Upcoming Events

Wednesday Cuppa & Chat
This weekly session has a long tradition, bringing together old friends and meeting new ones over morning tea/coffee. Sharing stories individually and with the whole group. Helping each other, enjoying calm, safe environment of Womenspace, supported by facilitators Kaye and Rhyll.

Friday Create & Chat
Create & Chat
Invitation to all art/craft lovers to bring whatever they are working on – painting, sewing, knitting, paperwork, drawing etc
New art/craft activity will be introduced monthly.

Friday Women Weaving Stories
Our presenter at Women Weaving Stories on Friday 19th September is Judy Wakabayashi who recently published a book about Fitzgibbon's history titled Butterflies and Bandicoots: “On Becoming Fitzgibbon”
Judy’s path to Fitzgibbon meandered from Toowoomba to Canberra, then to Japan for over a decade, followed by time in Brisbane, an interlude in the Netherlands, and a long sojourn in the United States. Professionally, she worked in the field of Japanese translation, teaching postgraduate students in two countries and translating several books and numerous other works over the years. Happenstance led to researching the history of translation in Japan and other Asian traditions of translation. This long detour on the way to Fitzgibbon helped equip Judy to research and write a local history of her new home.
So many stories to weave and share - reflections on place, turning points, culture, identity and purpose.
Please mark your diary as this promises to be an adventure!
ALL WELCOME - 6pm for 6.30start
Entry $5 on arrival, raffle tickets – RSVP by SMS to 0434 357 862

Soup Circle
The original Chat with Purpose morphed into Soup Circle with conversations ranging from concerns about development approvals for key infrastructure (venues, athlete villages, transportation hubs) for the 2032 Olympic Games - to bead knitted Victorian style necklaces.
The center of the action is the soup shared over more conversations and recipe swaps.
Come to the first one and return for the next one with a pot of soup to share!

Wednesday Cuppa & Chat
This weekly session has a long tradition, bringing together old friends and meeting new ones over morning tea/coffee. Sharing stories individually and with the whole group. Helping each other, enjoying calm, safe environment of Womenspace, supported by facilitators Kaye and Rhyll.

Friday Morning Book Club
Are you reading a great book? Come, bring the book, and talk to us about it – swap it with someone else’s great book. The core group of women with facilitators Kaye and Rhyll are very happy to welcome newcomers.
Last Friday of the month 10-11.30am at 11 Second Avenue, Sandgate

Friday Create & Chat
Create & Chat
Invitation to all art/craft lovers to bring whatever they are working on – painting, sewing, knitting, paperwork, drawing etc
New art/craft activity will be introduced monthly.

Soup Circle
The original Chat with Purpose morphed into Soup Circle with conversations ranging from concerns about development approvals for key infrastructure (venues, athlete villages, transportation hubs) for the 2032 Olympic Games - to bead knitted Victorian style necklaces.
The center of the action is the soup shared over more conversations and recipe swaps.
Come to the first one and return for the next one with a pot of soup to share!

Wednesday Cuppa & Chat
This weekly session has a long tradition, bringing together old friends and meeting new ones over morning tea/coffee. Sharing stories individually and with the whole group. Helping each other, enjoying calm, safe environment of Womenspace, supported by facilitators Kaye and Rhyll.

Friday Create & Chat
Create & Chat
Invitation to all art/craft lovers to bring whatever they are working on – painting, sewing, knitting, paperwork, drawing etc
New art/craft activity will be introduced monthly.

Friday Garden Club
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow” – Audrey Hepburn.
Oh, we need that! - Join Rhyll on the first Friday of the month 3-5pm and get your hands dirty!

Tuesday Evening Book Club
Monthly Tuesday evening book club creates a reading list for the year ahead for each month.
The group of highly spirited women led by Linda Coster welcomes newcomers.
At times they sneak in another title to make the meetings even more interesting!

Wednesday Cuppa & Chat
This weekly session has a long tradition, bringing together old friends and meeting new ones over morning tea/coffee. Sharing stories individually and with the whole group. Helping each other, enjoying calm, safe environment of Womenspace, supported by facilitators Kaye and Rhyll.

Friday Create & Chat
Create & Chat
Invitation to all art/craft lovers to bring whatever they are working on – painting, sewing, knitting, paperwork, drawing etc
New art/craft activity will be introduced monthly.

