Original Art, Creative Tuition & A Studio to Visit
At Monica Burrows Art & Design, we welcome visitors to our fine art gallery on Tamborine Mountain to discover original paintings, prints and a working studio. Everything here is shaped by more than 25 years in the creative industry. Our background spans fine jewellery, interior design and visual art, bringing a considered eye for colour, form and composition to both our artwork and teaching.
Browse the gallery to see what’s available now, or explore our art classes for children, teens and adults.
If you’d like something more personal, we offer private lessons that are tailored to you. Studio viewings are by appointment, so if you’d like to see our work in person, please get in touch.
Art Gallery
View a selection of our original paintings, from florals to landscapes. Contact us to ask about a piece, or arrange a private studio viewing.
Classes
We run art classes for children, teens and adults in a working studio, with all materials supplied. Seasonal workshops and private art parties are also available.
Adult Classes
Adult classes are your “Me Time”: a chance to do something fun for yourself in a happy, peaceful and supportive environment.
Explore adult classes
Kids & Teens Classes
Kids & Teens art classes give young artists room to explore ideas, make friends and grow in confidence in a safe and encouraging environment.
Explore kids & teens classes
Private Lessons
We offer one-to-one art tuition for beginners and practising artists who want focused guidance around their ability, interests and preferred medium, with pricing by enquiry.
About Us
My creative career spans more than 25 years across fine jewellery, interior design and fine art. After spending more than 20 years in Hervey Bay raising my family and developing my early practice, I later ran the Hidden Woods creative arts space in Advancetown for around six to seven years.
I first came to Tamborine Mountain in 2011 and have since returned to establish my current gallery and studio. My practice reflects a long-standing interest in colour, composition, materials and the natural environment. I hold a Diploma of Visual Art and a trade qualification in Manufacturing Fine Jewellery, and I participate in the Annual Tambourine Mountain Arts Trail, which happens every Labor Day long weekend.
The Benefits of Art and Nature
Making art is one of the most relaxing things you can do. It’s a form of therapy that evokes calmness, and the focus it asks of you quiets the mind and puts distractions at arm’s length. It’s also a lot of fun.
The studio is built amongst the tranquil and beautiful rainforest of Mount Tamborine, away from the hustle and bustle. It’s a peaceful place to slow down and create.
We are patient and passionate, and we want to help people feel happy and promote wellness through the process of creating art.
- 75% of people had lower stress hormone (Cortisol) levels after just 45 minutes of making art, regardless of skill. Drexel University
- 3,000+ studies reviewed by the World Health Organization found a major role for the arts in preventing ill health and promoting wellbeing. WHO, 2019
- 20 minutes in nature is enough to significantly lower stress hormone levels. University of Michigan, Frontiers in Psychology
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