Creatives and Studios
Home to over 40 creative tenants, Goolugatup Heathcote provides a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant and close knit creative community. Just 15 minutes from Perth CBD, Goolugatup Heathcote - with its historic buildings and panoramic Swan River Views - is fast becoming an innovative sanctuary for arts practitioners seeking a peaceful, yet vibrant working environment.
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Erin Madeley
Dandalup Murray House
Erin is the founder and director of Perth Makers Market as well as the director of Erin Madeley Consulting. Having worked in the handmade industry of Perth for over 7 years, firstly as a stallholder and then as a market coordinator, Erin has a wealth of knowledge about the handmade scene, place activation, small business development, workshops, events and more!
Erin’s passions are helping handmade and local businesses showcase their work, supporting the community through partnerships and events as well as spending time with her family.
Erin is the founder and director of Perth Makers Market as well as the director of Erin Madeley Consulting. Having worked in the handmade industry of Perth for over 7 years, firstly as a stallholder and then as a market coordinator, Erin has a wealth of knowledge about the handmade scene, place activation, small business development, workshops, events and more!
Erin’s passions are helping handmade and local businesses showcase their work, supporting the community through partnerships and events as well as spending time with her family.
Robyn Laycock
Mandoon Helena Building
When there are no more words, let art do the talking!
Robyn Laycock’s praxis is researched across the disciplines of art, science, and psychology. Laycock has completed her Bachelor and Post Graduate Degrees in Fine Art from Edith Cowan University and studied Transpersonal Art Therapy at The Ikon Institute of Australia. Laycock currently works as an Artist and Art Therapist At GH and VisAbility, Formerly The Association for The Blind of Western Australia running individual and group sessions.
What we are is not what we see, but the nature we leave behind.
When there are no more words, let art do the talking!
Robyn Laycock’s praxis is researched across the disciplines of art, science, and psychology. Laycock has completed her Bachelor and Post Graduate Degrees in Fine Art from Edith Cowan University and studied Transpersonal Art Therapy at The Ikon Institute of Australia. Laycock currently works as an Artist and Art Therapist At GH and VisAbility, Formerly The Association for The Blind of Western Australia running individual and group sessions.
What we are is not what we see, but the nature we leave behind.
Sarah Pearn
Gyinning Ellen Brook Building
Sarah Pearn studied realist fine art at The Florence Academy of Art, Italy. Having moved back to Australia, she now focuses on producing highly traditional, classical portraits.
Sarah also specialises in still life, landscape and figurative works, and has a passionate knowledge of traditional techniques and practices.
Sarah Pearn studied realist fine art at The Florence Academy of Art, Italy. Having moved back to Australia, she now focuses on producing highly traditional, classical portraits.
Sarah also specialises in still life, landscape and figurative works, and has a passionate knowledge of traditional techniques and practices.
Marina Saker
Gyinning Ellen Brook Building
Marina Saker is a studio-based jewellery designer who handcrafts her own unique designs. She mainly works with sterling silver, gold and semi-precious gemstones making practical and highly wearable pieces. Marina has traveled the world, born in Zimbabwe, lived in Cyprus, France and is now based in Perth, Western Australia.
Her travels have exposed her to a variety of inspirations for her designs that she has incorporated into her work.
Marina Saker is a studio-based jewellery designer who handcrafts her own unique designs. She mainly works with sterling silver, gold and semi-precious gemstones making practical and highly wearable pieces. Marina has traveled the world, born in Zimbabwe, lived in Cyprus, France and is now based in Perth, Western Australia.
Her travels have exposed her to a variety of inspirations for her designs that she has incorporated into her work.
Rose Skinner
Childrens School of Contemporary Art
Derbal Yerrigan Swan House
Rose Skinner is the founder and Creative Director of The Children's School of Contemporary Art. With over fifteen years experience working in the creative industries Rose's bubblegum aesthetic and imaginative narratives have resonated with people of all ages in galleries, festivals and exhibition spaces across Australia and abroad.
Rose's particular style and lowbrow approach to children's art education allows for creative learning through directed experimentation, technical skills development and play.
Derbal Yerrigan Swan House
Rose Skinner is the founder and Creative Director of The Children's School of Contemporary Art. With over fifteen years experience working in the creative industries Rose's bubblegum aesthetic and imaginative narratives have resonated with people of all ages in galleries, festivals and exhibition spaces across Australia and abroad.
Rose's particular style and lowbrow approach to children's art education allows for creative learning through directed experimentation, technical skills development and play.
Natalie Hind
Dandalup Murray House
Natalie Hind is the mastermind behind 'The Auburn Hour Films'. At AHF, we love the magic of family and relationships. We also love telling stories, and that’s how we ended up making films documenting the ultimate celebration of love (yep you guessed it), weddings.
Every love is different, every partnership unique, and our films reflect that. Quirky, romantic, hilarious, low key - whatever your vibe, we capture your essence in one short film. A tangible memory in vivid colour to return to for happy tears and warm fuzzies.
Natalie Hind is the mastermind behind 'The Auburn Hour Films'. At AHF, we love the magic of family and relationships. We also love telling stories, and that’s how we ended up making films documenting the ultimate celebration of love (yep you guessed it), weddings.
Every love is different, every partnership unique, and our films reflect that. Quirky, romantic, hilarious, low key - whatever your vibe, we capture your essence in one short film. A tangible memory in vivid colour to return to for happy tears and warm fuzzies.
