Community-Focused Art Studio + Events

Magandjin Brisbane Based ✦ Australia-Wide Pop-Ups

Studio Maverik is a community-focused and inclusive pop-up art studio. We facilitate both public + private pop-up Brisbane life drawing classes, exhibitions, creative event collaborations + partnerships, art markets and other creative industry events. All people are welcome and encouraged to attend our events ~ come to chat, draw and connect in a vibrant & welcoming space.

Studio Maverik is hosted by co-founders & local artists, Frances and Rhianna. We believe that art is for all, and it brings us together. Est 2021.

Upcoming Events

We have released our 2026 Brisbane Life Drawing programming with Flying Colours in West End, bringing you mid-week life drawing treats! Head over to our bookings page for full event information and tickies. Plus, we run one-off pop-up life drawing throughout Brisbane, so be sure to have a look at what’s coming up.

Partnerships + Collaborations

We love collaborating with like-minded brands, studios & businesses on creative events. We curate tailored pop-up events in collaboration with partners, such as still-life installations inspired by a product/theme, or events designed to activate a space and bring energy to the room. Reach out with your pitch, and we will take it from there :)

Book A Private Session

It would be our pleasure to host an engaging & aesthetic Brisbane Life Drawing or Still Life private event for you and your pals. We offer both Brisbane life drawing & still life drawing sessions for events such as corporate group activities, workplace celebrations, social events + more. To begin, reach out to us with your ideal dates, and we will handle the rest!

Meet Maverik Co-Founders, Frances & Rhianna

Frances (she/her) is a visual artist, marketing specialist and event facilitator born in Eora Sydney and moved up to Meanjin when she was a little bub. Frances has a Bachelor of Fine Art & Business (Drawing & Marketing). She adores all things curious, illustrative and based in storytelling. If she had her dream day, you’d find her ➝ reading a fiction book in the sunshine, patting her two fluffy cats and snacking on fruit & nut dark chocolate 𓇼

Rhianna (she/her) is a photographer, visual artist and event facilitator born in Mullumbimby and moved to Meanjin at 22. Rhianna has a Bachelor of Fine Art (Drawing & Photography). She is obsessed with Jack Russells, ambient interior design and creating intuitive drawings using oil pastels. If she had her dream day, you’d find her ➝ playing boggle in the garden, swimming in the ocean and snacking on cherries & cream 𓃑

STILL LIFE ⟢ Studio Maverik curates still-life installations using found & made objects, creating a sensory platter to draw from. Installations are crafted to evoke the essence of a theme or story, creating an immersive space to observe and create within. LIFE DRAWING ⟢ Studio Maverik cultivates gently social, encouraging and atmospheric Brisbane life drawing sessions that all people can attend + enjoy. ART EVENTS ⟢ We curate various one-off art events, such as exhibitions + markets, so keep an eye out.