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A Smile From Heaven

Carley is a Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy Practitioner who is on a journey to empower others with the gift of healing themselves through various creative arts, holistic counselling, meditation, mindfulness and self love.

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FREEDOM TO EXPLORE IN 2024

Monday 15 April 2024
A face-to-face, online & interactive program aimed to encourage your inner artist to have a voice. A place you can feel safe to try new creative things. A space that gives you permission to show up just as you are and the liberty to just play and be free with your art. Whether you are a beginner that has just started to explore mixed media art and would like some guidance or a more advanced artists, this program is designed as a place of freedom, no previous skills required, no expectations just a willingness to be free and explore! I want to show you how being creative is a powerful tool for healing and self-care, plus how to have fun with your art! The program runs every fortnight on a Monday evening (Qld, Aust time) and is LIVE via Zoom for the whole year! Lots of creative sessions & opportunities to show up and express your creativity! Sessions are recorded for replay. Each week you will receive a list of basic supplies you will need via private FB group
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Hat & Hanger Workshop - Paradise One08 Cafe

Sunday 28 July 2024
Woodburning is not just for wood! Come along and learn how to make your very own unique hat with a woodburner tool. All supplies are included, and after a bit of practice and easy to follow instructions, you will leave with your very own hat! No artist skills required, all hats have designs already pencilled on & ready to trace over with the burner. There are a variety of designs and colours to choose from! Then once you have created your hat, we will be making a simple macrama hat holder to display your new hat on! All supplies provided as well as a 1 x cafe coffee or tea plus cupcakes for morning tea. Workshop suitable for adults due to dangers of heating tool. 24hr cancellation notice required for refund.
Paradise ONE08 Cafe
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Cacao & Drumming - August

Thursday 1 August 2024
This is your invitation to take some much needed time out yourself a night of self-care time to fill that cup! Join us for our monthly Cacao & Drumming evening. A beautiful heart opening cacao ceremony, meditation and creative journal writing session along with the earthly sound healing of medicine drums! BYO yoga mat. Thanks to the amazing support from the Gold Coast City Councils Active & Healthy program these events are only $10 per person (plus booking fee). 1st Thursday of each month, 7pm - Cacao & Drumming 3rd Thursday of each month, 7pm - Creative Therapy & Sound Healing Upper Coomera Community Centre
Upper Coomera Community Centre
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Gathering of the Sisterhood

Sunday 4 August 2024
Join me for a journey of soul connections, energy sharing and space holding with a small intimate group of women, as we come together for a 'Gathering of the Sisterhood' once month! Each circle event will include a cacao ceremony & meditation, journaling, oracle card readings plus a special activity at each session (eg: sound healing, creative therapy, DIY smudge stick making etc). We will also have time each session for sharing. Your first circle is $25 pp then any other circles you book will be $15pp (you will be given a coupon code for future bookings). You will also get a small handmade journal at your first session (as well as cacao etc). BYO blanket for comfort. Bookings are essential as they're a small gathering and they run on the 1st Sunday of each month. Hope to connect with you at a gathering! 🥰
The Landings
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Hat & Hanger - