Artful Warriorr

13/01/2026

VISION BOARD Workshop
Saturday 14th February, 2026
Hunt Club Community Arts Centre
775 Ballarat Rd, Deer Park
$12 (what an absolute bargain!)
1pm - 3pm
Visit website “Discover Learning in Brimbank”
Or phone: 9249 4800

A vision board is a creative college of images, words and affirmations that reflect your dreams, goals and intentions. It’s a visual roadmap for the life you want to create, helping you get clear on what matters most and gently nudging you toward it. By regularly seeing your vision, you keep your hopes front and centre inspiring both your mindset and directions
Tailored to adults. Materials included. You can bring along a photo or images that you have already as well.

07/01/2026

✨ Term 1 | 2026 – What’s coming up ✨

As part of my role as a Hunt Club resident artist and Creative Arts Therapist, I’m invited to share workshops with the local community at an affordable price point, making wellbeing, creativity and connection more accessible 🌿

I’m excited to be offering a beautiful mix of movement, creativity and community for Term 1, 2026 across Brimbank.

Here’s what’s on offer:

🧘‍♀️ Yoga for Relaxation
• Saturdays
• First session held at Cairnlea Community Hub
• A gentle, grounding class to unwind and reset

🧘 Slow Flow Hatha Yoga
• Thursdays
• A calm, steady practice focusing on breath, strength and ease

🎨 Vision Board Workshop
• Saturday 14 February
• A reflective, creative session to explore intentions and what you’re calling in for the year ahead

🏡 Studio Artists Open Day – Hunt Club Community Arts Centre
• Saturday 14 March
• Come and meet the Hunt Club studio artists
• Includes the option to book into a 1-hour workshop with an artist
⚠️ Please note: workshops on the day will require pre-booking — more details coming soon

✨ Bookings for yoga and the vision board workshop are now open
Head to Discover Learning in Brimbank to view full details and secure your spot.

If you experience any difficulty booking, you’re very welcome to call Hunt Club Community Arts Centre on 9249 4800 for assistance.

More information about the Open Day workshops will be shared soon — stay tuned

06/01/2026

Behind the scenes in the studio this summer 🎨
Lots of planning, organising, & creating as I prepare an exhibition with the Brimbank studio artists— Creative Ground: From Studio to Community - celebrating the artists in residence at the Hunt Club Community Arts Centre.

📅 exhibition opens 30 January 2026 in the Hunt Club foyer
🎉 and we’re hosting a FREE Open Day on Saturday 14 March with 1 hour workshops led by the artists plus Open studio visits.

⭐️ workshop registrations will open soon (works workshops will require a booking - not drop-in)

I can’t wait to welcome you in. Stay tuned!

30/12/2025

Hello, 2026 ✨
Before we rush ahead, let’s pause and reflect.
🖊️ Journal prompts:
1. What are you ready to let go of from 2025 — what didn’t serve you, what are you releasing?
2. What are you welcoming in for 2026 — what inspiration, desires, or new energy do you want to invite?
Take 5 minutes. Light a candle. Make a cuppa. Breathe.
You don’t need all the answers — just start.
✨ If you’d like, share one word you’re carrying into 2026 below.

22/12/2025

For the past 7 weeks, I’ve had the privilege of facilitating creative workshops with ADEC.

With a materials budget built into my quote, I set myself the challenge of creating invitations to art-making that could meet everyone in the room — large groups, diverse cultural backgrounds, and a wide range of abilities and confidence levels.

It’s been incredible to witness what can unfold with something as simple as black fine-liners, watercolours, and markers. In a few sessions, I also introduced mixed media and a beautiful array of papers, opening up new possibilities for texture, choice, and self-expression.

What stayed with me most was watching creative confidence grow — people taking risks, trusting their instincts, and gently surprising themselves. Just as powerful was seeing connections form, conversations deepen, and a shared sense of belonging emerge through the creative process.

A beautiful reminder that creativity doesn’t need to be complicated to be meaningful — it just needs space, care, and invitation. 🎨✨

22/12/2025

Coming up in early 2026 - Creative Ground - From Studio to Community Exhibition and Open Day.

Celebrate creativity, connection and culture at the Hunt Club Community & Arts Centre! Join our talented resident studio artists for an inspiring Open Day and Foyer Exhibition that highlights the power of art to bring people together.

Featuring: Artful Warrior, Lukas Kasper, Fiona Clarke, Kenneth McKean, Amra Pajalić and Elzette Bester

Exhibition: 30 January - 2 April
Open Day: Sat 14 Mar, 12.30-4.30pm
Location: Hunt Club Community & Arts Centre, 775 Ballarat Road, Deer Park

More info: https://creativebrimbank.com.au/creative-ground-from-studio-to-community-exhibition

21/12/2025

One of the true highlights of my year was attending the 5th Annual Creative Mental Health Forum on BoonWurrung Country in Inverloch.

This documentary beautifully captures the power of the arts within our communities — their ability to nurture resilience, deepen connection, and bring people together in meaningful ways. Being part of this project is an absolute privilege, and one I hold with deep gratitude.

I am, and always will be, indebted to Dr Carla Van Laar for her vision, unwavering work ethic, and wholehearted advocacy for the creative arts therapy profession. Her leadership continues to shape and strengthen our field in profound ways.

https://vimeo.com/1145850756?fbclid=Iwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQKNjYyODU2ODM3OQABHkJUf0yNuORubtF_d9ohf4mRJ90EDfY6QPABk8Ro08b2UTOjIn-ZcPElCRwn&brid=n7IzcpS99-YVHcRBikuihg

Filmed on BoonWurrung Country, Inverloch, Australia This documentary shares stories from the fifth annual Creative Mental Health Forum — a four-day gathering…

18/12/2025

And that’s a wrap for Artful Warrior’s Art Program 2025 🎨✨

What a year — showing up, trying new things, building skills, making connections, and creating in a space where everyone belongs. I’m so proud of each and every one of you.

Thank you to all participants, families and support workers for your trust and support along the way.

Have a safe and restful break — I’ll share details about what’s coming up in 2026

And a special thank you to Santa — aka .adeleb — who so graciously accepted the role and played it so well 🎅🏼✨

23/11/2025

Introducing my newest little fairy folk.
These ones carry stories, laughter lines, and the kind of beauty that comes with time. ✨
Five are complete, one is waiting for colour, and the rest… well, the fairy production line continues! 🧚‍♀️💜

09/11/2025

🌿🪻Sometimes I have the privilege of mentoring creatives who just need a little extra support to bring their ideas to life. Many of the people I work with face unique barriers when it comes to employment or following their passions — but with the right encouragement, anything is possible.

In this session, I worked alongside a wonderful client whose dream has long been to share her love of essential oils and their natural benefits. Together, we shaped her vision into something tangible — and it was such a joy to create with nature and watch her confidence bloom. 💜

06/11/2025

Classes start Thursday 13th November for six weeks.
5.45 - 6.30pm
At the Hunt Club Community Art Centre
775 Ballarat Rd
Deer Park
$54.00
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/DFOSN

06/11/2025