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Colour and Pattern Play Workshop

Hands-on creativity with global design sensation, Morag Myerscough (UK).

Fun and playful free creative workshops exploring Morag’s iconic patterns, shapes and colours.

These workshops invite you to dive into ideas of home and belonging, through bold design, storytelling, drawing, and lots of colour.

Your creations will contribute to the collective design of a large-scale arts installation in 2026.

Come as a family, with friends or fly solo to join the creative explosion! Our friendly artist facilitators, Michelle Le Plastrier and Artwork Agency, along with Morag herself, will be there to guide you.

Open to all ages and abilities. No arts experience needed.

Want to know more about this project?
Join Morag Myerscough, Holly Ringland, and leading First Nations voices for a thought-provoking conversation on creativity and belonging. Click here to find out more.

General Event Info

This event will be held indoors on the stage at the Outdoor Stage
Accessibility: Accessible parking space available, wheelchair-accessible reception, pathways, rooms, and amenities, with accessible bathroom facilities. Auslan interpretation available upon request, please notify us by Friday 14 November if you require Auslan interpretation.
Parking: 4 hours of free off-street parking, including accessible parking spaces. Please don't forget to register your vehicle for free parking.
Accessibility and Cultural Inclusion: If there is anything you need to make your participation more enjoyable, please let us know by contacting us on the details below.
*Relaxed Session: *Please note, the 2:00pm-4:00pm session is a Relaxed Session with limited places available. This Relaxed Session is designed to be a gentler, comfortable experience. It’s welcoming for people with sensory sensitivities, accessibility needs, or who enjoy a calm atmosphere.
Photos & Video Documentation: This event will be documented via video and photographs and used by Everybody NOW! and our partners for promotion. By registering for this event you agree to the recording, reproducing and showing of the content captured by any means.
Have a question or Accessibility Requirements? Please email us at info@everybodynow.com.au

Colour and Pattern Play

Everybody NOW!

Saturday 22 November

Outdoor Stage, HOTA, Home of the Arts. 135 Bundall Road Surfers Paradise

Time

10:00am Start

Pricing

FREE

Saturday 22 November

Outdoor Stage, HOTA, Home of the Arts. 135 Bundall Road Surfers Paradise

Time

11:00am Start

Pricing

FREE

Saturday 22 November

Outdoor Stage, HOTA, Home of the Arts. 135 Bundall Road Surfers Paradise

Time

2:00pm Start (Relaxed Session*)

Pricing

FREE

Artists

Morag Myerscough, Lead Designer

Morag Myerscough is an acclaimed British artist and designer, renowned for her vibrant and immersive public art installations that transform urban environments. She is best known for her use of bold colours, patterns, and words to create spaces that foster a sense of community, belonging, and joy.

Myerscough’s work spans a wide range of projects, from schools and hospitals to cultural hubs and town centres, often involving local communities in the design process to reflect their cultural identity and shared history.

Myerscough’s work is instantly recognizable for its energy and ability to resonate with diverse audiences worldwide, having been featured in cities across the globe, including London, Melbourne, Hong Kong, and Mexico City.

In addition to her design work, Myerscough is a passionate advocate for belonging, often speaking about the importance of creating spaces that promote inclusivity.

Michelle Le Plastrier, Local Artist

Michelle Le Plastrier is a multidisciplinary artist with a focus on hand-built ceramics exploring identity, socio-political and environmental issues all in her signature candy coloured style.

Michelle teaches introductory ceramics across South-East Queensland and has exhibited and produced workshops for galleries, councils and businesses across Australia.

Michelle was an artist-in-residence through HOTA’s inaugural ArtKeeper program in 2021-22 and exhibited her body of work Dopamine Days at HOTA 2023-24. She won the Environmental Art Award at the 2023 Queensland Regional Art Awards and was a finalist in the 2024 North QLD Ceramic Awards at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery.

Art-Work / Art-Public, Local Artist

Art-Work / Art-Public are design consultants specialising in visual brand design, photography and public art projects. Our team brings diverse experience, having collaborated with artists, organisations, and clients across multiple sectors.

With strong expertise in graphic design, brand development, and project management, we thrive on creative challenges and delivering meaningful outcomes. We believe in doing quality work with good people. We love taking the time to connect deeply with our clients and artists to get the most out of every project.

We aim to inspire, transform, and enhance the places and communities it serves.