Workshops
Over the past three years, Sue's workshops have been in demand across the Darling Downs, South West and Western Queensland where she has collaborated with local councils, Queensland Health (TRACC), Royal Flying Doctor Service Qld, RHealth and many community organisations to facilitate events that relax, strengthen, and connect people to themselves and their communities.
The workshops boost wellbeing in a number of ways. The value of art for your mental health is well established and you'll get all that and more when you join one of my workshops or gather together your friends for a very special creative wellbeing experience.
Whether your goal is light hearted relaxation and connection, or a slightly more therapeutic experience that builds your self-care skills, I'm all about creating an emotionally safe, supportive and creative group experience that will enrich and strengthen lives. On a more serious note, I am trained in suicide intervention skills and am always conscious of increasing links to life, while being alert to those who would benefit from referral to an appropriate service. You're in safe hands.
All the workshops are suitable for beginners through to experienced artists and can be a light touch or deeply reflective, depending on your group's needs. Here are a few of them - I have many and can also develop workshops in consultation with you.
Connected Under Country Skies - 4-5 hours
Head Full of Dreams - 3-4 hours
Relax, get messy and enjoy a hands-on day of
creativity. We will play with paint, art pens and collage to
create a vibrant canvas artwork that celebrates
your strengths, interests and dreams.
Every piece will be different! Even if you've
never painted before, this workshop is for you.
High Tea - 3 hours
Take a blue canvas background and paint pens and make your own high tea artwork! Be inspired by tea or coffee cup patterns, make it your own with a design that is special to you. Perfect for gathering a group of friends together or at your favourite venue. Can include 'high tea' provisions if required. Beginners are welcome, everything is provided.
Crowning Stories - 4-5 hours
'Van Grow' Strawberry - 2 hours
Learn Van Gogh techniques and make a fun, colourful Strawberry painting on canvas in just 2 hours. No prior art experience is needed.
Storytime
Storytime is all about the stories we tell in our families, and how they influence the next generation. Every family has its quirks, its wisdom, its funny stories. The way we make sense of these and pass these on can profoundly impact our children and grandchildren. In this workshop we take a look at what stories we will pass on to others, with opportunity to reimagine a new perspective that honours both truth and hope. This is a wonderful workshop for those involved in parenting or grandparenting.
My Oasis
Every time I make an artwork I come up with a new workshop so stay tuned!
Whether you're keen to attend or host workshop, or would like to develop an event tailored to the needs of your community, I would love to talk with you. Call me 0427 619 381 or email via my contact form.
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