Ridhwaan Moolla
Dandalup Murray House
Ridhwaan Moolla is a Perth-based design consultant with a passion for photography, art direction & boutique branding.
Ridhwaan takes a collaborative approach, partnering with clients to craft their vision, which may take the form of styling & photography, brand identity, product packaging, content art direction or any other number of creative possibilities. Ridhwaan’s penchant for taking on projects across a broad array of fields and working with a variety of media means that he is not limited to a narrow tool kit or design formula. It’s this openness to an organic and experimental process that is the difference between good design, and design that resonates beyond the page (which is infinitely better than good).
Ridhwaan Moolla is a Perth-based design consultant with a passion for photography, art direction & boutique branding.
Ridhwaan takes a collaborative approach, partnering with clients to craft their vision, which may take the form of styling & photography, brand identity, product packaging, content art direction or any other number of creative possibilities. Ridhwaan’s penchant for taking on projects across a broad array of fields and working with a variety of media means that he is not limited to a narrow tool kit or design formula. It’s this openness to an organic and experimental process that is the difference between good design, and design that resonates beyond the page (which is infinitely better than good).
Maggie Calzoni
Swan River Print Studio
Gyinning Ellen Brook Building
Maggie Calzoni was born in Perth. After primary school teaching she studied fine art at several institutions including Perth TAFE, Curtin University and the Fremantle Arts Centre. Since joining the Printmakers' Association of WA and the Swan River Print Studio she now focuses on printmaking. She is interested in natural phenomena such as light, shadow and reflection and the imperfections in nature and fragments of found objects. In 2018 she was selected as a finalist in the Fremantle Art Centre Print Award.
Gyinning Ellen Brook Building
Maggie Calzoni was born in Perth. After primary school teaching she studied fine art at several institutions including Perth TAFE, Curtin University and the Fremantle Arts Centre. Since joining the Printmakers' Association of WA and the Swan River Print Studio she now focuses on printmaking. She is interested in natural phenomena such as light, shadow and reflection and the imperfections in nature and fragments of found objects. In 2018 she was selected as a finalist in the Fremantle Art Centre Print Award.
Katie Glaskin
Swan River Print Studio
Gyinning Ellen Brook Building
Katie Glaskin is a West Australian anthropologist, painter, and printmaker. As an undergraduate she studied art and anthropology, and as an anthropologist she has spent many years working with Kimberley Aboriginal people on their native title claims. These experiences have profoundly shaped how she thinks about history and place, and have influenced her use of landscape to explore and express emotional states.
Katie’s current work focuses on themes of loss and endangerment, extinction and de-extinction, themes that have been represented in recent solo exhibitions (2018, 2019) and group shows. Katie’s paintings and prints have found their way into private collections in Australia, Canada, France, Finland, Indonesia and New Zealand. Her prints have been collected by the Art Gallery of the University of Western Australia.
Gyinning Ellen Brook Building
Katie Glaskin is a West Australian anthropologist, painter, and printmaker. As an undergraduate she studied art and anthropology, and as an anthropologist she has spent many years working with Kimberley Aboriginal people on their native title claims. These experiences have profoundly shaped how she thinks about history and place, and have influenced her use of landscape to explore and express emotional states.
Katie’s current work focuses on themes of loss and endangerment, extinction and de-extinction, themes that have been represented in recent solo exhibitions (2018, 2019) and group shows. Katie’s paintings and prints have found their way into private collections in Australia, Canada, France, Finland, Indonesia and New Zealand. Her prints have been collected by the Art Gallery of the University of Western Australia.
Claire Lawson
Swan River Print Studio
Gyinning Ellen Brook Building
Traditional printmaking can be described as a form of alchemy - a transformative process necessitating both creative inspiration and technical discipline. Claire was initially drawn to fine art printmaking by the challenge of manipulating the multitude of variables intrinsic to the process. Her practice includes both intaglio and relief and she has completed a number of specialised courses at Australian Print Workshop in Melbourne. With an academic background in Anthropology and Sociology, Claire is particularly interested in exploring urban landscapes and how the built environment impacts upon communities and influences social interactions.
Gyinning Ellen Brook Building
Traditional printmaking can be described as a form of alchemy - a transformative process necessitating both creative inspiration and technical discipline. Claire was initially drawn to fine art printmaking by the challenge of manipulating the multitude of variables intrinsic to the process. Her practice includes both intaglio and relief and she has completed a number of specialised courses at Australian Print Workshop in Melbourne. With an academic background in Anthropology and Sociology, Claire is particularly interested in exploring urban landscapes and how the built environment impacts upon communities and influences social interactions.
Joy Lefroy
Swan River Print Studio
Gyinning Ellen Brook Building
Joy Lefroy works predominantly with linocut printing and much of her work uses the reduction technique in which successive layers of lino are cut away and printed in different colours. She enjoys cutting and working the lino; thinking in reverse; and layering the colours and shapes. Joy is a storyteller and her prints usually have a story behind them, often referencing items and experiences from her everyday life.
Gyinning Ellen Brook Building
Joy Lefroy works predominantly with linocut printing and much of her work uses the reduction technique in which successive layers of lino are cut away and printed in different colours. She enjoys cutting and working the lino; thinking in reverse; and layering the colours and shapes. Joy is a storyteller and her prints usually have a story behind them, often referencing items and experiences from her everyday life.
