ARTIST TOOLKIT Workshop Series
Join us the first Tuesday of every month for the Artist Toolkit Workshop Series designed to equip artists and creatives with arts business fundamentals, tips and tools.
Don't miss this opportunity to take your arts career to the next level.
About the Workshop
Join Creative Producer Laura Strange and Hey Mate Founder Aimee Davies for a special edition of Artist Toolkit this Queensland Mental Health Week.
This session blends practical insight with hands-on creativity to support artists and arts workers in reconnecting with their mental wellbeing.
About the Facilitators
Aimee Davies (top image) is a counsellor, creative industries advocate, and founder of Hey Mate, a social enterprise supporting mental health across Australia’s creative sector. With over 15 years' experience in arts, health, and social impact, Aimee will open the session with a reflective and interactive conversation on navigating burnout, resilience, and redefining success as a creative. You’ll explore peer-based support strategies, small-but-powerful wellbeing tools, and take part in guided reflections to help ease the pressure of constant productivity.
Laura Strange (lower image)Creative Health Program Lead with over a decade of experience across the arts, health, and design sectors for a hands-on workshop exploring how creativity can become a tool for connection, regulation, and self-care. Laura will guide you through calming mark-making techniques, show how art-making supports the nervous system, and help you rediscover the joy of creating just for yourself.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, creatively blocked, or just ready for a reset, this is a chance to slow down, connect, and take away meaningful tools to support your wellbeing both in and beyond your creative practice.
Other Important Information
- The workshop will be held at the Albertwater Ways Auditorium located within the Broadbeach Cultural Precinct located across the road from Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.
- We ask that you please arrive at 5:45 (15 minutes) prior to start time of 6pm to allow enough time to sign in beforehand.
- Don't forget to bring a notebook and pen or laptop/tablet.
- Bring a jumper as the room can get chilly!
- Snacks and light refreshments will be provided.
Questions?
Email levelup@goldcoast.qld.gov.au