Creative Community Flourishing

Creative Flourishing: Where Creativity Cultivates Wellbeing

Make more than art. Create gratitude journals, vision boards and kindness projects while discovering simple habits that support everyday wellbeing.

Join Karen Haddon from Befriend for a welcoming series of four creative workshops exploring gratitude, thankfulness, kindness and community connection. Through simple hands-on projects and evidence-based wellbeing practices, you'll discover how creativity can improve wellbeing, strengthen relationships and help build a more connected community.

Attend the full series or simply book the workshops that interest you most. No artistic experience is required—just bring your curiosity and enjoy creating alongside others.

Workshop 1 – Cultivating Gratefulness

What: Explore the benefits of grateful living and create your own personalised gratitude journal to encourage positive daily reflection.

When: Saturday 29 August | 2:00pm – 4:30pm

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Workshop 2 – The Art of Saying Thank You

What: Discover why expressing gratitude matters and design beautiful handmade thank you cards that spread kindness and strengthen connections.

When: Saturday 12 September | 2:00pm – 4:30pm

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Workshop 3 – Acts of Kindness

What: Learn how small acts of kindness create happier, more connected communities while sewing a heartfelt kindness heart and creating kindness cards to share with others.

When: Saturday 10 October | 2:00pm – 4:30pm

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Workshop 4 – Your Vision for a Thriving Community

What: Create an inspiring vision board while exploring what a thriving, connected community looks like through your own eyes.

When: Saturday 24 October | 2:00pm – 4:30pm

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Other details -

Where: The Shed - 27 Birchington Street, Beckenham

Who: Suitable for women aged 18+

Facilitator: Karen Haddon from Befriend is passionate about creating welcoming communities where people feel connected and belong. Through creative, evidence-informed workshops, Karen helps participants explore simple practices that support wellbeing, kindness and meaningful relationships.

Price: Gosnells Women's Collective Members: $10 per workshop, Non-members: $20 per workshop. Discount available for bookings across all four workshops.

Catering: Tea and coffee included. Bottled water and soft drinks available for $2 each.

Parking: Free parking is available inside the main gate, along Birchington Street, or in the vacant lot beside the premises.