Discover Your Creativity
Join botanical artist Margaret Lukas for relaxed, boutique painting workshops across Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.
Designed for beginners and experienced creatives alike, each workshop is a premium experience combining artistic guidance, quality materials, delicious refreshments, and inspiring venues. You'll leave with a unique artwork, new creative confidence, and the joy of having made something truly your own.
Petals and Pour at Pokolbin
Petals & Pour – Creative Art Workshop
Looking for a meaningful experience?
Whether you’re celebrating or simply craving a creative reset, join artist Marg Lukas for a relaxed afternoon of painting, sipping wine, and spending quality time together at Jac & Jones Cellar Door.
This guided creative workshop is designed for all skill levels — no pressure, no perfection, just colour, laughter and connection.
You’ll create your own unique artwork and a fresh posy of blooms to take home, enjoy local wine and delicious charcuterie.
Petals & Palette
Join floral artist Margaret Lukas for a soul-nourishing floral art workshop and delicious morning tea lakeside at beautiful
Botanical Social Florist, Belmont.
Create your own beautiful framed artwork and a fresh posy in this intimate small-group experience.
No experience needed—just bring your heart and let the brush lead.
Tickets: $90 per person (all materials included)
Spaces are very limited – small group event, book early
Bottle and Brush
Bottle and Brush – Creative Art Experience
Join artist Marg Lukas for a relaxed afternoon of food, wine and art at Jac & Jones Cellar Door.
Create your own beautifully painted wine bottle while sipping Jac and Jones wine and enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of the Hunter Valley. Graze on delicious charcuterie featuring premium local produce.
Small groups. Beginners welcome. Everything provided.
A little Wine. A lot of Creativity.
Petals and Pour on 26 September
Petals & Pour – Creative Art Workshop
Looking for a meaningful experience?
Whether you’re celebrating or simply craving a creative reset, join artist Marg Lukas for a relaxed afternoon of painting, sipping wine, and spending quality time together at Jac & Jones Cellar Door.
This guided creative workshop is designed for all skill levels — no pressure, no perfection, just colour, laughter and connection.
You’ll create your own unique artwork and a fresh posy of blooms to take home, enjoy local wine and delicious charcuterie.
SOLD OUT Petals and Pour at Pokolbin
SOLD OUT
Petals & Pour - Paint with Mum at Pokolbin
Imagine this: soft music, fresh blooms, relaxing vibes, and your brush moving freely across the canvas.
Join botanical artist Margaret Lukas for a soul-nourishing Floral Art Workshop at the beautiful Jac and Jones Cellar Door at Pokolbin.
This boutique creative workshop offers more than just a painting class — it’s an immersive wine-country experience. Set in the charming surrounds of Jac & Jones Cellar Door, guests enjoy professional artistic guidance, premium materials, and a relaxed atmosphere designed for connection and creativity.
With all supplies included and a personalised take-home artwork, Petals & Pour is a thoughtful Mother’s Day experience — perfect for slowing down, sharing moments, and creating something meaningful together.No experience needed – just bring your heart and let the brush lead.
Tickets: $120.00 per person (all materials included)
Spaces are limited – book early to secure your seat.
Painted Petals for Mum
Imagine this: soft music, florist fresh blooms, relaxing vibes, and your brush moving freely across the canvas.
Join botanical artist Margaret Lukas for a soul-nourishing Floral Art Workshop at the beautiful Newcastle Forever Flowers and Lifestyle Store - at 105 Cowlishaw St Redhead 2290.
Workshop Expression of Interest
Be the First to Know About Upcoming Workshops
Margaret Lukas hosts relaxed, small-group painting workshops across Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, and the Central Coast. These sessions are perfect for beginners or art lovers wanting to reconnect with creativity, colour, and nature.
Each workshop is about more than painting – it’s a chance to slow down, share the joy of creating, and take home an artwork filled with meaning. With all materials provided (paints, brushes, canvas), plus light refreshments and a welcoming atmosphere, you’ll leave feeling inspired and connected.
Workshops cover:
Floral painting – expressive blooms and botanical details
Landscapes – coastal, bush, and natural textures of the region
Abstract explorations – colour, rhythm, and free-flowing expression
If you don’t see a scheduled date that suits you, please register your interest below. You’ll be the first to know when new workshops are released, including seasonal sessions and special themed events.
Chaos to Calm - Art Workshop with Margaret Lukas
POSTPONED due to illness
Imagine this: soft music, fresh blooms, lakeside views and relaxing vibes, and your brush moving freely across the canvas.
Chaos to Calm Acryclic Art Workshop
at the beautiful Botanical Social Florist - lakeside at Belmont NSW.
In this relaxed, small-group workshop, you’ll:
Relax and discover the calming qualities of creating
Explore floral and still life composition
Discover nature's perfect colour combinations
Enjoy delicious light refreshments and a glass of local Hunter Valley Jac & Jones wine
No experience needed – just bring your heart and let the brush lead.
Tickets: $90.00 per person (all materials included)
Spaces are limited – book early to secure your seat.
SOLD OUT Flourish - Floral Art Workshop Margaret Lukas
SOLD OUT
Spring is here… and so is something special.
Imagine this: soft music, fresh blooms, relaxing vibes, and your brush moving freely across the canvas.
Join botanical artist Margaret Lukas for a soul-nourishing Floral Art Workshop at the beautiful Mama P Wholefoods Café in Charlestown.
In this relaxed, small-group workshop, you’ll:
Learn painting techniques inspired by nature
Explore colour mixing and floral composition
Discover how to paint with freedom and expression
Enjoy delicious refreshments from the café
No experience needed – just bring your heart and let the brush lead.
Tickets: $90.00 per person (all materials included)
Spaces are limited – book early to secure your seat.