chosen for their unique characteristics. - Sybille

You're welcome to bring your own inks and papers to experiment with your creations. After signing up, you'll receive recommended supplies to gather over the autumn before class begins; however, there's no obligation: just come as you are and have fun!

Create your own vibrant and beautiful art in this fun, hands-on experience. 

Limited spaces available – all materials and protection gear are provided!

No prior experience is required—just bring your enthusiasm and dive in!

  • Saturday 11th July 2026 *Cancelled

  • 10.30 am- 3pm. (10.30am-12.30, (30 m break) 1-3 pm)

  • Cost: $140

Join us again in the next weeks Saturday workshop, Urban Ink Recipes.

Discover the wild world of unusual materials making unusual marks at Parnell Community Centre's NEW Saturday intensive Art workshop!

Join artist Sybille on our four‑hour intensive Saturday workshop: Create your own brushes and mark‑making tools. 

A tranquil, hands‑on session exploring raw creativity at a slow, gentle pace — perfect for a restorative Saturday treat.  

Come and enjoy the smells and sounds of the Parnell Farmers Markets, then enter a day of deep relaxation and inspiration!

You will learn how unusual materials make unusual marks. With natural and recycled materials, we craft unique brushes, quills, and yet-to-be-named mark-making tools!

Some of the binding techniques I am using for my brushes are inspired by my Mokuhanga/ Japanese print-making practice. Inspiration also comes from traditional Japanese brushes made from feathers, diverse fibres, and animal hair, each chosen for their unique characteristics. - Sybille

You're welcome to bring your own inks and papers to experiment with your creations. After signing up, you'll receive recommended supplies to gather over the autumn before class begins; however, there's no obligation: just come as you are and have fun!

Create your own vibrant and beautiful art in this fun, hands-on experience. 

Limited spaces available – all materials and protection gear are provided!

No prior experience is required—just bring your enthusiasm and dive in!

  • Saturday 11th July 2026 *Cancelled

  • 10.30 am- 3pm. (10.30am-12.30, (30 m break) 1-3 pm)

  • Cost: $140

Join us again in the next weeks Saturday workshop, Urban Ink Recipes.

Sorry, this class has been cancelled :(

Register your interest for Term 4 below and we will notify you if this class is running in the future:

Our Tutor: Sybille Schlumbom

Sybille Schlumbom is a full-time artist and experienced art tutor with a Master of Visual Arts (First Class Honours) from Auckland University of Technology and a background in painting and illustration from Bild Kunst Akademie Hamburg. Her postgraduate studies focused on printmaking, with particular expertise in Japanese woodblock printing (Mokuhanga), developed through residencies at the Mokuhanga Innovation Laboratory in Japan. As an immigrant artist, Sybille draws inspiration from the unfamiliar—new cultures, languages, and places—bringing this curiosity and cross-cultural sensitivity into her creative practice. With over 15 years’ experience teaching in galleries, museums, and community art spaces, she creates inclusive, hands-on learning environments that encourage experimentation and personal expression across a wide range of media. @sybille_schlumbom

Community Service Card and Gold Card holders discount:

We are pleased to extend a special 10% discount to Community Service Card and Gold Card holders. When enrolling, simply select the applicable discount option, and during checkout, enter your membership number to validate and apply the discount.