workshops / group programs

Open Studio setting supporting creative engagement, wellbeing, resilience and social connection

Art & Soul, Wild Weaving for Wellbeing,

Join us for a monthly gathering to explore a variety of fibre art techniques using mainly natural, foraged, and reclaimed “wild” materials. Each session offers a hands-on opportunity to create unique pieces while learning ancient skills in a supportive and creative environment.

Discover how to make cordage for amulets or basketry, and build your skills in sculptural looping, twining, and random weaving. Each session will focus on a technique that can

be used to craft traditional items or to develop your own expressive sculptural forms.

Take time to slow down, connect with nature, nurture your creativity, and enjoy the relaxing benefits of working with your hands in a supportive group environment.

When: Every last Saturday of the month 9.30am - 12pm

Where: Bribie Garden Centre,

50 Verdoni St, Bellara, Bribie Island

Cost: $35 per session incl. materials

Bookings are essential to secure your spot

GATHERINGS ARE CURRENTLY ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES

FREE workshops accompanying the solo exhibition Echoes of Nature

Three distinct workshops will be on offer. No artistic skills needed. Bookings are required

Workshops will take place at Obsidian Bide Art Gallery & Studio, 9/9 Toorbul St, Bongaree. The development of these workshops has been generously funded by the Regional Arts Development Fund which is why they can be offered at no cost to participants.

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

Expressions of Hope - 19 October 2025, 10am-2pm

Drop into the gallery for a collaborative workshop as coinciding with the Bribie Island Nature Festival. Together, we will develop individual creative responses into a collective artwork that will continue to grow and evolve during Echoes of Nature.

Beyond Sight - 1 November 2025, 2-5pm

What happens when we create or experience art without relying on vision? This workshop invites participants of all abilities to explore diverse ways of sensing, informed by the lived experience of vision impairment. Through tactile exploration, guided dialogue, and multisensory creativity, we’ll challenge prevailing assumptions, foster empathy, and open fresh perspectives on perception and connection.

Fibre & Form - 8 November 2025, 2-5pm

Discover the hidden potential of natural and reclaimed materials in this hands-on workshop. Using fibres, found objects, and tactile processes, we’ll explore how creativity, skill-building, and sustainability connect. Together, we’ll create sculptural forms that reflect our relationships with nature — celebrating resilience, transformation, and wellbeing.

This workshop is now fully booked!

Please see opportunities for ongoing monthly gatherings below.