Mindful Mark-Making 'Creative & Connected' Workshop

Sunday 12 October 2025 | 01:00 PM

Slow down, make your mark, and create something beautiful to take home.

In this calming, hands-on workshop, you’ll explore the soothing power of repetitive mark-making using simple patterns and textures that help quiet the mind and spark creativity.

You’ll start with guided exercises to loosen up, then transfer your favourite marks onto easy-carve foam blocks to create your own custom print.

It’s all about getting into the flow, letting go of stress, and walking away with a piece of art that reminds you to breathe, slow down, and stay grounded.

Artist: Laura Strange.

Wellbeing benefits: Calming, repetitive movement reduces stress, encourages focus and mindfulness and can support emotional regulation.

Aligning with Queensland Mental Health Week, Creative & Connected is a series of free creative workshops to brighten your day. Come as you are, leave feeling more creative and connected!

Creative and Connected is supported by Queensland Government through Arts Queensland’s Queensland Art Showcase Program and Paradise Point and Pimpama-Ormeau Community Bank. This project is also supported by Officeworks and We Sell Prints.

Getting there

Consider using public transport or active travel. Plan your trip with Translink's journey planner.

Parking may be limited. For metered parking, use the EasyPark app to start, end, and extend your parking direct from your phone to avoid fines. For more information visit City of Gold Coast's Parking page.