UPCOMING WORKSHOPS/EVENTS
CREATE AT DOGWOOD
This program is a series of facilitated creative and movement-based workshops designed to support the mental health, physical wellbeing and connectedness of the local community. Bringing together contemporary art practices, gentle physical exercise and mindfulness techniques this program offers participants the opportunity to use creativity as a support tool in their well-being. Learn to express, explore and heal through this ongoing series of engaging workshops in the supportive environment of Dogwood Crossing. All experience levels are welcome.
Disclaimer: These workshops are not a substitute for professional medical or therapeutic care and advice. If you have an existing injury, medical condition or mental health concern we recommend seeking advice from a qualified health professional before participating.
Creativity as Self-Care
Join the Dogwood Crossing team and special guests this February for a focus on Creativity as Self-Care. Increase your self-confidence in creative expression and enjoy stress reduction through mindfulness-based activities.
Curatorial Talk
with Larissa Warren
Join us for a unique opportunity to hear from Shifting Ground curator Larissa Warren. Larissa will provide insights into the curation process that led to the exhibition being realised. Further, Larissa will discuss the different approaches to contemporary ceramic production seen in the works in the exhibition display.
Larissa Warren is a ceramicist, educator, and art historian. She works from her home studio in an underground bunker on Tamborine Mountain, Queensland. Her research papers and articles are published in the Queensland History Journal, Australiana, Pottery Making Illustrated and Australian Journal of Ceramics.
Her work is included in the permanent collections at HoTA: Home of the Arts, Gold Coast, Art Gallery of Ballarat and the Star Casino, The Darling Tower, Gold Coast.
Larissa’s ceramic practise is driven by a fascination of the minerals and clays underneath, the layers of the earth and how we uncover them.
DATE: Saturday 7 February 2026
VENUE: Dogwood Crossing, Miles
TIME: 9:30am – 10:30am
COST: Free
To register click HERE
Image: Portrait of Larissa Warren, courtesy the artist/curator. Photo Credit: Sabine Bannard
Weaving circles
with Sarah Zalewski
Join local Scenic Rim artist and Queensland College of Art graduate in Contemporary Australian Indigenous Arts, Sarah Zalewski for a hands-on weaving workshop that celebrates connection to culture and place. A descendant of the Migunberri people of Mount Barney, Sarah uses her creative practice to connect with her family and ancestors. In this relaxed and inclusive session, participants will use pre-fired ceramic discs (prepared by curator and artist Larissa Warren) and learn traditional weaving techniques. Sarah will guide the group in preparing and weaving local natural grasses with raffia into the ceramic forms to create personal and culturally rich artworks.
DATE: Saturday 7 February 2026
VENUE: Dogwood Crossing, Miles
TIME: 10:30am – 1:30pm
COST: $40
To register please click HERE
Image courtesy of the artist.
Collage & Chill
with Sarah Davis
DATE: Saturday 14 February 2026
VENUE: Dogwood Crossing, Miles
TIME: 11am to 1pm
COST: $10
Suitable for ages 13+
This Valentine’s Day, step away from usual traditions to cut, paste and pause with local artist Sarah Davis. Create an intimate story using mixed media in this collage workshop where expression is the key.
Dedicated to self-care, reflection and play, this low-pressure art experience will see you using a mix of magazines, textures, colours and words to construct a personal narrative via collage – no art skills required! Materials will be supplied however, participants are encouraged to bring along material to add such as old love letters, cards and any other personal items that can be cut up and used to tell your story.
Whether you come alone, or with a friend, this workshop offers a supportive, welcoming environment to slow down, and experiment with process. It is perfect for beginners, creatives and anyone looking for a creative outlet.
To register click HERE
Tea and coffee will be provided.
IMAGE: Sarah Davis’s studio
Image courtesy of Western Downs Regional Council
Photo by Ange Stirling Photography
Paper Lotus Flower Lanterns
with Western Downs Libraries
DATE: Thursday 19 February 2026
VENUE: Dogwood Crossing, Miles
TIME: 11am to 1pm
COST: $10
Suitable for ages 13+
Celebrate Chinese New Year by crafting your own beautiful lotus lanterns! Using paper, tea lights, and a touch of creative flair, you’ll design a glowing masterpiece to mark the occasion.
Bookings are essential as spaces are limited.
To register please click HERE
Tea and coffee will be provided.
ARTful Beginnings
This program is designed for babies aged from 4 months to 18 months. If you are unsure whether ARTful Beginnings is the right fit for you and your baby, or if you have any access needs or other queries about the event, please don’t hesitate to contact in advance of the program.
Participation and content
- These events are a great way to meet fellow parents with young babies
- We understand that babies sometimes make noise, and that’s perfectly ok
- Parents and guardians are invited to join in with songs and sensory games to help engage their babies throughout the program. You are welcome to participate or just listen
- Pram parking will be available at this event
- The exhibition tour involves walking and standing for short periods of time. We recommend using a baby carrier or sling during this portion of the program, however if you prefer not to carry your baby, prams are also welcome in the gallery spaces
- Parents rooms are available at Dogwood Crossing
Sensory aspects
- Please let us know in advance if you or your child are hard of hearing so we can make this tour accessible for you
- Due to the nature of our young audience, ARTful Beginnings can get a little noisy. There may also be low level noise from a nearby artwork or the sounds of the Gallery
- Floor cushions, ottomans and stools without backs will be available during the sensory play session at the end of the program
- The Gallery air conditioning is set to 21°C to conserve the artworks. We recommend bringing a light jumper or jacket with you
Food and drink
- Breastfeeding and bottle feeding are welcome anywhere in the Gallery
- For the safety of artworks, food and drink cannot be consumed in the Gallery except by children seated in a pram
Capacity
This event has a maximum capacity of 14 babies and their parent/s or guardian/s
Our next session will be Tuesday 24 February, 10.30am – 11.15am
To register phone 07 4628 5330 or email
STORYTIME FOR TODDLERS
To Register click HERE
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
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