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Five Gold Coast pottery studios to get your hands dirty with clay play
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Five Gold Coast pottery studios to get your hands dirty with clay play

There’s something inherently grounding about the practice of getting your hands dirty, whether it’s digging in the garden or sinking your fingers into a clump of clay. The very process of rolling, shaping and moulding – while a means to an end – is also an act of mindfulness. When it comes to clay, it’s as much about the journey as it is the destination. Fragile, frustrating, yet deeply satisfying, it's little wonder why the art of pottery has experienced a resurgence in popularity in recent years. If you're keen to get your hands dirty, here are five of the Gold Coast's best pottery studios ... more

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Bask at Basq House, the dreamy 32-room hideaway coming to Byron Bay in autumn 2024
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Bask at Basq House, the dreamy 32-room hideaway coming to Byron Bay in autumn 2024

Looking for another excuse to escape to Byron Bay? We’ve got one for you, in the form of a 32-room boutique hotel located in the heart of the popular coastal village. Opening in autumn 2024, Basq House will offer guests a calm oasis from which they can explore Byron's hinterland, vibrant restaurant scene and beloved beach culture. Read on for all of the dreamy details … more

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Bookings for Sandstone Point Holiday Resort's overwater villas are set to open soon
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Bookings for Sandstone Point Holiday Resort’s overwater villas are set to open soon

A stone's throw from Bribie Island's white sandy beaches and the iconic Sandstone Point Hotel lies BIG4 Sandstone Point Holiday Resort. Coined as a 'coastal home away from home', this family favourite boasts stellar camping, glamping and caravanning facilities. With safari tents and luxury villas aplenty, the resort will soon add to its offering in the form of a swimmable lake fringed by six overwater villas. Our lake house getaway dreams are about to come true! more

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Unleash your inner artist at the brand new creative space Curated By Design
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Unleash your inner artist at the brand new creative space Curated By Design

The last couple of years has seen predominantly industrial areas of the Gold Coast slowly transform into pockets of art and culture-filled goodness to discover. With each new addition comes more opportunities for the local creative community to create and display their work, along with enriching our local areas with a whole lot of inspiration to get out of your comfort zone and flex your creative muscles – or marvel at others who do so! The newest kid on the block is Miami-based Curated By Design, a multi-faceted and inclusive art and event space that's also providing opportunities for people living with mental health conditions and disabilities through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). more


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Get your hands dirty at Currumbin Valley's Stoka Clay Studio
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Get your hands dirty at Currumbin Valley’s Stoka Clay Studio

Nestled in the foothills of Currumbin Valley you’ll find Stoka Clay Studio – a creative haven where you can get your hands dirty, tune in to the creative process and zone out from the world around you. Whether you're a master mud-thrower or just a beginner at building with clay, the studio provides a relaxed retreat from the hustle-and-bustle of daily life. more