What actually happens at one of the Neurospicy or Queer & Spicy art groups?
Updated: 5 days ago
You might be wondering what the Queer & Spicy or Neurospicy art group is actually like before deciding whether to book. Firstly, let's look at the difference between the two groups.
The Neurospicy Art Group is for neurodivergent adults over 35.
The Queer & Spicy Art Group is for LGBTQIA+ neurodivergent adults over 18. They both have the same format and run on alternate Saturdays.
What happens in during the sessions?
Each term you'll attend 5 sessions that are two hours long. In each session we'll explore a different art or craft activity, with equipment and materials provided. I'll briefly introduce the activity and give you some structure and prompts, but there's no expectation that you produce a particular kind of artwork. It's fairly loose and informal. You can also bring your own project to work on. Some people bring origami paper or their own colouring sheets.
The activities for the upcoming term 4 (mid starting Oct 2026) include:
Making nature cyanotype images
Crafting colourful polymer clay jewellery
Creating a Tetra pack giclée print
Drawing an oil pastel still life
Creating greeting cards with mini stamps and collage
Neurodivergent designed and led
As a queer, neurodivergent person I bring my lived experience to the groups and design them especially to help people feel safe, comfortable and to have fun! I provide prompts and scaffolding for introductions and conversation starters to help get conversation flowing, although your level of participation and interaction is completely up to you. You can chat, listen to music through your headphones, work quietly or ask for help. You can leave early or arrive late. There's free snacks and coffee/tea available to have at any time.
Some comments from recent participants:
"A friendly and welcoming group and coordinator!"
"I liked the relaxed, all adult atmosphere"
"It was safe and comfortable with snacks and just being able to do things at your own pace"
"Very fun and engaging!"
Queer & Spicy Art Group
Starts: 17 October
When: 5 × 2-hour sessions held on fortnightly Saturdays from 10:00am-12:00pm
Where: near Jamison centre, Macquarie
How much: $200 for the term
Neurospicy Art Group
Starts: 24 October
When: 5 × 2-hour sessions held on fortnightly Saturdays from 10:00am-12:00pm
Where: near Jamison centre, Macquarie
How much: $200 for the term
NDIS: If you are self-managed or plan-managed, you may be able to use your NDIS funding for this group, depending on your individual plan and circumstances. Please contact Marjorie before booking if you'd like to discuss whether the group may be suitable for your funding.
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