“Paint Your Colleague” Workshop

Discover the captivating world of expressing personality through colours with our engaging workshop. This session combines artistry, team collaboration and a focus on employee experience.

A playful portrait workshop about seeing each other differently

WHY CHOOSE THIS ACTIVITY

This workshop is powerful for teams wanting to build trust, empathy and psychological safety in a light-hearted way. It invites people to really look at a colleague, notice details they might usually miss and represent them with care and humour. It can soften distance between roles and levels, and create a sense of warmth and appreciation in the group.

WHAT WE ACTUALLY DO

Participants pair up or work in small groups and are guided through creating portraits of one another. The artist facilitator offers techniques and prompts that keep the tone supportive and fun, rather than focused on accuracy. There are opportunities to share the portraits, talk about what was noticed and reflect on how it felt to be both the observer and the one observed.

WHY THIS TYPE OF EXPERIENCE MATTERS

Being seen and represented by someone you work with can be surprisingly moving and memorable. The process encourages people to recognise each other as individuals, not just as functions or job titles. This can deepen connection, promote kindness and open the door to more honest and constructive conversations within the team.

Organisational Outcomes:
Culture Building / Collaboration / Psychological Safety / Staff Wellbeing / Diversity & Inclusion / Trust & Connection
Soft Skills:

Teamwork
Social and communication
Creative and critical Thinking
Culture Building

Target Audience:
Socialising, Training
Your Investment:
$69
Art Medium:
Acrylic Painting
Experience Type:
Hands-On Creative, Team Collaboration
Art Medium:
Acrylic Painting
Experience Type:
Hands-On Creative, Team Collaboration
Soft Skills:

Teamwork
Social and communication
Creative and critical Thinking
Culture Building

Organisational Outcomes:
Culture Building / Collaboration / Psychological Safety / Staff Wellbeing / Diversity & Inclusion / Trust & Connection
Target Audience:
Socialising, Training
Experience Type:
Hands-On Creative, Team Collaboration
Your Investment:
$69
Art Medium:
Acrylic Painting

We organised a work team event here. The team from DYA were super helpful and lovely to liaise with. Our employees had a wonderful time and we received lots of great feedback. Would definitely recommend!

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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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