UPCOMING EVENTS
Open Studio Days
13 Midjimberry Road, Mulumba (Point Lookout)
Follow the signs on Open Days
Open Studio hours: 10am-3pm
Contact Paula to visit
Paula Boo Studios
IAM Straddie Arts Trail 2026: Stop 28 | Paula Boo Studios
Featuring Tamara Armstrong, Paula Boo, Penny Gillespie & Danny Horsford
Tamara Armstrong’s vibrant paintings celebrate colour, nature and memory, transforming the landscapes of Minjerribah and Tamborine Mountain into joyful works that invite viewers to linger.
Paula Boo brings together music and fibre art in a practice shaped by community, traditional weaving and the enduring influence of the women who came before her. Her woven works reflect both innovation and a deep respect for ancient craft traditions.
Contemporary jeweller and metalsmith Penny Gillespie creates exquisitely handcrafted pieces inspired by the island’s shifting tides, coastal textures and treasures gathered along the shoreline. Silver, enamel and copper become intimate reflections of place.
Working as Currawong Fibre Arts, Danny Horsford draws on his Māori weaving heritage to create contemporary fibre works that honour tradition while embracing sustainable practice. His pieces are woven from foraged and homegrown materials, reflecting a thoughtful relationship between culture, craft and Country.
📍 Paula Boo Studios (Upstairs)
13 Midjimberry Road, Point Lookout
🕘 Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9:00am – 3:00pm
Coil Workshops 10am-2pm
Tues Sept 22nd
Tues Sept 29th
Join Paula Boo and create a beautiful coiled basket. Learn some basic basketry techniques using sustainably harvested Bangalow Palm and hand-dyed Raffia and watch your piece come to life as we share a weaving circle and an afternoon together.
Coiling techniques are used around the world in many different cultures. Paula’s coil workshops share commonly used coiling stitches using mainly found and harvested natural fibres and hand-dyed and paper raffia. You will go home with a fabulous and unique creation and hopefully a new found passion for weaving!
Min age 11yrs
4 hrs
If you would like to organise a private workshop from 1-5 people, contact Paula to book a time.
Twist Weave Workshops 10am-3pm
Wed Sept 23rd
Wed Sept 30th
Join Paula Boo and create a beautiful twist weave or twined basket. Learn some basic basketry techniques using sustainably harvested natural fibres and watch your piece come to life as we share a weaving circle and an afternoon together.
Twist weave is a basketry technique used in many forms and with many fibres both soft and hard. This workshop uses a variety of natural fibres collected locally, to create a unique basket dictated by the moods of the materials. Fibres may include (depending on my stock at the time) Bangalow Palm, Coccus Palm, Banana, Lomandra spp. , Monstera sheath, cane and other random materials.
You will go home with a fabulous and unique creation and hopefully a new found passion for weaving!
Min age 11yrs
5 hrs
If you would like to organise a private workshop from 1-5 people, contact Paula to book a time.
Alternate Weave: Sea Creatures
Thurs Sept 24th
Thurs Oct 1st
In an Alternate Weave workshop, participants use Coccus Palm and vibrant raffia to craft small, whimsical sea creatures—tiny fish, curling octopuses.... The workshop typically begins with a grounding introduction to the fibers: how to soften palm strands, blend raffia colors, and build simple armatures to support more sculptural shapes. From there, the focus shifts to creative weaving techniques that alternate direction, tension, and pattern to form creations with, textured bodies. The process is meditative, tactile, and delightfully intuitive, inviting participants of all skill levels to explore the playful side of fiber art.
By the end, each maker has not only a unique woven creature but also a deeper appreciation for how natural materials and imaginative techniques can bring tiny worlds to life. Come with curiosity and leave with a piece of art that’s uniquely yours—infused with memory, place, and story.
Min age 10yrs
2 hrs
Straddie Stories: Collage Workshop
Next Workshop To Be Announced soon…
1-3pm
Join artist and designer Magda Myszkowski for a hands-on creative workshop that invites you to explore the rich beauty of Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) through the meditative art of collage and paper weaving.
No art experience? No problem. This workshop is all about playful discovery, self-expression, and reconnecting with the landscape in a deeply personal way. You'll work with a curated collection of imagery celebrating Straddie’s unique flora, fauna, and coastal life—including striking photographs by local artist Fiona Pyke.
Come with curiosity and leave with a piece of art that’s uniquely yours—infused with memory, place, and story.
Min age 10yrs
2 hrs
