The Joyful Creative-Canberra, Burwood (2026)

At The Joyful Creative, I offer gentle workshops and programs to help you slow down, reconnect and explore creativity in a calm, supportive space - no experience needed, no pressure.
📍 Narrabundah, Canberra With a particular interest in textile techniques and vintage fabrics, I graduated from RMIT with a Diploma of Art - Studio Textiles and Design in 2011. I went on to create products and textile

art using eco-dyed and vintage materials with various techniques including quilting, beading and crochet. A regular traveler for work and pleasure, I took to doodling with pen and note pad as a portable means of maintaining my creative practice. Eventually I applied the same techniques on iPad using Procreate app. My mindful colouring book "It Starts With A Heart" was the result of many blissful hours spent in creative flow. You can download 3 FREE bonus colouring pages here.. https://www.deborahotooleartist.com/colouring-pages

These days I explore various artistic media, wherever my curiosity leads me. I am passionate about daily creativity, recognising the benefits to wellbeing for everyone, not just professional artists. After many years working sporadically on artistic projects, fitting them in around full time work and family commitments, I finally made the decision to prioritise my creative practice and I've been dedicated to daily creativity since September 2023. I love to connect with my FaceBook network so please do leave a comment or PM me with any questions or commission enquiries.

19/06/2026

CREATE & CONNECT ✨

A calm, welcoming space to slow down, create and connect with others.
Settle into the cosy Joyful Creative studio with large worktables for messy projects, comfy spaces for slower making, and a beautifully stocked materials cabinet filled with yarn, fabric, beads, paper, paint, sewing supplies and more.

Bring along a project you’re already working on or join in with a gentle guided activity - there’s no right or wrong way to participate. Create & Connect is designed to be flexible, low-pressure and uniquely your own.

More than just a creative session, this is a space for community, conversation and wellbeing. Enjoy herbal tea, chilled music and supportive company while giving yourself permission to rest, play and create.

CURRENT SESSIONS
TUESDAY 10am – 12.30pm
Mums & Bubs

WEDNESDAY 6pm – 9pm
Grown-Ups Session

SATURDAY 9.30am – 12.30pm
Family Creativity

No pressure to arrive right on time - simply come when you can and stay as long as suits you.
If these times don’t work for you, send me an email to register your interest in future sessions.

Booking link in bio.

17/06/2026

Only 2 spots left in the Chainmail Jewellery Workshop!
If you've been thinking about it, now is the time to book before they're gone.

Sunday 28 June 1-4pm
The Joyful Creative studio - 3/59 Boolimba Crescent Narrabundah.
$110 per person
All materials and refreshments provided.

Bookings https://www.thejoyfulcreative.com.au/workshops

16/06/2026

Canberra new mums…
Tuesday mornings at the studio are dedicated to you.
✨Baby friendly safe space
✨Gentle guided creativity (but no pressure!)
✨Connect with likeminded adults
✨Drop in anytime between 10am and 12.30pm and just stay as long as it suits you 💖

Bookings

https://www.thejoyfulcreative.com.au/mums-bubs

10/06/2026

CHAINMAIL JEWELLERY WORKSHOP

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Discover the surprisingly calming and creative art of chainmail jewellery in this relaxed beginner-friendly workshop at The Joyful Creative.

Learn how to weave aluminium jump rings and beads into beautiful handcrafted jewellery while enjoying the mindful, meditative rhythm of this tactile craft.
No experience needed.

Sunday 28 June
1:00pm – 4:00pm
$110pp
All materials + afternoon refreshments included
The Joyful Creative Studio
Narrabundah

Bookings

https://www.thejoyfulcreative.com.au/workshops

09/06/2026

CREATE & CONNECT ✨

A calm, welcoming space to slow down, create and connect with others.
Settle into the cosy Joyful Creative studio with large worktables for messy projects, comfy spaces for slower making, and a beautifully stocked materials cabinet filled with yarn, fabric, beads, paper, paint, sewing supplies and more.

Bring along a project you’re already working on or join in with a gentle guided activity - there’s no right or wrong way to participate. Create & Connect is designed to be flexible, low-pressure and uniquely your own.

More than just a creative session, this is a space for community, conversation and wellbeing. Enjoy herbal tea, chilled music and supportive company while giving yourself permission to rest, play and create.

CURRENT SESSIONS
TUESDAY 9.30am – 12.30pm
Mums & Bubs

WEDNESDAY 6pm – 9pm
Grown-Ups Session

SATURDAY 9.30am – 12.30pm
Family Creativity

No pressure to arrive right on time - simply come when you can and stay as long as suits you.
If these times don’t work for you, send me an email to register your interest in future sessions.

Bookings https://www.thejoyfulcreative.com.au/create-connect-sessions

08/06/2026

CHAINMAIL JEWELLERY WORKSHOP

with Kerry from

Discover the surprisingly calming and creative art of chainmail jewellery in this relaxed beginner-friendly workshop at The Joyful Creative.
Learn how to weave aluminium jump rings and beads into beautiful handcrafted jewellery while enjoying the mindful, meditative rhythm of this tactile craft.
No experience needed.

Sunday 28 June
1:00pm – 4:00pm
$110pp
All materials + afternoon refreshments included
The Joyful Creative Studio
Narrabundah

Bookings https://www.thejoyfulcreative.com.au/workshops

Address

Burwood, NSW

Website

https://www.thejoyfulcreative.com.au/

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