Annemie McAuliffe
Swan River Print Studio
Gyinning Ellen Brook Building
Annemie McAuliffe has been studying drawing, painting and printmaking since 2010, and has exhibited variously with group exhibitions including Fremantle Arts Centre, the Printmaker’s Association of Western Australia, and the Swan River Print Studio in its inaugural Summer Exhibition of 2019. Annemie is inspired by colour and she enjoys mixing her own pigments and taking risks with form. She is intrigued with the possibilities of experimenting in order to convey feelings, ideas and experiences through her work, and above all, wishes to make work that makes her and others happy.
Gyinning Ellen Brook Building
Annemie McAuliffe has been studying drawing, painting and printmaking since 2010, and has exhibited variously with group exhibitions including Fremantle Arts Centre, the Printmaker’s Association of Western Australia, and the Swan River Print Studio in its inaugural Summer Exhibition of 2019. Annemie is inspired by colour and she enjoys mixing her own pigments and taking risks with form. She is intrigued with the possibilities of experimenting in order to convey feelings, ideas and experiences through her work, and above all, wishes to make work that makes her and others happy.
Harvey Mullen
Swan River Print Studio
Gyinning Ellen Brook Building
Harvey Mullen is a painter and printmaker whose work revolves around the exploration of place and natural phenomena. Informed by his experiences as a surfer and mountaineer in remote and wild locations, the work articulates a sensitivity and deep connection to the environment. He has exhibited in a number of group and solo shows in Scotland and Australia with his work being held in public and private collections in Switzerland, the U.K. and Australia. He lives and works in East Fremantle, Western Australia.
Gyinning Ellen Brook Building
Harvey Mullen is a painter and printmaker whose work revolves around the exploration of place and natural phenomena. Informed by his experiences as a surfer and mountaineer in remote and wild locations, the work articulates a sensitivity and deep connection to the environment. He has exhibited in a number of group and solo shows in Scotland and Australia with his work being held in public and private collections in Switzerland, the U.K. and Australia. He lives and works in East Fremantle, Western Australia.
Bethwyn Porter
Swan River Print Studio
Gyinning Ellen Brook Building
Bethwyn Porters’ practice is inspired by her fascination with the natural world and the fragility of the environment. The often uneasy liaison between humans and their surroundings is a commonly explored theme. Her love of nature emerges as an underlying focus in all her work, whether it be two dimensional such as drawing, painting, and printmaking or three dimensional pieces such as ceramic, silverwork, and plique-a-jour enamelling.
Her current work with the printmaking collective sees Beth focusing on producing hand pulled prints, many of which are unique state monotypes. Her passionate interest in experimentation, improvisation and creative use of tools and technical processes all come together to further enrich her practice
Gyinning Ellen Brook Building
Bethwyn Porters’ practice is inspired by her fascination with the natural world and the fragility of the environment. The often uneasy liaison between humans and their surroundings is a commonly explored theme. Her love of nature emerges as an underlying focus in all her work, whether it be two dimensional such as drawing, painting, and printmaking or three dimensional pieces such as ceramic, silverwork, and plique-a-jour enamelling.
Her current work with the printmaking collective sees Beth focusing on producing hand pulled prints, many of which are unique state monotypes. Her passionate interest in experimentation, improvisation and creative use of tools and technical processes all come together to further enrich her practice
Sally Geach
Dandalup Murray House
Passionate and talented, Sally has been designing since 2013 upon finishing her Advanced Diploma in Fashion and Design Technology. After many years designing, Sally found her stride in the bridal industry where her love of detail, lace and one-off creations come to life.
Sally Geach Bridal seeks to create the perfect wedding gown through collaboration of designer and bride. Sally works from her studio in Applecross, Western Australian, designing beautiful designs for Perth brides, offering women the chance to be part of the #SGBrideClub, one of the most wonderful experiences a bride could choose.
Taking on a limited amount of brides per year, booking in for a one-on-one design meeting with Sally is essential.
Passionate and talented, Sally has been designing since 2013 upon finishing her Advanced Diploma in Fashion and Design Technology. After many years designing, Sally found her stride in the bridal industry where her love of detail, lace and one-off creations come to life.
Sally Geach Bridal seeks to create the perfect wedding gown through collaboration of designer and bride. Sally works from her studio in Applecross, Western Australian, designing beautiful designs for Perth brides, offering women the chance to be part of the #SGBrideClub, one of the most wonderful experiences a bride could choose.
Taking on a limited amount of brides per year, booking in for a one-on-one design meeting with Sally is essential.
Amy Cherrie
Cherrie Blossom Candle & Co.
Dandalup Murray House
Amy Cherrie is the craftsperson behind Cherrie Blossom Candle & Co. — where she blends a range of scented soy candles, diffuser oils and beauty products. Amy is self-taught, and is passionate about creating 'products with purpose'. Each blend is imagined to create a sense of zen in your space and a little bit of heaven amidst the chaos!
Amy will be holding workshops on site (stay tuned!) and welcomes visitors to Goolugatup Heathcote to follow their nose to her open studio for a peek (Mon/Wed/Fri).
Dandalup Murray House
Amy Cherrie is the craftsperson behind Cherrie Blossom Candle & Co. — where she blends a range of scented soy candles, diffuser oils and beauty products. Amy is self-taught, and is passionate about creating 'products with purpose'. Each blend is imagined to create a sense of zen in your space and a little bit of heaven amidst the chaos!
