Women's Art Retreat at The Seed Art School 27-28th June 2026

Women’s Art Retreat at The Seed Art School

27 & 28 June 2026 | Port Macquarie
~ Connect • Create • Recharge ~

Step away from the noise of everyday life and into two soul-nourishing days of creativity, connection and self-expression.

Our in-house Women’s Art Retreat is a beautifully curated weekend where you’ll be guided through inspiring art workshops, treated to delicious food, surrounded by like-minded women and supported by our warm, talented creative team.

Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned creative, this retreat is about slowing down, trying something new, reconnecting with yourself and leaving with a heart (and hands) full of handmade treasures.

✨ No pressure. No perfection. Just joy, play and creative flow.

🌿 What to Expect

From the moment you arrive, you’ll be welcomed into our light-filled Port Macquarie studio, gifted your own goodie bag and apron (to keep!), and gently guided through a dreamy lineup of workshops across multiple mediums.

You’ll enjoy:

• Pottery on the wheel
• Texture painting
• Pyrography felt hat burning
• Embroidery & felt art
• Lino cut printmaking
• Macramé
• Open studio free-create time
• A mini end-of-retreat exhibition of your work

Plus… delicious catered meals, endless tea & coffee, laughter, group hugs, photos and beautiful new friendships 💛

🗓 Weekend Itinerary (Highlights)

Saturday

• 9:00am – Doors open, studio tour & goody bags
• 9:30am – Grounding pottery wheel session with Dee (make 2 marbled clay pieces!)
• 12:00pm – Catered lunch
• 12:30pm – Texture painting with Cherie
• 2:30pm – Pyrography felt hat workshop with Aimee
• 4:00–8:00pm – Free-create / open studio play time

Sunday

• 9:00am – Doors open
• 9:30am – Embroider a felt chicken with Cherie
• 11:30am – Lunch
• 12:00pm – Lino cut, print & frame with Amanda
• 2:00pm – Macramé hat hanger with Aimee
• 4:00pm – Mini exhibition, farewell photos & group hugs

🎨 Workshop Details You’ll Love

Pottery with Dee
Create two marbled clay pieces on the wheel (cup, bowl or trinket dish). We fire and glaze them for you — ready in 4 weeks or posted for a small fee.

Texture Painting with Cherie
Learn to mix colours, layer texture paste and create a stunning modern artwork you’ll be obsessed with.

Pyrography Felt Hat with Aimee
Burn your own custom design into a felt hat using templates or your own ideas. A true wearable artwork.

Embroidered Felt Chicken with Cherie
Layer felt, beads and stitches to make the most adorable keepsake.

Lino Cut with Amanda
Design, carve, print and frame your own artwork to take home.

Macramé Hat Hanger with Aimee
Knot a beautiful hanger to display your pyro hat at home.

🥐 Food & Drinks

Each day includes:

• Continental breakfast, tea & coffee
• Wholesome catered lunches
• Drinks and nibbles throughout the day

All meals are made with love using organic, nourishing ingredients.
Dietary needs? We’ve got you covered 💛
(Just add your requirements when booking.)

🏨 Accommodation (Not Included)

We’ve created flexibility this year so you can choose what suits your style and budget.
All options below are within a 10 minute drive:

• Macquarie Waters Boutique Hotel
• Camp Jordan's
• Waters Edge / Comfort Inn
• Mantra Quayside

💬 What Past Guests Say

“From the thoughtful projects to the amazing food, we were treated like queens the entire weekend.” — B.M. 2025

“This was such a fun retreat. I didn’t want the weekend to end.” — J.A. 2024

“Great combination of activities. Well planned with great food too.” — U.W. 2022

“Can’t wait for the next one!” — J.B. 2023

💰 Investment

$650 per person
✨ All inclusive creative weekend ✨

Includes:

• All art supplies
• Apron to keep
• Branded Seed goodie bag with new art supplies
• 2 meals per day + drinks & nibbles
• Finished artworks to take home
• Firing & glazing of pottery pieces

Suitable for ages 18+
NDIS funding accepted – Email us for info
Support workers welcome (same fee if participating)

💛 Why You’ll Love This Weekend

You’ll leave with:

• A bag full of beautiful handmade creations
• New creative skills and confidence
• A refreshed artistic vision
• Deep connection and new friendships
• A full heart and rested nervous system

✨ We promise this will be a weekend you’ll never forget.

🎉 Want Your Own Private Art Retreat?

Perfect for groups of 6–20 people
Birthdays, hens, team building, girls’ weekends, mother-daughter getaways, teacher retreats & more.

You choose:

• The date
• The activities
• The vibe

We provide:

• Tuition
• Supplies
• Optional catering

📧 Email us at info@theseedartschool.com to book your private retreat.