What we’re about
Creative Connections is a space where you come to get Inspired and Empowered so that you can start living a life you LOVE. Every single one of us has the ability to achieve great things, but it is so much harder when we are mentally and physically exhausted. Let’s be daring, courageous and most of all CREATIVE. Listen to your Intuition and give priority to finding your Passion! Life can be challenging, so let's come together and find creative ways to overcome adversity to become confident and successful. NOW is THE best year to get INSPIRED, Share, Create and Build RELATIONSHIPS with Like-Minded people. Together we will GROW and have Lots of FUN in the Process. Want to be a CREATIVE person? JOIN us!!! You will ENOY it!
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Create with Air-dry CLAYManly West, Manly WestA$118.00
Everyone benefits from the tactile experience of working with clay.
This is a hands-on workshop where you will learn the basics of clay making. I’ll show you, step by step, some simple hand-building techniques, then you’ll have the opportunity to get your hands dirty. You’ll have time to slow down, relax and experiment with the medium to create some fun, creative functional or non-functional pieces. You might like to make something useful such as trinket bowls, pencil holders, tiny houses, wall pockets, or incense or candle holders, jewellery etc.Pottery is an ancient practice that has many restorative benefits and while this is not a therapy session, you are sure to find time spent manipulating clay is very therapeutic. As with all art-making, as soon as your hands get busy working with clay, your attention is diverted away from your everyday life.
It’s even okay to squash what you’ve made, at the end of the session, because it’s not the result that matters. This session is all about how playing with clay makes you feel.
As adults, making time for light-hearted, playful experiences is one of the most healing things we can do.
In this session you’ll:
- LEARN 3 hand-building techniques – Pinch, Slab and Coil.
- RELAX as you become fully engrossed in the making process.
- PLAY with the clay as you practise and build one or more pieces. I will be there to support you every step of the way.
I will show you actual examples of simple (and tasteful) hand-made objects and vessels (and demonstrate how they were made) then let you decide what you would like to create.
We will be using artist-quality air-dry clay, so your pieces will NOT need to fired (cooked) in a professional Kiln.
After majoring in Ceramics during my university days, and teaching clay work to children and teens for almost 30 years, I’m always excited to present this workshop. Complete beginners are welcome and those with prior experience will be given the freedom to create more advanced pieces.
What’s included:
- A complete therapeutic experience
- Step by step instructions
- Organisational ideas and advice on resources (especially useful for school teachers)
- Tea/coffee and light snacks
- An apron for use on the day
- Air-dry clay and Clay tools,
- Music
- Lots of photos that I will share with you, upon request
- Clean up – it’s all taken care of for you
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Time: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm (3 hours)
Where: Manly West, Brisbane (full address provided in the confirmation email after booking).
If you have any questions about my classes and programs. Please contact me, Natalie, on 0404390443
This event is also advertised elsewhere, so please ignore the RSVP numbers you see here. If you want to know the actual numbers attending, please message me.
Book here, on meetup or via my website: https://www.studioyellow.com.au/shop/art-classes/create-with-air-dry-clay/
- Watercolour BasicsManly West Studio, BrisbaneA$118.00
Introduce yourself to the mystery and magic of using watercolour paints. In just one session you will fall in love with this easy to set up and easy to clean up Art medium that gives instant results. You’ll have the opportunity to practise all techniques before applying your new skills to make an artwork I’m sure you’ll be proud of. I will demonstrate techniques, give individual guidance and discuss the pros and cons of the variety of paints, papers and brushes that are on the market. Watercolour is the perfect medium for busy people because you don’t need to wash up every time you need to stop working. This also makes Watercolour a very economical painting solution because you never need to wash leftover paint down the sink. With brilliant colours, translucent washes and other exciting effects you can use Watercolours are both portable and non-toxic, just right for Travel Sketching, Art Journaling, Illustration, Cartooning, Graphic Design and Fine Art.