Soup Circle
The original Chat with Purpose morphed into Soup Circle with conversations ranging from concerns about development approvals for key infrastructure (venues, athlete villages, transportation hubs) for the 2032 Olympic Games - to bead knitted Victorian style necklaces.
The center of the action is the soup shared over more conversations and recipe swaps.
Come to the first one and return for the next one with a pot of soup to share!

Wednesday Cuppa & Chat
This weekly session has a long tradition, bringing together old friends and meeting new ones over morning tea/coffee. Sharing stories individually and with the whole group. Helping each other, enjoying calm, safe environment of Womenspace, supported by facilitators Kaye and Rhyll.

Friday Create & Chat
Create & Chat
Invitation to all art/craft lovers to bring whatever they are working on – painting, sewing, knitting, paperwork, drawing etc
New art/craft activity will be introduced monthly.

Soup Circle
The original Chat with Purpose morphed into Soup Circle with conversations ranging from concerns about development approvals for key infrastructure (venues, athlete villages, transportation hubs) for the 2032 Olympic Games - to bead knitted Victorian style necklaces.
The center of the action is the soup shared over more conversations and recipe swaps.
Come to the first one and return for the next one with a pot of soup to share!

Wednesday Cuppa & Chat
This weekly session has a long tradition, bringing together old friends and meeting new ones over morning tea/coffee. Sharing stories individually and with the whole group. Helping each other, enjoying calm, safe environment of Womenspace, supported by facilitators Kaye and Rhyll.

Friday Create & Chat
Create & Chat
Invitation to all art/craft lovers to bring whatever they are working on – painting, sewing, knitting, paperwork, drawing etc
New art/craft activity will be introduced monthly.

Soup Circle
The original Chat with Purpose morphed into Soup Circle with conversations ranging from concerns about development approvals for key infrastructure (venues, athlete villages, transportation hubs) for the 2032 Olympic Games - to bead knitted Victorian style necklaces.
The center of the action is the soup shared over more conversations and recipe swaps.
Come to the first one and return for the next one with a pot of soup to share!

Wednesday Cuppa & Chat
This weekly session has a long tradition, bringing together old friends and meeting new ones over morning tea/coffee. Sharing stories individually and with the whole group. Helping each other, enjoying calm, safe environment of Womenspace, supported by facilitators Kaye and Rhyll.

Friday Morning Book Club
Are you reading a great book? Come, bring the book, and talk to us about it – swap it with someone else’s great book. The core group of women with facilitators Kaye and Rhyll are very happy to welcome newcomers.
Last Friday of the month 10-11.30am at 11 Second Avenue, Sandgate

Friday Create & Chat
Create & Chat
Invitation to all art/craft lovers to bring whatever they are working on – painting, sewing, knitting, paperwork, drawing etc
New art/craft activity will be introduced monthly.

Soup Circle
The original Chat with Purpose morphed into Soup Circle with conversations ranging from concerns about development approvals for key infrastructure (venues, athlete villages, transportation hubs) for the 2032 Olympic Games - to bead knitted Victorian style necklaces.
The center of the action is the soup shared over more conversations and recipe swaps.
Come to the first one and return for the next one with a pot of soup to share!

The heART of Storytelling
Pat Armitstead is a multi award winning speaker and artist - in this workshop she presents “The heART of Storytelling”
Pat says the need to create is fundamental to being human and all the arts take us on a journey of creativity, innovation and trial and error. It is creativity, not strategy that will take us through the coming years. This workshop is suitable for any level, whether beginning artist or more accomplished.
Workshop: Cost $75 covers materials and refreshments. Places limited to 12 persons.
Bookings: please pay direct to Pat Armitstead, contact via email: pat@patarmitstead.com or phone: 0487105785

Magic of Acrylic Painting
Do you aspire to become a skilled acrylic painter, with the ability to mix colors and compose eye-catching pieces? Have you started but lacked the confidence to complete your artwork to your satisfaction? Or have you always wanted to give it a try? Here is your golden opportunity - Donna Hawkins is returning to Womenspace with another set of workshops!

Friday Create & Chat
Create & Chat
Invitation to all art/craft lovers to bring whatever they are working on – painting, sewing, knitting, paperwork, drawing etc
New art/craft activity will be introduced monthly.

Wednesday Cuppa & Chat
This weekly session has a long tradition, bringing together old friends and meeting new ones over morning tea/coffee. Sharing stories individually and with the whole group. Helping each other, enjoying calm, safe environment of Womenspace, supported by facilitators Kaye and Rhyll.

