Upcoming events

St Lawrence Wetlands Weekend
July
4

St Lawrence Wetlands Weekend

  • Saint Lawrence Connection Road Saint Lawrence, Queensland, 4707 Australia (map)
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I'll be teaching watercolour workshops as part of the St Lawrence Wetlands Weekend. For full festival details, tickets and the latest program information, please visit the official event website.

Book Through Festival Website

https://www.isaac.qld.gov.au/Community/What%E2%80%99s-On/St-Lawrence-Wetlands-Festival

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Rockhampton Heritage Village
Nov
29

Rockhampton Heritage Village

The ๐‘๐จ๐œ๐ค๐ก๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ญ๐จ๐ง ๐‡๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐•๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐š๐ ๐ž mega are a date claimer on every locals annual calendar. Browse the stalls, take a ride on a vintage vehicle and stay for dinner with food and drink. Open 4pm to 9pm - FREE ENTRY.

Be sure to pop on down and peruse the local handmade goods and homegrown products.

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Rockhampton Heritage Village
Aug
16

Rockhampton Heritage Village

The ๐‘๐จ๐œ๐ค๐ก๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ญ๐จ๐ง ๐‡๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐•๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐š๐ ๐ž mega are a date claimer on every locals annual calendar. Browse the stalls, take a ride on a vintage vehicle and stay for dinner with food and drink. Open 4pm to 8pm - FREE ENTRY.

Be sure to pop on down and peruse the local handmade goods and homegrown products.

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Rockhampton Heritage Village
May
17

Rockhampton Heritage Village

The ๐‘๐จ๐œ๐ค๐ก๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ญ๐จ๐ง ๐‡๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐•๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐š๐ ๐ž mega ๐Œ๐š๐ฒ ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ are a date claimer on every locals annual calendar. Browse the stalls, take a ride on a vintage vehicle and stay for dinner with food and drink. Open 4pm to 8pm - FREE ENTRY.

Be sure to pop on down and peruse the local handmade goods and homegrown products.

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Fig Tree Creek Markets
May
4

Fig Tree Creek Markets

The Fig Tree Creek Markets are organised by ๐Š๐ž๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ž๐ฅ ๐‚๐จ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ ๐€๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ and are held on the ๐Ÿ๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐’๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ ๐ž๐š๐œ๐ก ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก in Merv Anderson Park (adjacent to the Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre at Ross Creek Roundabout), Yeppoon.

Be sure to pop on down and peruse the local handmade goods and homegrown products.

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Fig Tree Creek Markets
Mar
2

Fig Tree Creek Markets

The Fig Tree Creek Markets are organised by ๐Š๐ž๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ž๐ฅ ๐‚๐จ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ ๐€๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ and are held on the ๐Ÿ๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐’๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ ๐ž๐š๐œ๐ก ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก in Merv Anderson Park (adjacent to the Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre at Ross Creek Roundabout), Yeppoon.

Be sure to pop on down and peruse the local handmade goods and homegrown products.

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Fig Tree Creek Markets
Feb
2

Fig Tree Creek Markets

The Fig Tree Creek Markets are organised by ๐Š๐ž๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ž๐ฅ ๐‚๐จ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ ๐€๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ and are held on the ๐Ÿ๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐’๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ ๐ž๐š๐œ๐ก ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก in Merv Anderson Park (adjacent to the Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre at Ross Creek Roundabout), Yeppoon.

Be sure to pop on down and peruse the local handmade goods and homegrown products.

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Emu Park Lions Market
Jan
19

Emu Park Lions Market

The ๐„๐ฆ๐ฎ ๐๐š๐ซ๐ค ๐‹๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ are no ordinary affair; itโ€™s a bustling treasure trove of creativity and community spirit. Explore a dazzling array of stalls offering everything from captivating arts and crafts to mouth-watering culinary delights. Sip on artisanal teas and coffees while you peruse farm-fresh local produce and handcrafted wonders. Discover unique fashion finds for both adults and kids, unearth hidden gems in the bric-a-brac section, or bedazzle yourself with exquisite jewelry. Lush plants, captivating books, and masterful timber crafts await. This is your one-stop shop for everything extraordinary.