Amy will be holding workshops on site (stay tuned!) and welcomes visitors to Goolugatup Heathcote to follow their nose to her open studio for a peek (Mon/Wed/Fri).
Rachelle Dusting
Dandalup Murray House
Rachelle graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor in Fine Arts Degree (Honours), from the University of Western Australia. Her studio is based in Perth’s south, where she works from private commissions and exhibition projects. Since graduating, Rachelle has spent time as a tutor at UWA, a Drawing Instructor with H.U. Kendall & Co, Jacksons Drawing Supplies, Inspired Living Foundation, Awesome Arts, and tutoring privately. Her works span several genres from realistic oil painting to whimsical illustration and large scale murals. Rachelle is a current member of the Mandorla Art Award committee, overseeing the Award’s social media platforms. Rachelle was recently selected as the tendered artist for City of Canning's first Developer Funded Public Art. Rachelle's vision is to make a greater contribution towards Australia’s creative culture and uplift the art community.
Rachelle graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor in Fine Arts Degree (Honours), from the University of Western Australia. Her studio is based in Perth’s south, where she works from private commissions and exhibition projects. Since graduating, Rachelle has spent time as a tutor at UWA, a Drawing Instructor with H.U. Kendall & Co, Jacksons Drawing Supplies, Inspired Living Foundation, Awesome Arts, and tutoring privately. Her works span several genres from realistic oil painting to whimsical illustration and large scale murals. Rachelle is a current member of the Mandorla Art Award committee, overseeing the Award’s social media platforms. Rachelle was recently selected as the tendered artist for City of Canning's first Developer Funded Public Art. Rachelle's vision is to make a greater contribution towards Australia’s creative culture and uplift the art community.
Jordy Hewitt
Dandalup Murray House
Jordy Hewitt is an emerging Australian artist and painter. She has exhibited nationally in solo and group exhibitions and prizes including The Hutchins Art Prize (Tas), Whyalla Art Prize (SA), The Agendo Art Prize (VIC) and The Mandorla Art Award (WA).
In 2016 she was awarded a Commercial Development Grant through the Department of Culture and the Arts, which helped her exhibit at The Other Art Fair in Sydney, where she won the People's Choice Prize and sold out of her Pool series. After having her first child, she is recently back in the studio working on commissions, after a successful solo exhibition held in May 2018.
Jordy Hewitt is an emerging Australian artist and painter. She has exhibited nationally in solo and group exhibitions and prizes including The Hutchins Art Prize (Tas), Whyalla Art Prize (SA), The Agendo Art Prize (VIC) and The Mandorla Art Award (WA).
In 2016 she was awarded a Commercial Development Grant through the Department of Culture and the Arts, which helped her exhibit at The Other Art Fair in Sydney, where she won the People's Choice Prize and sold out of her Pool series. After having her first child, she is recently back in the studio working on commissions, after a successful solo exhibition held in May 2018.
Jessica Lowe
Dandalup Murray House
Director of Happy Healthy Nutrition, Jessica Lowe is extremely passionate about helping people find their own personal version of 'Happy & Healthy!' She is qualified in both nutrition and fitness and specialises in body composition coaching by offering simple but personalised nutrition solutions that work. Jessica believes that prevention is better than cure and she aims to help people before their health becomes an issue, preventing clinical diseases that come from unhealthy lifestyles and obesity.
The Happy Healthy vision is built on wanting people to feel- good, clean, healthy, inspired, motivated and energized- all the time. The Happy Healthy team make the process of getting fitter, leaner, stronger, more energized, happier and healthier as simple and stress-free as possible. Living a Happy & Healthy lifestyle should be fun.
Knowing that a healthy mind and body starts with commitment, Jessica Lowe and the Happy Healthy team pride themselves on keeping people accountable and motivated. This only happens by getting results.
Happy Healthy is most well know for it’s simple to follow Nutrition programs that are designed to become a way of life. Director of Happy Healthy, Jessica Lowe also works with corporate teams and individuals helping to make good nutrition simple and a forever lifestyle and in 2018 she launched an online dinner club. The main services of Happy Healthy now located at Goolugatup Heathcote, Applecross include health consults with body composition scans, weight loss programs, cooking classes and lifestyle seminars.
Director of Happy Healthy Nutrition, Jessica Lowe is extremely passionate about helping people find their own personal version of 'Happy & Healthy!' She is qualified in both nutrition and fitness and specialises in body composition coaching by offering simple but personalised nutrition solutions that work. Jessica believes that prevention is better than cure and she aims to help people before their health becomes an issue, preventing clinical diseases that come from unhealthy lifestyles and obesity.
The Happy Healthy vision is built on wanting people to feel- good, clean, healthy, inspired, motivated and energized- all the time. The Happy Healthy team make the process of getting fitter, leaner, stronger, more energized, happier and healthier as simple and stress-free as possible. Living a Happy & Healthy lifestyle should be fun.
Knowing that a healthy mind and body starts with commitment, Jessica Lowe and the Happy Healthy team pride themselves on keeping people accountable and motivated. This only happens by getting results.
Happy Healthy is most well know for it’s simple to follow Nutrition programs that are designed to become a way of life. Director of Happy Healthy, Jessica Lowe also works with corporate teams and individuals helping to make good nutrition simple and a forever lifestyle and in 2018 she launched an online dinner club. The main services of Happy Healthy now located at Goolugatup Heathcote, Applecross include health consults with body composition scans, weight loss programs, cooking classes and lifestyle seminars.
