Join us for a highly engaging and interactive child and infant first aid class, run by Rhythm First Aid. This is a fun, interactive and most importantly life-saving class, relevant for anyone who spends time around children.

There is a morning and afternoon session offered on this day, please visit the Rhythm First Aid website directly (link below) for more info and booking.

The course covers the following topics:

• CPR for adults, children and infants

• Choking

• Anaphylaxis

• Asthma

• Seizures fever

• Head injuries

• Burns

• General first aid

For any queries please get in touch with Rhythm First Aid directly.

Join Tara Daniels of Oliv Studio for a hands-on workshop, gaining the skills and confidence required for styling interior spaces beautifully and purposefully.

Whether you're considering or currently renovating or just seeking a fresh new perspective, this workshop is designed for anyone who wants to feel confident and inspired when styling their home or interior space. Over two hours you'll learn how to work with colour and materials, uncover your personal style and incorporate wellness principles for creating relaxing sanctuary-like spaces that enhance everyday life.

Perfect for hands-on learners, during the workshop you’ll create a mood board and take home a curated tray of materials to assist you in continuing your design journey. This workshop includes all materials, morning tea and the opportunity to connect with fellow renovators and design-lovers.

The Details:

Date: Sunday 13th of October 2024 
Location: THE KO Creative Studio, 1/14 Lambert Ave, Newtown (Geelong), 3220
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm 
Includes: Notes, materials, morning tea refreshments
Cost: $150

Bookings via Oliv Studio website directly below …

Join us for a highly engaging and interactive child and infant first aid class, run by Rhythm First Aid. This is a fun, empathetic and most importantly life-saving class, relevant for anyone who spends time around children.

Please visit the Rhythm First Aid website directly (link below) for more info and booking.

The course covers the following topics:

• CPR for adults, children and infants

• Choking

• Anaphylaxis

• Asthma

• Seizures fever

• Head injuries

• Burns

• General first aid

For any queries please get in touch with Rhythm First Aid directly.

Seasonal Flower Arranging Workshop

Join us for a seasonal flower arranging class and learn the art of creating a beautiful, whimsical arrangement for your home.

We will fill the studio with an abundance of local, seasonal flowers and foliage for your inspiration and creativity.

This 2-hour workshop covers the basics of flower arranging, including care and conditioning of your stems, basic materials and how to incorporate colour, texture and layering into your arrangements. Information on seasonal flowers (and where to source them) will also be provided.

While away a creative morning or afternoon with friends while learning a new skill. You’ll leave equipped with new knowledge and your own completed arrangement in a provided vase to enjoy and then reuse for future arrangements.

All materials and morning/afternoon tea are provided, with a range of delicious Love Tea, Market Lane filter coffee and Oakdene sparkling wine to sip away on while you work. This class also has a focus on environmental sustainability and minimal waste.

Can’t make this date? We are hoping to run these each season (summer, autumn, winter, spring), please email us to register interest for our next workshop. We are also able to provide this class privately for groups of 10+, please get in touch with us to discuss.

Details:

Date: Saturday 5th October, 10am-12pm

Location: The KO Creative Studio, Newtown (plenty of car parking on site)

Cost: $165

Includes: All materials including flowers and a vase to take home, morning/afternoon tea, coffee & wine, instructional notes for future reference.

Join us for a special in conversation event with celebrated chef Annie Smithers and Tulip’s Mike Jaques to celebrate Annie’s brilliant new memoir, ‘Kitchen Sentimental’.

Annie Smithers is one of Australia's most highly regarded chefs and one of the first to truly epitomise the paddock-to-plate ethos. Her restaurant du Fermier, in the small village of Trentham, features a menu du jour based on classic French farmhouse cooking, using vegetables harvested that day from her kitchen garden and local meats and poultry. Annie has written two cookbooks and writes for The Saturday Paper fortnightly. Her first memoir, Recipe for a Kinder Life, published in 2021.

In her latest book, Annie answers the question she is asked most often: why cook? She takes us on a journey through every significant kitchen in her life, both domestic and professional, sharing with engaging honesty her personal development, her surprisingly complex relationship with food, and the lessons she has learned along the way to find her culinary niche at the famed du Fermier restaurant in country Victoria.

We are truly delighted to be able to host Annie - please join us on September 10 for an engaging and thoughtful discussion between Annie and the Chef/Owner of Geelong’s own Tulip restaurant, Mike Jaques as they cover Annie’s life and career to date, food, farming and so much more. Bookings include a glass of local wine and shared grazing platter, and our friends from The Book Bird will be on hand with copies of Annie’s books to purchase and have signed on the night.

Date: Tuesday September 10th
Time: 6pm doors open, for 6.30pm start
Location: THE KO, 1/14 Lambert Avenue, Newtown VIC 3220
Tickets: $30+bf, includes local wine and cheese  

Join us for a highly engaging and interactive child and infant first aid class, run by Rhythm First Aid. This is a fun, interactive and most importantly life-saving class, relevant for anyone who spends time around children.

