Art and Design workshops provide positive engagement for all participants.

Mike Shankster Youth Workshop is a comprehensive and dynamic platform for young individuals to develop their skills, explore their interests and connect with the community. We offer workshops for all ages, budgets, and sizes, with a focus on providing hands-on, engaging and practical learning experiences. Our workshops cater to a wide range of interests and skills, including art, design technology and more.We also provide career talks that offer valuable insights into various creative industries and the skills required to succeed in them. Our on-site mural projects allow young individuals to showcase their creative abilities and make a lasting impact on their communities.

Our workshops are designed to be accessible and inclusive, making them available Australia-wide. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn and grow, regardless of their background or location.We are dedicated to building a community hub that provides support and resources for young individuals to reach their full potential. Our workshops are designed to be interactive and collaborative, creating a space where young individuals can connect and learn from one another.

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Local Youth Workshops

Local Youth workshops are often council driven and involve engaging local youth through community hubs. These workshops are typically run over 1 to 3 days, where Mike works with the students teaching them about concept development, drawing and applying art to various formats.

Students develop their artwork canvas over the course of the three days, giving them a piece of art to take home as well as developing a central mural piece along side which is painted on the final day of the workshop, typically on site (Temporary mural walls can be constructed). These workshops allow for positive engagement for all participants and all ages. (Ages 8 to 18 years, but not restricted).

Primary School Art Workshops

Primary School Art Workshops are structured similarly to the above. The workshops are typically run over 1 to 3 days, where Mike works with the students teaching them about concept development, drawing and applying art to various formats.

Students develop their artwork canvas over the course of the three days, giving them a piece of art to take home as well as developing a central mural piece along side which is painted on the final day of the workshop, typically on site (Temporary mural walls can be constructed). These workshops allow for positive engagement for all participants and all ages. (Ages 8 to 12 years, but not restricted).

High School Workshops

High School Workshops are structured similarly to the above. The workshops are typically run over 1 to 3 days, where Mike works with the students teaching them about concept development, drawing and applying art to various formats.

Students develop their artwork canvas over the course of the three days, giving them a piece of art to take home as well as developing a central mural piece along side which is painted on the final day of the workshop, typically on site (Temporary mural walls can be constructed). These workshops allow for positive engagement for all participants and all ages. (Ages 8 to 18 years, but not restricted).

Creative Career Talks Workshops

Often included in all workshops. Mike speaks about his path in the creative industry and share his insight and story. Personal coaching is available. 

Mural Expression of Interest (EOI) Artist Call Out

This workshop is catered towards young and upcoming artists and covers: Where and how to apply for public art opportunities (EOI), Artist call out, and place-making projects. 

 • Project presentation

• Costing mural projects 

• Supporting narrative development 

• Personal Branding presentation

• Insurance and work place safety. 

LETS COLLABORATE

Feel free to reach out to us; we tailor our workshops to fit your needs and budget.

    QUEANBEYAN YOUTH WORKSHOP AND MURAL /
    WACOM MASTERCLASS WORKSHOP
    NUDGE COLLEGE – WORKSHOP BRISBANE
    PORT MACQUARIE – COMMUNITY WORKSHOP

    From a lifetime of making Art, Mike’s skill set is broad as is his range of creative influences. His driving passion for creating stemmed from an early love of comic books and cartoons and later developed to the influences of action sports, urban and rural landscapes, people and wildlife, concrete and culture.


    Brisbane | Sydney | Canberra | Snowy Mountains


    T. +61 421 889 485E. hello@mikeshankster.com