At Raw we want to help you celebrate the big and small moments in life. With our range of creative workshops at our BYO venue, you can enjoy good company, a good beverage and the satisfaction and joy that comes with getting creative! Every one of our team members is passionate about what they do. We strive
The Station
Site of the former Newcastle train station. The city’s most unique pop-up destination with beautiful heritage buildings, a huge outdoor piazza, kids scooter track, and a range of ground floor activation spaces for shopping, workshops, studio classes and corporate events – there’s something for everyone at The Station. http://www.newcastlestation.com.auCorner of Scott and Watt Streets (and
Babylon
A restaurant and bar featuring an ever changing menu created with care by professionals with flare. Modern and traditional menu items made using quality fresh ingredients. Babylon hosted Cuplet #21 with Claire Albrecht https://www.babylonnewcastle.com.au/ 145 King Street, Newcastle (02) 4023 8443
Damien Cooper
Bio: Damien Cooper views music as a form of connection to others and to himself, a way to express his feelings and better understand this universe we are a part of. He has refined his skills on the guitar, vocals, and beatboxing, and utilises a loop pedal to create atmosphere in his live shows. In
Tom Henderson
Bio: Fresh from his wall for Big Picture Fest, Tom is an emerging artist ready to continue leaving his mark on Newcastle. Big and bold works brought about through methodical planning and linework on a smaller scale, composition is king for Tom. MIN Project: Tom Henderson held an exhibition at local business Little Wolf Espresso.
Ross Brown
Bio: Ross Has lived in Newcastle since 1982, contributing to its vibrant arts and cultural scene. He taught in the Drama Department at Newcastle University, toured his One-Man-Puppet-Show through the schools, and conceived, directed and performed in countless Community Arts Projects over the years. Ross is a first class teacher and so has been involved
Jennifer Hankin
Bio: Newcastle Based artist Jennifer Hankin originally trained as a classical musician at the University of Newcastle, but over the past 5 years has taken a whimsical detour through the traditions of folk and jazz. She creates dense forests of music with her Ukulele, Flute, Voice and Loop Pedal, transporting the listener to far off
Michelle Teear
Bio: Michelle Teear is an Australian artist who seeks a visual dialogue with place as a process of familiarisation of the landscape. Her practice is researched based, regularly travelling, and living outdoors as an immersive experience in the landscape from which she conducts studies. Made.In.Newcastle Project: Michelle conducted a basket-weaving workshop at Blackstone Gallery, weaving
Michelle Hallinan
Bio: Michelle Hallinan is an artist, print maker and educator who creates works on paper inspired through immersion and walking in the natural environment. She manages Artis Naturae where individuals and small groups go into nature to be immersed in observing the textures, colours and patterns, feel connected to the beauty of the natural world
Michael Ellis
Bio: Michael Ellis is an artist working across several mediums including performance, sculpture, and illustration. His current focus is illustration, and is using this medium to tell stories and communicate ideas and feelings. Made.In.Newcastle Project: At the Top-Shelf Excellent Mid City Party, Michael conducted a projected live drawing session using an iPad and a projector