Back in July we wrote about Keep Co CBR, Canberra’s newest co-working space. 

Fast forward three months and their Dairy Road premises is getting ready to open to the public, but in the meantime, Keep Co has popped up in NewActon for the month of November.

Occupying the space formerly held by Dionysus on the corner on Edinburgh Avenue and Phillip Law Street, the light-filled shared workspace is ideal for creatives, small business owners, independent workers and freelancers to work productively in a collaborative environment that inspires creativity.

But while the space serves as a taste of Keep Co culture in the city, it also facilitates one of Keep Co’s most dearly held values – that welcoming communities are built on the sharing of skills and ideas.

Throughout November, Keep Co will be hosting a number of exciting creative workshops at their NewActon space. From papercraft to social media, photography to tea, here’s what you can look forward to learning about at Keep Co CBR NewActon this month.

Keep Co NewActon also offers a retail space for creatives to sell their work, from paintings, textiles, sculptures, furniture, jewellery and much more. You can browse all of this before and after each workshop.

Introduction to Embroidery with Good Canberra Vibes

Hosted by Astrid from Good Canberra Vibes, this workshop allows you to embroider an original design of your own. You will also learn basic embroidery stitching techniques. Bring your own design to embroider if you have something in mind.

At $45, tickets include all tools and materials as well as snacks and refreshments.

Saturday 10 November | 1 pm-3 pm | Tickets and more information via Facebook

Geometric Papercraft Animals With ALTA Papercraft

Anna Trundle. Credit: Louis Jaccoud, thanks to Show and Tell Markets.

Want to learn an artistic skill that’s a little different from drawing or painting? This workshop, hosted by Keep Co founder and ALTA papercraft’s Anna Trundle, will teach you how to create your own geometric paper animal. You will leave the workshop with essential papercraft skills and the perfect wall hanging or gift.

Tickets are $45 and include all of the tools and materials as well as snacks and refreshments.

Tuesday  13 November | 6 pm-8.30 pm | Tickets and more information via Facebook 

Mastering Your Camera with Maddie Manning

Want to improve your photography skills? Have you just bought a DSLR camera without a clue how to use it? This workshop hosted by local photographer Maddie Manning combines theory and practice to master your camera skills.

Bring along your camera, a tripod if you’ve got one, any other accessories and a notepad to write down what you learn.

At $45 tickets include props and lighting as well as snacks and refreshments.

Thursday 15 November | 6 pm-8.30 pm | Tickets and more information via Facebook

Social School with Good Day PR and Ivy Social

Want to improve your social media game? This workshop hosted by Rosalie Iannelli from Good Day PR and Emily Coates from Ivy Social is perfect for those running a business or wanting to improve the quality of their social media presence.

Simply bring along the device you use the most for social media; whether it’s your phone, tablet or laptop. This workshop will teach you how to utilise social media to your advantage in an ever-growing digital world. Tickets are $45 and include all the tools you’ll need as well as snacks and refreshments.

Friday 16 November | 6 pm-8.30 pm | Tickets and more information via Facebook

Drag Makeup with Etcetera Etcetera

Unleash your inner diva with this drag makeup workshop hosted by Oliver Levi-Malouf AKA Etcetera Etcetera. This workshop will teach you all the essentials of drag makeup skills and you’ll leave the workshop feeling a little more fabulous. Bring along any of your favourite makeup and brushes and a glamorous outfit for the occasion; there will be lip-syncing and photos at the end of the workshop.

Tickets are $50 and include a full range of makeup to use on the day, glitters, brushes and mirrors, a diva appropriate soundtrack as well as snacks and refreshments.

Saturday 17 November | 1.30 pm-4 pm | Tickets and more information via Facebook

Tea 101 with Waypoint Tea Co

This workshop hosted by Waypoint Tea Co is an opportunity to learn more about all of the different types of tea as well as discovering new favourites. The workshop will also teach you how to brew a perfect cup of tea every time. You’ll have the chance to taste a variety of different teas from the range at Waypoint Tea Co.

Bring along any of your favourite teas to share your favourite flavours. Tickets are $45 and include tastings, a variety of samples from Waypoint Tea Co and snacks and refreshments.

Thursday 22 November | 6 pm-8 pm | Tickets and more information via Facebook

A Better Bio: Writing Workshops with Ellen Harvey

Hosted by writer Ellen Harvey, this workshop will guide you through different writing techniques and teach you how to improve your biography; whether it’s for personal or professional use.

Bring along something to write with; whether it’s a notebook and pen or a laptop. Tickets are $45 and include advice on how to improve your personal and/or professional bio as well as snacks and refreshments.

Friday 23 November | 6 pm-8 pm | Tickets and more information via Facebook

Going Pro: Illustration Workshop with Poyo Studio

Hosted by Juliette Dudley from Poyo Studio, this workshop will guide you through the process of becoming a professional illustrator and how to make it work for you. This workshop is perfect for those interested in commercial illustration as well as anyone wanting to learn more about the professional aspects behind being a creative in Canberra.

Bring along a sketchbook, your favourite drawing tools, a laptop or tablet and a drawing stylus and tablet if it’s your preferred drawing method. Tickets are $45 and include demonstrations, tips and feedback as well as snacks and refreshments.

Saturday 24 November | 10 am-12 pm | Tickets and more information via Facebook

Canberra Landscape Painting with Valentyna Crane

Always wanted to try your hand at the art of landscape painting? Whether you’re a confident painter or picking up a brush for the first time, Valentyna Crane will show you a variety of techniques through which to render a gorgeous landscape.

Bring along a favourite photo(s) of a landscape setting to recreate and you’ll be provided with all the tools to help you do so!

Saturday 24 November | 1 pm-4.30 pm | Tickets and more information via Facebook

Everlasting Baubles with Saint Valentine

Rachael from Saint Valentine has found a creative way to reduce floral wastage – create everlasting Christmas baubles. In this workshop you’ll choose from a range of dried flowers, foliage, spices and ribbons to assemble your own set of six differently sized baubles to either pop on your own Christmas tree or gift to someone special this festive season.

Wednesday 28 November | 6 pm-8.30 pm | Tickets and more information via Facebook

Creative + Easy Bullet Journaling with Wita Puspita (Doodlesdo Stickers)

Want to know more about the hype behind bullet journaling? This workshop hosted by Wita Puspita from Doodlesdo Stickers will help you become more organised by teaching you tips and tricks for successful bullet journaling. You’ll also find a bullet journaling style that is perfectly tailored to you.

Bring along your favourite writing materials and your existing bullet journal if you already have one. Tickets are $45 and include a new bullet journal, a pen and pencil, stickers from Doodlesdo, information on keeping a bullet journal and snacks and refreshments.

Thursday 29 November | 6 pm-8.30 pm | Tickets and more information via Facebook

LOOKING FOR A WORKSPACE IN THE CITY?

Keep Co CBR NewActon still has spaces available for those wanting to work and create during weekdays in November from 10 am-6 pm; with prices starting from $50 a week.

Keen to try it out for free? Keep Co are offering free hot-desking throughout November at the shared table at their NewActon space, including free WiFi access. Just pop by and sit down!

Essentials such as Wi-Fi, desks and chairs are all included in the space. If renting a space to work or selling your work is something you’re interested in, contact Keep Co with details of what you do at anna@keepcollective.com.au.