Ava Lee Artistry

Meet Carmen

The heart of Ava Lee Artistry Carmen Graf

Ava Lee Artistry started as a passion and turned into a very successful business. With watercolour as the main medium, there are many other mediums to choose from. Ava Lee Artistry is a safe non-judgmental place to get in touch with your creative side. We pride ourselves in creating an art community where everyone is welcome. From teaching kids to adults to creating lovely workshop experiences Ava Lee Artistry does it all. Art starter packs and retail are also available to purchase. And why stop there? You can support your local watercolourist by purchasing commissions and art pieces on display.

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Kids Art Classes

A place where we all belong

Adult Art Classes

Jo Judnick-Wilson

Going to lessons at Ava-Lee Artistry is my once-a-week ME spoil 💕 Thank you for creating a safe and fun space for us to create and relax 🌸

Tammy Holliday

Carmen is always ready to teach any technique you want to learn! I cant believe how confident I've become in Watercolour in just a few months!

Nicole Clark

The most wonderful art experiences. Always filled with great inspiration and people Carmen is passionate about art, her students and our collective wellbeing. This is more than just an art class, this is a seed that grows artists, friendships and love.

Brittney McLean

I have been doing weekly art classes with Carmen since mid 2017 and I have loved it! As a creative myself, it's difficult to find a different creative outlet but this is just perfect! Each week I get to paint something different and let my mind wonder. Carmen is a phenomenal teacher and the other ladies in class have become friends and colleagues. I work alone when I bake so having a class to attend and other people to interact with each week is such a great release and it has helped with my depression. I highly recommend joining a workshop or a weekly class. It will feed your soul!

Michael Graham Smith

Beautiful studio with amazing products and classes.

Salomé Favre

Had such a wonderful Mommy and Me class today. Thank you Carmen for the amazing class.

Chani Gardner

We tried the art classes for the first time during lockdown! What a treat, a much-needed creative escape... we liked it so much that we bought some goodies and decided to try some YouTube tutorials... definitely not for us... nowhere near Carmen's level of teaching!! We will stick to Carmen's skilful instructions.

Gayle Moore

Carmen, thank you for everything you do for Sean! He has learnt so much in the short time that he has been your student. He is always inspired and motivated with his art, and always looks forward to his next lessons!! As for myself... I am so inspired to paint more, especially after the last two Thirsty Artist events. They were so much fun!!! I highly recommend Art classes and Thirsty Artist events to everyone!!

Jolene Phillips

Loved the online workshop! So inspiring and a great way to get the creative juices flowing again. Thanks Carmen

Roxanne Casey

I have been to 6 online workshops! I have seen a remarkable transition from my first painting to now. Carmen makes the sessions fun and easy! Even the most scary complex pictures are turned into fun and laughter! Thank you Carmen for reigniting my passion for painting after 30 years of not doing any art at all! If you enjoy art! Carmen’s workshop is a must from the comfort of your own home!

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I started my business in my second year of studying business management. I have always had a love for business, and my creativity is something that has always been with me from a young age. My biggest inspiration is my daughter, Ava-Lee. It was because of her that I started painting again. While waiting for her arrival, I picked up a paintbrush again. Once I had reignited an old passion, I decided to teach myself watercolour, as I couldn't find anyone who liked teaching this medium. Since then, my business has grown, and I have shared my love for creativity with others. Now, I share my beautiful space with other creatives who have the same passion for teaching. I love what I do, and I run my business with compassion and integrity, always being kind and ethical.