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.

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!

Seven members of the Art Collective at Womenspace – Donna Hawkins, Eve Baker, Kylie Davidson, Leanne Rooney, Lisa Elms, Marilyn Cass, Pat Armitstead - are hosting SAS Creative Trail’s station #12, come and meet them, and find the stories behind their creations.

Join us for this important WOMENSPACE/SANDBAG FUNDRAISER

Tickets are $15 (+ booking fee) per person and are available at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/seen-the-film-sangate-qld-plus-live-qa-with-producer-sam-jockel-tickets-1569257093209?aff=oddtdtcreator

Seven members of the Art Collective at Womenspace – Donna Hawkins, Eve Baker, Kylie Davidson, Leanne Rooney, Lisa Elms, Marilyn Cass, Pat Armitstead - are hosting SAS Creative Trail’s station #12, come and meet them, and find the stories behind their creations.

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

Womenspace Mosaic – our call to the past and new contributors to finish the second panel, adding to our indoor and above-the entry door spirals, symbols of Womenspace’s almost 30-year history.

Our ‘guru’ - Natalie Goldberg emphasizes prioritizing the process of writing over perfection, advocating for free-writing to bypass the internal critic, build momentum, and connect with thoughts. That is the base of our writers workshops for number of years – and there are always adjustments and variations to how the workshops develop. This time, the series might be even more adventures, as the workshop leaders will rotate – the seven weeks period will be kicked off by Wendy McHugh. Newcomers welcome, have fun!

$5 per session or $30 for seven sessions tow support Womenspace program

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.

Who says chairs are just for sitting? This invitation comes from Helen Suchting after health&fun 4 weekly sessions of Chair Groove in August and before the next series of workshops, Helen will offer in November!

$15 incl. morning cuppa or $25 for you and a friend

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!

Join us for this powerful women's workshop, as we combine painting & healing in this fun space, to bring about transformational changes from within.

In this workshop, we utilise the medium of painting to gain insight into what no longer serves us and what we are ready to let go of... we then journey through the healing process of releasing physical, emotional, mental & spiritual blocks. (This healing is done in a sacred women's circle).

·         Beginner level (whether you are an experienced artist or have never picked up a paint brush, this workshop is suited to all levels)

·         All materials supplied

·         Morning tea included

What are the benefits of this workshop?

·         Feeling more connected to yourself (and your purpose)

·         Overcoming anxiety, fears, PTSD, depression

·         Moving you closer to experiencing your goals & desired life

·         Bringing more joy and peace into your life

Why join us?...

·         You will be immersed in a non-judgmental, playful space

·         Meet other like-minded souls

·         Be held in a beautiful healing space, led by a well experienced facilitator

·         You will leave as a new version of you… brighter and lighter, as a result of healing your physical, emotional, mental & spiritual blocks

Date: Sunday 12th of October 2025

Time: 9am-12pm

Pricing: $60 per person

To book: Contact Alicia on 0423272333 or book online using the link below

https://events.humanitix.com/paint-and-heal-workshop

Meet Pat Armitstead, a master storyteller, calling : "You can TRANSFORM your relationship to grief, trauma and adversity and live a life of CREATIVITY, JOY & COMPASSION". Be there.

A registered nurse for 20 years, founder of her own broadcast standard production studio, winner of 11 advertising awards in 11 years - one for Cacharel in Paris and the coveted NSW Tourism Award – Media. Freelancer at 20:20 and 60 Minutes as well as producer of TVC’s and promotional videos.

Pat’s unique personal perspectives, traumatic past, repeated losses and eventual mastery as a Multi Award Winning Speaker, TV and Radio Host and Exhibiting Artist are a rare combination of talents.

ALL WELCOME - 6pm for 6.30start

Join us, $5 on entry, RSVP by SMS to 0434 357 862

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

Womenspace Mosaic – our call to the past and new contributors to finish the second panel, adding to our indoor and above-the entry door spirals, symbols of Womenspace’s almost 30-year history.

Our ‘guru’ - Natalie Goldberg emphasizes prioritizing the process of writing over perfection, advocating for free-writing to bypass the internal critic, build momentum, and connect with thoughts. That is the base of our writers workshops for number of years – and there are always adjustments and variations to how the workshops develop. This time, the series might be even more adventures, as the workshop leaders will rotate – the seven weeks period will be kicked off by Wendy McHugh. Newcomers welcome, have fun!

$5 per session or $30 for seven sessions tow support Womenspace program

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.

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!

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!

Womenspace Mosaic – our call to the past and new contributors to finish the second panel, adding to our indoor and above-the entry door spirals, symbols of Womenspace’s almost 30-year history

For further information SMS 0434 357 862

“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!

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

Womenspace Mosaic – our call to the past and new contributors to finish the second panel, adding to our indoor and above-the entry door spirals, symbols of Womenspace’s almost 30-year history.

Our ‘guru’ - Natalie Goldberg emphasizes prioritizing the process of writing over perfection, advocating for free-writing to bypass the internal critic, build momentum, and connect with thoughts. That is the base of our writers workshops for number of years – and there are always adjustments and variations to how the workshops develop. This time, the series might be even more adventures, as the workshop leaders will rotate – the seven weeks period will be kicked off by Wendy McHugh. Newcomers welcome, have fun!

$5 per session or $30 for seven sessions tow support Womenspace program

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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.