If you need an invitation to slow down, gather with others, and tune into your creative instincts, Episode 4 of the Jervis Bay Weekend Podcast might have what you’re looking for. In this episode, we explore the spirit of the upcoming Arts Muster Festival, returning to Huskisson from 27–30 August 2026.
Featuring 19 events—including a core program of 12 intensive two-day workshops—Arts Muster is built on a liberating premise: we are all creators. These sessions offer a rare opportunity to step away from daily routines, engage with new materials, and experience the grounding benefits of shared artistic practice.
Featured Episode Interviews
1. Finding the Dollmaker Within with maiki-jane blakeney
Multidisciplinary artist and well-being practitioner maiki-jane blakeney (founder of The Sage Caravan) shares the philosophy behind her two-day workshop, Intuitive Cloth Doll Making. Using simple hand-sewing, natural fabrics, personal symbolism, and storytelling, maiki-jane guides participants through a reflective process of crafting a unique cloth doll and reconnecting with the innate maker inside us all.
2. Ephemeral Wonderings & Wanderings with Greer Taylor
Artist Greer Taylor invites participants to re-examine their relationship with the environment. Her workshop shifts the focus away from making permanent objects to place on a shelf. Instead, participants wander through local natural landscapes, engage all five senses, and build temporary, ephemeral artworks out in the elements—learning to embrace impermanence, curiosity, and a deep sense of place.
Event Details & How to Book
- What: Arts Muster Festival 2026 (12 Two-Day Workshops & 19 Cultural Events)
- When: 27-30 August 2026
- Where: Huskisson, NSW (Jervis Bay region)
- Bookings: Explore the full workshop schedule and secure your place at artsmuster.com.au.
This episode of the Jervis Bay Weekend Podcast is proudly supported by Greenhouse Huskisson—providing premium co-working spaces, private offices, and meeting rooms with views over Jervis Bay.