Learn from a Local 2026
Winter is the perfect time to warm the heart through creativity. Stephanie’s pop up art space in late July is a chance to slow down, create and connect. We are planning a new activity each morning and afternoon during Jazz and Jumpers week (20 – 24 July) including mosaics, jewellery and aromatherapy and more. Beginners welcome at all workshops, but experience won’t hurt, either, if you want to revisit an old skill, or top up a new interest.
Check out our program so far, and get in touch to sign up. Bring a friend for a fun adventure together, or mix it up with our friendly, informal classes where you are sure to find beauty, warmth and new ideas. Phone 4661 9532 or email us as shop@stephanies.net.au to hold you a place.
Workshop Details
Mon 20 July
It’s crochet but you wouldn’t know it. Tobey Pullen’s recycled cord projects in attractive neutral shades have a retro vibe. Learn from Tobey as she shows you where to start with making yourself a chunky basket, heavy duty bag or just plain arty cylinder. Start with a base, add some sides, go up and round, and you’re away. This is a demonstration class, but if you are handy with the crochet hook already, bring a skein of heavy duty yarn or cord, and a suitable big hook to work along with Tobey during the class. Non crocheters welcome naturally, to get some inspo.
Learn the creative and satisfying craft of making jewellery with resin. Antoinette will lead you through the methods and tricks of using this medium, and demonstrate the stylish and unique effects possible. You will go home with three fully completed sets of earrings. Hands on class with all materials supplied.
Tue 21 July
After her hugely popular previous introduction to mosaics course, we have invited Susan to dig deeper this year. Now is the time to actually try your hand at the basics of mosaics: cracking, cutting, shaping, gluing and grouting. Create a 20 x 20cm decorative tile in a 3 hour “crash course”. All materials and tools are supplied, but please bring any tiles/ceramics you may like to incorporate (not all materials may be suitable). Depending on time, grouting may have to be completed at home.
If you like your landscapes refreshing and colourful, this is the class for you. Antoinette Andersen’s eye catching watercolour style keeps her landscapes animated and energetic. Watch her create abstract vistas and detailed gardens with simple shapes and fine line pen. Then get to work on your own A4 sized water colour creation. Incredible results assured. All materials supplied.
Wed 22 July
Join the clever team from Enchanted Garden Nursery for their garden styling workshop. Cath and Anna are experts in creating eye catching and enticing plantscapes. They will show us how to use illusions and subtle tricks to make inviting spaces. We’ll explore contemporary design ideas and learn how to use outdoor decor, landscape materials, statement plants, and easy care water features to make your garden harmonious, easily maintained and bird friendly! These local ladies know our climate and will also update you on the best new “super natural” products for Southern Downs soils.
Join Aromatherapy Practitioner and wellness advocate Jess Kerle as she gives lifestyle and healthy living guidelines. Jess is an advocate of the daily practice of mind body fitness, and would love you to experience the all round benefits from Yoga, Pilates or Barre classes. We’ll get the mats out and learn some 101 techniques to get you started, and discuss daily routines that lock in everyday fitness habits. Come in your active wear to get the most from this movement class.
Thur 23 July
Local landscape artist, muralist and much more, Sue Keong is in demand as a teacher and exhibitor. She paints and sculpts from her studio in Freestone, and loves to explore the beauty of still life on canvas. Come along to her acrylics class and grab a pinch of her skills and inspiration. Whether you are a beginner or returning to painting, you will create a memorable take home piece to brighten your winter days. All materials supplied.
An innovative look at food, presented in a fun, inclusive and informed manner. Jennifer Hill has cooked for Jamie Oliver, attended Cordon Bleu in Florence, studied and worked in community nutrition as well as co-owned a successful catering business which resulted in the publication of three cook books. This session is based on her experiences and knowledge gained while working both overseas and in Australia, and touches on many and varied areas of food and promises to be both surprising and entertaining. Bonus content: Jennifer’s secrets for the perfect risotto – learned at the hands of the Italian masters in Florence.
Fri 24 July
Do you want to write but don’t know where to begin? This welcoming, hands on workshop is perfect for new writers of all ages and genres. Through guided exercises, sensory prompts, and character-driven activities, successful author Bernadette Rowley will coach you to turn everyday moments into powerful story ideas. Come young or old to this workshop to help uncover your creative voice. Leave with the practical tools you need to get your story onto paper.
Enjoy the final class of the week in a cloud of beautiful aromas. Kim Siebenhausen will demonstrate how to bring salon level aromatherapy characteristics to your home. Explore the benefits of different plants and herbal extracts, and learn how to incorporate mind and body relaxation, via essentials oils, in your self care routines. Lots of good ideas for making fragranced gifts, or beautiful things for yourself.
