Creative Workshops & Community Events
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Accessible, social, and beginner-friendly art-as-therapy experiences for libraries, galleries, universities, and community organisations across Sydney.
Facilitation for Organisations
There's something that happens when people make things together. Guards come down. Strangers start talking. People surprise themselves.
I work with libraries, galleries, museums, universities and community organisations to bring creative workshops that connect people and leave them with something they actually made.
If you're building something that genuinely brings people together and you'd like to talk about what's possible, get in touch.
Delivery: All materials and setup provided—zero hassle for your venue.
Accessible & Inclusive: Tailored for all skill levels, ages, and backgrounds (no prior art experience needed).
Proven Engagement: trusted contractor for Georges River Libraries, City of Sydney, and local councils.
How It Works / Facilitation Logistics
Duration: Typically 1.5 to 2 hours.
Group Size: Adaptable for small groups (10–15) or larger community events.
Materials: Fully supplied and managed by Mary-Helen
Workshop Catalogue
Custom workshops can also be developed to align with your organisation's specific themes, mental health months, or community programs.
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Mindful Watercolour
Dissolve and relax into colour and water. A calming session exploring experimental watercolour techniques with a focus on flow and presence.
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Slow Stitching Leaves
Nature based hand-stitching workshop creating real leaves using slow stitch techniques. Gentle, focused, and quietly absorbing.
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Weaving in Wellbeing
Untangle and bring the threads into form. A hands-on weaving session using simple techniques to create small textured pieces.
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Slow Stitched Collage
A journey through the senses. Learn and explore a variety of art techniques in this nature and art process workshop. A deep, grounding, embodied experience from start to finish.
In-Person Community Workshops
Get Crafty (Monthly in Sydney)
Relaxed, social, and beginner-friendly workshops running monthly through Georges River Libraries (Hurstville & Kogarah).
City of Sydney Community Centre Open Day
Slow stitched book marks at Get Crafty Georges River Libraries - Hurstville
NDIS art as therapy group at One & All Hub - Inspired by nature and watercolour
Clay and nature bowls at Georges River Libraries
1000s Hearts workshop at Georges River Libraries
Drawing out nature at Georges River Libraries
Stamp Making at Georges Rivers Libraries
Patch making workshop at Georges River Libraries
Watercolour and slow stitching totes bags at Georges River Librares
NDIS art as therapy group - Weaving at One & All Hub Sydney
Upcycling demin from Reverse Garbage to create custom accessories. One & All Hub Adult Mixed Abilities Art Group
A group of people posing in a room with a quote on the wall that reads, 'A truly great library contains something for everyone.' Several women are holding colorful artwork or notebooks, smiling and standing or sitting around a large table.
NDIS Social Art Group Sydney
Sensory Bottles - Kids School Holidays Workshop at Disability Hub Sydney
Collaborative Mural displayed in Georges River Libraries Community Exhibition, made by Get Crafty Participants.
1000s Hearts Project Workshop at Georges River Libraries. Intergenerational Workshop
Kogarah Gel Plate Printing
Mini Junk Journals 2026
Altered Images - Stitch & Collage 2026
Watercolour Landscapes 2026
Gel Plate Printing & Self Care Cabochons
Stitched Collage with Nature & Macrame Hearts
Autumn leaves & Stitched Collage with Nature
Visible Mending Workshops 2025
Gel Plate Printing at Hurstville 2025
Stitcted Collage with nature at hurstville library
Macrame Hearts at Hurstville Library 2025
Recycled Paper Bag Journals at Clive James Library 2025
Vision Boards 2024
Image Transfer Gel Print workshop 2026
Altered Books for Gratitude 2026
Altered books for gratitude at hurstville library
watercolour landscapes at kogarah library 2026
Looking for online groups?
Online workshops are currently paused while new programs are in development for 2027. Join the mailing list or follow on Eventbrite to be notified first when new sessions launch.
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