Workshops and Events Calendar
Check the details below to see what's happening each month. Scroll to the relevant month and click on links for more information about individual events.
Join in my regular workshops
Hands-On in my Toowoomba Studio, and via Zoom to wherever you are in the world!
Major Events 2026
Studio Expo - dates to be confirmed - in my Studio, Centenary Heights, Toowoomba. Attend in person or via zoom appointment. They were good fun days, so definitely worth repeating!
Professional Learning Workshops - Hands-On in my Toowoomba Studio and via zoom - MOST School Holidays. Check below, as well as the Teacher PDs page in the Ed Centre.
Regular Events
Web Workshops, Hands-On Workshops
Web Workshops via Zoom - join me in person in my Toowoomba Studio. 2026 program is up and running. Workshops, both hands-on and demonstration style, continue as “In Focus” programs on specific topics throughout the year.
Hands-on Workshops in my Toowoomba Studio - long programs on the drawing board in March, September school holidays, and mid-October. One or two day programs as able throughout the year. Watch this page for details. Email me with your interest in attending now.
Plan Your Own Event
You come to me or I come to you!
Plan your own workshop program with your interest group or friends, at my Studio or your venue. Happy to drive to you for a two or three day workshop program if within three hours from my home. Fees apply if travelling to your venue. Ask me!
“Taster” Workshops - 2 to 3 hours - are great if you and your group would like to learn more about our techniques and products. Secure your date now.
“Zoom Room Workshops” - Plan your own program. Together we’ll decide on length of time, and topic to suit you. This program can be demonstration style or hands-on. Let’s talk about it.
January, February & March 2026
All times advertised are AEST (Brisbane time)
January ‘26
The regular January Workshop programs have been replaced by ‘recovery time’ for my feet this year! I’ll be up and running again (literally) in February.
I am available for personal appointments, phone calls and one-on-one zoom meetings from 5th January. It will be business as usual then.
Not on my mailing list but interested in participating with us? It will be my pleasure
to have you join in the fun! Contact me for more information.
What you see below will hopefully be happening again in 2027 …
PD Workshops for Textiles & Art Teachers
JANUARY - Hands-On in my Studio,
or Prac sessions via Zoom
ONE FULL DAY of learning skills for use in the classroom, or for your personal enjoyment - 9.30 am till 3.30 pm, with a
1/2 hour break for lunch. (Times AEST)
DATES: Toowoomba: Thu 9 and Sat 11 January
Via Zoom: Mon 13 and Tue 14 January
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WORKSHOP FEES:
Hands-on in My Studio - $95.00 per day - includes use of my equipment and some fabrics, plus unlimited use of my colours and paints. A very short ‘To Bring’ list will be sent to you when you register.
Via Zoom - all workshops are FREE to attend. A PREP LIST for these workshops will be sent when you register, in plenty of time to get your gear together. If you have our LR colours, there’ll be nothing else to buy. You’ll have everything you need at home.
REGISTRATION - contact me soon by phone or email. With just six people per session, these usually book out quickly.
February ‘26
Web Workshops via Zoom recommence
on Thursday mornings
& SOME Saturday afternoons.
TOPIC 1: Liquid Radiance: Let’s Get Started … Demo style sessions to introduce you to the simplicity of working with these colours and develop your own hand-designed fabrics, uniquely yours. You are able to play along with me while I demonstrate if you wish.
Allow 2 to 2 1/2 hours per session.
Thursday 5 Feb at 9.30 am
Saturday 7 Feb at 2 pm
SPECIAL “SETTING UP & CLEANING UP” WORKSHOP on Thursday 5 after lunch - very helpful for getting your gear ready to play, and for keeping your colours and equipment in good working order ready for next time.
TOPIC 2: “The Magic of Black” and Other ‘Discoveries’ … Ah there’s still so much to share with you after my big clean-up and sort-out! Let’s start this adventure on
Thursday 26 Feb at 9.30 am
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For MOST Zoom sessions, Thursday morning programs are repeated on Saturday afternoons. If you need to swap sessions, simply let me know. LINKS are sent on the Tuesday before the advertised dates. For Prac sessions, the Prep List is sent as soon as you register so you can have your colours, paints and other requirements ready for the session. Doing the techniques as I teach them is optional, but GREAT if you can, to reinforce your learning experience.
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March ‘26
Hands-on Workshops in my
Toowoomba Studio
“Liquid Radiance: Basics & WAY Beyond”
Thu 5 till Sat 7 March
10 am till 4 pm each day
This is a CONTINUOUS COURSE, starting with basic skills before continuing with as many techniques as we can possibly fit into our three days together! Please refer to the leaflet for full details, costs and registration. Maximum FIVE participants to maximise your learning, and for me to be able to help with individual interests.
