Art workshops, e-books & e-courses
About Melissa
Melissa Carey is a full-time practising artist, who creates large intricate sculptures and art installations across Australia and internationally. She has a passion for sharing her skills and knowledge, and encouraging creativity in everyone. Melissa has found many ways to help improve mental health through combining mindfulness with her art practise. She loves gathering people together to connect through art.
Melissa has taught workshops across Australia to thousands of people from all walks of life since 2014, and has worked with leading brands such as Google, Atlassian, Salvation Army, and more. Melissa has taught a range of different workshops such as: art expression sessions, intuitive art, macrame, candle making, dreamcatchers, leather making, painting, textiles, weaving, drawing, and more. She loves 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, for both kids and adults.
Read more about Melissa HERE
See Melissa's Artwork HERE
Melissa teaching a Candle Making workshop to 50 people for the Salvation Army Management team in the Blue Mountains, Sydney, Australia.
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
WILDHEART SISTERHOOD
Gatherings for women to find their tribe, to connect together in circle just as our ancestors have for multiple generations, as we acknowledge, heal & integrate the layers of ourselves through meditation, reflection and sharing, and getting our creativity flowing through expressive art, to release what no longer serves us so we can continue to walk our path as women with love, strength and softness.
Melissa is offering two circles as apart of this new initiative, see below for details
Womens Healing Art Circles
Melissa is about to launch her Womens Healing Art Circles again in the Sunshine Coast!
Created for women to gather and create connection through a beautiful healing circle, as we open our hearts through sharing our stories, reflect on areas we need to heal and create expressive art to release what no longer serves us.
NEXT DATE: Sunday 2nd Feb 1pm (running monthly)
CLICK HERE to grab a ticket and read more details
Birth Story Healing Circle
Created for mummas to gather to work through our birth story (which includes pregnancy, birth and postpartum period) to heal any trauma or difficult moments, so we can heal our ancestral linage, fill our cup, and continue to mother with love and softness for our children. This is in collaboration with my beautiful sister, Astara, who has background in holistic counselling, and kinesiology and quantum healing.
“Your birth story healing circle allowed me a beautiful sacred space to reconnect and process emotions I wasn’t aware of holding onto. It also helped me accept, share and let go of feelings that I had not previously acknowledged and it brought me even closer to my partner. I’m so grateful to have been a part of this beautiful circle and to meet and share stories with other amazing strong women! Thank you Astara and Mel” - Ebba
NEXT DATE: Sunday 11th Jan 12.30pm (running monthly) CLICK HERE to grab a ticket and read more details
Art Expression Sessions - ONLINE & IN-PERSON
Art Expression is about leaning into your creativity, quietening your mind, practising presence, tuning into your emotions and sensations, and expressing this into the art. As we allow ourselves to play and be creative, we focus on the process of creation, rather than an end result. This is how we practise activating our creative flow.
During this session, I will help you activate your creativity in practical ways that you can start straight away. We will work through your creative blocks and what holds you back, and then through meditation and mindfulness we will get into the creative flow and start practising an art activity - you can choose from drawing, painting, sculpture, macrame knotting, weaving, textile arts and more. NDIS Clients welcome.
Click HERE for more info and to book a session
Clear Creative Blocks & Live Your Most Creative Life E-COURSE
Do you dream of being more creative but seem to get stuck or blocked?
Do you find a billion reasons not to start?
Are you scared of failing before you have even begun?
Do you self-sabotage your creativity? Or you don't seem to have any time?
If you are ready to step into your full creative expression and clear these creative blocks so you can live your most creative life, then this e-course is for you. Join me for a nurturing journey to activate your creative soul, through self inquiry, reflection, meditation and intention. Watch anytime from the comfort of your own home!
CLICK HERE to book or read more info
“Mel is so inspiring! I attended her workshop today and it has really helped me to release and open up to my innate creative energy. I feel so much more confident to express myself and value what I produce. I feel so inspired with all the ways in which I can freely express myself. Thank you Mel!”
- Tamara, Clear Creative Blocks Workshop
“Thank you so much Mel!!! Your workshop was really beautiful, I feel really inspired. It really helped me to shift the focus from perfectionism to playfulness, passion and fun in creativity again. I started to prioritise my creativity every day. You helped me to understand that we don't only create to achieve a result or have something to present but to listen to our soul and express ourselves”
- Finja, Clear Creative Blocks Workshop
“Mel's workshop has been a powerful journey through my inner self to release all the unwanted thoughts and feelings that have been stopping me from expressing myself and my creativity. She helped me work through ways of reflection and meditation to guide me to realise that I am worthy, I am valuable and I am creative! Thank you Mel You are an inspiration"
- Kat, Clear Creative Blocks Workshop
Candle Making 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.
Private Workshops & NDIS
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.
NDIS: For families with NDIS Self managed fun, this workshop can be claimed as "social and community participation" - Melissa has experience working as a disability support worker and can provide one-on-one specialised workshops for both adults and children with disabilities. An invoice can be supplied on request for the claim after you have purchased your ticket. Melissa can also provide home visits - please contact her to discuss options.
For any enquiries about these workshops or to book a private workshop, please contact Melissa or send her an email.
20 Tips / How I Became a Full Time Artist E-BOOK
This ebook is written to provide practical tips that she has learnt over many years in order to help you gain insight on how she maintained her art practise full time over the past decade and to give you the tools if you decide to transition into a full time artist.
“This book is outstanding! Not only did I feel excited reading it, the inspiration and motivation to keep going led me all through this book. The exercises to free limiting beliefs is fabulous. Even making shit art to shift into a momentous breakthrough - THAT is so encouraging! This ebook is perfect for me where I'm at in my art career. Thankyou so much. Far out, it’s brilliant! And it is concise and easy to read. I felt light reading it. I also now have the resource links to go deeper. Again, thank you.”- Tania
CLICK HERE to ORDER YOUR COPY NOW!
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: $4.99 - CLICK HERE to buy a copy
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
Images of Melissa's previous workshops
Candle Making Workshop
Macrame Wall hanging workshop
Circle Weaving
Private Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop
Candle Making Workshop
Terrarium Workshop
Dreamcatcher Workshop
Leather Making Workshop
Rope Dying Workshop
Textile Art Workshop
Candle Making Workshop
Textile Art Workshop
Mindfulness Art Workshops
Couples Art Workshops
Intuitive Art and Expressive Art Workshops
Kids Art Workshops
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