Overview
As Australia, along with the rest of the world, battles to contain COVID-19, many of us are spending more time indoors than ever before. Now, with federal restrictions looking to be in place for at least another four weeks, it's likely you'll have to find new ways to stay entertained (and get a little creative). By now, you've probably binged a fair bit of Netflix, maybe signed up for a free TAFE course, completed a 1000-piece puzzle and looked into how to upskill from your couch. Not to mention baked a bunch of bread and ordered numerous cocktails from your favourite Sydney bars. All these are great. But now, if you're feeling everything is getting a tad tedious, it might be good to tap into your inner artist (or kindergartener) and play with paints. Seeing as you can't chuck on your apron and head into a studio, Redfern not-for-profit 107 Projects is now bringing the fun — and the paint — to you.
Over the next three months, 107 Projects is offering an at-home version of its usual Art Somewhere initiative. The subscription service will see a surprise craft pack on your doorstep every two weeks, with some top Sydney creatives behind them — so don't just expect watercolour landscape sessions. One week you could be learning the art of calligraphy, the next embroidery or polymer clay. Each box will come with all the materials and tools you need to make a masterpiece. Plus, there's the option to add a six-pack of Mountain Goat craft beer to aid creativity, naturally, and you'll also receive tips on how to turn those tinnies into treasures.
If you're keen to have a crafternoon (or few), you can sign up for the entire three months for $160 or $240 with beer; two months for $100 or $160; or one month for $60 or $90. You can also get a one-off box, which will set you back $30 or $50 with beer. All will be hand-delivered fortnightly if you're a Sydney local (see delivery zones here) or can be picked up from 107 Redfern Street or Green Square's Joynton Avenue Creative Centre. If you live outside the free delivery zone, 107 Projects can post packs (sans brews) to you for an additional $10. Check out the website for more information and to sign up.
107 Project's at-home Art Somewhere packs are now available to order, with the first box slated for delivery on Wednesday, May 6. Free delivery is available across a heap of Sydney suburbs, with $10 delivery fee outside those areas. Pick up is also available from 107 Redfern Street or Joynton Avenue Creative Centre. To check out subscription options and to sign up, head here.