Workshops & Events 2026
NSI Golf Club Minjerribah Photography Awards
The annual competition for the NSIGC Minjerribah Photography Awards for 2026, with $2,250 cash prize money, will run from 1st July to 4th October 2026.
The awards are held to create and spread awareness about the natural beauty and indigenous cultural heritage of Minjerribah, North Stradbroke Island.
Nature Art Morning Workshop - Thursday 13 August
Join us for a morning of immersive art-making, a beautiful shared meal, and restorative visit into island nature. Inspired by the colours, textures, and rhythms of the island landscape, this workshop is designed to awaken your creative palette and deepen your connection with the island.
Nature Art Retreat
Join us for three nourishing days of immersive art-making, beautiful shared meals, and restorative visits into island nature. Inspired by the colours, textures, and rhythms of the island landscape, this retreat is designed to awaken your creative palette and deepen your connection with the island.
Opening Event
Celebrate the opening of the 2026 Straddie Arts Trail at QUAMPI Arts & Culture Centre. Enjoy the screening of Makers of Meaning, featuring local artist Craig Clarey, followed by a discussion with filmmakers Tom Francis and Danielle O'Brien, official opening speeches, and a community reception.
Film Night: Subdivision Screening & Filmmaker Conversation
Join us at Straddie Brewing Co. for a screening of Subdivision, followed by a conversation with the filmmakers. Tickets are $45 and include the film, woodfired pizza and a drink.
LIVE PAINTING - with Quandamooka Artist Kieron Anderson & Dean Tyson
In the back streets of Dunwich, a lost misguided astronaut stands watch in a blaze of fading orange glory. You are invited to witness this unexpected landmark transformed through a live painting collaboration between Quandamooka artist Kieron Anderson and Dean Tyson.
Nature Art Morning Workshop - Friday 14 August
Join us for a morning of immersive art-making, a beautiful shared meal, and restorative visit into island nature. Inspired by the colours, textures, and rhythms of the island landscape, this workshop is designed to awaken your creative palette and deepen your connection with the island.
Exhibition: Island Colours
Robyn Olsen’s retrospective art exhibition of colourful canvas, celebrates 60 years of nature-art painting.
Exhibition - Delvene Cockatoo-Collins
Delvene Cockatoo-Collins will be a resident artist at North Stradbroke Island Museum throughout the 2026 Straddie Arts Trail, exhibiting objects, screen printed textiles, and garments inspired by written materials and collections found within the Museum related to her family.
Stamped by Nature on Minjerribah
GOLD COIN DONATION
Slow down, get creative, and connect with the natural beauty of Minjerribah in this hands-on clay workshop with island potters.
Discover the meditative art of repetitive pattern-making as you use hand-made stamps and simple texturing techniques to create beautiful clay wildlife or flora inspired by the island. Through the rhythmic process of stamping and layering patterns, you’ll transform a simple piece of clay into a tactile artwork rich in texture and character.
Make a pinch pot
GOLD COIN DONATION
Slow down, get creative, and connect with the natural beauty of Minjerribah in this hands-on clay workshop with island potters.
Discover the meditative art of repetitive pattern-making as you use hand-made stamps and simple texturing techniques to create beautiful clay wildlife or flora inspired by the island. Through the rhythmic process of stamping and layering patterns, you’ll transform a simple piece of clay into a tactile artwork rich in texture and character.
Plein Air Painting Meet Up on Minjerribah Stradbroke Island
Join Moreton Bay based Artist & Educator Clare Purser for a relaxed, free plein air painting session at Dunwich/Goompi Bradbury’s Beach — one of Minjerribah’s most ecologically significant shorebird habitats.
Our World - Children’s Sculpture Workshop
Michaela Kloeckner is a workshop trained ceramicist who has accumulated considerable teaching experience in over 40 years of practice. Using clay create a sculpture of what is important in your world or what makes you happy (an animal, a toy, your brother, your mum or dad).
Live Painting with Chris Hooper
Join Chris Hooper at Starfish Studio where he’ll be painting live and chatting to people about his process. Chris mainly paints seascapes and landscapes, with a focus on light, colour and the feeling of a place. His work is about slowing down, looking closely, and capturing the feeling of the island.
