Fluid art class at the Live For Art studio in Richmond
Richmond, Melbourne

Creating art for life

Live For Art is a fluid art studio in Richmond run by artist Julie Langdon. Join a class, book a private event, plan a team day, or take the course online. No experience needed.

Join a studio class

Fluid art classes for every level

Come and join the fluid art revolution. Julie explores a range of acrylic pouring techniques, and every class is hands on from the first pour. All materials are provided, and there is no painting experience needed.

Beginner fluid art class

Fluid art class

Learn acrylic pouring from the ground up in a small group session in the studio.

  • Guided step by step
  • All materials included
  • Beginners welcome
  • Collect your piece a day or two later
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Gelli print and mixed technique class

Printing and collage

Gelli printing, cyanotype and collage, where you make your own papers and build them into artwork.

  • Gelli plate printing
  • Cyanotype
  • Collage techniques
  • For hobby artists and the curious
See class dates
Kids holiday workshops

Kids workshops

Children's sessions in the school holidays, and after school places for older children.

  • Creative activities for children
  • Friendly small groups
  • Ages twelve and over welcome at general classes with an adult
Ask about kids workshops
What you will learn

Techniques taught in the studio

There are many styles of fluid art, and at Live For Art we teach a wide range. You can come for a single session or build your skills across a series of classes.

Dutch pour and hairdryer technique Creating cells with silicone oil Bloom, multi layered Pearl pour Cloud pour Sandwich pour Ring pour and straight pour Swipe Using objects and marbles Finishing your art with resin Gelli printing Collage and mixed media
The studio set up for a private group
Private events

Your group, your own session

Host your group in the studio and everyone creates their own piece to take home. Seating suits groups of twelve to fourteen, and with extra trestle tables the space holds around twenty.

Tell us the date and the group size and we will come back with what is possible. Gift vouchers are available if you are buying a session as a present.

Enquire about a group
Corporate and team days

Team days people talk about

Fluid art works for a workplace because nobody has an advantage. Everyone starts at the same place, everyone makes something worth keeping, and the room ends up full of colour and conversation.

Live For Art has run sessions for organisations including MYOB and Movember. We arrange group sizes and dates around your workplace.

Plan a team day
A team taking part in a fluid art session
Shop and learn

Artwork, vouchers and the online course

Original artwork for sale

Original artwork

Julie's own original fluid art pieces, available to buy from the studio and online.

  • One off originals
  • Collect from the studio
  • Shipping arranged
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Gift voucher

Gift vouchers

A class or an experience as a present, arranged around the recipient's availability.

  • Any class or workshop
  • Sent to you to pass on
  • Valid for a year
Buy a voucher
Online fluid art course

Online course

Learn the techniques from anywhere. The course is being prepared now, and the list gets first access.

  • Step by step video lessons
  • Learn at your own pace
  • Places released in waves
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Julie Langdon, artist and director of Live For Art
About Julie

Art for life, not just for the wall

Julie Langdon is a passionate fluid artist who has been exploring this art form for more than ten years, after a lifetime of art, crafts and all things creative. She is the Director of Live For Art, and she has a Masters degree in Social Work and a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment.

She managed community organisations for many years before opening the studio in Richmond. At Live For Art, creating art for life is more than a slogan. Expressing your creativity brings pleasure, fulfilment, builds self esteem, and quite literally colours your day.

"Creativity made simple. Confidence made possible."

Contact us

Let us help you create art for life

Visit the studio

Richmond, Melbourne. The studio is up seven stairs on a mezzanine level, with a gallery space at the front.

  • Seating for twelve to fourteen, around twenty with trestle tables
  • All materials provided for every session
  • Children's workshops in the school holidays

Stay in contact

Class dates, gallery openings and new course releases. Follow along or send us a message.

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  • Join the course list
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