Danya's Designs

The "I'm a Superhero" project has now officially come to a close. Please enjoy watching this video looking back on the amazing stories and art from all the participants, and view the exhibitions of their work at The Drill Hall Studio and the Townsville University Hospital.

https://youtu.be/SquHcza8oRw

A big thank you to Brighter Lives for helping coordinate and promote this project, Messages On Hold Townsville for donating 5 iPads and 3 Apple Pencils to the project, Joyce Mayne Townsville for donating 10 iPad covers so we could protect the equipment for the project, The Drill Hall Studio for donating their gallery exhibition space for a month, Townsville University Hospital for allowing this project to happen and providing an accessible exhibition space at the hospital, major sponsors Townsville City Council and the Queensland Government for funding this project through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF), and of course, to all of the young participant artists from the Townsville University Hospital School and the General Paediatrics Ward.

Thank you so much to you all. The "I'm a Superhero" project could never have happened without you. It was a pleasure working with you all.

'The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Townsville City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.'

Messages On Hold Townsville The Drill Hall Studio Brighter Lives Townsville Hospital and Health Service Townsville City Council Queensland Government

I'm A Superhero Project The "I'm a Superhero" project has now officially come to a close. Please enjoy watching this video looking back on the amazing stories and art from all the p...

🎨🖥 The power of creativity and imagination is on show at Townsville University Hospital.

Digital artworks created by paediatric patients and hospital school students are part of a special exhibition which was displayed at the Drill Hall Studio and is now hanging proudly at TUH.

Digital artist Danya Pilchowski encouraged our littlest patients to use their imaginations to create a superhero character and story.

Danya said the ‘I am a Superhero’ project was inspired by her own health struggles as a child.

“I started creating digital art when I became unwell in high school and was bedridden for a number of years,” she said.

“A hospital stay can be very isolating and emotional for a child and the workshops gave them a creative and social outlet. You really see some children open up through the process and so many of them had a clear interest and talent in art.”

Paediatric nurse unit manager Lynda Briggs said the activity helped keep the little ones engaged and active during their stay in hospital.

“Activities like this are very important for their developing brains.”

The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Townsville City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

Great working with you and so great to see the effect art can have on mental health. 😊

Amazing work everyone who came to the Intro to Digital art adults workshop on Monday! It was so great to work with you all and see your creations!

Everyone did a fantastic job designing there fake tattoos during the school holidays digital art workshop at ! 🎨✨

There designs are off to print to turn them into temporary tattoos!

Join us this term for Digital Art Class ! 🎨

Learn from professional illustrator and Drillhall artist Danya Pilchowski in this weekly Digital Art Classes at The Drill Hall Studio. Classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced artists and will be held on Tuesdays 3.30-4.30 pm commencing Tuesday October 3rd 2023. Only 10 spaces available and currently filling!

Ages: 10-17

$275/ term; all equipment and programs provided.

$225/ term; BYO iPad and Apple Pencil (program will be sent to you for free)

To book:

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=16651186

Or call:
4721 2634

Intro to Digital Art workshop for adults!

If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at digital art, but don’t know where to start or don’t have the equipment, this Introduction To Digital Art class is for you. Designed to give you a good base of understanding so you can feel confident doing digital art, it's an encouraging and judgement free zone where we like to have a go & have a laugh. Everything is supplied, so you don't need to spend a mint either. Our tutor is a professional illustrator and art teacher and is friendly and patient, & can teach you all the basics and a few expert tricks too.

Time and date: October 2nd at 10am

Price: $75

To book: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=16651186

Location: The Drill Hall Studio; 27 Mitchell St, North Ward QLD 4810

Amazing work everyone this term at the teens Digital art class. You all did such a great job creating your combo creatures!

I look forward to what you create next term!

Create your own temporary tattoos using digital art in this 2.5h workshop.

It's the perfect school holiday activity for both complete beginners and experienced artists alike. Everything is supplied so all you need to bring is your water bottle and a snack. Your tutor, Danya Pilchowski is a professional illustrator and art teacher and is friendly and patient. This workshop is for ages 10-17. At the end of the workshop you will be given a date that you can pick up your temporary tattoos you designed.