High Tea at the Clubhouse
Think warm homemade scones with jam and cream, delicate finger sandwiches, tiny tartlets, sweet treats and beautifully brewed tea—all served with sweeping views across the greens and the peaceful sounds of island life. It’s the perfect way to pause, recharge and savour a slower pace while exploring the Trail.
Introduction to Photography with Tim Van Vuuren
Welcome to an introduction to photography with Timothy Van Vuuren. This is a visual presentation designed to inspire and inform those curious about the art of image making. Through a curated presentation, we’ll explore key concepts such as composition, exposure, lighting, and the creative choices that turn a simple photo into a powerful story. Ideal for beginners, and enthusiastic amateurs, this session offers a thoughtful overview of photography fundamentals using real examples, a rich visual journey into the world behind the lens.
Live Sculpture Demonstration
Michaela Kloeckner is a workshop trained ceramicist who has accumulated considerable teaching experience in over 40 years of practice. She will demonstrate daily throughout the Arts Trail how to incorporate sea sponges in creating her unique ceramic Ocean Vessels.
Live Painting with Gabriel D’Hage-Craig
Inspired by a love of adventure, the ocean, island life, and the wildlife that surrounds him, Gabriel creates work that speaks to the rhythm and energy of his environment. Visitors to Second Sand Studio on the Arts Trail can expect to see live painting, a creative practice that thrives on movement, texture, and raw expression.
Before Sunset Reflections
As the afternoon light softens, settle in for the “Before Sunset Reflections” - an intimate series of conversations reflecting on creative lives, evolving careers, and the experiences that continue to shape the work of Trish Lake, Jane Milburn, Gil Scrine, Clare Purser and Megan Forward.
Nature Art Morning Workshop - Saturday 15 August
Join us for a morning of immersive art-making, a beautiful shared meal, and restorative visit into island nature. Inspired by the colours, textures, and rhythms of the island landscape, this workshop is designed to awaken your creative palette and deepen your connection with the island.
Exclusive Kotodama Workshop: Create your own Scent with Perfect Potion
Join Salvatore Battaglia for an exclusive hands-on workshop where you can explore the Kotodama of Scent and create your own custom natural perfume based on the aromas of the Kotodama study to take home.
Introduction to Photography with Tim Van Vuuren
Welcome to an introduction to photography with Timothy Van Vuuren. This is a visual presentation designed to inspire and inform those curious about the art of image making. Through a curated presentation, we’ll explore key concepts such as composition, exposure, lighting, and the creative choices that turn a simple photo into a powerful story. Ideal for beginners, and enthusiastic amateurs, this session offers a thoughtful overview of photography fundamentals using real examples, a rich visual journey into the world behind the lens.
Presentation: Southern Oceans Songlines with Jo Fay Duncan
Southern Oceans Songlines is a creative exploration of migrating species between Antarctica and the Quandamooka, curated by Jo Fay Duncan.
Before Sunset Reflections
As the afternoon light softens, settle in for the “Before Sunset Reflections” - an intimate series of conversations reflecting on creative lives, evolving careers, and the experiences that continue to shape the work of Trish Lake, Jane Milburn, Gil Scrine, Clare Purser and Megan Forward.
Artist Talk: Island Colours with Robyn Olsen
Dive into the creative world of Robyn Olsen during a special Artist Talk for the exhibition at Soul Lodge. Robyn will share the personal stories and inspirations behind her 'Island Colours' collection, highlighting the influential artists and teachers who have guided her development, and the dedication she has poured into perfecting her art and painting.
Delvene Cockatoo-Collins creative process - Hands-on Workshop
Experience the creative process of acclaimed Quandamooka artist Delvene Cockatoo-Collins in this intimate, hands-on workshop at the North Stradbroke Island Museum. Gain insight into the stories, collections, inspiration and creative process behind her work.
Introduction to Photography with Tim Van Vuuren
Welcome to an introduction to photography with Timothy Van Vuuren. This is a visual presentation designed to inspire and inform those curious about the art of image making. Through a curated presentation, we’ll explore key concepts such as composition, exposure, lighting, and the creative choices that turn a simple photo into a powerful story. Ideal for beginners, and enthusiastic amateurs, this session offers a thoughtful overview of photography fundamentals using real examples, a rich visual journey into the world behind the lens.
Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever - Straddie
Get ready to Wuther Straddie!
Dress in red and join the fun at Straddie's Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever! Dance, celebrate or simply enjoy the spectacle at Headland Park. Free and open to everyone.
