Creative Art Workshops & Offerings
About Melissa
Melissa Carey is an established Contemporary Artist living in South East Queensland, Australia and her work has been showcased internationally. She loves to create large sculptural installations, contributes to festivals, community events, and has a passion for sharing her knowledge and creativity through teaching art & craft workshops to adults and kids since 2014.
Melissa teaches a range of workshops across Australia, as well as online workshops where you can learn from the comfort of your home. She has taught workshops to thousands of people from all walks of life, and has worked with leading brands such as Google, Atlassian, Salvation Army, and more.
Melissa has taught a range of different workshops such as: macrame, circle weaving, candle making, lace dreamcatchers, leather making, painting, drawing, and more. Melissa has a passion for using sustainable materials and has a casual teaching style to bring out the hidden creativity in everyone. Classes are aimed at beginners with no experience necessary. Scroll down this page to see what workshops are on offer.
Read more about Melissa HERE
See Melissa's Artwork HERE
TESTIMONIAL:
"Melissa’s intuitive painting art workshop was an incredible experience. This inspiring space really encouraged me, both to let go and be bold, as I moved through the fear of not painting beautiful enough. It helped me welcome joyful and spontaneous expression. I learned a variety of techniques, worked with vibrant colours and tools. Kept the momentum by moving the body to music, and last but not least, connected more deeply to my feelings and left feeling inspired!" - Angela
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Intuitive Art Workshop - ONLINE & IN-PERSON
When was the last time you created art without planning, without an end goal, and just allow your emotions to come through the art? Do you find it hard to sit with your emotions on your own?
That's what this workshop is all about. Creating the intention to allow your emotions to have a voice, through the paintbrush or pen. Listening to your inner guide, letting your intuition show you what it wants to express. It's about holding space for yourself, letting go of the outcome and enjoying the process, while being supported and encouraged in a group setting (or online!) by a professional artist.
Locations: Online live session, or face-to-face: Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast & Northern Rivers.
NEXT DATE: Gold Coast Sunday 11th July 1-3.30pm CLICK HERE for more info and tickets.
Spirit Animal Workshop
Would you like your child to gain more confidence or simply experience more connection with nature? Through storytelling, dance, and expressive art, this workshop will connect your child to a powerful Spirit Animal, so that they can embody qualities that will serve them in areas of their lives. After creating their Spirit Animal costumes, they will connect to the Earth to seal the bond with their new Spirit Animal. Parents and guests can join for a performance around the fire under the powerful beat of the drums.
The workshop will be led by Artist Melissa Carey and Designer Angela Sierra
Locations: Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast & Northern Rivers
CLICK HERE for more info and tickets
ONLINE Candle Making Workshop with Soy Wax / e-course
Melissa has been teaching candle workshops to thousands of people over the last 5 years in Australia, and has poured many candles to sell and for gifts. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and encouraging creativity.
Melissa is now offering an Online e-course where you can learn everything about candle-making from your own home! All you need to do is purchase your candle making supplies and sign up to Melissa's online workshop by CLICKING HERE (This link will take you to the e-learning platform "Thinkific" which you can purchase and complete Melissa's Candle Making Course.
Your Investment: $22 US (approximately $37 AUS) - This is the price when using the "Thinkific" E-learning platform above and is US Based, but you will be charged in your currency when purchasing. The payment method is secure through paypal.
Macrame Plant Hanger e-book
Macrame is a great way to learn a new skill and also bring some greenery indoors. Since Macrame has been around since the 13th century, this is a modern take on an old tradition. There is something quite meditative about macrame - once you learn the basic knots, it can become addictive!.
This is the beginners guide to learn the basic macrame knots to create your own handmade Macrame Plant Hanger. It contains a detailed DIY guide with step-by-step instructions and images in pdf.
Your investment: $7.99 - CLICK HERE to buy a copy
If you also need materials, check out Melissa's DIY KITS HERE
DIY Macrame Plant Hanger Kit
This DIY Kit contains everything you need to create your own handmade macrame plant hanger!
Melissa is an expert teacher of macrame and has taught thousands of adults and kids over the past 5 years. She has put together these DIY Kits along with a set of instructions for beginners to learn macrame from scratch, from their own home.
You will learn how to attach the material to the ring, create a spiral knot and a square knot, how to position the pot knots and finish off the hanger. All kits are now plastic-free using Hero Packaging
CLICK HERE for more info.
DIY Dreamcatcher Kits
It's time to call in your Goddess/Warrior energy to create your dreams! Set your intention to the universe through making your own Dreamcatcher or feather hanging, to create something beautiful that you will look at everyday to affirm your dreams!
As an artist, I am great at curating beautiful colours, textures and fabrics together in these little DIY Kits so you can stay creative at home, or send some creativity to a loved one and brighten their day!
All kits are now plastic-free using Hero Packaging
CLICK HERE for more info.
Private Workshops
Melissa teaches private workshops for people who prefer a more personalised approach, or have a specific creative project in mind. Melissa also holds workshops for birthdays, hens nights, corporate team building or any special events, and can travel to a location and style the event to suit you.
For more details on private workshops, CLICK HERE
TESTIMONIAL:
"Thank you so much for our class last night! We all LOVED it!! We came out if your class so happy and relaxed. You have a very calming way about you. Thank you again!" - Fran
See more testimonials and press about Melissa's workshops HERE
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Melissa teaching a Candle Making workshop to 50 people for the Salvation Army Management team in the Blue Mountains, Sydney, Australia.