Hands-On Workshops
Thu 12 till Sat 14 March
10 am till 4 pm each day
One-day programs on different topics. Choose the topic/s of your choice, or come for all three.
Thu 12 - Liquid Radiance: Basics & Beyond - a very busy day packed with samples to show the versatility of working with LR, and just how simple it is to achieve great results.
Fri 13 - Working with Metallics & Pearls - you’ll learn lots of interesting skills to add touches of luxury to your hand-designed fabrics. We’ll use both Flat paints and LR colours on this day.
Sat 14 - The Versatility of Stencilling & Printing - printing, stamping, stencilling, watercolour … there’ll be lots happening to inspire you to ‘think differently’ and help make your projects individually yours.
Sun 15 - FREE DESIGN DAY - more info on the registration leaflet.
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March Workshops via Zoom.
Check Events page on the website for more information. For now, please note the dates ...
Thu 19 Mar at 9.30 am - Exploring Ideas and Inspirations for using the Flat Paints.
Thu 26 March at 9.30 am - Working with Metallics and Pearls.
REGISTER NOW by PHONE or EMAIL
April, May & June 2025 - 2026 Information will be available soon
Daylight Saving Time ends early April
April
Flowers Course of Six Lessons continues
Prac via Zoom
Saturdays 5 & 12 - lesson on 12 postponed till 26 due to internet outage - 2 pm
ALL TIMES AEST
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Next Professional Development workshops will be held in the mid-year school holidays. My Studio is having a make-over so there’ll be no major hands-on programs in there until after 1st July ‘25, other than for ‘exceptional circumstances’.
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Tote Bags, Socks and Other Things!
Sunday 27 April - 9 am till 12.30 pm
A hands-on workshop in my Studio with a private group - time to relax and enjoy some colouring skills - a well-earned respite from a working roster!
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NEED TO UPSKILL IMMEDIATELY?
Please remember that there’s plenty of information available for you in the Ed Centre of this website, as well as on YouTube.
Where to start?
Intro Web Workshops 1 and 2 will get you going with using our Liquid Radiance colours! Look for the support notes in the “First Aid Kits” section of the Web Workshops page
Intro Web Workshop 3 has traditional silk painting skills. Workshop 4 is yet to be recorded, but you’ll find notes in the “First Aid Kits” section.
Intro Web Workshops 5 and 6 will help you explore a huge range of fabric painting skills, from printing and stencilling to … well, get in there and have a look!
May
Flowers Course of Six Lessons
Final Sessions via Zoom
Thursday 1 & 8 - 10.00 am
Saturdays 3 & 10 - 2 pm - the final two lessons will be held on Saturday afternoons only
ALL TIMES AEST
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“Basics and Way Beyond!”
Monday 12 May in my Toowoomba Studio
from 9.30 till 3.30 pm
Private workshop with a
Queensland Quilters’ interest group.
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Special Event Special Event Special Event
Studio Expo
Friday 16 till Monday 19 May
Open from 9.30 am till 4 pm each day
FEATURES:
Hand coloured fabrics for sale, mainly $1, but some at 50 c and $2 per piece. Some to give away! More give-aways - equipment, books and gadgets that I no longer need in multiples for our classes and workshops.
Special Discounts for all who come (fabrics above excepted)
Display of techniques - new and old favourites, including from my projects in Embellish magazine.
Demonstrations on request.
Play table for you to try a technique or two while you’re here.
CALL IN via the Studio door for a few minutes
or stay as long as you wish.
ZOOM IN by appointment to join in the fun.
Phone or text me to ‘let you in’.
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Understanding Fabric Art Workshop
Saturday 24 May at 2 pm
Prac via Zoom - allow approx 3 hours
Exploring textures, from rubbings and printing skills to perfection in stencilling with rollers, and
lots more in between.
REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW
June
ALL WORKSHOPS PRAC via ZOOM
Traditional Batik - the Safe & Simple Way
Thursday 5 June at 10 am
Saturday 7 June at 2 pm - this workshop postponed to Sunday 8 June at 10 am
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Tote Bags, Socks and Other Things!
Saturday 7 June - 9.30 am till 12.30 pm
A hands-on workshop in my Studio with a private group - a re[eat of the program held in late April, because of its popularity - a time for these girls to relax and enjoy some colouring skills - a well-earned respite from their work roster!
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Painting a Scene
Thursday 19 June at 10 am
Saturday 21 June at 2 pm
No artistic skills necessary! Follow the steps I show you and … well … you’ve painted that scene!