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Emu Park Lions Market
Dec
15

Emu Park Lions Market

The ๐„๐ฆ๐ฎ ๐๐š๐ซ๐ค ๐‹๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ are no ordinary affair; itโ€™s a bustling treasure trove of creativity and community spirit. Explore a dazzling array of stalls offering everything from captivating arts and crafts to mouth-watering culinary delights. Sip on artisanal teas and coffees while you peruse farm-fresh local produce and handcrafted wonders. Discover unique fashion finds for both adults and kids, unearth hidden gems in the bric-a-brac section, or bedazzle yourself with exquisite jewelry. Lush plants, captivating books, and masterful timber crafts await. This is your one-stop shop for everything extraordinary.

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Calliope River Historical Village | Christmas Market
Dec
8

Calliope River Historical Village | Christmas Market

The ๐‚๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐จ๐ฉ๐ž ๐‘๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐‡๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐•๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐š๐ ๐ž is famous for its markets, especially the ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐œ๐ก-๐š๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐š๐ง๐ง๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ ๐‚๐ก๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฆ๐š๐ฌ ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ž๐ญ. This year promises to be a spectacular event, with stallholder tickets already sold out. Make it a day to remember โ€“ enjoy a scenic Sunday drive, explore the market stalls to find unique Christmas gifts crafted by local artisans, savour some gourmet treats, and take a relaxing picnic by the Calliope River on your way home. It is an annual event not to be missed โ€ฆ see you there!

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BAM:  Beach Arts Music - Tannum Sands
Dec
7

BAM: Beach Arts Music - Tannum Sands

  • Millennium Esplanade Tannum Sands Australia (map)
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Don't miss the final ๐๐€๐Œ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’! Explore over 100 market stalls and food vendors while being entertained by live music by the beach. Beach Arts Music is a free community event brought to you by Boyne Tannum Arts Business Community Association Inc.

Be sure to pop down for a relaxing afternoon and browse local artisanโ€™s Christmas goodies.

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Gladstone Santos GLNG Mayorโ€™s Carols
Dec
6

Gladstone Santos GLNG Mayorโ€™s Carols

The ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’ ๐’๐š๐ง๐ญ๐จ๐ฌ ๐†๐‹๐๐† ๐Œ๐š๐ฒ๐จ๐ซโ€™๐ฌ ๐‚๐š๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ, presented by the Gladstone Regional Council, will be held at the scenic ๐†๐ฅ๐š๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ง๐ž ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐š ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐š๐ณ๐š ๐€๐ซ๐ž๐š. This yearโ€™s celebration is set for Friday, 6 December, from 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Market stalls will line the paved entrance, creating a festive Christmas wonderland. The event will offer roving entertainment, market and food stalls, and from 5:30 pm onwards, an evening of carols, a special visit from Santa, and a grand finale of spectacular fireworks.

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Fig Tree Creek Markets
Dec
1

Fig Tree Creek Markets

The Fig Tree Creek Markets are organised by ๐Š๐ž๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ž๐ฅ ๐‚๐จ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ ๐€๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ and are held on the ๐Ÿ๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐’๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ ๐ž๐š๐œ๐ก ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก in Merv Anderson Park (adjacent to the Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre at Ross Creek Roundabout), Yeppoon.

Be sure to pop on down and peruse the local handmade goods and homegrown products.

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Emu Park Lions Market
Nov
17

Emu Park Lions Market

The Emu Park Lions Markets are no ordinary affair; itโ€™s a bustling treasure trove of creativity and community spirit. Explore a dazzling array of stalls offering everything from captivating arts and crafts to mouth-watering culinary delights. Sip on artisanal teas and coffees while you peruse farm-fresh local produce and handcrafted wonders. Discover unique fashion finds for both adults and kids, unearth hidden gems in the bric-a-brac section, or bedazzle yourself with exquisite jewelry. Lush plants, captivating books, and masterful timber crafts await. This is your one-stop shop for everything extraordinary.

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Stir & Stich | Makers Market
Nov
10

Stir & Stich | Makers Market

The ๐’๐ญ๐ข๐ซ & ๐’๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐œ๐ก ๐Œ๐š๐ค๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ž๐ญ will showcase the creative talents of local artists and hobbyists with a plethora of one-of-a-kind handmade wares from our talented local makers community.

Pop on down and grab yourself a delicious homemade morning tea and have a browse through the delights โ€ฆ perhaps start a little ๐‚๐ก๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฆ๐š๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ !

A big thankyou to ๐€๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐๐š from Stir & Stitch for supporting local artists!

