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ABOUT THE ART SCHOOL
& TEACHER
Bonny Hut was
born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and raised in Durban,
where she completed a National Diploma in Fine Art and a Certificate IV
in Graphic Design. Her creative path has since led her to Melbourne,
Australia, where she founded and ran the Alchemy School of art from
2002 - guiding well over a thousand students to awaken their creative
portential and discover that paintig and drawing are accesible to all,
even beginners.
For five years, Bonny served as the directore of the Esoteric Gallery,
curating a diverse range of inspiring exhibitions while holding space
for creative and spiritual events, workshops and gatherings that
brought artists and seekers together in shared exploration of
expression and meaning.
To date, she has had 12 solo art exhibitions and been involved with
many group exhibitions.
Her
deep passion for visionary and imaginative art led her to create,
produce and edit the television series "Inside Imaginary Realism" for
the Melbourne Television Station, Channel 31, which successfully rang
for two seasos, ofering insights into the worlds of visionary artists
and imaginative creation.
Today Bonny paints full time and remains deeply connected to
Melbourne's vibrant creative community, continuing to share her
knowledge, inpiration and love of art - encouraging others t step onto
their own creative path.
Bonny is also a certified Emotion Code Practitioner a (healing modality
that uses kineseology to remove trapped emotions from people and
animals) as well as a certified Compassion Key practitioner and has
also worked as a psychic tarot reader for nearly 20 years. She also
runs an online Metaphysical store also called "Bridge Between Worlds."
Learn more about Bonny and her art work:
www.BonnyHut.net
The Metaphysical store:
BridgeBetweenWorlds.store
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ART CLASS PHOTOS
The
following photos were all taken in the art classes at the
Alchemy School of Art with Bonny Hut.
The
Alchemy of Art School began in 2000 (officially established in
2002), first opening its doors in Easey Street, Collingwood. From
there, it grew into a vibrant creative hub, expanding to Smith Street,
Collingwood, and later to High Street and Plant Street in Northcote,
while also offering occasional classes in Daylesford and Ascot Vale,
Victoria.
Over the years, the school nurtured a thriving community of
artists and creative explorers until 2019. In 2026, this creative journey
continues as the school re-emerges under a new name — Bridge Between Worlds Art School
— carrying forward the same spirit of inspiration, imagination, and
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STATEMENTS
BY PAST STUDENTS :
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The
oil paintings (above) were undertaken while working with Bonny, she is
a tremendous teacher with great skill, an amazing eye and the ability
to communicate in simplistic terms. I
don't think I would have been able to
complete these two works without
her help and guidance. Since working
with Bonny I believe anyone can be an artist and produce work of the
highest
quality...you just need LOTS of patience, a brilliant teacher and the
ability
to listen and see what you are being taught...
Sophie
Sopidius (Accountant, mum and artist!)
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(Narey
on Left)
...I
attended Bonny’s art classes for about 18 months, and
learnt so much from her; more than I have ever learned from any other
teacher,
and so much more than I ever learned when I did HSC in the 1970’s.
Bonny is patient,
and
generous with sharing her skills, which are highly developed. She is a
master
of colours and techniques in oil and watercolour. She
appreciates that everyone has a different
natural style and interest and she doesn’t try to mould your work to
her style.
I reached a point where I felt I had the foundations to continue my art
on my
own, and now consult her for advice on an occasional basis....
Narey Guyatt, Care worker.
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...I
am an aspiring artist who is and has been attending art classes with
Bonny
for almost two years. I tried many art classes prior to joining Bonny
and I
am so glad I found her! I find Bonny to be insanely patient, inspiring
and
her teaching style is cool..She is funny and always has great ideas and
techniques to share with all her students. Where art is concerned Bonny
is
my mentor and source of confidence.. Cheers...
Yasemin
Loydas, Bakery Owner.
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4 students taught by
Bonny Hut are now budding artists in their own right:
"an
article that appeared in the
Australian customs and Border
Protection Services - Victorian Staff Bulletin. I am so touched with
the love and support
my work has shown to me."
XO
Ana
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'Collected
Perceptions'
Oils
on
canvas by:Ana Perez ALEJANDRO,Frida SOERENSEN, Jude PETRZELA ,Sarah
SPARHAM.
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Article:
Collected Perceptions is the first
exhibition
for four very talented local artists including our very own, Ana
Alejandro from Compliance.
Ana joins with fellow artists, Frieda
Soerensen,
Jude Petrzela and Sarah Sparham to showcase her work at the Collingwood
Gallery in Smith Street, Collingwood.
The exhibition runs from the 9th- 20th
of
October and entry is FREE!
Opening night is on October 9 from
6-9pm.
Ana
says "she is very excited at the prospect of exhibiting her work and
invites all Customs and Border Protection staff to the event.
Ana comes from a family of artists and
showed
artistic ability at the early age of 5. The patriarch of her family was
a pioneer cartoonist and created a unique series in the 1960's before
moving on to other more conventional art forms in the 1970's.
Ana has drawn all her life and
completed
Art in
Year 12 with her dream of becoming a full time artist. After winning a
much sought after interview for a placement in RMIT Architecture but
failing to secure a spot and her mum’s advice of “get a real job first”
ringing in her ears, Ana set out doing just that.
However, art has always remained a
passion
for
Ana and two years ago, she decided to take up the challenge and see how
far her art would take her. She contacted established artist Bonny Hut
and requested that she mentor her in portrait drawing. It was during
one of those classes that Ana mentioned her life long ambition to
exhibit her work. Fellow student, Sarah Sparham enthusiastically joined
Ana and with the overwhelming support and guidance of Bonny, the dream
has turned into a reality.
Bonny recommended the other two
artists as
their
style of work complimented and blended with Ana's and Sarah's.
Ana will have 10 pieces of art on
display.
Her
artwork features her perception of life and a lot of inspirations for
her art have been provided by fellow Customs and Border Protection
staff member, Peter O'Keefe. In his travels, Peter would capture photos
of subjects that he knew would interest Ana.
If you would like further information
about
the
exhibition, please go to http://www.collingwoodgallery.com.au/ OR search "COLLECTED PERCEPTIONS" on
Facebook
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Contact
Bonny Hut: Phone/ text or Whatsapp: +61 0439 658588
Email: bbw(at)bonnyhut.net
Courses are generally held in Melbourne (Northcote and Sunbury)
and
Ballarat, VIC, and once in a while in Bali, Indonesia.
Bridge Between Worlds ABN: 7555 9037 220
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