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“A Taste of Creativity” - Eagleby, Brisbane
Wednesday 25 June - 9.30 am till 12.30 noon
An introductory hands-on workshop using
Liquid Radiance colours, with the
Spinning and Weaving Group members.
VENUE: Member’s private home
REGISTRATION: via the group
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July, August & September 2025
July 2025
On Tuesday 1 July 2025, we celebrate the 26th Birthday of our Genesis Creations business
CELEBRATION WORKSHOP via ZOOM
Saturday 5 July, from 2 till 4.30 pm
Join in this fun workshop, including new topics and ‘discoveries’ from years past. Play along with me, or just watch - it’s your choice. REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL
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Super Special DISCOUNTS across our product range in July. Watch this space!
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PRAC WORKSHOPS via ZOOM
Liquid Radiance BASICS PLUS
POSTPONED
Lots of colouring methods, exploring items around the home to design fabrics that are uniquely yours
Thu 10 July at 10 am
Sat 12 July at 2 pm
Allow approx 2 to 2 1/2 hours per session. Same topics each day. Choose the day that suits you best. BOOK NOW! Numbers are limited for these hands-on workshops via Zoom.
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Silk Painting Workshop
with a Specialist Group
from Brisbane
Saturday 19 July - new dates to be set
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Let’s finish our Birthday month with …
PLAY DAYS !!!
from 10 am till 3 pm
POSTPONED
Work on your own projects under my guidance, check what I’m also doing while you ‘do your thing’ - there’ll be some new and surprising ‘things’ going on in the Studio so you can learn some different ‘tricks’ too, and enjoy each others’ company while we all play.
Thursday 17 July via Zoom - FREE to play.
Tuesday 22 and Thursday 24 July in my Toowoomba Studio - materials fee of $20 applies for use of my paints and colours.
PLEASE REGISTER ASAP - NUMBERS WILL BE LIMITED FOR EACH DAY’S WORKSHOP.
August 2025
Specialist Workshops
Painting Flowers
POSTPONED until 2026
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PRAC WORKSHOPS via ZOOM
Saturdays only - start time 2 pm
POSTPONED
DATES - 9, 16, & 23 - note them now
TOPICS - to be decided according to your interests - please let me know what you’d like to explore further :)
WATCH THIS SPACE for more information!
Allow approx 2 to 2 1/2 hours per session. BOOK NOW! Numbers are limited for these hands-on workshops via Zoom.
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Want to check things out?
Go to the Web Workshops page.
Intro Web Workshops 1 and 2 will get you going with using our Liquid Radiance colours. Look for the support notes in the “First Aid Kits” section. Scroll down that page..
Intro Web Workshop 3 has traditional silk painting skills. Workshop 4 is yet to be recorded, but you’ll find notes in the “First Aid Kits” section.
Intro Web Workshops 5 and 6 will help you explore a huge range of fabric painting skills, from printing and stencilling to … well, get in there and have a look!
My YouTube channel has videos galore. featuring individual topics in short presentations to help you learn, or revise what we have done together.
September 2025
“A Taste of Creativity” - Crows Nest SEQ
Saturday 20 Sept - 9.30 am till 12.30 noon
An introductory hands-on workshop using
Liquid Radiance colours, with the
Art & Craft Group members.
VENUE: St Matthew’s Church Hall
REGISTRATION: via the group
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Prac Workshops via Zoom
Sat 6 Sept - Exploring Watercolour Techniques on Fabric
Thu 11 and Sat 13 Sept - Design Techniques on Towelling
Thursday workshops start at 10 am
Saturdays start at 2 pm (all times AEST)
Allow approx 2 to 2 1/2 hours per session. BOOK NOW! Numbers are limited for these hands-on workshops via Zoom.
A Prep List will be sent to you when you register, but if you don’t want to DO, it’s OK to just watch :)
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PDs for Textiles and Art Teachers
Hands-On in my Toowoomba Studio
NO REGISTRATIONS BEFORE DEADLINE SO PROGRAM WILL BE HELD AT ANOTHER TIME TBA.
These dates have now been reallocated
to other activities.
Tuesday 23 with Wednesday 24 option,
and Thursday 25 September 2025
9.30 am till 3.30 pm each day
See full details in the link below.
REGISTRATION for PD WORKSHOPS
PDs for Textiles and Art Teachers
via Zoom
NO REGISTRATIONS BEFORE DEADLINE. PROGRAM WILL BE HELD LATER.
Sunday 28 September 2025
75 to 90 minute sessions
Check out the details in the links below.
FREE TEXTILES AND ART TEACHERS’ HANDBOOK
Click here to download your copy
October, November & December
Back in daylight saving time again! Queensland does not have time adjustment.
Please alter the times advertised below to comply with your time zone.
