Joyful Arts and Minds

18/01/2026

Exciting news from Joyful Arts and Minds — we’re now offering Walk and Talk Therapy! Experience therapy outdoors with gentle movement, fresh air, and open conversation. Perfect for anyone who feels more comfortable talking while moving, wants to connect with nature, or prefers a less formal approach to healing. Read more: https://wix.to/9s7XFva

Exciting news - Joyful Arts and Minds are now offering a new therapy service!Experience a refreshing approach to mental health and wellbeing with Walk and Talk Therapy. This unique form of therapy takes place outdoors, combining the benefits of gentle movement, fresh air, and open conversation.Walk....

29/11/2025

Great news that the Performing Arts program will be continuing in 2026 at OLSCC!
If you have children who would like to learn skills in singing, acting, presenting on stage, using a 🎤 , speaking and reading 📖 with expression, reciting poetry and so much more, make sure you fill in your expression of interest forms due 1st December.
Congratulations to the 37 students who performed in the pantomime musical, Aladdin Trouble 🪔 last week 🎭! It was AMAZING!🤩

12/09/2025

30/08/2025

What a lovely group of ladies to spend a creative afternoon with! I had a fabulous time working with the Dalby Daycare Centre and Stuart Street Kindergarten team 🎨👩‍🎨🫟

20/08/2025

Have you brought your tickets yet? Tickets are selling fast and limited spots still available. Ticket sales end Wednesday 27th so get in quick!

https://www.trybooking.com/DDXSD

15/08/2025

Another Speech and Drama Eisteddfod done and dusted! But what a fabulous group of students I had the absolute privilege of working with!
I had tears in my eyes so often as I watched each student give their all. They heard the feedback from the adjudicator and it was so obvious how much they grew in their presentation skills and confidence over the 2 days.
I saw every student conquer their fear of being up on stage and their elation at completion. I saw every one of my students congratulating and supporting each other through the whole presentation.
I feel like the luckiest performing arts teacher in the world to have the opportunity to work with these beautiful people!

15/08/2025

A small warning - I am about to share a LOT of Eisteddfod photos from my absolutely amazing Performing Arts students!
But to begin…. a video of possibly the cutest performance I’ve ever seen! How amazing is this Year 2 student?

07/08/2025

🎨✨ TICKETS ON SALE NOW! ✨🎨
Get ready for an explosion of colour, creativity, and community at this year’s KAOS – Kids Art On Show presented by Dalby Daycare Centre & Stuart Street Kindergarten!

🖼️ Join us for the official Opening Evening of our annual art exhibition on Saturday 30th August. Choose from two fantastic ticket options:

👩‍🎨 Make and Take Art Session (3:00PM - 6:00PM)
Unleash your inner artist! Create your own masterpiece with guidance from local art teacher & therapist Michelle Garside.
💡 No experience needed
🎨 All materials provided (BYO apron)
🥂 Includes drinks & entry to the exhibition

✨ Official Opening Evening (4:30PM - 6:00PM)
Enjoy delicious canapés and drinks, a ribbon cutting ceremony, and the chance to view incredible artwork by our talented little artists.

💬 A perfect afternoon out for families, creatives, and art lovers alike – come connect, create, and celebrate!

📍 When: Saturday, 30th August
📍 Where: Gallery 107 at Dalby
🎟️ Scan the QR code below to grab your tickets now! Don’t miss out!

31/01/2025

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Is your young person struggling with emotional regulation, impulse control, emotional self-awareness, relational connectedness, or anxiety? Art therapy provides a creative and supportive space for students to explore their emotions and build confidence.

Michelle, our registered art therapist and experienced teacher, is available every Monday in Chinchilla and every Friday in Pittsworth for individual and small group sessions in schools and at our office—for both private and NDIS.

Contact us to discuss how art therapy can support your child.

05/01/2025

🥳There are still some places available in tomorrow’s art workshop! 🎨🖌️

Join us for a 3 hour fun morning of creativity where your child can choose a project to work on from a huge array of art materials! 👩‍🎨

Where: 7 Pratten St
When: 7th and 15th of January
How much: $50 with all art materials provided
How to book:

Joyful Arts and Minds offers art and craft school holiday activities. Small group and individual mindful art sessions are available for booking. We offer mindfulness through art classes via appointment.

04/01/2025

New Blog Post

Two Joyful Creative Art Workshops for 7-16 year olds!

22/12/2024

🎨✨ Get ready for a magical morning this Christmas Eve! Join us for a fun arts and crafts workshop where children can unleash their creativity while parents prep for the BIG DAY! Don't miss out on the holiday fun. Reserve your spot now! 🎄❤️ Join us at: https://wix.to/7AK4Ww4

Join us for a fun morning of Christmas arts and crafts (while parents have some time to prepare for the BIG DAY!)Children will create a step-by-step acrylic painting on a canvas that will be a treasured keepsake or gift for someone special.They will also make some delicious Christmas cookies that wi...