Soup Circle
The original Chat with Purpose morphed into Soup Circle with conversations ranging from concerns about development approvals for key infrastructure (venues, athlete villages, transportation hubs) for the 2032 Olympic Games - to bead knitted Victorian style necklaces.
The center of the action is the soup shared over more conversations and recipe swaps.
Come to the first one and return for the next one with a pot of soup to share!

Magic of Acrylic Painting
Do you aspire to become a skilled acrylic painter, with the ability to mix colors and compose eye-catching pieces? Have you started but lacked the confidence to complete your artwork to your satisfaction? Or have you always wanted to give it a try? Here is your golden opportunity - Donna Hawkins is returning to Womenspace with another set of workshops!

Friday Garden Club
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow” – Audrey Hepburn.
Oh, we need that! - Join Rhyll on the first Friday of the month 3-5pm and get your hands dirty!

Friday Create & Chat
Create & Chat
Invitation to all art/craft lovers to bring whatever they are working on – painting, sewing, knitting, paperwork, drawing etc
New art/craft activity will be introduced monthly.

Wednesday Cuppa & Chat
This weekly session has a long tradition, bringing together old friends and meeting new ones over morning tea/coffee. Sharing stories individually and with the whole group. Helping each other, enjoying calm, safe environment of Womenspace, supported by facilitators Kaye and Rhyll.

Tuesday Evening Book Club
Monthly Tuesday evening book club creates a reading list for the year ahead for each month.
The group of highly spirited women led by Linda Coster welcomes newcomers.
At times they sneak in another title to make the meetings even more interesting!

Soup Circle
The original Chat with Purpose morphed into Soup Circle with conversations ranging from concerns about development approvals for key infrastructure (venues, athlete villages, transportation hubs) for the 2032 Olympic Games - to bead knitted Victorian style necklaces.
The center of the action is the soup shared over more conversations and recipe swaps.
Come to the first one and return for the next one with a pot of soup to share!

Mosaic Project
The second panel of the Womenspace Mosaic is not far from being finished.
Past participants and newcomers are called upon to add new energy needed to complete the project that will frame the entrance to our workshop/gathering space.
For further information SMS 0434 357 862

Magic of Acrylic Painting
Do you aspire to become a skilled acrylic painter, with the ability to mix colors and compose eye-catching pieces? Have you started but lacked the confidence to complete your artwork to your satisfaction? Or have you always wanted to give it a try? Here is your golden opportunity - Donna Hawkins is returning to Womenspace with another set of workshops!

Friday Create & Chat & Mosaic Project
Create & Chat
Invitation to all art/craft lovers to bring whatever they are working on – painting, sewing, knitting, paperwork, drawing etc
New art/craft activity will be introduced monthly.
Mosaic Project
The MOSAIC PROJECT ‘Opening the New Door’ was inspired by the EmpowHer program 2024. This is an invitation to participate in creating the second large panel for the walls framing the entrance to our downstairs space – a welcoming mosaic, saying ‘come in and be YOU, the women from the past and present are with you, enjoy it, respect it and add your energy to this space. Be mindful, have fun’.
Experience not necessary, you will learn like we did.

Friday Morning Book Club
Are you reading a great book? Come, bring the book, and talk to us about it – swap it with someone else’s great book. The core group of women with facilitators Kaye and Rhyll are very happy to welcome newcomers.
Last Friday of the month 10-11.30am at 11 Second Avenue, Sandgate

Thursday Womenspace Writers Group
What do Writers do? We write! We explore the way words help us navigate our lives. These sessions are based on the work of Natalie Goldberg. She says, "Give yourself the space to write without a destination. Trust your own mind, body and voice."
$5 per session.

Wednesday Cuppa & Chat
This weekly session has a long tradition, bringing together old friends and meeting new ones over morning tea/coffee. Sharing stories individually and with the whole group. Helping each other, enjoying calm, safe environment of Womenspace, supported by facilitators Kaye and Rhyll.

Chair Groove
Join Helen Suchting in a joyful, music-based movement class designed to get people laughing, moving and reconnecting with themselves and each other. Cost $50 Spaces limited - Book Now!
For bookings/payment contact: Helen Suchting
Email: helen@spiritedmovement.com.au Phone: 0403 124504
Website: www.spiritedmovement.com.au

Soup Circle
The original Chat with Purpose morphed into Soup Circle with conversations ranging from concerns about development approvals for key infrastructure (venues, athlete villages, transportation hubs) for the 2032 Olympic Games - to bead knitted Victorian style necklaces.
The center of the action is the soup shared over more conversations and recipe swaps.
Come to the first one and return for the next one with a pot of soup to share!

