Live portraits, graphic recording and creative workshops

Drawing ideas
to life.

At Studio Sinaya, we blend learning design, art and storytelling to turn ideas into experiences that stick. Through graphic recording and creative workshops, we work with businesses, communities, universities and nonprofits to help people see the big picture, connect with one another and move forward together.

Four finished live portrait cards by Studio Sinaya, each with watercolour portraits of guests
Watercolour portrait of a smiling man in glasses and a pink blazer
Watercolour portrait of a smiling couple, he in a patterned shirt and she in a bright floral top

Introductory offer

Graphic recording at cost for not‑for‑profits

Studio Sinaya is just getting started, and I’d love to support the organisations doing good work in our communities. So for a limited time, I’m offering graphic recording to not-for-profits at cost.

  • For not-for-profit organisations
  • Events between now and March 2027
  • Limited slots available
Contact me for more information

What we do

Services

Grounded in learning design, Studio Sinaya’s services create opportunities for people to engage with ideas, make meaningful connections and turn shared experiences into lasting understanding.

These prices are a starting point, not set in stone. Every event is a little different, so let’s chat about what you have in mind and find something that works for you. Get in touch

Live Graphic Recording

Watch ideas come to life in real time. By making conversations visible, graphic recording helps participants connect concepts, see the bigger picture, deepen their understanding and turn insights into action.

Pricing

Half day
AUD 1,600
Full day
AUD 2,800
Multi-day events
Let’s chat!

Choose a digital projection, drawn live on my iPad, or hand-drawn art with markers on paper. Either way, the artwork is yours to keep: digital pieces are emailed to you, and hand-drawn originals go home with you.

Workshops for Teams

Close the laptops and learn through making. These creative, screen-free workshops encourage active participation, spark new ways of thinking and strengthen connection, whether you’re a workplace team, a community group, staff or students.

Pricing

90 minutes
AUD 750
3 hours, including a 20-minute break
AUD 1,000

Live Portraiture

Make your event memorable with fun, personalised portraits that guests can take home, from conferences and galas to festivals and family days. This shared creative experience gives people an easy way to connect while creating a lasting reminder of the event.

Pricing

Mini MomentAbout 20 to 40 guests. Great for morning teas, team celebrations and small gatherings
AUD 750
Meet & SketchAbout 50 to 80 guests. Great for networking events, launches and open days
AUD 1,350
Main Event80+ guests. Great for conferences, festivals, galas and graduations
AUD 2,500

One artist takes about 5 minutes per person, so Meet & Sketch and Main Event need two or more artists. Prices may vary depending on the size of your event.

Kids Art Workshops

Fun, hands-on art workshops designed with young learners in mind, for school holidays, community events or bring-your-kids-to-work days. Each session encourages creativity, curiosity and self-expression through age-appropriate activities.

Pricing

90 minutes
From AUD 500
Multi-day workshops
Let’s chat!
  • All prices in Australian dollars
  • No GST charged, so the price you see is the price you pay
  • All materials supplied
  • Travel within Sydney included; outside Sydney, let’s chat

Mix and match!

Combine services into one event

Graphic recording in the morning, portraits after lunch, a team workshop the next day: see how services fit together, with sample schedules and estimated costs.

See sample schedules

Mix and match

Build your own event

Every event is different, so my services are designed to be combined. Pick the ones that suit your day, whether that’s live graphic recording for the big ideas, hands-on workshops that bring people together, or live portraits that everyone takes home.

Sample 1

One-day conference

Graphic recording in the morning, portraits after lunch

  1. 9:00–10:30

    Opening keynote

    Live Graphic Recording

    Ideas drawn as they’re spoken

  2. 10:30–11:30

    Morning tea

    Break, with the keynote artwork on display

  3. 11:30–1:00

    Morning sessions

    Live Graphic Recording

    The key ideas from the panel and talks

  4. 1:00–2:00

    Lunch

    Break, with the morning’s artwork on display for everyone to explore

  5. 2:00–3:30

    Afternoon networking

    Live Portraiture

    Meet & Sketch: quick, personalised portraits for guests

Estimated cost

  • Graphic recording, half day: AUD 1,600
  • Live portraits, Meet & Sketch (no extra travel): AUD 1,050

AUD 2,650

Estimate only, subject to discussion

Sample 2

Two-day team retreat

Graphic recording, team workshops and portraits combined

Day 1

  1. 9:00–10:30

    Leadership talks

    Live Graphic Recording

    The vision and priorities, captured visually

  2. 10:30–11:30

    Morning tea

    Break

  3. 11:30–1:00

    Strategy sessions

    Live Graphic Recording

    The key ideas and decisions

  4. 1:00–2:00

    Lunch

    Break, with the artwork up as a reference

  5. 2:00–3:30

    Team time

    Workshops for Teams

    90 minutes of screen-free, hands-on creativity

Day 2

  1. 9:00–10:30

    Warm-up

    Workshops for Teams

    A 90-minute creative reflection on day 1

  2. 10:30–11:30

    Morning tea

    Break

  3. 11:30–1:00

    Planning and report-backs

    Live Graphic Recording

    One shared picture of the plan

  4. 1:00–2:00

    Lunch

    Break

  5. 2:00–3:30

    Closing celebration

    Live Portraiture

    Meet & Sketch: a keepsake portrait for everyone

Estimated cost

  • Day 1: AUD 2,350
  • Day 2 (portraits with no extra travel): AUD 3,400

AUD 5,750

Estimate only, subject to discussion

These prices are estimates only and are always open to discussion, because every event is unique. Services run one after another, since there’s one of me! Each activity runs for up to 90 minutes, with a 1-hour break before the next one. Get in touch for a quote tailored to your event.

Plan your mix

Hello there

Welcome to Studio Sinaya!

Paola, founder of Studio Sinaya, smiling in a garden

I’m Paola (pow-lah), Studio Sinaya’s founder and lead learning experience designer.

Over the past 15 years, I’ve created a wide range of learning experiences, from self-paced courses for educators to in-app guidance for global technology teams. My goal is always the same: to make complex information clear, engaging and deeply human. These days, that means I mostly work with paint, markers and paper: tactile tools, real conversations and a little something you can take home.

I started my career in television, crafting stories about sustainable living and social entrepreneurship. That’s where I discovered how storytelling can spark connection and lasting change. Later, working in the nonprofit sector, I saw how thoughtful learning design could empower people and communities.

With a Master’s degree in Learning Sciences and Technology, I now create multifaceted learning journeys that bring clarity and joy to every learner. I’m endlessly curious about how stories, creativity and good design can come together to make learning more meaningful and accessible for everyone.

Let’s work together

Let’s bring your story to life for your organisation, your community and the people who matter.

Everything we do is built around how people learn best: by getting involved, making connections and seeing ideas clearly.

Get in touch

[email protected]