There is a morning and afternoon session offered on this day, please visit the Rhythm First Aid website directly (link below) for more info and booking.

The course covers the following topics:

• CPR for adults, children and infants

• Choking

• Anaphylaxis

• Asthma

• Seizures fever

• Head injuries

• Burns

• General first aid

For any queries please get in touch with Rhythm First Aid directly.

We are so excited to be partnering with Sofar Sounds for a night of beautiful live music in our studio on Saturday 7th September.

Sofar Sounds is a global music community that connects artists and audiences through live music, bringing people together to create space where music matters in over 400 cities worldwide. Sofar has an ear for undiscovered sounds, being part of the story for artists such as Andra Day, Leon Bridges, Yebba, Lianne La Havas, Khruangbin, Jamila Woods, Billie Eilish, Tank And The Bangas, Hozier and many more.

The theme for our collaborative evening is We Write Songs. Have you ever wondered how your favourite songs come to life? Hassall, Billy Barker, Wild Gloriosa and Connor Callahan will be sharing their songwriting process, performing new and emerging tracks in an intimate format. Expect unfinished gems, honest conversations and magic collabs! 

Local wines, beer and non-alc drinks will be available to purchase by the glass, with complimentary snacks also on offer.
Bookings are via the Sofar website below, we hope to see you there!

Please join us for the next in our series of Design Talks, presented in collaboration with our friends at PLOT Architecture & Urbanism.

We are thrilled to welcome Colin Chee & Elizabeth Price from Never Too Small for a discussion with PLOT director and architect, José Rodriguez.

Never Too Small (NTS) is a media company dedicated to small footprint design and living. The organisation highlights and celebrates award-winning designers and their thoughtfully designed small scale apartments, studios and self-contained projects, as well as sharing content across print and digital that delivers a leading vision of small footprint, sustainable living.

NTS believes that through smart design and creative use of space, we can transform the way we live and interact with our growing cities; tackling urban overcrowding issues globally whilst improving the quality of life.

Most recently the team behind Never Too Small have released the second volume in their bestselling book series. Never Too Small: Reinventing Small Space Living is a rich resource for anyone looking to build, redesign or reimagine their own small space and includes architectural images, detailed floor plans and an extensive directory making it an essential guide for anyone interested in exploring this topic.

Join us on Wednesday August 21st for a for a panel discussion with Never Too Small creator Colin Chee and co-author Elizabeth Price for a thoughtful conversation about the ethos behind Never Too Small and the benefits and considerations of small footprint living in today’s world.

Tickets include wine and cheese, and our friends from local indie bookshop The Book Bird will have books available to purchase and have signed on the night.

Date: Wednesday August 21st
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: THE KO, 1/14 Lambert Avenue, Newtown VIC 3220
Tickets: $30, includes a glass of local wine and grazing platter

We are overjoyed to be welcoming two food superstars from Tasmania/Lutruwita, Matthew Evans and Paulette Whitney, to the studio on Thursday August 15th to celebrate the release of their new books. Matthew and Paulette will be in conversation with journalist, podcaster and director of the Sorrento Writers Festival, Corrie Perkin.

Matthew Evans is the founder of Fat Pig Farm, a food activist, regenerative farmer, chef, and media presenter who has written fifteen books on food and farming. His latest is MILK: The truth, the lies, and the unbelievable story of the original superfood. Matthew is renowned for breaking down complex discussions about controversial food and sustainability issues and making them compellingly relevant. A fervent believer in knowing and trusting what we eat, Matthew is as much a food activist as he is an innovator in the space.

Paulette Whitney is one of Australia’s unsung food heroes, revered by high-profile Australian growers and foodies while quietly flying under the radar. A Tasmanian market gardener & grower who runs Provenance Growers, propagating seeds, and growing plants that she sells online and at the weekly Salamanca Farmers’ Market in Hobart. Her veg has a cult following and she deserves to be celebrated.

Her first book, Broccoli and Other Love Stories is a celebration of fifty food plants with recipes, arranged into chapters by plant family and chosen because Paulette grows, cooks, and eats them regularly, with accessibility front of mind (many being suitable for container gardens for urban cooks, and most being available at grocers in temperate regions around the world) but also including a few curiosities to keep things interesting. Paulette is a beautiful writer (you will fall in love with broccoli!) and the stunning photography is shot through the seasons and celebrates the bounty.

We are so thrilled to be able to welcome them both to the studio on Thursday August 15th for a discussion about food, farming, their new books and many other topics. Tickets include a glass of local wine, shared grazing platter and maybe one or two other surprise special treats.

Our local indie bookshop The Book Bird will be on hand with books available to purchase and have signed on the night.