Age: 10-17 years old

Price: $45

Date and time: Tueday the 26th September at 2:00pm

Booking and more info:
https://thedrillhallstudio.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=category%3AArtAttack4Kids+-+art+classes+for+school+aged+children.

Location: The Drill Hall Studio 27 Mitchell St, North Ward

Big thank you to Gisela the school teacher for being so helpful in making the superhero project possible. It has been wonderful working with you.

'The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Townsville City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.'

It was great to do some digital art with the kids in the pediatrics ward. 😊

'The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Townsville City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.'

Thank you to those at Joyce Mayne Domain Central for putting up flyers for the exhibition!

'The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Townsville City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.'

Week 6 the kids at the Townsville University Hospital School worked on putting the finishing details on their superhero book illustrations!

'The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Townsville City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.'

Big thank you to everyone at The Brighter Lives Foundation for all of your support and help in making the "I'm A Superhero" project possible. ❤

'The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Townsville City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.'

Got the flyers for the exhibition!!! 😆👀

All charged up and ready for the last digital art lesson with the kids attending the Townsville University Hospital School! (My dogo Sunny had to inspect everything for quality control of course. 😆😂)

'The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Townsville City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.'

Week 5 the kids at the Townsville University Hospital School defeated their supervillain saving the day!

'The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Townsville City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.'

All gowned, gloved, and masked up to visit kids in infectious disease isolation. I love being able to bring some fun and creativity to these kids' stays.

'The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Townsville City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.'


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Due to the transient nature of the hospital school we've had fewer kids than we have funding and equipment for. To reach even more with the fun of digital art, with the support of the Brighter Lives Foundation I've also been visiting the kids in the general pediatrics ward.

'The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Townsville City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.'

I’m proud to announce “I’m A Superhero!” An exhibition of the illustrated works of the townsville university hospital school students.

Come join us at The Drill Hall Studio on the 8th of September at 6:00pm for the exhibition opening!

In this exhibition discover the unique superhero stories written and illustrated by the Townsville University Hospital School students during the ‘I’m a Superhero’ project, along with artworks from patients in the Paediatrics Ward.

Over the past 6 weeks, the students have worked with professional Children’s Books Illustrator and Digital Art Teacher Danya Pilchowski to explore their creativity and develop their digital art skills, creating a superhero story where they are their own superhero!

Being bed-bound for extended periods during their teenage years, Danya has first-hand experience on how Digital Art can be a lifeline. Being able to draw while lying down allowed Danya to express themselves, build skills and confidence, and have a space to forget and have fun. Danya is excited to have shared this opportunity with other kids that deal with health challenges.

Enjoy action packed art and discover the heroism of our youth as they fight their monsters.

Join us on opening night! Refreshments provided.

This project is proudly supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund, The Townsville City Council The Queensland Government, Messages On Hold Townsville, Joyce Mayne and the Drill Hall Studio.

Thank you for all your support in making this possible.

'The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Townsville City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.'

I’m proud to announce “I’m A Superhero!” An exhibition of the illustrated works of the townsville university hospital school students.

Come join us on the 8th of September at 6:00pm for the exhibition opening!

In this exhibition discover the unique superhero stories written and illustrated by the Townsville University Hospital School students during the ‘I’m a Superhero’ project, along with artworks from patients in the Paediatrics Ward.

Over the past 6 weeks, the students have worked with professional Children’s Books Illustrator and Digital Art Teacher Danya Pilchowski to explore their creativity and develop their digital art skills, creating a superhero story where they are their own superhero!

Being bed-bound for extended periods during their teenage years, Danya has first-hand experience on how Digital Art can be a lifeline. Being able to draw while lying down allowed Danya to express themselves, build skills and confidence, and have a space to forget and have fun. Danya is excited to have shared this opportunity with other kids that deal with health challenges.

Enjoy action packed art and discover the heroism of our youth as they fight their monsters.

Join us on opening night! Refreshments provided.

This project is proudly supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund, The Townsville City Council The Queensland Government, Messages On Hold Townsville, Joyce Mayne and the Drill Hall Studio.

Thank you for all your support in making this possible.

