The Brain Wave book: a unique collection of drawing exercises to help you discover creativity in a fun way and let go of the inhibitions we develop with age.
Brain Wave is suitable for all ages and abilities. The exercises are step by step, fully illustrated and encourages you to use all parts of your brain.
Stockists- You can borrow Brain Wave from community libraries including: Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock, Wagga Wagga, Eastern Regional Libraries (Vic), Wyndham City (Vic) or purchase your own copy from the stockists in the Hunter region below:
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MiiOstore- Tighes Hill
Newcastle customers can purchase Brain Wave at MiiOstore at 3 Elizabeth Street Tighes Hill. MiiOstore is Newcastle’s unique mix of creative, functional and stylish art, homewares and selected interior decor & design pieces.
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Helene Ruma Gallery & Art Supplies- Wangi
Lake Macquarie customers can purchase Brain Wave at Helene Ruma Gallery & Art Supplies at Shop B/236 Watkins Road Wangi. Helene’s shop offers a comprehensive selection of quality art supplies. Art classes and a gallery is run throughout the year.
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Lighthouse Arts
Lighthouse Arts is a new creative hub in Newcastle that includes a retail outlet for local makers, an exhibition space and artist residency and studio spaces. Immersed in local history and with stunning views, it is the perfect place to be inspired. Located at Nobbys- Whibayganba headland.
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Maitland Regional Art Gallery
A beautiful building that provides award-winning exhibitions, engaging events, artisan gift shop and cafe. Located at 230 Hugh Street Maitland.
“Not only is this book Australian owned and made, it covers everything I teach in my drawing method in a very clear and easy to follow way. A fantastic tool for everyone. I highly endorse this book.”
—Helene Ruma ,art teacher and owner of gallery and art supplies store Wangi, Lake Macquarie.
Brain Wave Workshops
Brain Wave work shops are available for bookings by clicking the button below and selecting your preference on the contact page. Workshops are run for workers in the NDIS, aged care, youth and education sectors. You may also wish to book a workshop for your workplace function. Workshop sizes are 1 hour, limited to up to 30 people, cost $300 and include all materials, a free hard copy book and pdf copy to share. Non for profit- reduced cost upon enquiry.
Past Workshops:
December 2021- Wesley Mission and associated participants from the aged care and NDIS fields
June 2022- Dobell Festival- Free workshop for the local community
June 2022- Port Macquarie Makers Space- Free service for fundraising Adults workshop
June 2022- Tomaree Library- Adults workshop
September 2022- Raymond Terrace Library- Kids and parents workshop
November 2022- NATLA ( Newcastle Area Teacher Librarian Association) Christmas function
September 2023- Wangi Library- School holiday workshop
