Megan Forward is an artist, author, illustrator, and writer who weaves together creativity, story, and sustainability with a deep appreciation for the interconnected wonders of the natural world. Working from her Manly, Queensland studio on Quandamooka Country, Megan creates picture books, paintings, assemblage sculptures, fine art prints, and greeting cards inspired by her surroundings. 

At her home you'll find sketches and glimpses of the fragile yet powerful beauty of North Stradbroke Island/Minjerribah in watercolours, pastels and acrylics....Trish has spent decades observing and immersed in the mystery of the island, ever since her parents first brought her as a baby to stay at Claytons Guest House at Cylinder Beach, Point Lookout/Mooloomba.

Coco-May is an 11-year-old local artist. Coco comes from six generations of artists and has been learning from her Nanna Mimi since she could pick up a paintbrush. She loves to paint and particularly loves creating her own colours. Coco-May gets her inspiration from the local wildlife and nature that surrounds her.

This is 8-year-old Goldie’s first year presenting her work on the Straddie Arts Trail. Her style is slab built pottery with a fun and practical design.

Merri Millar is a local artist who believes in art as a lifestyle and the joy of expressing through dressing. Her small batch, slowly made brand MERi MiLA offers up one-of-a-kind porcelain jewellery, screen-printed shirts, art ceramics and limited prints. Everything is consciously created by Merri with art at its heart.

Jane Milburn OAM embraces living simply in the beautiful natural environment of North Stradbroke Island alongside her career in rural and slow clothing advocacy. As a play-based immersive artist, she experiments with pottery, natural dyeing, stitching and permaculture gardening. 

Julie has been making small batch cold process soap and natural skincare for over 2 decades. Inspired by the natural beauty of the Island, from the bush to the ocean, she is committed to minimising our impact on the earth.

Public art place marker designed by artist Delvene Cockatoo-Collins

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of clay. The pieces emerging from these raw source materials and the alchemy of glazing and firing combine in a never-ending learning journey of shapes, textures and hues!

I am a contemporary jeweller and metalsmith. I create individually handcrafted pieces influenced by the changing colours, textures, light and sounds of the place where I live.

Reef is an 12-year-old Point Lookout local who has a T-shirt brand called, “six fish”, where his drawings are showcased.

As an artist I have worked with many mediums over the years (dress design, ceramics, clay sculptures, tapestry) and am now currently enjoying painting and resin art.

Danny Horsford (operating as Currawong Fibre Arts), has been cultivating his skills in craft and the arts from a young age. Originally a classical musician, Danny shifted his creative focus after reconnecting with his Maori heritage through traditional weaving.

I fell in love with pottery after moving to the island eight years ago and joining our community pottery group.

I am a student artist living on Stradbroke island, my work is inspired by the natural world around me and its intricacies.

Public art place marker designed by artist Josh Walker

I was raised on Straddie and have a deep love of its beauty. Our first home at Point Lookout was a fibro cottage overlooking Main Beach, it was beautiful watching the storms come up from the South and I love painting stormy seascapes.

The Little Ship Club is located on the waterfront of the picturesque One Mile anchorage at Dunwich on Straddie. The club offers a warm welcome to members and visitors and besides nautical events like power cruising and fun races, the social and community calendar includes special events, live entertainment, music and food festivals throughout the year.

On most days when at home you’ll find me at the wheel, throwing cups, mugs, bowls & dishes, or handbuilding with a variety of clays. I enjoy incorporating delicately beautiful Japanese underglaze transfers or experimenting with different glaze colours & techniques.