'The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Townsville City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.'

Awesome week 3 everyone!

This week we met the super villain in our story!

'The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Townsville City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.'

It was great to see what everyone came up with for page 2 of your super hero adventure. Week 2 was all about how you use your superpower when your not saving the world! Do you levitate chips to you? Keep your house cold with your ice powers? Use your super speed to zoom around doing everything you want?

'The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Townsville City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.'

Feels good to pick up a paint brush and practice some landscapes with gouache paint and watercolour.

Been a while since I've used these mediums.

Amazing work everyone! Week one the kids had fun creating the first page in their superhero story! They picked their powers, designed their superhero outfit while learning the foundations of using the digital art medium.

It was a lot of fun! Can’t wait for week 2 to see how their story’s develop.

'The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Townsville City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.'

All ready for the first workshop at the townsville university hospital school!

Big thanks to , , Joyce Mayne Townsville, , , and RADF for all your support in making this possible.

'The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Townsville City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.'

Hi everyone there’s still spots available for tomorrow’s digital art class at The Drill Hall Studio (age 10-17). We now have iPads and Apple Pencils so you don’t have to byo if you don’t have them. (Please call: 0436,452,693 if you need an iPad or Apple Pencil)

This terms theme is combo creatures! Learn how to draw animals and use those skills to combine them to create your very own combo creature.

To book: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=16651186

Or call: 07 4721 2634

If you can’t make it tomorrow that’s ok your welcome to start next week.

Join us this term for Digital Art Class at The Drill Hall Studio!🎨

Learn from professional illustrator and Drillhall artist Danya Pilchowski in this weekly Digital Art Classes at The Drill Hall Studio. Classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced artists and will be held on Tuesdays 3.30-4.30 pm commencing Tuesday the 11th of July 2023. Only 10 spaces available and currently filling!

Ages: 10-17

$225/ term

iPads and Apple Pencils are available for use just $50 for the term, that’s $5 a lesson.

Software is provided if you BYO IPad and BYO Apple Pen

To book:

https://thedrillhallstudio.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=category%3AArtAttack4Kids+-+art+classes+for+school+aged+children.

Or call:
4721 2634

🌟Thank you so much Steve and Fiona at Adspeak Marketing - Townsville for being a matching donor of 5 iPads and 5 Apple Pencils!🤯

Your support means we have the equipment to deliver the Children’s hospital superhero anthology workshops. This couldn’t happen without your kind support and donations. 🙏

'The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Townsville City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.'

Amazing work everyone this term! I look forward to what you all create in term 3. 🌟🎨

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Thank you to Emily from Joyce Mayne Domain Central for donating 10 iPad covers to support the Children’s Hospital School Workshops! Your valued support means we can keep the equipment in optimum condition while the kids create their works of art. 🥳🎨✨


'The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Townsville City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.'

It is so great to see your artworks coming together. Just 3 weeks till the end of term and excited to see how your finished pieces turn out. 👍😆🎨🖌️

My cat is getting art lessons haha 🤣

Exciting News! Next term I will be working with the Townsville University Hospital and the Brighter Lives Foundation to deliver a 5-week digital art program for the kids attending the hospital school. Throughout the program, the kids will use the digital art skills they learn to create their very own superhero children's book.

At the end of the program, they will exhibit their works at The Drill Hall Studio so follow along to get updates on the project and exhibition dates. 😆

I want to thank Townsville City Council and the Queensland government for making this project possible through the RADF grant funding.

'The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Townsville City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.'

Just finished up face painting for a Disney themed birthday party! 🥳

Join us this term for Digital Art Class at The Drill Hall Studio!

Learn from professional illustrator and Drillhall artist Danya Pilchowski in this weekly Digital Art Classes at The Drill Hall Studio. Classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced artists and will be held on Tuesdays 3.30-4.30 pm commencing 18th April 2023. Only 10 spaces are available and currently filling!

Ages: 10-17

$225/ term- Software is provided, BYO IPad and BYO Apple Pen

To book:
https://thedrillhallstudio.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=category%3AArtAttack4Kids+-+art+classes+for+school+aged+children.

Or call:
4721 2634