Date: Thursday August 15th
Time: 6pm doors open, for 6.30pm start
Location: THE KO, 1/14 Lambert Avenue, Newtown VIC 3220
Tickets: $30, includes local wine and cheese

KOHL Studios: Foundational Makeup Class

Join us for a relaxed, fun and informative makeup class with Ashlea Dyson from Kohl Studios. This class is designed for those who want to learn the basics behind a fresh, minimal and glowy look that can take you from day to night with a focus on quality over quantity & hardworking, low-tox product.

Over three hours in our sun-soaked studio, Ashlea will demonstrate her techniques on a model, with participants then guided through self-application with a breakdown of each technique. An intimate class size allows for an individualised and in depth experience.

Please bring along your own products from home to incorporate into the class. Ashlea will also have samples available to use on the day, with the opportunity to purchase and fill any “gaps” in your own kit at the end. You’ll leave the class equipped with the knowledge, confidence & skills for applying elevated everyday makeup that enhances your own natural beauty. Class also includes refreshments and a glass or two of our favourite Oakdene sparkling 🥂. Book in a beautiful afternoon with your bestie(s) and hit the town after class to celebrate your gorgeous new look!

Topics include:
Colour matching
Complexion and foundation finishes
Simple eyeshadow for both day and night wear
Lipstick shades
Mature skin tips and tricks

What to bring:
A fresh, clean face and your own makeup kit from home, including brushes (you’ll be able to supplement any gaps with sample product and testers on the day).

Class details:
Date: Saturday August 3rd
Time: 2pm-5pm
Includes: Three hour workshop, class notes, sample materials and testers, tea, coffee, sparkling wine and light snacks.
What to bring: a clean (makeup free) face and your makeup bag including brushes if you have them.

Workshop bookings are non-refundable. We also need a certain amount of participants in order for this class to go ahead. In the event we don’t reach this number we may look to reschedule, in which case you will be offered the option of the new date, or a full refund. Full T’s and C’s.

About KOHL Studios:

KOHL Studios is led by Ashlea Dyson who has been offering makeup professionally for over a decade. Kohl Studios encompasses her passion for minimalistic makeup and her strong belief that makeup should always feel optional. Although there is excitement around the artistic side of makeup, Ashlea is most proud to share her foundational makeup skills, helping others create a look that enhances their natural beauty, without all the fuss. It's easier than you think!

Feedback from our first workshop:

‘I really enjoyed the Kohl Studios make up class at The KO last weekend. It was a small intimate class that was the perfect balance between fun and productive. Ashlea was absolutely lovely and made a big effort to check in on everyone individually throughout the class. I loved learning new and easy techniques that made me feel confident when applying my make up. A really lovely afternoon with friends that I would definitely do again!’

‘I absolutely loved Ashlea’s make up class at The KO. I learnt new skills and felt more confident and comfortable doing my own make up. She sold products on the day which was perfect as I wanted to purchase what she showcased. Ashlea’s down to earth personality & natural make up style was inspiring, I would definitely do another class in the future. It’s a really fun class to do with girlfriends & then book a dinner after to show off your new make up looks!!

An evening in conversation with Dr Norman Swan & Corrie Perkin to celebrate the release of ‘So You Want To Know What’s Good For Your Kids?’ This book is the ultimate parenting guide, cutting through to what matters most in raising a healthy, resilient child from birth to age ten.

This event is presented in collaboration with The Book Bird who will have books available to purchase and have signed on the night.

When: Wednesday July 31st, 6pm-8pm

Where: The KO Creative Studio, 1/14 Lambert Avenue, Newtown

Cost: Tickets are $30 and includes a glass of wine, non-alcoholic drinks and cheese.

About the book:

We all want our kids to grow into happy, healthy adults and the first ten years count more than any other time in our lives. So what should we be doing to give them the best chance? Most books on childhood stop at age five and start again in adolescence. They miss the critical primary school age years leading to adolescence - the years that make all the difference.

With a background in paediatrics and an over thirty-year career monitoring and broadcasting the latest medical research, Dr Norman Swan fills that gap. He has unparalleled experience in delivering straight- talking, honest, unbiased and commonsense health information. Norman Swan knows what issues parents are worried about throughout childhood. Drawing on the questions he hears time and again, in this book he gives you the information you want and the answers you need to raise healthy and happy children, with a particular focus on the crucial years of five to ten - the runway to adolescence.

So You Want to Know What's Good for Your Kids? is a one-stop handbook that you can trust to clear away all the unnecessary advice, allowing you to focus on what makes the difference for kids. Norman Swan replaces myths, half-truths and misconceptions with practical knowledge on topics that parents agonise about - including sleep, diet, school refusal, screens, social media, what genetics determine and what you can and can't change, anxiety, ADHD and much, much more. This book will help you focus on the decisions that can make your kids the best they can be.