Kate Flower
Dandalup Murray House
Kate Flower has been been in the business of food for 25 years: cooking, serving, managing and creating. She's worked long days, late nights and despite the challenges has never swayed from further exploring this ever-evolving trade.
From cook to caterer, events manager to food consultant, she has worn many hats during her career and learned from some of the best in the business. This diverse experience has afforded her an innate understanding of food in all its forms. Using images and words as her utensils, Kate works with food-driven brands to develop and share their unique stories through food marketing, recipe development, writing and styling.
Kate Flower has been been in the business of food for 25 years: cooking, serving, managing and creating. She's worked long days, late nights and despite the challenges has never swayed from further exploring this ever-evolving trade.
From cook to caterer, events manager to food consultant, she has worn many hats during her career and learned from some of the best in the business. This diverse experience has afforded her an innate understanding of food in all its forms. Using images and words as her utensils, Kate works with food-driven brands to develop and share their unique stories through food marketing, recipe development, writing and styling.
Katrina Thomson
Dandalup Murray House
Director and Co-Founder of your hive with Natalie Lane. With an agile approach to business management, they are a dynamic pairing that fuse in-depth system knowledge with business acumen and warm professionalism. Natalie and Katrina have a team working in specialist areas from social media to corporate support, event management to systems and process development, bookkeeping, and general administration support.
Steering the team with Natalie is Katrina, an untiring leader with keen business acumen. A system and processes connoisseur, Katrina loves nothing more than seeing solutions click into place for Your Hive’s clients. She is particularly skilled in marketing, events and logistics. Driven, passionate and headstrong, Katrina uses her 19-years of business management experience to lead the Your Hive team and develop bespoke solutions to achieve client’s goals.
Director and Co-Founder of your hive with Natalie Lane. With an agile approach to business management, they are a dynamic pairing that fuse in-depth system knowledge with business acumen and warm professionalism. Natalie and Katrina have a team working in specialist areas from social media to corporate support, event management to systems and process development, bookkeeping, and general administration support.
Steering the team with Natalie is Katrina, an untiring leader with keen business acumen. A system and processes connoisseur, Katrina loves nothing more than seeing solutions click into place for Your Hive’s clients. She is particularly skilled in marketing, events and logistics. Driven, passionate and headstrong, Katrina uses her 19-years of business management experience to lead the Your Hive team and develop bespoke solutions to achieve client’s goals.
Kristen Pavez
Dandalup Murray House
Kristen Pavez is a whole food educator who teaches whole food cooking classes, fermenting classes and low tox living workshops.
Kristen offers the following services:
Online Consults: if you need help overhauling your pantry or help with recipes that are simple to prepare and delicious to eat, Kristen will consult with you from the comfort of your home. Consults are tailored to your needs, and are offered in packages of 3 sessions.
Healthy Cooking Classes: if you’re needing some inspiration in the kitchen, and would like to learn some new techniques, or how to ferment, join Kristen for a workshop in Perth, WA. Online classes will be coming soon.
Corporate Whole Food workshops: Kristen has a variety of Corporate packages that can be delivered at your office, for an express lunch time session, or you can visit her beautiful riverside event space in Applecross and choose from a half-day or full day wellness retreat.
Online Store: after many years of using certain products in her classes, Kristen has recently added an online store to her repertoire. On here you’ll find the products that Kristen loves and recommends to all of her clients.
Kristen Pavez is a whole food educator who teaches whole food cooking classes, fermenting classes and low tox living workshops.
Kristen offers the following services:
Online Consults: if you need help overhauling your pantry or help with recipes that are simple to prepare and delicious to eat, Kristen will consult with you from the comfort of your home. Consults are tailored to your needs, and are offered in packages of 3 sessions.
Healthy Cooking Classes: if you’re needing some inspiration in the kitchen, and would like to learn some new techniques, or how to ferment, join Kristen for a workshop in Perth, WA. Online classes will be coming soon.
Corporate Whole Food workshops: Kristen has a variety of Corporate packages that can be delivered at your office, for an express lunch time session, or you can visit her beautiful riverside event space in Applecross and choose from a half-day or full day wellness retreat.
Online Store: after many years of using certain products in her classes, Kristen has recently added an online store to her repertoire. On here you’ll find the products that Kristen loves and recommends to all of her clients.
Lucy Aboagye
Gyinning Ellen Brook Building
Lucy Aboagye is a creative entrepreneur and founder of Not Yet Perfect - a Ceramics business specialising in Boutique Creative workshops.
After graduating with her degree in Fashion Design at Curtin University, Lucy worked in the fashion industry for some years, both in Australia and internationally.
After a life changing design trip to India, Lucy made a drastic career move, and began teaching at a high school for at risk youth. Having seen the power creativity can have on communities and on individuals, there was a strong urge to change the way her creative skills were being used to impact not only her, but those around her.
It was during her time as a teacher that Lucy took up pottery lessons and developed a love for the craft.
After three years of high school teaching, Lucy made the decision to step out and pursue her passion of owning her own business and Not Yet Perfect was launched.
Lucy Aboagye is a creative entrepreneur and founder of Not Yet Perfect - a Ceramics business specialising in Boutique Creative workshops.
After graduating with her degree in Fashion Design at Curtin University, Lucy worked in the fashion industry for some years, both in Australia and internationally.
