FREE event

We will be offering an interactive way to bring a piece of the Straddie Arts Trail home, Friendship Bracelet Making! Perfect for all ages, though the littlies under 5 may need a helping hand from their parents or siblings. We will also offer organic skin care demonstrations, live music and face painting!

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.

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.

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.

Connecting as a group around the fire First Nations caretaker, chef and artist Kieron Anderson will take you on an artistic gastronomic journey exploring the colours and flavours of Quandamooka country.

Explore the natural pigments of the island whilst sampling ancient foods cooked over coals which have sustained his people throughout time. Suitable for ages 16+.

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.

In this workshop you will learn to make a functional and natural handled basket out of Cats claw, an invasive vine. This workshop combines environmental action with connection and creativity. Ages from 12+, absolutely no experience required.

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!

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.

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.

In this small group workshop you will create your own beautiful terrarium to take home. You will learn all the tips and tricks to keep it thriving and will leave with the skills to make them at home. All materials provided. No experience necessary, ages 12+.