Join us with sketchbook and pencil in hand for Community Draw, on the second Tuesday of every month. No experience necessary - come along and embrace the joy of different approaches to drawing. Next event: Tuesday 12 May, 6:30pm.

12 May: Star Wars meets Mountains: an art workshop with Beau Preston

In this session, participants will explore how to transform iconic Star Wars helmets into detailed, personal artworks using linework, pattern, and landscape inspired design. Guided by Beau, you will learn simple techniques to draw mountains, textures, and natural elements that reflect Queenstown’s environment. Using pre-made helmet templates, you will create your own unique design while balancing bold contrast with fine surprisingly simple detail. This session is beginner-friendly and encourages creative freedom, whether you prefer minimal patterns or intricate illustration.

About your facilitator: Beau Preston is a Queenstown-based artist and marketing consultant whose work blends pop culture with fine line illustration and Japanese-inspired aesthetics. Through his creative brand Beauy.Art, he creates detailed designs inspired by Star Wars, travel, and nature, often transforming familiar icons into intricate, story-driven pieces. His work has been shared widely online and developed into prints, tattoos and all sorts of products. Beau’s approach focuses on making detailed illustration accessible, encouraging others to explore creativity through simple, repeatable techniques.

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Details: Please bring a sketchbook, pencil and any other materials you'd like to use. We will have limited supplies.

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Thank you to Central Lakes Trust for bringing creativity to our community.