After a life changing design trip to India, Lucy made a drastic career move, and began teaching at a high school for at risk youth. Having seen the power creativity can have on communities and on individuals, there was a strong urge to change the way her creative skills were being used to impact not only her, but those around her.
It was during her time as a teacher that Lucy took up pottery lessons and developed a love for the craft.
After three years of high school teaching, Lucy made the decision to step out and pursue her passion of owning her own business and Not Yet Perfect was launched.
Luke Morgan
Mandoon Helena Building
Luke Morgan is an artist and arts educator based in Western Australia. His work is mostly figurative in nature and encompasses a range of studio areas with a focus on oil painting and ceramic sculpture. Morgan’s practice is a reflection on the symbolism of journey and the significance of myth in the formation of identity, often captured in compositions that comment on the uncertainty of 21st century life. He is inspired by travel, nature and the art of storytelling.
Luke Morgan is an artist and arts educator based in Western Australia. His work is mostly figurative in nature and encompasses a range of studio areas with a focus on oil painting and ceramic sculpture. Morgan’s practice is a reflection on the symbolism of journey and the significance of myth in the formation of identity, often captured in compositions that comment on the uncertainty of 21st century life. He is inspired by travel, nature and the art of storytelling.
Migara Ramanayake
Gyinning Ellen Brook Building
Born and raised in Sri Lanka, Migara Ramanayake was brought up with Buddhist teachings and stories.
He has studied art since childhood and came to Western Australia to complete a Bachelor of Fine Art. Migara currently works for Atwell Art Gallery as one of their teachers. Migara’s style of art is realistic drawing, he is very detail oriented and uses lead or colour pencils to create his work.
Migara became interested in the push and pull between life and death, good and bad, and the meanings that go with it; can someone hurt someone and still be a good person? If someone steals bread to feed their starving family are they really bad?
His art often tells a story in which he includes symbolic meanings. Sometimes the viewer is easily aware of what Migara is saying and sometimes the meaning is only known to him.
Born and raised in Sri Lanka, Migara Ramanayake was brought up with Buddhist teachings and stories.
He has studied art since childhood and came to Western Australia to complete a Bachelor of Fine Art. Migara currently works for Atwell Art Gallery as one of their teachers. Migara’s style of art is realistic drawing, he is very detail oriented and uses lead or colour pencils to create his work.
Migara became interested in the push and pull between life and death, good and bad, and the meanings that go with it; can someone hurt someone and still be a good person? If someone steals bread to feed their starving family are they really bad?
His art often tells a story in which he includes symbolic meanings. Sometimes the viewer is easily aware of what Migara is saying and sometimes the meaning is only known to him.
Natalie Lane
Dandalup Murray House
Director and Co-Founder of your hive with Katrina Thomson. With an agile approach to business management, they are a dynamic pairing that fuse in-depth system knowledge with business acumen and warm professionalism. Natalie and Katrina have a team working in specialist areas from social media to corporate support, event management to systems and process development, bookkeeping, and general administration support.
A big picture thinker with a knack for getting into the details, Natalie brings this unique combination to everything she does as Director of Your Hive. She is energetic, efficient, and has 20-years’ experience helping clients find the perfect business management solutions to achieve their goals. She is an earlier adopter and can confidently adapt to technology of all kinds. She enjoys learning about the latest in digital and online organisational systems, and sharing her knowledge with clients.
Director and Co-Founder of your hive with Katrina Thomson. With an agile approach to business management, they are a dynamic pairing that fuse in-depth system knowledge with business acumen and warm professionalism. Natalie and Katrina have a team working in specialist areas from social media to corporate support, event management to systems and process development, bookkeeping, and general administration support.
A big picture thinker with a knack for getting into the details, Natalie brings this unique combination to everything she does as Director of Your Hive. She is energetic, efficient, and has 20-years’ experience helping clients find the perfect business management solutions to achieve their goals. She is an earlier adopter and can confidently adapt to technology of all kinds. She enjoys learning about the latest in digital and online organisational systems, and sharing her knowledge with clients.
Nigel Laxton
Mandoon Helena Building
Nigel's art practice is focused on abstraction and ambiguity with a strong emphasis on the interaction of colour. He graduated with a Masters degree from Curtin University in 2014.
Since then he has had paintings exhibited interstate and overseas, including MoMA (New York), and had work commissioned for the Luciano Benetton collection in Italy. One of his prints was recently shortlisted for the Print Award at the Australian Triennial in Mildura.
Nigel's art practice is focused on abstraction and ambiguity with a strong emphasis on the interaction of colour. He graduated with a Masters degree from Curtin University in 2014.
Since then he has had paintings exhibited interstate and overseas, including MoMA (New York), and had work commissioned for the Luciano Benetton collection in Italy. One of his prints was recently shortlisted for the Print Award at the Australian Triennial in Mildura.
Jo Darvall
Swan River Print Studio
Gyinning Ellen Brook Building
For Jo Darvall, art and storytelling are intrinsically linked. She aims to explore and celebrate the creative lives of female artists, highlighting their struggle and personal commitment to be creative.
An award winning artist Jo received funding from the Department of Culture and the Arts in 2016 and 2017 to stage her exhibitions: Reckless Romantics at Melbourne’s Sagra Gallery and All that is Changing at the Australian High Commission, Singapore. Her artwork features in Art Bank, Holmes a Court, WA Water Corporation, Perth Crown Towers, WA Children’s Hospital and Credit Suisse collections in Australia, and many other international collections.
