SPARROW’S NEST COMMUNITY MAKERSPACE – ADULT OUTREACH. ADULT DROP-IN PROGRAMS
September 8, 2025 - June 19, 2026
SPARROW’S NEST MAKERSPACE is a community hub where creativity, collaboration, and kindness thrive. Where opportunities to support the voices of our community groups are nurtured from the ground up.
In the Nest, we believe that creative expression nurtures well-being and connection to others and we understand that healthy communities need inclusive spaces away from home, work and school for connection and creativity!
TEA SOCIAL FRIDAYS WITH STEPHANIE LINES-TOOHILL
EVERY FRIDAY 10.30 am – 12.30pm
September-June. No need to register.
$10 cash. All materials included.
A welcome space for social connection away from a busy world. Optional gently guided crafting with a hot drink. Explore and Make with our materials or bring your own project work. All abilities welcome!
Sessions run every Friday, except for holidays and school PD days and March Break.
For more information, visit the NESTÂ or EMAIL us!
MIXED MEDIA DROP-IN WITH MICHELLE WRIGHT
EVERY FRIDAY 1 – 3pm
September -June. No need to register.
$10 cash. All materials included.
Gently guided by Maker Michelle Wright. Low pressure, small ARTS projects using repurposed materials. Come to explore, nurture and create! All abilities welcome!
Sessions run every Friday, except for holidays, school PD days, and March Break.
For more information, visit the NESTÂ or EMAIL us!
In the Nest, our focus is to reduce barriers to participation for all ages and abilities in an inspiring and welcoming space. Our doors are open to all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences.
Whether you’re a curious beginner, or simply someone looking to connect and create, sparrows remind us that small actions can create beautiful moments in a big world!   Â
Check out the NEST CALENDAR for more Drop-In activities for Adults!
For more information about The Sparrow’s Nest contact us!
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Meet Stephanie!
Stephanie Lines-Toohill brings compassion, creativity, and mindfulness to everything she does and reminds us to pause and find wonder in unexpected places. Stephanie runs Sparrow’s Nest Makerspace, a Community Social Enterprise, located in the Art Centre. The Nest is a collaborative creative space for all ages, where making, mending and inventing know no bounds!
You might find Steph on a forest walk where she finds calming inspiration and beautiful found objects. She has been leading youth art groups and community art opportunities for over 20 years. She champions the process of each artist as a curious explorer!
Michelle Wright is a local Maker who sees creative potential in all people! She uses everyday materials to inspire her art making process. She has worked and played in the worlds of health care and art for over 30 years and has grown her skills alongside people with all abilities to ensure they find their creative expression in accessible ways. Beginner and mixed ability friendly! Michelle is delighted to explore the arts with you!