About the Author:

Trained in paediatrics, Dr Norman Swan was one of the first medically qualified journalists in Australia, with a broadcast career spanning more than 30 years. He currently hosts Radio National's The Health Report and co-hosts What’s That Rash. During the pandemic he co-hosted the hugely popular Coronacast. He is also a reporter on ABC’s 7.30 and a reporter and commentator on other television and radio news outlets. In addition to being an active journalist and health broadcaster, Dr Swan pursues his commitment to children as a long standing board member of the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY). He was also the co-founder of Tonic Media Network and the Aboriginal Health Television Network, health channels which play in GP and Aboriginal Medical Service waiting rooms. He is the bestselling author of So You Think You Know What's Good for You? and So You Want to Live Younger Longer?

Join us for a highly engaging and interactive child and infant first aid class, run by Rhythm First Aid. This is a fun, interactive and most importantly life-saving class, relevant for anyone who spends time around children.

There is a morning and afternoon session offered on this day, please visit the Rhythm First Aid website directly (link below) for more info and booking.

The course covers the following topics:

• CPR for adults, children and infants

• Choking

• Anaphylaxis

• Asthma

• Seizures fever

• Head injuries

• Burns

• General first aid

For any queries please get in touch with Rhythm First Aid directly.

KOHL Studios: Foundational Makeup Class

We’re thrilled to be working with Ashlea Dyson from Kohl Studios to present a foundational makeup class on June 30th at the studio.

This class is designed for those who want to learn the basics behind a fresh, minimal and glowy look that can be applied every day with a focus on quality over quantity and hardworking, low-tox product.

Over two hours in our sun-soaked studio, Ashlea will demonstrate her techniques on a model, with participants then guided through self-application with a breakdown of each technique. An intimate class size of ten allows for an individualised and in depth experience.

You’re invited to bring along your own products from home to incorporate into the class. Ashlea will also have samples available to use on the day, with the opportunity to purchase and fill any “gaps” in your own kit. You’ll end the class equipped with the knowledge, confidence & skills for applying elevated everyday makeup that enhances your own natural beauty.

This class also includes refreshments and a glass of our favourite Oakdene sparkling.

Topics include:

Colour matching
Complexion and foundation finishes
Simple eyeshadow for both day and night wear
Lipstick shades
Mature skin tips and tricks

What to bring:

A fresh, clean face and your own makeup kit from home, including brushes (you’ll be able to supplement any gaps with sample product on the day).

Class details:

Date: Sunday 30th June

Time: 2pm-4pm

Includes: 2 hour workshop, all materials, tea, coffee, sparkling wine and light snacks.

To bring: a clean (makeup free) face and your makeup bag including brushes if you have them.

Workshop bookings are non-refundable. We also need a certain amount of participants in order for this class to go ahead. In the event we don’t reach this number we may look to reschedule, in which case you will be offered the option of the new date, or a full refund. Full T’s and C’s.

About KOHL Studios:

KOHL Studios is led by Ashlea Dyson. Ashlea was self-taught throughout her younger years, and has been offering makeup professionally since 2013. Kohl Studios became her full-time business in 2018 and encompasses her passion for minimalistic makeup and her strong belief that makeup should always feel optional. Although there is excitement around the artistic side of makeup, Ashlea is most proud to share her foundational makeup skills, helping others create a look that enhances their natural beauty, without all the fuss. It's easier than you think!

Images: supplied by KOHL Studios. B&W by Kas Richards & Gold and Grit Photography

Join us for a highly engaging and interactive child and infant first aid class, run by Rhythm First Aid. This is a fun, interactive and most importantly life-saving class, relevant for anyone who spends time around children.

The course covers the following topics:

• CPR for adults, children and infants

• Choking

• Anaphylaxis

• Asthma

• Seizures fever

• Head injuries

• Burns

• General first aid

For any queries please get in touch with Rhythm First Aid directly.

Join us each month for Book Club. All are welcome.
The title we’ve selected for June is ‘The Work’ by Bri Lee.

Sessions commence at 6pm until 7.30 and include wine, non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks.

We encourage you to pick up a copy of the book from our fave Geelong indie bookshop, The Book Bird, they will happily offer you a 10% discount for our selected title in store.

A stunning debut novel about art, power, love and money from the acclaimed and bestselling author of Eggshell Skull.

About The Work:

Lally has invested everything into her gallery in Manhattan and the sacrifices are finally paying off. Pat is a scholarship boy desperate to establish himself in Sydney's antiquities scene. When they meet at New York's Armory Show their chemistry is instant - fighting about art and politics is just foreplay.

