Workshops

Uplifting Creative Spaces

to learn, play & connect

With her warm, approachable presence and library of curated materials, Rachel creates comfortable, low-tech spaces where people are free to follow their creative instincts, take risks and enjoy the experience of working with their hands.

Attend A Workshop

Upcoming Events:

Thank You Cards | Thursday August 7th, 6-8pm | Rachel’s Studio

Collage Contemplation | Thursday September 4th, 6-8pm | Rachel’s Studio

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Book A Workshop

  • Learn more about creative team building experiences

  • Celebrate an important occasion with a creative group activity

  • Strengthen community bonds with a creative workshop

Select A Workshop

Here are some existing workshops Rachel delivers. Don’t see what your group is looking for on this list? Reach out and Rachel can design a workshop for you.

Vision Board Collage
explore goals and aspirations, represent ones own experience or a group’s experience with paper collage
Collage Meditation [with Rachel and Kelly Otto]
explore the present moment through collage, create a nature themed image
Celebration Collage
celebrate a special person, couple or new baby with this patchwork style collage made by friends and family
Collage Contemplation: The Art of Looking
create an imaginary landscape in a slow, considered way
Thank You Card
use materials from our everyday lives to create a unique thank you card
Postcard from Life
acknowledge a special moment or time with a handmade postcard using collage, stitching and drawing
Tulle Painting
create a modernist wall hanging with tulle, felt and embroidery thread
Crafty Play
enjoy working with non-traditional materials in this series of short, guided creative exercises
Print Drawing
design a personalised print using abstract-expressionist drawing techniques

Previous Workshops

Creative Collage Experiences
Photos from workshops delivered in art galleries, libraries, workplaces and homes across SEQ

Decorative Life Drawing Workshop
Video from Chantal Fraser - The Ascended Public Program, Griffith University Art Museum, 2023

Testimonials

  • "Rachel's creative approach to team building facilitated exploration and helped crystallise our thinking in an innovative way. It was as a great way to reinvigorate our team's strategy

    Lawrence Toaldo, Conrad Gargett

  • “This workshop was such a relaxing and enjoyable way to spend an afternoon!”

    Allan, Card Making Workshop

  • “Rachel’s clear instructions put everyone at ease and sitting in small groups with creative people allowed conversations to build naturally. I finished the workshop with a nice piece of art that I was proud of.

    Tom, Vision Board Workshop

  • "Rachel's session provided a way for us to reconnect and think about how we could help each other design MoB's future in new ways."

    Museum of Brisbane

  • “Thank you Rachel for your time, energy and enthusiam with us. I really enjoyed the workshop”

    Tamara, Community Collage Workshop

  • “Our students were totally engaged and focused on their creations exploring a real cross section of topics that enabled them to express themselves in ways that hadn't before”

    Camille, High School Teacher