Jo is a founding member of the Swan River Print Studio which is located on-site.
Gyinning Ellen Brook Building
For Jo Darvall, art and storytelling are intrinsically linked. She aims to explore and celebrate the creative lives of female artists, highlighting their struggle and personal commitment to be creative.
An award winning artist Jo received funding from the Department of Culture and the Arts in 2016 and 2017 to stage her exhibitions: Reckless Romantics at Melbourne’s Sagra Gallery and All that is Changing at the Australian High Commission, Singapore. Her artwork features in Art Bank, Holmes a Court, WA Water Corporation, Perth Crown Towers, WA Children’s Hospital and Credit Suisse collections in Australia, and many other international collections.
Jo is a founding member of the Swan River Print Studio which is located on-site.
Fiona Buchanan
Mandoon Helena Building
Fiona is fascinated by transparency, by light through glass and the beauty of water. Her paintings of the ocean are about the power and energy of nature, about the many states of water, and about the interaction of water with light.
Her still life work is about light through transparent objects, about reflection and simply about the light itself. She loves diaphanous fabrics, and window light falling on familiar objects, referencing history and the moment. A breeze through an open window, early morning light and the glow of afternoon light highlighting the familiar.
Fiona is fascinated by transparency, by light through glass and the beauty of water. Her paintings of the ocean are about the power and energy of nature, about the many states of water, and about the interaction of water with light.
Her still life work is about light through transparent objects, about reflection and simply about the light itself. She loves diaphanous fabrics, and window light falling on familiar objects, referencing history and the moment. A breeze through an open window, early morning light and the glow of afternoon light highlighting the familiar.
Bec Williams
Dandalup Murray House
My names Bec and I’m a travel & lifestyle creative from Perth, Western Australia.
When I’m not travelling to faraway places and frolicking in flower fields, I’m often exploring my creativity in various (often unfinished) craft projects. Crafting is my favourite form of self-care and I strive to encourage all my friends and followers to make creativity a daily habit.
Virtual assisting and social media management is also my strawberry jam. Helping creative small-businesses and entrepreneurs tackle their to-do lists truly sets my soul alight. If you’re looking for a new business bestie to stand in your corner and help you kick goals, I’m your girl!
My names Bec and I’m a travel & lifestyle creative from Perth, Western Australia.
When I’m not travelling to faraway places and frolicking in flower fields, I’m often exploring my creativity in various (often unfinished) craft projects. Crafting is my favourite form of self-care and I strive to encourage all my friends and followers to make creativity a daily habit.
Virtual assisting and social media management is also my strawberry jam. Helping creative small-businesses and entrepreneurs tackle their to-do lists truly sets my soul alight. If you’re looking for a new business bestie to stand in your corner and help you kick goals, I’m your girl!
Sarah Watson
Flossy Photography
Dandalup Murray House
"I take a relaxed, photojournalistic approach, focusing on detailing the connections, chemistry and emotion that weave through a wedding day to capture often understated moments that are in fact, profound. I love to collaborate on ideas and work together with my clients to create meaningful images. And I seriously love a party.
I always thought I’d be a photojournalist. I’m drawn to the real, visually capturing a story to retell later. Wedding days are so full of story. This is what I strive to bring back for you with unbridled excitement."
Dandalup Murray House
"I take a relaxed, photojournalistic approach, focusing on detailing the connections, chemistry and emotion that weave through a wedding day to capture often understated moments that are in fact, profound. I love to collaborate on ideas and work together with my clients to create meaningful images. And I seriously love a party.
I always thought I’d be a photojournalist. I’m drawn to the real, visually capturing a story to retell later. Wedding days are so full of story. This is what I strive to bring back for you with unbridled excitement."
Chloe Bartram
Gyinning Ellen Brook Building
Chloe Bartram, founding member of Lumina Collective and PhD candidate at Murdoch University, is a photographic artist and visual narrator currently residing in the seaside city of Fremantle, Western Australia. Using the conventions of social documentary and photography, Chloe endeavours to explore the idiosyncratic nature of the human condition, create new perspectives on the Aussie outback and bring the lived experiences of women to the centre of discussion.
Chloe Bartram, founding member of Lumina Collective and PhD candidate at Murdoch University, is a photographic artist and visual narrator currently residing in the seaside city of Fremantle, Western Australia. Using the conventions of social documentary and photography, Chloe endeavours to explore the idiosyncratic nature of the human condition, create new perspectives on the Aussie outback and bring the lived experiences of women to the centre of discussion.
Annette Peterson
Mandoon Helena Building
Annette Peterson, born in Stavanger, Norway, is a practice-led oil painter who has both studio and plein air approaches to her practice. She utilises photography and
painting techniques to facilitate both realistic and impressionistic style landscape paintings. Peterson, who grew up in Perth, is most influenced by changes in light and atmosphere on everyday suburban street scenes, especially the suburban drive.
Most recently, her work has investigated the moving image in painting and digital
form.