What’s included:
- A complete painting experience
- Step by step instructions
- Organisational ideas and advice on resources you need to set up your home studio
- Tea/coffee and light snacks
- An apron for use on the day
- Brushes and other painting tools, pallets, water jars
- Watercolour paint
- Quality Watercolour paper for your take-home artwork.
- Music
- Lots of photos that I will share with you, upon request
- Clean up – it’s all taken care of for you
Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025
Time: 12:30 – 3:30 pm (3 hours)
Where: Manly West, Brisbane (full address provided in the confirmation email after booking).
If you have any questions about my classes and programs. Please contact me, Natalie, on 0404390443
This event is also advertised elsewhere, so please ignore the RSVP numbers you see here. If you want to know the actual numbers attending, please message me.
Book here, on meetup or via my website: https://www.studioyellow.com.au/shop/art-classes/watercolour-basics/
- Club Yellow – a networking event for Arty people.Wynnum R.S.L Club, WynnumA$15.00
Do you enjoy art or crafting? If you're a Brisbane artist or maker, join us to meet other creatives and make new friends!
You are invited to join the Club Yellow event as a non-member for only $15.
Just click the "Find Tickets" link in this event to grab your spot now.
If you haven't attended a Club Yellow event before, be assured that all skill levels are welcome as we have a relaxed chat about all things arty to inspire each other to live our best ‘creative’ life.
It is optional, but we would love you to bring some of your artwork (or photos of what you do) for an informal "show and tell."This event also includes a 'SWAP MEET' where participants are encouraged to bring any art supplies (new or pre-loved), they no longer want and offer them for FREE to the people attending. There is no obligation to contribute, but you might pick up something useful from the donations. It's a great way to feel less guilty about unwanted purchases when you want to declutter your art space.
As the founder of Studio Yellow, I'm excited to help creatives connect and thrive through these Club Yellow Networking events.
Please note: (Refreshments are available for purchase at great club prices.)
CLUB YELLOW MEMBERSHIP: If you want to become a member for the rest of 2025, to enjoy more in-person events or be part of our exclusive private Facebook group, please contact me ASAP or click on the link to learn more: https://www.studioyellow.com.au/shop/art-programs/club-yellow-signup/
This event is also advertised elsewhere, so please ignore the RSVP numbers you see here. If you want to know the actual numbers attending, please message me.
- Handmade paper-makingManly West Studio, BrisbaneA$118.00
Create Unique, Textured Paper for Your Art Projects
Handmade paper is more than just fun to make. It’s an amazing process that allows you to add depth and character to your paper-based art projects. Why use mass-produced blank paper when you can upcycle raw materials to create paper with unique qualities and one-of-a-kind textures?
By the end of this hands-on workshop, you will have made multiple pages, that you can take home and use for all kinds of projects including painting, drawing, printmaking, and mixed-media artworks. Plus, you will have the know-how to make many more pages with instructions included on how to create your own papermaking deckle and mould.
Embrace Your Creative Freedom, as you:
- Learn how to make paper out of a variety of natural and man-made materials.
- Experiment with the colour, thickness, and texture of each page you make.
- Discover ways to ‘prepare’ your paper for use with different art media, and be inspired to create handmade greeting cards, bookmarks, hanging ornaments, and stationery (after your paper has had time to dry).
- Admire what you have made, possibly deciding to frame the most interesting piece (as is), allowing the paper to tell its unique story.
Papermaking is a creative skill that makes your art hobby more affordable and less wasteful. You’ll be able to repurpose all the wastepaper scraps from your studio (or office) and transform them into something beautiful.
The possibilities are endless.
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Time: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm (3 hours)
Where: Manly West, Brisbane (full address provided in the confirmation email after booking).
If you have any questions about my classes and programs. Please contact me, Natalie, on 0404390443
This event is also advertised elsewhere, so please ignore the RSVP numbers you see here. If you want to know the actual numbers attending, please message me.
Book here, on meetup or via my website: https://www.studioyellow.com.au/shop/art-classes/handmade-paper-making/