With an ocean between them they try to get back to work, but they're each struggling to balance money and ambition with the love of art that first drew them to their strange industry. Lally is a kingmaker, bringing exciting new talent to the world, so what's the problem if it's also making her rich? Pat can barely pay his rent and he isn't sure if he's taking advantage of his clients or if they are taking advantage of him, and which would be worse? Their international affair ebbs and flows like the market, while their aspirations and insecurities are driving them both towards career-ending mistakes.

If love costs and art takes, what price do we pay for wanting it all? The Work is about the biggest intersections of life: of art and commerce, of intimacy and distance, of talent and entitlement, and of labour and privilege. Dazzling, funny and unforgettable, it is an epic and forensic exploration of modern love and passion, politics and power. The Work announces a brilliant new voice in Australian fiction.

Praise for The Work:

'This novel isn't just good; it's superb. Assured, and powerful, and intelligent, and very, VERY hard to put down. I consumed it in a passion.' – Annabel Crabb

'Smart, witty and super steamy, The Work oozes intelligence and pulses with energy. I devoured it!' – Emily Maguire

'A completely exhilarating, powerful, mesmerising novel, filled with ALL my favourite things: sex, art and New York City.' – Jessie Tu

'A glamorous and dirty capitalist fever dream … complex, opulent and horny.' – Ella Baxter

'Caoilinn Hughes' The Orchid and the Wasp meets Andrew Lipstein's Last Resort. A smart, sexy page-turner.' – Madeleine Gray

'Work, power, passion, intimacy and vulnerabilities collide, and best of all, SMUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!' – Flex Mami

'A brilliant meditation on the gap between the person we wish to be and who we actually are. I was completely gripped.' – Bridie Jabour

'An ambitious and meticulously modern fable about art, sex, money, power and the perils of self-curation.' – Gina Rushton

'Pacy, racy and high-octane, The Work delves into the volatile world of contemporary art, forcefully exposing it as a bedfellow to the world of high finance.' – Caoilinn Hughes

Create a beautiful and timeless keepsake with our family portrait sessions
— a treasured heirloom that will last a lifetime.

Pop by the studio on Saturday June 15th for an express session with talented local photographer Stephanie Rooney to capture some professional and high-quality snaps with your nearest and dearest. Sessions are 15 minutes, based out of our Newtown studio. Our set includes a simple backdrop to ensure your images remain timeless. Post shoot you’ll be delivered up to 15 images both in colour and black and white to cherish forever!

We’ve tweaked these sessions after feedback from our Mother’s Day portraits, allowing for multiple configurations (eg different groupings of people within your booked time — parents and kids, kids only etc). Scroll down for more FAQs.

FAQs:

When is this happening?

Saturday 15th June, sessions commence from 9am.

How much does it cost?

$250 per session.

 
Who is the photographer?

Stephanie Rooney is a lifestyle photographer who’s work has been featured across The Design Files, Interiors Addict, Real Living Magazine, Home Beautiful Magazine, Inside out Magazine, Adore Magazine, Domain and more.

Steph’s passion for creative collaboration and her friendly nature ensures her photographic process is fun and enjoyable for all. Fun fact, Steph has also worked as a festive portrait photographer in a big shopping centre, so you’re in very safe hands!

How long are sessions?

Sessions are 15 minutes each. Please arrive 5 minutes before your allotted time to ensure you’re ready to go.

What do I get from my session?

About one week post your session you will be emailed approximately 15 professionally edited, high resolution images in colour and black & white, to use as you wish.

How and when will my photos be delivered?

Photos will be delivered approximately one week post shoot, via an email download link which will be available for 30 days. Please ensure to download and store your photos safely!

Where are the photos taken?

Our set is located at THE KO Creative Studio. 1/14 Lambert Avenue, Newtown. We have plenty of car parking on site, adjacent to the studio. We are located right next to Upstate Newtown.

What is the backdrop?

We’re keeping things simple with a timeless and classic backdrop of linen. We’re aiming for a relaxed and candid vibe.

Where do I park?

We have plenty of parking adjacent to the building, come up the driveway (we are located next to/behind Upstate Newtown).

What do I wear?

Whatever you feel comfortable in is always best. We also recommend light colours (avoid all black) without any distracting patterns, images or slogans.

What time should I arrive for my session?

Please arrive 5 minutes before your allocated time to ensure you are ready to commence the shoot on time.

I can’t make it to my session, what do I do?

Unfortunately we are unable to offer refunds on booked sessions. Please consider offering your session to a friend or family member. If sessions sell out we will create a waitlist and can try to offer your session to someone else, time dependent.

I’m running late to my session, what do I do?

Please email us info@theko.com.au or call us 0400 854 426 and we will do our best to juggle things around if we can, although we cannot make any guarantees.

How old do I have to be to have my photo taken?

All ages are welcome! Babies will need to be held if they are unable to sit.

Is there a maximum number of people for a session?

We’d suggest no more than six people per group.

Still have questions?

