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A snapshot of going on’s at Seedpod Creative Arts Studio! Feel free to check out on Instagram.

The beginning stages of a Community Arts Project at Project Respect @projectrespectaus. Bringing a group of wonderful women and gender diverse people together to work collaboratively on a community mural piece for their (currently) rather drab lookin
Spaceman I finished a paper weaving yesterday. Was fun! Decided to mash it up with some other imagery on photoshop. Also fun! Somehow it feels reminiscent of journeying into the unknown and certainly feels to me like it has some explorer archetype t
Celebrating women and gender diverse people in their achievements worldwide. Celebrating and honouring their immense diversity and empowerment. Listening to the voices of women and gender diverse people from all walks of life (including those from ma
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Alcohol ink, collage and posca pen. I love the fluidity of alcohol inks and the way they shift and transform when added to ethanol/alcohol on the surface of Yupo paper. Every-time a drop of ink or a drop of alcohol is added, it morphs and changes yet
In this fun artistic process ‘No-Look Contour Drawing’, participants were encouraged not to look at their paper, just to place their pen to paper and in one continuous line (without lifting the pen from the paper) draw the object in front
Marbling paper with shaving cream and acrylic paint, with an elderly client living with dementia. This was a fun and satisfying process today. Together, we created 18 hearts and 2 artworks! We spoke of memories and love. Bringing in interesting and
The process of artmaking can be a powerful way to express our bodies felt sense and explore our emotions, often also allowing us to tap into our inner landscapes and letting our unconscious bubble to the surface through imagery and symbolism. Both th
Just playing around with some wood slices, acrylic paint and Posca pens today at Seedpod Creative Arts Studio. Making some time for a wee bit of playfulness and experimentation, listening to music and feeling in the flow. A dear friend joined me with
Fruit and Veggie printing with fabric paint on calico. Beautiful process and a sensory delight! Apples, lemons, pomegranates, zucchinis, pears and squash. This process evoked many conversations around cooking and food (as well as gardening) and felt
Bottlebrush decorative jars to celebrate Summer Solstice! These look beautiful in the sunlight and are very easy to make. Simply collect a couple of bottlebrush stems and place upside down in a jar of cold water. Seal the lid tightly, flip over and v
1950's fashion was the theme for this Art Therapy group session last week. What fun and certainly stirred up some memories and lively conversations about the 50's and all the beautiful dresses!! This art process provided plenty of structure but als
Many years ago I spent a year studying Transpersonal Art Therapy (Adv.Dip), and I feel this was where my love for Arts Therapy truly began. To this day I continue to be deeply interested in spirituality and the human potential, and regard the creativ
And sometimes Art Therapy is all about the present moment and just being in the 'flow'! Working collaboratively with a client, at times making colouful splodges and at other times mirroring each others movements. Painting to piano music and with each
Intersectionality recognises that we all bring along our own personal values, interests and beliefs based on our lived experience. Each of us is an individual with unique identities, and each of us can experience discrimination and oppression dependi
I recently started working for 'Engaged Art Therapy'- a wonderful organisation supporting the aged care and disability community through Arts Therapy. This organisation has incredibly strong core values and works with a strength based approach to cou
This week I facilitated a workshop with a wonderful group of women and non-binary persons, making beautiful patterned paper with stencils and acrylic paint. This get together was all about community connection and the positive experience of art-makin
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Recently working with an awesome group @projectrespectaus with my work @creativearttherapyaustralia. Creating terrariums for self-care using recycled glass jars collected through the community. Reflecting on what we value and need in our lives. We th