Printmaker, Artist, Educator

Shana is well-known as an excellent teacher with a gift for developing the talents of her students. She is experienced teaching school workshops; as well as adults, Tafe and University. In addition to teaching at Curtin University and Noth Metroploitan Tafe, she also teaches at the Fremantle Arts Centre and runs one-off workshops under the banner Creative Breaks.

The Arma Resort Ubud, Bali Creative Breaks – Ubud

The next Linocut workshop in Ubud will be in Janauary 2024, Bookings opening in 2023. Click on the link for more info https://ubudartworkshops.com.au/

View from Hidden River Front Verranda Creative Breaks -South West

Shana runs linocut Workshops in Pemberton, no dates are planned at present. More workshops coming soon.

Creative Breaks -Online

New online classes will be here soon, starting with Drawing – the first online class should be here by February 2023.

Be inspired by Historic York, Three Day Linocut Workshop, held at the Beautiful Gallery 152 in the Main Street

“I would highly recommend this workshop. Whatever level of experience you have Shana will effortlessly adapt her teaching to what you need/want. She is super knowledgeable and warm and supportive.”

Dette Knight, Primary Art Specialist Perth, Australia 2020

Connect with Creative Breaks on Facebook and Instagram to find out about the next workshop.

Shana’s Drawing of Coconuts, Ubud, Bali.
Shana demonstrates printing, Ubud Bali
Maddie drawing at the Linocut Workshop in Ubud, Bali
ARMA Resort, Ubud, Bali
Group drawing at Big Brook Dam March 2021
Linocut Workshop: Drawing at Big Brook Dam, Pemberton WA
Pemberton, Western Australia, Linocut Workshop at Hidden River Winery
Pemberton Tree
Tall trees make a great subject for linocut.
Linocut Workshops in Ubud, Bali
Louise working on her linocut March 2021
Louise working on her linocut March 2021

“I highly recommend Shana James’ Lino printing workshop in Ubud, Bali. Every part of it was designed to rejuvenate the senses and reconnect to artistic practice. The time spent with like minded teachers and practitioners was invaluable.”

Letitia Morrow Art Teacher, Mentone Girls’ Grammar School Melbourne, Australia 2017

“Thank you for your fantastic talks! We often get artists in to talk about their work, but I have never had a guest who has taken the time to present such thoughtful lessons. I spoke to the 11/12 General class this morning who said that your presentation was really insightful and helpful in terms of the ideation process for their narrative etchings.”

Lucinda Crimson, All Saints College Perth, Australia 2021

Ubud Linocut Workshop: “This course was everything I hoped it would be. I had no previous experience but had always loved lino prints and was drawn to the course when I saw Shana’s work on-line. Her prints captivated me with their detail, and the story they told.”

Sian Roberts, Primary Teacher Perth, Australia 2017

Ubud Linocut Workshop: “Hands down the best PD I have ever been on. Often found myself saying (tongue firmly in cheek) “Wow! this PD is really tough. Shana James is a kind, approachable, gentle soul with a relaxed teaching style, backed with a wealth of knowledge and skill.“

Anna Menke – HighSchool Art Teacher Central Queensland, Australia 2020
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