Peterson began painting in 2007, after working as a journalist in the Pilbara. She
won categories for painting in the Hedland Art Awards from 2007 for three consecutive years. She returned to Perth in 2010 and won the popular choice at the Joondalup Art Awards in 2012. In 2016, she received a commendation from the Head of School for Art and Design while studying a Graduate Diploma for Art and Design at Curtin University. Peterson proceeded to graduate with a Masters of Applied Design and Art, 2017, where she won the Art Award from her artwork. In 2018, Peterson won the Celebrating Joondalup Award at the Joondalup Community Art Awards and was awarded the Overall Emerging Artist for the City of South Perth. In 2019, Peterson was the winner of the Joondalup Community Art Award and was selected to exhibit at the Bunbury Biennale, Minnawarra Art Award
and the Perth Royal Art Award, amongst other exhibitions. After completing an Honours Degree at Curtin University, Peterson was awarded a Fine Art Residency.
In 2020, Peterson has been selected for the City of Joondalup Invitation Art Award
and the 2021 Bunbury Biennale. Having completed an Artist Residency in Fremantle
Art Centre, she is working in her studio at Goolugatup Heathcote, preparing for a
residency at Mundaring Arts Centre and an exhibition at the Bunbury Regional Art
Gallery for 2021.
Annette Peterson, born in Stavanger, Norway, is a practice-led oil painter who has both studio and plein air approaches to her practice. She utilises photography and
painting techniques to facilitate both realistic and impressionistic style landscape paintings. Peterson, who grew up in Perth, is most influenced by changes in light and atmosphere on everyday suburban street scenes, especially the suburban drive.
Most recently, her work has investigated the moving image in painting and digital
form.
Peterson began painting in 2007, after working as a journalist in the Pilbara. She
won categories for painting in the Hedland Art Awards from 2007 for three consecutive years. She returned to Perth in 2010 and won the popular choice at the Joondalup Art Awards in 2012. In 2016, she received a commendation from the Head of School for Art and Design while studying a Graduate Diploma for Art and Design at Curtin University. Peterson proceeded to graduate with a Masters of Applied Design and Art, 2017, where she won the Art Award from her artwork. In 2018, Peterson won the Celebrating Joondalup Award at the Joondalup Community Art Awards and was awarded the Overall Emerging Artist for the City of South Perth. In 2019, Peterson was the winner of the Joondalup Community Art Award and was selected to exhibit at the Bunbury Biennale, Minnawarra Art Award
and the Perth Royal Art Award, amongst other exhibitions. After completing an Honours Degree at Curtin University, Peterson was awarded a Fine Art Residency.
In 2020, Peterson has been selected for the City of Joondalup Invitation Art Award
and the 2021 Bunbury Biennale. Having completed an Artist Residency in Fremantle
Art Centre, she is working in her studio at Goolugatup Heathcote, preparing for a
residency at Mundaring Arts Centre and an exhibition at the Bunbury Regional Art
Gallery for 2021.
Mikaela Miller
Gyinning Ellen Brook Building
Mikaela Miller works predominantly as a public artist, print maker and as an arts facilitator – running workshops and coordinating community art projects.
Mikaela's work typically features native flora. She is fascinated by the variety and distribution of species around Australia, and the world. Her practice explores how native & endemic flowers can be a deeply complex and yet highly accessible subject matter to encourage viewers to consider place, identity and their relationship to the natural environment. These bright florals and her unique command of line, illustrating form and texture, can be found across metro and regional WA.
Mikaela Miller works predominantly as a public artist, print maker and as an arts facilitator – running workshops and coordinating community art projects.
Mikaela's work typically features native flora. She is fascinated by the variety and distribution of species around Australia, and the world. Her practice explores how native & endemic flowers can be a deeply complex and yet highly accessible subject matter to encourage viewers to consider place, identity and their relationship to the natural environment. These bright florals and her unique command of line, illustrating form and texture, can be found across metro and regional WA.
Darcy Crudeli
Mandoon Helena Building
Darcy Crudeli has achieved a Bachelor of Art in Fine Art at Curtin University and is currently obtaining her honours at RMIT, Melbourne. This is where her journey as an artist had begun. Her work has been displayed throughout numerous exhibitions across Perth as well as debuted throughout local newspapers and magazines. Her practice heavily involves video, photography and 3D modelling software where she currently explores internet culture and the seduction between the consumer and producer.
Darcy Crudeli has achieved a Bachelor of Art in Fine Art at Curtin University and is currently obtaining her honours at RMIT, Melbourne. This is where her journey as an artist had begun. Her work has been displayed throughout numerous exhibitions across Perth as well as debuted throughout local newspapers and magazines. Her practice heavily involves video, photography and 3D modelling software where she currently explores internet culture and the seduction between the consumer and producer.
Mason Roberts
Dandalup Murray House
Mason Roberts is an Australian contemporary artist. He began painting as a way of conceptualising scenarios from his vivid imagination. He is an impulsive creator. As he works the narratives behind his paintings write themselves.
He was trained as a Graphic Designer and segued into the Arts. His works are best known for their bold compositions and exploration of the human form amidst the fantastical and dreamy landscapes his mind curates.
His goal as an artist is to take people out of reality if only for a moment and into his world; hopefully leaving with a smile and a story.
Mason Roberts is an Australian contemporary artist. He began painting as a way of conceptualising scenarios from his vivid imagination. He is an impulsive creator. As he works the narratives behind his paintings write themselves.
He was trained as a Graphic Designer and segued into the Arts. His works are best known for their bold compositions and exploration of the human form amidst the fantastical and dreamy landscapes his mind curates.
His goal as an artist is to take people out of reality if only for a moment and into his world; hopefully leaving with a smile and a story.