Humanitix Workshop for Straddie Arts Trail Artists & Stops
Running a workshop or ticketed event during the Straddie Arts Trail? Join this free hands-on Humanitix session with Jo Fay Duncan and learn how to set up your account, create your event and start selling tickets online.
Discover Cyanotype: Botanical Blueprints
Renata returns to share this beautiful and so accessible process with you. In this hands on workshop create your own unique artwork and gain skills to continue exploring this captivating art form at home.
Explore the historical photographic process using plants, found objects, and sunlight. Keep your unique prints as cherished artwork or as gifts to someone special.
In this workshop, you will:
Create your own stunning cyanotype prints on cotton and paper.
Learn some history of the process, coating, developing and fixing techniques in a relaxed atmosphere.
Acquire the skills to continue experimenting with cyanotype at home.
All materials provided: cyanotype supplies, paper, fabric, plant cuttings, found objects. Bring your own small objects for a personal touch. Morning tea will be provided. Limited spots available. Reserve your place now!
Guided Walking Art Journal Workshop with Megan Forward
Megan will be leading guided walking art journal workshops that delve into the archaeology and history of significant Minjerribah sites. Along the way, you’ll be encouraged to create your own beautiful artwork responses. All ages and abilities welcome. All materials are provided—just bring a raincoat in case of wet weather. Spaces are limited, so book early.
Artist Talk
FREE event
In the days leading up to the Straddie Arts Trail, we are hosting a Nature Art Retreat. Soul Lodge art studio will be an exhibition space for new work and venue for artist talk, Sunday 10am - 12pm. During our retreat our guests will learn the skills to create beautiful compositions, guided and inspired by experienced artists, on-location North Stradbroke Island. Experiment with drawing, painting and collage referencinga range of art styles, covering the basic skills of observation and developing your own mark and artwork to be hung at Soul Lodge, part of the Straddie Arts Trail.
Soil Testing
Bring a sample of soil to the Savour & Salt team, during the workshop, we will:
identify soil types
test pH
test NPK levels
Discuss ways to improve your soil health for better vegetables or natives growth.
Guided Walking Art Journal Workshop with Megan Forward
Megan will be leading guided walking art journal workshops that delve into the archaeology and history of significant Minjerribah sites. Along the way, you’ll be encouraged to create your own beautiful artwork responses. All ages and abilities welcome. All materials are provided—just bring a raincoat in case of wet weather. Spaces are limited, so book early.
Recycled Beach Plastics Mosaic
This beginner friendly Beach Plastic Mosaic workshop is suitable for ages 5 and up. Come along to this workshop and get creative decorating a photo frame with colourful plastic collected from Straddie beaches , or creating your own design on a flat board. Learn about micro-plastics and what you can do to help maintain Mother Earth.
The Art of Slow Clothing with Jane Milburn
Enjoy this opportunity to withdraw from the fast-fashion spiral which has led Australians to be among the world’s largest consumers of clothing that is dominated by synthetic fibres derived from fossil fuels and shedding microplastic particles into our ecosystem. This session is about valuing your natural-fibre garments. Bring along a piece (or two) from your wardrobe that’s in need of embellishment or TLC and immerse in the mindful art of stitching, mending and tweaking it for longevity. Your guide in the process is Slow Clothing author and Churchill Fellow Jane Milburn who shares upcycling tips and regenerative ideas to reduce your material footprint. All hand-stitching materials provided, BYO garments.
Beach Finds and the Art of Still Life with Jo Fay Duncan
Immortalise those whimsical beach finds with this art workshop at Soul Lodge studio and gallery, Amity. Join our Nature Art Retreat for a morning or book the whole program by following us on Humanitix.
BYO Favourite shell, feather or drift wood (but we have plenty). Art materials provided.
Soil Testing
Bring a sample of soil to the Savour & Salt team, during the workshop, we will:
identify soil types
test pH
test NPK levels
Discuss ways to improve your soil health for better vegetables or natives growth.
Hidden Oasis Art Show
FREE EVENT
Students, parents, grandparents & friends — no matter your age or experience, YOU are invited to take part in the Hidden Oasis Art Show!
Ngali Dullan exhibition
FREE Exhibition
This permanent exhibition aims to create an immersive atmosphere on entry to the Museum and give visitors a sense and understanding of Quandamooka people and country since time immemorial.