Weekend Art Club Events

Art Club at Empower Create Thrive

Art Club event is on the second Saturday of each month.

Its a fun, hands-on event where creativity meets confidence. It’s for girls aged between 10-17 years come together to create and inspire each other in an authentic and meaningful way.

Whether it’s painting, sewing, or jewellery making Art Club offers a supportive, uplifting, and inspiring environment while having loads of fun. Set your child up for success by giving them a fun & creative experience in a positive social setting.

Empower Create Thrive was founded and is facilitated by Behaviour Specialist, Educator, and Artist Jessica Wayland. Her expertise spans multimodal art, self‑esteem, resilience, and emotional regulation. Through a unique blend of creativity and evidence‑based wellbeing practices, she empowers girls to navigate life with confidence.

All Art Club sessions include

· Engaging art activities

· Morning tea, creative resources & take-home materials

· Small group size (max 12 participants) for a personalised experience *Minimum numbers required

Meet Jessica before you attend by joining the 30-minute Zoom call on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. Attend with an adult or friend to ask any questions and find out about this month’s event.

Contact Jessica for the Zoom link via email link

Art Club at the Empower Create Thrive FAQs

What does each weekend workshop include?

All sessions includes

- Engaging activities & art experiences

- Morning tea, resources & take-home materials

- Small group size (max 6 participants) for a personalised experience

What is the cost of attending a weekend workshop?

The cost of attending Empower Create Thrive Saturday Workshop is $80. The workshop includes morning tea & creative experiences. Bookings can be made via Eventbrite.

Why attend a weekend workshop?

For fun!!

Also, girls today face intense social and academic pressures. When girls feel supported and valued, they develop a strong self-image, believe in their abilities, and build resilience, have greater regulation & emotional control leading to improved mental health, well-being, and academic success.

Where is the venue?

Art Club is held in the newly renovated Juanita Nielsen Community Centre on Bland Street, Woolloomooloo. The location is truly inspiring, just a 9‑minute walk from the Art Gallery of NSW, a 2‑minute stroll to Artspace, and a 10‑minute walk to the Royal Botanic Garden.