October
Hands-on Workshop Program usually held in my Toowoomba Studio will be happening in November this year.
DETAILS in NEXT COLUMN >>>>>
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Prac Workshops via Zoom
Working along with me is desirable, but optional. You may join in and just watch if you wish.
TIMES: 9.30 am till 2.30 pm each day (AEST)
TOPIC 1: Working with ‘Big Brush’ Strokes!
This workshop is one of the ‘treasures’ found during my R & R! We’ll explore several methods of using big brushes to paint casual flowers, birds and animals … and whatever else you want to ‘characterise’.
Thursday 23 October - only one session for this workshop
Saturday 25 October - sorry folks, I’m unable to do a Saturday workshop for this topic
TOPIC 2: Garments & Gift-y Things
Another workshop involving my recent ‘discoveries’, as well as some old favourites. With time to play, you’ll be able to make your projects and garments as individual as you are. We’ll start with a few exercises then enjoy being creative together, you in your space and I in mine.
Thursday 30 October
Saturday 1 November
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BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. Please phone or email me to register. Numbers will be limited for each session. A Prep List will be sent when your booking has been confirmed.
SPECIAL NOTE: Saturday workshops are
a repeat of the preceding Thursday.
Due to the nature of these Zoom workshops,
a minimum of three participants will be required
for any particular session to go ahead.
November
Hands-on Workshop Program in my Toowoomba Studio
10.00 am till 4 pm each day
Thu 6, Fri 7 and Sat 8 - Fabulous Fabrics: Basics & WAY Beyond, including several advanced salting techniques and spray painting, as well as some of my ‘discoveries’ found during my recent clean-up and sort-out. This is a continuous three day program, but Saturday is optional.
THE FOLLOWING WEEK, we’ll take our skills into previously ‘unexplored’ places after a few basics each day to get us going!
Thu 13 - Stencilling and Printing using both Liquid Radiance colours and Flat paints.
Fri 14 - Batik and Discharge Techniques - simplifying the traditional skills, and taking them further with new ideas.
Sat 15 - A Taste of Silk Painting - the perfect opportunity to try this beautiful skill - but beware, it is addictive!
Sun 16 - FREE DESIGN DAY - no charge for those attending any or all of the workshops above. A chance to relax with your fellow students and work on your own projects under my guidance as required.
WORKSHOP FEES: $90 per day (except Sun 16)
SPECIAL DISCOUNTED PRICES for three or more days, or the entire program. See details on Information and Registration form.
Deadline Fri 24 October unless booked out earlier.
With max 5 places available per day, these workshops usually fill quickly!
Register now.
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Prac Workshops via Zoom
9.30 am till 2.30 pm each day
Thu 20 & Sat 22 Nov - “Embellish Topics by Request” - let’s play together with topics from past issues of Embellish magazine. Please let me know ASAP which you’d like to ‘conquer’ so I can get MY act together. Prep Lists for our sessions will be as you see them in the relevant magazines.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Techniques covered will probably vary between Thursday’s and Saturday’s sessions, depending on your requests.
December
Christmas workshop via Zoom
celebrating our very busy year:
Thu 11 Dec at 10 am
Sat 13 Dec at 1.30 pm
All times are AEST. Please adjust for your area if you have daylight saving
Same workshop presentation at each session
Allow 2 to 2 1/2 hours per workshop
REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL. FREE TO ATTEND.
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SPECIAL EVENT
Pre-Christmas Sale
MUST NOW BE A
POST-CHRISTMAS SALE!
Dates to be advised
Hand coloured fabrics from 50 cents per small piece - larger pieces a little more
Silk scarves
Hand-made jewellery
Garments - adults & children sizes - coloured of course, from my demos and displays
Novelties and ‘gifty’ items
Embellish past & present issues
MOSTLY AT GIVE-AWAY PRICES
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Closed between Christmas and New Year, reopening on Monday 5th January 2026
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Unable to join in the live Web Workshops or hands-on programs in my Studio? There’s plenty of information available for you in the Ed Centre and on my YouTube channel.
Wanting to check things out? Go to the Web Workshops page.
Intro Web Workshops 1 and 2 will get you going with using our Liquid Radiance colours. Look for the support notes in the “First Aid Kits” section. Scroll down that page..
Intro Web Workshop 3 has traditional silk painting skills. Workshop 4 is yet to be recorded, but you’ll find notes in the “First Aid Kits” section.
Intro Web Workshops 5 and 6 will help you explore a huge range of fabric painting skills, from printing and stencilling to … well, get in there and have a look!
My YouTube channel has videos galore. featuring individual topics in short presentations to help you learn, or revise what we have done together.