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Fig Tree Creek Markets
Nov
3

Fig Tree Creek Markets

The Fig Tree Creek Markets are organised by ๐Š๐ž๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ž๐ฅ ๐‚๐จ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ ๐€๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ and are held on the ๐Ÿ๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐’๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ ๐ž๐š๐œ๐ก ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก in Merv Anderson Park (adjacent to the Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre at Ross Creek Roundabout), Yeppoon.

Be sure to pop on down and peruse the local handmade goods and homegrown products.

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Artisans of CQ | Market
Oct
12

Artisans of CQ | Market

  • Robert Schwarten Pavilion | Rockhampton Show Grounds (map)
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The Artisans of CQ Handmade Markets are on this SATURDAY! Folks, grab your friends and head on down โ€ฆ we'd love to see you! Loads of exquisite products Made with Love, just for you. Enjoy some laid back live music, there's plenty of seating so relax with a coffee and cupcake or waffle (why not both?) or how about a hot breakfast?

Free entry, parking right outside the door.....Look for our PINK flags!

Pop on down and grab yourself a delicious homemade morning tea and have a browse through the delights โ€ฆ perhaps start a little ๐‚๐ก๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฆ๐š๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ !

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Fig Tree Creek Markets
Oct
6

Fig Tree Creek Markets

The Fig Tree Creek Markets are organised by ๐Š๐ž๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ž๐ฅ ๐‚๐จ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ ๐€๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ and are held on the ๐Ÿ๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐’๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ ๐ž๐š๐œ๐ก ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก in Merv Anderson Park (adjacent to the Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre at Ross Creek Roundabout), Yeppoon.

Be sure to pop on down and peruse the local handmade goods and homegrown products.

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Exhibition - Natureโ€™s Palette
Aug
28
to 11 Sept

Exhibition - Natureโ€™s Palette

A warm welcome is extended to all, to attend an upcoming Exhibition between myself and my neighbour ๐’๐š๐ง๐๐ซ๐š ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ž๐ซ. ๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐’๐ค๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐’๐ž๐š ๐€ ๐‚๐ž๐ฅ๐ž๐›๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐žโ€™๐ฌ ๐๐š๐ฅ๐ž๐ญ๐ญ๐ž showcases a beautifully vast collection of birds in the skies and nestled in their natural habitats and the captivating underwater world, featuring majestic turtles and the mesmerising beauty of marine life. Each piece aims to highlight the rich and diverse colour palette found in nature through each stroke of their paint brush.

My artwork takes visitors on a journey above ground, with artworks capture the grace and elegance of the creatures of the sky. Through my art, I hope to inspire a greater appreciation for the avian world and the delicate ecosystems they inhabit. Using watercolour, a medium that embodies elegance, I strive to capture the essence of these magnificent creatures, my art transcends mere visual representation; each brushstroke is a labour of love aimed at celebrating the freedom and grace birds exemplify. It serves as a gentle reminder to pause, appreciate, and find solace in the simple wonders of the natural world.

Sandraโ€™s artworks not only celebrates sea creatures but also raises awareness about their preservation. โ€œMy work offers a poignant blend of beauty and advocacy for those who appreciate art that delights the eyes and tells a meaningful story,โ€ she said. Sandra hopes to foster a deeper connection between viewers and the marine life she so passionately champions. This exhibition is a testament to the artistsโ€™ shared passion for nature and their commitment to its protection.

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Art Hunt | II
Aug
25

Art Hunt | II

๐…๐ซ๐ž๐ž ๐€๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ญ | As a token of my gratitude for the community's support and encouragement, I am giving back through random ๐€๐ซ๐ญ ๐‡๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ.

An A3 giclรฉe print, on museum-grade, acid-free 280gsm cotton will be left at a random spot in Yeppoon for someone to find. On the morning of the hunt, a photo of the location will be shared on ๐Œ๐ข๐œ๐ก๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž ๐“๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐ž๐ซ โ€“ ๐…๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ & ๐’๐œ๐š๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ ๐…๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐€๐ซ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐จ๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ. The print, which is valued at $129, will be located within a 50 metres radius of that location.

Next hunt will be this coming ๐’๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ ๐€๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ โ€ฆ the print is Max, a rather strapping red-tailed black-cockatoo named after the ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฅ๐ž๐ ๐ž๐ง๐ ๐Œ๐š๐ฑ ๐•๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง.

Happy hunting!

