Still Life Drawing Workshop

This beginner-friendly workshop will guide you step by step with expert artists through the process of observing and sketching everyday objects using textures, composition and scale. You’ll no doubt be amazed by the creativity and diversity of your team’s creations!

A focused drawing session to practise attention and patience

WHY CHOOSE THIS ACTIVITY

This workshop is suited to teams who would benefit from practising focus, patience and careful observation together. It offers a quieter, more contemplative form of creative training, which can be particularly valuable in fast-paced or high-cognition environments. The emphasis is on looking closely, slowing down and noticing details that are often overlooked.

WHAT WE ACTUALLY DO

Participants work from a still life arrangement using pencils, charcoal or other drawing materials. The facilitator introduces simple drawing exercises and techniques to help them capture shape, proportion, light and shadow. The pace is steady and supportive, with space to share insights about what is easy, what is challenging and what changes with sustained attention.

WHY THIS TYPE OF EXPERIENCE MATTERS

Shared drawing practice can be a gentle way to explore how attention and patience show up in team life. As people reflect on what helps them stay present or what distracts them, they often make links to their roles and habits at work. This kind of experience can support more thoughtful, deliberate ways of working both individually and together.

Organisational Outcomes:
Culture Building / Psychological Safety / Staff Wellbeing / Innovation / Creative Break
Soft Skills:

Creative and critical Thinking
Decision-Making
Problem Solving
Innovation

 

Target Audience:
Training
Your Investment:
$69
Art Medium:
Sketching
Experience Type:
Hands-On Creative, Reflective and discussion, Mindset Reset
Art Medium:
Sketching
Experience Type:
Hands-On Creative, Reflective and discussion, Mindset Reset
Soft Skills:

Creative and critical Thinking
Decision-Making
Problem Solving
Innovation

 

Organisational Outcomes:
Culture Building / Psychological Safety / Staff Wellbeing / Innovation / Creative Break
Target Audience:
Training
Experience Type:
Hands-On Creative, Reflective and discussion, Mindset Reset
Your Investment:
$69
Art Medium:
Sketching

I just wanted to take a moment to say a massive thank you to Dya for creating such a wonderfully warm, fun and creative space for us to paint and connect.

It was such a stress-free and easy experience in terms of setup. Dya made it clear nothing was too much trouble and their passion and confidence in our abilities was so encouraging.

The best team-building investment I've ever made.

What Australian Teams Say

FAQ

Most corporate workshops run for 90 minutes to 2.5 hours, depending on the program and your schedule. Some activities can be adapted into shorter “creative reset” sessions, while others work best as half-day or full-day experiences. When you enquire, we will recommend a duration that fits your aims and the flow of your event.

We work with small teams through to large groups. Each program has a recommended range for group size, which you’ll see in the program details. If your numbers sit outside that range, let us know and we can suggest formats or adjustments that will still give everyone a good experience.

No. Our corporate workshops are designed for people who do not see themselves as creative. Instructions are clear and step by step, and the focus is on the process and connection rather than on producing a “perfect” artwork. Many participants are surprised by how comfortable and enjoyable it feels once they get started.

Most programs can run at our Port Melbourne studio or at your workplace. Some can also be delivered at offsite venues or adapted for online and hybrid formats. The program page outlines the main options, and we can talk through what is realistic for your team size, budget and location.

We supply all art materials and facilitation for the creative activity. If the workshop is at our studio, you simply confirm numbers and any access needs. For sessions at your workplace or another venue, we usually ask for tables, chairs, access to water and protection for surfaces if needed. We will go through any specific requirements with you during planning.

Yes. Many of our corporate workshops can be customised to reflect your values, event theme or current focus areas such as wellbeing, collaboration, leadership or change. Some programs are more structured than others, but there is usually room to adapt framing, reflection prompts or visual elements so the session speaks directly to your context.

Absolutely. Our programs often sit within larger events as an energiser, connector or deeper reflective element. We can work with you to position the workshop at the right point in your agenda and match the tone to the rest of the day, whether you need something light and social or more focused on leadership and culture.

For popular dates and larger groups, it is best to book several weeks in advance. However, we can sometimes accommodate shorter lead times, especially for weekday sessions. If you have a specific date in mind, contact us as soon as possible and we will let you know what is available and which programs can work.

While each program is different, common outcomes include stronger connection between colleagues, improved communication, fresh ways of thinking about challenges and a clearer sense of shared purpose. For Trained and Lead programs, there is often additional focus on soft skills such as collaboration, decision-making, psychological safety or leadership mindset.

Pricing depends on group size, program type, location and any customisation. Many workshops are charged per person with a minimum spend. When you share your details and preferences, we will send a clear quote outlining inclusions, options and any additional costs such as venue hire or catering if relevant.

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