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Mindful Markmaking with Amanda Gorman

Slow down and switch off from the demands of everyday life and reconnect with the simple joy of making.

Mindful Markmaking is a gentle, low-pressure creative workshop designed to support focus, relaxation and creative expression.

Using neurodivergent-friendly approaches, participants will explore a series of mindful art-making techniques, combining pencil drawing, watercolour washes, pin-pricking and repetitive pen mark-making to create intricate and highly personal artworks.

Accompanied by a carefully curated soundtrack, each session flows between social, conversational making and quieter, focused moments. The repetitive rhythm supports a calming experience and focused attention.

Each week participants will create a collection of small artworks to take home while also contributing to a growing collaborative artwork which will be displayed in the local community centre on completion of the series.

General Event Info

We welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities and experience levels.
What to Bring Nothing — all materials are supplied.
Participants are welcome to bring headphones if they enjoy creating with music or would like to minimise background noise while they work. A workshop Spotify playlist will be available and played softly in the space throughout each session.
No artistic experience is required — participants are encouraged to focus on the process rather than the outcome.

Mindful Markmaking Workshops

by Everybody NOW!

Saturday 8 August, Workshop 1

Upper Coomera Community Centre - 90 Reserve Rd, Upper Coomera QLD 4209

Time

3:00pm-4:30pm

Pricing

$10

Friday 14 August, Workshop 2

Ormeau Community Centre - 3 Cuthbert Dr, Ormeau QLD 4208

Time

10:00am-11:30am

Pricing

$10

Saturday 22 August , Workshop 3

Upper Coomera Community Centre - 90 Reserve Rd, Upper Coomera QLD 4209

Time

3:00pm-4:30pm

Pricing

$10

Monday 24 August, Workshop 4

Ormeau Community Centre - 3 Cuthbert Dr, Ormeau QLD 4208

Time

6:00pm-7:30pm

Pricing

$10

Artists

Amanda Gorman

Amanda Gorman is a Gold Coast-based multidisciplinary artist, educator and founder of DISTRACTD, a community organisation dedicated to supporting and educating neurodivergent individuals, families and professionals.

Her creative practice spans contemporary ink work, illustration, fine art, design and community arts, with a strong focus on accessibility, connection and creative wellbeing. Through her work as both an artist and facilitator, Amanda creates welcoming spaces where people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds can connect, create and feel a sense of belonging.

Driven by a deep curiosity about the world around her, Amanda draws inspiration from both the subtle details of everyday life and the broader natural environment. She has exhibited widely across the region through solo exhibitions, art prizes and group exhibitions, while also collaborating with fashion and costume designers to translate her artwork into wearable pieces, including designs featured at the Gold Coast Music Awards.

Alongside her artistic practice, Amanda is a passionate advocate for neurodiversity, regularly facilitating workshops, speaking engagements and community events that encourage creativity, understanding and connection.

Whether you’re looking to nurture your creativity, find a moment of calm, meet like-minded people, or simply try something new, Mindful Markmaking offers a welcoming space to slow down, create and connect.

Partners

Creative and Connected is supported by Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

Creative and Connected is supported by The Arts Development Fund, a City of Gold Coast Council initiative that supports our creative community by fostering professional pathways and skills development, contributing to our city’s vibrant lifestyle.

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