Please get in touch via info@theko.com.au

Bakers and cake lovers, rejoice! We are delighted to welcome sweet-toothed superstar Natalie Paull to the studio on Thursday 13th June for an in conversation evening with Jaclyn Crupi.

Natalie Paull has been baking and loving all things sweet for more than 25 years. She started cooking in professional kitchens at the age of 18 and spent her formative years working with Australian food luminaries Maggie Beer and Stephanie Alexander. Nat opened the blink-and-you'll-miss-it cult cafe and bakery Beatrix Bakes in inner-city Melbourne in 2011 to widespread acclaim. Before closing its doors in August 2022, Beatrix fans lined up in the rain in their hundreds to secure a taste of the day's ever-colourful – and delicious – offerings of perfect cakes, buns, tarts, biscuits and more.

In following her heart and baking the cakes she loves to eat, Nat has established a reputation for melding the traditional pillars of cake baking with her distinct brand of irreverent innovation. Her first book Beatrix Bakes was released in 2020 and was an instant hit. It has been reprinted multiple times and is regarded as an essential resource for aspiring and committed bakers alike. This year she released the follow up, Beatrix Bakes, Another Slice, once again to much fanfare and acclaim.

We’re overjoyed to welcome Nat to the studio for a chat with Jaclyn Crupi to talk life, cake and all things in between. Tickets also include a glass of local wine, cheese and some delicious sweet treats from both books 🍰✨.

Our friends from The Book Bird will be on hand with books to purchase and have signed on the night.

Date: Thursday 13th June
Time: 6pm-8pm
Cost: $40, includes wine, cheese and sweet treats from both books to take home or enjoy on the night.

Join us for a one-day Still Life painting workshop presented in collaboration with Jenna from Le Petit Atelier.

This class is perfect for anyone interested in learning to paint with acrylics in a fun, friendly and supportive environment. Throughout the class you will be guided through methods and techniques to paint a charming still life of your own. No experience is necessary and all painting materials are included.

The Details:

Date: Sunday 21st April

Time: 10am-1pm

Cost: $250, includes all materials and morning tea, an apron will also be supplied

The class will cover:

Basic colour theory and mixing 

Brush techniques 

Composition with objects provided

You will leave with:

Your very own still life painting,

The skills and confidence to continue painting at home on your own 

New creative friends!

Join us each month for Book Club. All are welcome. Our May book is Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kinsolver

Sessions commence at 6pm until 7.30 and include wine, non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks.

We encourage you to pick up a copy of the book from our fave Geelong indie bookshop, The Book Bird, they will happily offer you a 10% discount for our selected title in store.

A masterpiece in storytelling from the global bestselling author of Unsheltered and Flight Behaviour.

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction 2023
Winner of the 2023 Women's Prize for Fiction

Demon Copperhead is a once-in-a-generation novel that breaks and mends your heart in the way only the best fiction can. Demon's story begins with his traumatic birth to a single mother in a single-wide trailer, looking 'like a little blue prizefighter.' For the life ahead of him he would need all of that fighting spirit, along with buckets of charm, a quick wit, and some unexpected talents, legal and otherwise. In the southern Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, poverty and addiction aren't ideas. They're as natural as the grass grows. For Demon, born on the wrong side of luck, the affection and safety he craves is as remote as the ocean he dreams of seeing one day. The wonder is in how far he's willing to travel to try and get there. Suffused with truth, anger and compassion, Demon Copperhead is an epic tale of love, loss and everything in between.

'Extraordinary.' - OPRAH

'Electrifying. . . Every sentence here sizzles.' - Daily Mail

'It's EPIC. Righteously angry, DEEPLY moving and exquisitely written.' - MARIAN KEYES

'A true highlight of 2022 fiction.' - Independent

'A fantastic read.' - EMILY MAITLIS

'Book of the Month' - Women & Home

'A masterclass.' - RICHARD POWERS

'A powerful tale.' - Good Housekeeping

'[Kingsolver] means to save us by telling us stories. . . She comes closer than anyone else I know.' - ANN PATCHETT

Author bio:

Barbara Kingsolver is the global prize-winning and bestselling author of ten novels including Unsheltered, Flight Behaviour, The Lacuna, The Poisonwood Bible, Animal Dreams, and The Bean Trees, as well as books of poetry, essays and creative non-fiction. Her work of narrative non-fiction is the influential bestseller Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life. Kingsolver's work has been translated into more than twenty languages and has earned literary awards and a devoted readership at home and abroad. She has both won and been shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction. She lives with her family on a farm in southern Appalachia.

Seasonal Flower Arranging Workshop

Join us for a seasonal flower arranging class and learn the art of creating a beautiful, whimsical arrangement for your home.

We will fill the studio with an abundance of local, seasonal flowers and foliage for your inspiration and creativity. Autumn blooms will include an array of roses, hydrangea, dahlias, cosmos and more (although please note that flower varieties are dependent on seasonal availability and may vary.)

