Creative Workshops & Community Events

Deliberately simple, socially warm, 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

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Workshop Catalogue

Custom workshops can also be developed to align with your organisation's specific themes, mental health months, or community programs.

  • Watercolor paint palette with 12 circular wells of various colors and a sheet of watercolor paper with twelve watercolor circles, each with different colors and patterns, alongside a paintbrush.

    Mindful Watercolour

    Dissolve and relax into colour and water. A calming session exploring experimental watercolour techniques with a focus on flow and presence.

  • Assorted natural leaves decorated with colorful embroidered stitches, arranged on a white textured surface.

    Slow Stitching Leaves

    Nature based hand-stitching workshop creating real leaves using slow stitch techniques. Gentle, focused, and quietly absorbing.

  • Close-up photo of colorful handmade wool yarn and fiber on a woven surface, including light blue, white, pink, yellow, and purple strands, with some small decorative elements.

    Weaving in Wellbeing

    Untangle and bring the threads into form. A hands-on weaving session using simple techniques to create small textured pieces.

  • Craft project featuring paper and natural leaves sewn together with bright yellow, green, and orange thread, resembling a butterfly.

    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).


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Group of women holding sketchbooks with colorful artwork, standing in front of a wall with a quote about libraries.
City of Sydney Community Centre Open Day

City of Sydney Community Centre Open Day

Slow stitched book marks at Get Crafty Georges River Libraries - Hurstville

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

NDIS art as therapy group at One & All Hub - Inspired by nature and watercolour

Clay and nature bowls at Georges River Libraries

Clay and nature bowls at Georges River Libraries

1000s Hearts workshop at Georges River Libraries

1000s Hearts workshop at Georges River Libraries

Drawing out nature at Georges River Libraries

Drawing out nature at Georges River Libraries

Stamp Making at Georges Rivers Libraries

Stamp Making at Georges Rivers Libraries

Patch making workshop at Georges River Libraries

Patch making workshop at Georges River Libraries

Watercolour and slow stitching totes bags at Georges River Librares

Watercolour and slow stitching totes bags at Georges River Librares

NDIS art as therapy group - Weaving at One & All Hub Sydney

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

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.

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

NDIS Social Art Group Sydney

Sensory Bottles - Kids School Holidays Workshop at Disability Hub 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.

Collaborative Mural displayed in Georges River Libraries Community Exhibition, made by Get Crafty Participants.

1000s Hearts Project Workshop at Georges River Libraries. Intergenerational Workshop

1000s Hearts Project Workshop at Georges River Libraries. Intergenerational Workshop

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