Upcoming Workshop/Events - Dogwood Crossing

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.

Mindful Drawing & Observation

Join the Dogwood Crossing team this March for a focus on Mindful Drawing & Observation. Through these mindfulness-based activities, learn to practice observing your environment and your senses to help calm and quieten the mind and bring your attention back to the present moment. 

Zentangles for Mindfulness
with Western Downs Arts & Culture

Slow down and find your calm through simple repetitive drawing. Ideal for beginners and busy minds learn a range of ways to create your own Zentangle drawings and continue to use the technique at any point in time. 

Explore patterns and simple drawings as a way to support mental clarity by harnessing mindfulness and meditation. Through focusing on the calming process these techniques help to quiet the mind and bring attention to the present moment. 

DATE: Friday 20 March
VENUE: Dogwood Crossing, Miles
Murilla Room
TIME: 6pm – 8pm
COST: FREE
Suitable for ages 13+

Bookings are essential as places are limited.

To register click HERE

Photography for Beginners
with Western Downs Libraries

Learn simple tips for better photos using your camera or smartphone. We’ll cover basic settings, lighting, and composition to help you capture great shots. Bring your camera, phone or tablet and start snapping!

DATE: Monday 30 March
VENUE: Dogwood Crossing, Miles
TIME: 4pm – 5pm
COST: FREE
Suitable for ages 10+

Bookings are essential and places are limited.

To register click HERE

Dogwood Crossing
Holiday Makers Club

Join the Dogwood Crossing team over two days to collaborate and share experiences as a family through a range of creative activities.

THURSDAY 16 APRIL 2026 | 12PM to 4PM &
FRIDAY 17 APRIL 2026 | 10AM to 2PM

Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern (QAGOMA)
‘Express Yourself: Art Activity Pop-Up’
Explore emotions through different activities at several activity stations such as dancing, drawing and digital media to create works that express thoughts, ideas and feelings.

Prickly Pear Forest
Join artist Regina Hyland in this large collaborative project. Decorate and assemble pre-cut cardboard elements to create a unique prickly pear plant to be displayed collectively.

Yoga in the Gallery
Local yoga instructor Amy Slater will conduct gentle kids’ yoga sessions from 1:00pm to 2:00pm each day in the JMM gallery space. Places are limited.

Virtual Reality Beat Saber
This fun virtual rhythm game combines visuals, music and action into one. Friends and family can share by viewing the accompanying projection screen.
*age limits and conditions apply

Ludwig & Will Coffee Van
Enjoy a delicious hot or cold beverage from the local coffee van. Book in your family through the link below to receive $2 off a drink per person upon arrival.

Playground & Chalk Art
Explore the outdoor, fully fenced young children’s playground.

Popcorn Vending
Free bag of popcorn upon arrival.

Please visit the Welcome Desk on arrival to sign in and receive your DCM Activities Passport to collect the free popcorn and drink discount.

To register click HERE

Book in your family to receive $2 off a drink per person from the Ludwig & Will van.

Vipoo Srivilasa’s ‘Express Yourself: Art Activity Pop Up’ is a free QAGOMA Touring program available to regional Queensland communities.

ARTful Beginnings

This program is designed for babies aged from 4 months to 12 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 28 April, 10.30am – 11.15am

To register phone 07 4628 5330 or email