About this Event
Beyond the Brush is back - and this time, we’re celebrating Friendsmas! 🎄
As we wrap up another year, we’re bringing our community together for an afternoon of connection, inspiration, good conversation and a little festive cheer.
Beyond the Brush was created to provide a space for women in the painting and trades industry to connect with other women who understand the industry, build genuine relationships, share experiences and support one another.
For our Friendsmas edition, we're excited to welcome special guest speaker Melanie Caple - contemporary artist, muralist and curator.
Melanie creates large-scale, site-responsive works and has extensive experience across public art, murals and creative projects. She also has a special connection to Resene Abbotsford, having created the beautiful Magpie, Tui and Gladioli mural at Resene HQ.
Expect an afternoon of:
✨ Connection and networking
🎨 Inspiration from Melanie Caple @melanie_caple
🥂 Drinks and refreshments
🎁 A little festive fun
❤️ Catching up with familiar faces and meeting some new ones
Whether you've joined us at Beyond the Brush before or this will be your first event, you are absolutely welcome.
And because it's Friendsmas, bring a friend! Come along, dress up if you feel like it, grab a drink and celebrate the year with an incredible community of women in our industry.
📅 Saturday, 7 November 2026
⏰ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
📍 Resene Abbotsford ColorShop
Spaces will be limited, so registration is essential.
Building community. Backing women. Beyond the Brush.
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376 Johnston St, 376 Johnston Street, Abbotsford, Australia
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