Immerse yourself in the living stories and artistic legacies of the Quandamooka people on an exclusive, expert-led walkthrough of QUAMPI’s inaugural exhibition, ‘ngaliya ngajagu wagari (ours to carry)’. Led by culture, guided by story, and grounded in Country, this curator-led tour offers an unparalleled look into a vital First Nations owned and operated cultural landmark.

St Mark’s is heritage listed and remains a treasured part of Dunwich’s history and cultural landscape. During the 2026 Straddie Arts Trail, visitors will have the rare opportunity to enter St Mark’s Church and experience its remarkable interior, heritage and collection of artworks.

Join award-winning Master Pastelist, Petronella M van Leusden in a workshop that transforms how you see and paint landscapes while creating an 8 x 10 painting.

Join us for a mindful crafting experience where you will build a vibrant, woven hanging decoration packed with meaning. Inspired by a twist on traditional Tibetan prayer flags and travels through Thailand, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia, this piece brings worldly energy into your home.

Create your own seascape button badge with upcycler Jane Milburn at Stop 11 while looking out over Bradbury’s Beach to Moreton Bay at 23 Flinders Avenue in Dunwich. Jane has sourced badges from Reverse Garbage and will provide everything you need to create a unique place-based button.

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.

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.

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.

Join us amongst the tanks at Straddie Brewing Co for a special opportunity to meet landscape artist Michele Kordic. Grounded in observation and reflection, Michele's evocative acrylic paintings capture the deep presence of the Australian environment. Drop into the brewery cellar between 11am and 12 noon Friday, Saturday & Sunday of the Arts Trail to chat with the artist about her creative process, and then pop up to the rooftop for the best Minjerribah view of the bay.

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.

Watch creativity take shape before your eyes at Stop 19 throughout the 2026 Straddie Arts Trail.

Each day, long-time island potter Elinor Drake will be working live, creating beautiful ceramic vessels using the traditional coiling technique—one coil of clay carefully stacked and joined to the next, slowly building form by hand.

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).

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.

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.

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.