This 2-hour workshop covers the basics of flower arranging, including care and conditioning of your stems, basic materials and how to incorporate colour, texture and layering into your arrangements. Information on seasonal flowers (and where to source) will also be provided.

While away a creative morning or afternoon with friends while learning a new skill. You’ll leave equipped with new knowledge and your own completed arrangement in a provided vase to enjoy and then reuse for future arrangements.

All materials and morning/afternoon tea are provided, with a range of delicious Love Tea, Market Lane filter coffee and Oakdene sparkling wine to sip away on while you work. This class also has a focus on environmental sustainability and minimal waste.

Can’t make this date? We are hoping to run these each season (summer, autumn, winter, spring), please email us to register interest for our next workshop. We are also able to provide this class privately for groups of 10+, please get in touch with us to discuss.

Details:

Date: Saturday 11th May, 10.30am-12.30pm

Location: The KO Creative Studio, Newtown (plenty of car parking on site)

Cost: $165

Includes: All materials including flowers and a vase to take home, morning/afternoon tea, coffee & wine, instructional notes for future reference.

Join us for a highly engaging and interactive child and infant first aid class, run by Rhythm First Aid. This is a fun, interactive and most importantly life-saving class, relevant for anyone who spends time around children.

The course covers the following topics:

• CPR for adults, children and infants

• Choking

• Anaphylaxis

• Asthma

• Seizures fever

• Head injuries

• Burns

• General first aid

For any queries please get in touch with Rhythm First Aid directly.

Create a beautiful and timeless keepsake with our Mother’s Day mini portrait sessions — a treasured heirloom that will last a lifetime.

Pop by the studio on May 4th for an express session with talented local photographer Stephanie Rooney to capture some professional and high-quality snaps with your nearest and dearest. Sessions are 15 minutes based out of our Newtown studio, our set includes a simple backdrop to ensure your images remain timeless. Post shoot you’ll be delivered up to ten high res coloured and black and white images to cherish forever!

FAQs:

When is this happening?

Saturday 20th April (booked out) and Saturday May 4th (booked out), sessions commence from 9am.

How much does it cost?

$150 per session.

 
Who is the photographer?

Stephanie Rooney is a lifestyle photographer who’s work has been featured across The Design Files, Interiors Addict, Real Living Magazine, Home Beautiful Magazine, Inside out Magazine, Adore Magazine, Domain and more.

Steph’s passion for creative collaboration and her friendly nature ensures her photographic process is fun and enjoyable for all. Fun fact, Steph has also worked as a festive portrait photographer in a big shopping centre, so you’re in very safe hands!

How long are sessions?

Sessions are 15 minutes each. Please arrive 5 minutes before your allotted time to ensure you’re ready to go.

What do I get from my session?

Post session you will be emailed approximately 10 professionally edited, high resolution images in colour and black & white, to use as you wish.

How and when will my photos be delivered?

Photos will be delivered approximately one week post shoot, via an email download link which will be available for 30 days. Please ensure to download and store your photos safely!

Where are the photos taken?

Our set is located at THE KO Creative Studio. 1/14 Lambert Avenue, Newtown.

What is the backdrop?

We’re keeping things simple with a timeless and classic backdrop of linen with a few simple props. We’re aiming for a relaxed and candid vibe.

Where do I park?

We have plenty of parking adjacent to the building, come up the driveway (we are located next to/behind Upstate Newtown).

What do I wear?

Whatever you feel comfortable in is always best. We also recommend light colours (avoid all black) without any distracting patterns, images or slogans.

What time should I arrive for my session?

Please arrive 5 minutes before your allocated time to ensure you are ready to commence the shoot on time.

I can’t make it to my session, what do I do?

Unfortunately we are unable to offer refunds on booked sessions. Please consider offering your session to a friend or family member. If sessions sell out we will create a waitlist and can try to offer your session to someone else, time dependent.

I’m running late to my session, what do I do?

Please email us info@theko.com.au or call us 0400 854 426 and we will do our best to juggle things around if we can, although we cannot make any guarantees.

How old do I have to be to have my photo taken?

All ages are welcome! Babies will need to be held if they are unable to sit.

Is there a maximum number of people for a session?

We’d suggest no more than six people per group.

Still have questions?

Please get in touch via info@theko.com.au

Create a beautiful and timeless keepsake with our Mother’s Day mini portrait sessions — a treasured heirloom that will last a lifetime.

Pop by the studio on April 20th for an express session with talented local photographer Stephanie Rooney to capture some professional and high-quality snaps with your nearest and dearest. Sessions are 15 minutes based out of our Newtown studio, our set includes a simple backdrop to ensure your images remain timeless. Post shoot you’ll be delivered up to ten high res coloured and black and white images to cherish forever!