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Watercolor painting of a yellow bird perched on a branch next to a red and orange protea flower, on a wooden easel with paint brushes in a green ceramic holder and flowers in a white vase nearby.

Letโ€™s work together

Looking to create a truly memorable celebration? Whether it's a kidsโ€™ birthday painting party, a private girlsโ€™ brunch with watercolours, or something a little bit special just for you โ€” Iโ€™d love to help bring your vision to life.

Simply fill out the form below to get started, and letโ€™s create an event to remember!

Past events

Fluttering Feathers | Yeppoon Edition
$85.00

A beginnerโ€™s workshop exploring birds in watercolour.

Sunday, September 8th, 2024 | 2-5pm

Join me at Fig Tree Workshop Space, for a relaxing afternoon of watercolour magic โ€ฆ where you will walkaway with a kingfisher masterpiece to be proud of.

All materials and a light snack will be supplied โ€ฆ just bring your patience, enthusiasm and a smile.

Workshop | September 28
$95.00

Workshop | Capricorn Coast Magic

Come and enjoy a morning of painting, laughter and a sprinkle of magic!

Workshop Details
Date: Sunday, September 28
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Home Studio | Cooee Bay
Cost: $95 per person

What We Will Paint | Two coastal-inspired watercolours to capture the magic of the Capricorn Coast:

๐Ÿ‹ A whale โ€“ just like the ones you might spot out in the bay
๐Ÿš A nautilus shell โ€“ simply because theyโ€™re breathtakingly beautiful

Whether youโ€™re picking up a paintbrush for the first time or youโ€™re a seasoned creative, this is about meeting new friends and having some quality โ€œmeโ€ time. Weโ€™d love for you to join us! โฃ๏ธ

Kids Motherโ€™s Day Whale Painting Workshop
$85.00

A handmade, framed and beautifully wrapped Motherโ€™s Day gift โ€” created by little hands ๐Ÿ’™

Join me for a special childrenโ€™s workshop this Motherโ€™s Day, where each child will paint a beautiful whale, guided step-by-step โ€” a heartfelt piece to gift to Mum this Motherโ€™s Day.

Their artwork will be carefully placed into a frame, paired with a handmade gift card, and beautifully wrapped โ€” ready to take home and give.

A calm, guided session designed for young artists, with all materials provided.

โœจ Saturday 9 May | 2โ€“4pm
โœจ Held at my home studio in Cooee Bay
โœจ Limited to 12 children
โœจ Suitable for ages 6โ€“12
โœจ Includes frame, gift card, wrapping + afternoon tea

No experience needed โ€” just a love of creating ๐Ÿค

Bookings essential.

Private Workshop | Mel's Birthday Surprise
$90.00

Birthday Brunch Watercolour Workshop โ€“ A Creative Celebration
Please join the Hostest with the Mostest, the lovely Nikki in celebrating the beautiful Mel - with a morning of painting, laughther and a little birthday magic.

Workshop Details
Date: Sunday, 29th June
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Private studio - Cooee Bay
Investment: $90 per person

Inclusions
โ€ข Premium artist materials, including 100% cotton watercolour paper and Winsor & Newton paints.
โ€ข Brunch with all the usually goodies, includindg a glass or two of wine.

Your Creation
Weโ€™ll be painting a vibrant grevillea with a charming bird companion. The floral outline will be pre-drawn, giving you more time to focus on the fun of painting ... the bird will be drawn in by participants.

Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned creative, this experience is all about celebrating with Mel in the most heartfelt of ways. Hoping you can come along โฃ๏ธ

Private Workshop | Caroline's Birthday
$50.00

Birthday Workshop | Capricorn Coast Magic

Come celebrate, with a morning of painting, laughter and a sprinkle of birthday magic!

Workshop Details
Date: Sunday, September 28
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Home Studio | Cooee Bay
Cost: $95 per person (generously subsidised by Caroline โ€“ you only pay $50)

What We Will Paint | Two coastal-inspired watercolours to capture the magic of the Capricorn Coast:

๐Ÿ‹ A whale โ€“ just like the ones you might spot out in the bay
๐Ÿš A nautilus shell โ€“ simply because theyโ€™re breathtakingly beautiful

Whether youโ€™re picking up a paintbrush for the first time or youโ€™re a seasoned creative, this is about celebrating friendship in the most heartfelt way. Weโ€™d love for you to join us! โฃ๏ธ