CANCELLED - Drawing on your Divine Feminine
Marilyn Cass, a versatile artist, member of the Art Collective at Womenspace is returning with another offering. Make sure to book soon, the previous workshops were all sold out.
All materials and refreshments supplied - $60
More information: marilyncass.art@gmail.com or 0417 070 372 or book now:
https://square.link/u/g0x1YqKm

Magic of Acrylic Painting
Do you aspire to become a skilled acrylic painter, with the ability to mix colors and compose eye-catching pieces? Have you started but lacked the confidence to complete your artwork to your satisfaction? Or have you always wanted to give it a try? Here is your golden opportunity - Donna Hawkins is returning to Womenspace with another set of workshops!

Friday Create & Chat & Mosaic Project
Create & Chat
Invitation to all art/craft lovers to bring whatever they are working on – painting, sewing, knitting, paperwork, drawing etc
New art/craft activity will be introduced monthly.
Mosaic Project
The MOSAIC PROJECT ‘Opening the New Door’ was inspired by the EmpowHer program 2024. This is an invitation to participate in creating the second large panel for the walls framing the entrance to our downstairs space – a welcoming mosaic, saying ‘come in and be YOU, the women from the past and present are with you, enjoy it, respect it and add your energy to this space. Be mindful, have fun’.
Experience not necessary, you will learn like we did.

Thursday Womenspace Writers Group
What do Writers do? We write! We explore the way words help us navigate our lives. These sessions are based on the work of Natalie Goldberg. She says, "Give yourself the space to write without a destination. Trust your own mind, body and voice."
$5 per session.

Wednesday Cuppa & Chat
This weekly session has a long tradition, bringing together old friends and meeting new ones over morning tea/coffee. Sharing stories individually and with the whole group. Helping each other, enjoying calm, safe environment of Womenspace, supported by facilitators Kaye and Rhyll.

Chair Groove
Join Helen Suchting in a joyful, music-based movement class designed to get people laughing, moving and reconnecting with themselves and each other. Cost $50 Spaces limited - Book Now!
For bookings/payment contact: Helen Suchting
Email: helen@spiritedmovement.com.au Phone: 0403 124504
Website: www.spiritedmovement.com.au

Soup Circle
The original Chat with Purpose morphed into Soup Circle with conversations ranging from concerns about development approvals for key infrastructure (venues, athlete villages, transportation hubs) for the 2032 Olympic Games - to bead knitted Victorian style necklaces.
The center of the action is the soup shared over more conversations and recipe swaps.
Come to the first one and return for the next one with a pot of soup to share!

Mosaic Project
The second panel of the Womenspace Mosaic is not far from being finished.
Past participants and newcomers are called upon to add new energy needed to complete the project that will frame the entrance to our workshop/gathering space.
For further information SMS 0434 357 862

Friday Women Weaving Stories
Our presenter is Karen Allen with the facilitator Janine Quine.
Karen and her mother migrated from England to Australia when she was 11 years old.
For decades, Karen’s commitment to social and environmental justice has seen her involvement
in various movements that focused on peace, anti-nuclear and now, Karen is a climate change
activist. At 80, she has slowed down a little but continues to be involved by raising awareness.
Here is Karen’s invitation to us all:
“What do Joan, Jo, Margaret, Betsy + Peg, and Georgia have in common?
Please come along and listen to my stories and find out.
Looking back on my long life I had quite a few jobs before going to Uni as a mature age student and
graduating with a BA in Library Science.
My library career actually began in the historic Sandgate Town Hall, just a short walk away from
where we are to meet.
A clue about Margaret, she changed my life but never knew that she had done so.
Maybe you could guess who she was?”
We are looking forward to welcome Karen to Womenspace and trust many will be attending - arrival at
6pm for 6.30start, light refreshments.
$5 donation and raffle and door prize at the entry.
RSVP by SMS to 0434 357 862

Friday Create & Chat & Mosaic Project
Create & Chat
Invitation to all art/craft lovers to bring whatever they are working on – painting, sewing, knitting, paperwork, drawing etc
New art/craft activity will be introduced monthly.
Mosaic Project
The MOSAIC PROJECT ‘Opening the New Door’ was inspired by the EmpowHer program 2024. This is an invitation to participate in creating the second large panel for the walls framing the entrance to our downstairs space – a welcoming mosaic, saying ‘come in and be YOU, the women from the past and present are with you, enjoy it, respect it and add your energy to this space. Be mindful, have fun’.
Experience not necessary, you will learn like we did.