**Update — we are fully booked for this date! Sessions now available on May 4.

FAQs:

When is this happening?

Saturday 20th April and Saturday May 4th, sessions commence from 9am.

How much does it cost?

$150 per session.

 
Who is the photographer?

Stephanie Rooney is a lifestyle photographer who’s work has been featured across The Design Files, Interiors Addict, Real Living Magazine, Home Beautiful Magazine, Inside out Magazine, Adore Magazine, Domain and more.

Steph’s passion for creative collaboration and her friendly nature ensures her photographic process is fun and enjoyable for all. Fun fact, Steph has also worked as a festive portrait photographer in a big shopping centre, so you’re in very safe hands!

How long are sessions?

Sessions are 15 minutes each. Please arrive 5 minutes before your allotted time to ensure you’re ready to go.

What do I get from my session?

Post session you will be emailed approximately 10 professionally edited, high resolution images in colour and black & white, to use as you wish.

How and when will my photos be delivered?

Photos will be delivered approximately one week post shoot, via an email download link which will be available for 30 days. Please ensure to download and store your photos safely!

Where are the photos taken?

Our set is located at THE KO Creative Studio. 1/14 Lambert Avenue, Newtown.

What is the backdrop?

We’re keeping things simple with a timeless and classic backdrop of linen with a few simple props. We’re aiming for a relaxed and candid vibe.

Where do I park?

We have plenty of parking adjacent to the building, come up the driveway (we are located next to/behind Upstate Newtown).

What do I wear?

Whatever you feel comfortable in is always best. We also recommend light colours (avoid all black) without any distracting patterns, images or slogans.

What time should I arrive for my session?

Please arrive 5 minutes before your allocated time to ensure you are ready to commence the shoot on time.

I can’t make it to my session, what do I do?

Unfortunately we are unable to offer refunds on booked sessions. Please consider offering your session to a friend or family member. If sessions sell out we will create a waitlist and can try to offer your session to someone else, time dependent.

I’m running late to my session, what do I do?

Please email us info@theko.com.au or call us 0400 854 426 and we will do our best to juggle things around if we can, although we cannot make any guarantees.

How old do I have to be to have my photo taken?

All ages are welcome! Babies will need to be held if they are unable to sit.

Is there a maximum number of people for a session?

We’d suggest no more than six people per group.

Still have questions?

Please get in touch via info@theko.com.au

Join us for a highly engaging and interactive child and infant first aid class, run by Rhythm First Aid. This is a fun, interactive and most importantly life-saving class, relevant for anyone who spends time around children.

The course covers the following topics:

• CPR for adults, children and infants

• Choking

• Anaphylaxis

• Asthma

• Seizures fever

• Head injuries

• Burns

• General first aid

For any queries please get in touch with Rhythm First Aid directly.

Join us for an evening with Bri Lee to celebrate the release of her anticipated debut novel, ‘The Work’. A captivating story of art, power, love and money from the acclaimed and bestselling author of ‘Eggshell Skull’.

Bri will be in conversation with multi-award winning storymaker, presenter, performer, and musician Joel Carnegie. This conversation will be also be recorded and shared as an episode for Joel’s Storymakers Institute podcast series.

This event is presented in collaboration with our wonderful friends from Geelong indie bookshop The Book Bird who will have books available to purchase and have signed on the night.

Bri Lee is the multi-award winning author of Eggshell Skull, Beauty, and Who Gets to Be Smart. Her journalism, essays, and short stories have been published widely. She is also the creator and editor of News & Reviews, a weekly newsletter that provides smart takes, reviews and commentary on news and pop culture.

When: Monday 8th April, 6pm for 6.30pm start

Where: The KO Creative Studio, 1/14 Lambert Avenue, Newtown

Cost: Tickets are $30 and include a glass of local wine or non-alcoholic drink and cheese.

About the book:

Lally has invested everything into her gallery in Manhattan and the sacrifices are finally paying off. Pat is a scholarship boy desperate to establish himself in Sydney's antiquities scene. When they meet at New York's Armory Show their chemistry is instant — fighting about art and politics is just foreplay.  

With an ocean between them they try to get back to work, but they're each struggling to balance money and ambition with the love of art that first drew them to their strange industry. Lally is a kingmaker, bringing exciting new talent to the world, so what's the problem if it's also making her rich? Pat can barely make his rent and he isn't sure if he's taking advantage of his clients or if they are taking advantage of him, and which would be worse? Their international affair ebbs and flows like the market while their aspirations and insecurities are driving them both towards career-ending mistakes.

If love costs and art takes, what price do we pay for wanting it all? The Work is about the biggest intersections of life: of art and commerce, of intimacy and distance, of talent and entitlement, and of labour and privilege. Dazzling, funny and unforgettable, it is an epic and forensic exploration of modern love and passion, politics and power.