August 27, 2016
Kingaroy artist Jennifer Heibloem is launching a great new opportunity for budding South Burnett artists on Saturday morning … but it also marks the start of an exciting new journey for her.
Jenn will be setting up in the CWA Hall in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy, at 10:00am, for the first introductory session of new walk-in art lessons for adults and children.
Jenn is a professional artist and graphic designer, and also a former high school art teacher and photographer.
She loves art and design, and has worked in artistic pursuits for most of her life.
However, in recent years her health has taken a hit. After caring for elderly parents, she sank into depression … which is where JobMatch stepped in to help.
Jenn can’t speak highly enough of the team there, and especially Vikki O’Brien, her case worker.
“They’re possibly the best service in the South Burnett,” she enthuses.
“Over the time I have been with them, my personal evolution has improved from severe depression to now just occasional bouts.
“The quality and professionalism from them is really terrific. They’re really, really good.”
With the encouragement of JobMatch, Jenn picked up a paint brush again and launched Jennuen Creations.
She began selling her artworks via the internet – she built her own website – and started gathering together a network of outlets to market her limited edition prints and original pieces.
Now she has taken the next step, and decided to offer art classes to the public, for adults and children, in Kingaroy.
She plans to run them every Saturday morning at the CWA Hall from now until Christmas.
Each session will be $35 for adults ($28 seniors / pensioners; $25 children under 10) except the first introductory session this Saturday (August 27) which is $25.
She also will offer discounts for anyone who books for the entire 10-week course.
Topics to be covered include painting, drawing, design and composition, printing, mixed media and contemporary craft.
People can bring along their own materials, or buy a complete kit for $10.
Not only has Jen’s depression improved in recent years, but so has her physical health.
She won a blender in a competition and started making smoothies.
“I lost 20 kilos and that helped me to start moving again,” she said.
Friends asked her for her recipes, so she put her artistic skills to work again and started designing recipe cards (they’re available on her website).
It’s been a long journey for Jenn back into the workforce but she is now looking forward to painting and creating “into my old age”.
Some of Jenn’s artworks will be featured in the upcoming disAbility Art Show at Kingaroy Art Gallery from November 1-30, or you can pop in an take a look on Saturday mornings.
For more information about the art classes, phone Jenn on 0413-614-701.
- External link: Jennuen Creations
Hello Jen. Just wondering if your classes are suited to an absolute beginner. Or is it for the artist with some experience?
We believe Jenn caters for both ….
Hello Julie, very suitable for an absolute beginner, in fact it would a delight to encourage you to begin on a creativity journey. May I encourage you to come along and try – Jenn