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Carmel Joy

A small Creative Sanctuary update 🌿

Published 10 days ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader,

Just a quick note to let you know that I've made a small change to the date of our next Creative Sanctuary.

Rather than Friday 28 August, we'll now be gathering on Friday 4 September.

I realised that 28 August is the Book Week parade day for many local schools, so I've made a small change to the Creative Sanctuary date so that parents and grandparents (myself included!) don't have to choose between cheering on their little people at the Book Week parades and spending a gentle day creating together.

Everything else stays exactly the same—just a new date.

If you'd been thinking of coming, I'd love to see you there.

🌿 Creative Sanctuary​
​Friday 4 September​
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Darlington Hall

You can find all the details and book your place here:

I’d love to create alongside you.

Warmly,

P.S. A little reminder, because I want the space to feel accessible and community-minded, that I’ve added a few optional support codes for anyone who might need them:

COMMUNITY10 — $10 off
​COMMUNITY20 — $20 off

No explanation needed 💛

If you’d like to come with a friend, you can also use:

BRINGAFRIEND10 — $10 off when booking 2 or more places together

Perth Hills, Mundaring, WA 6073
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Carmel Joy

I’m an artist, mother, and educator based in the hills of Perth. I create art—including designing wearable pieces and accessories—and hold spaces for reflection and connection. My work is rooted in beauty, meaning, and the belief that creativity can help us come home to ourselves.

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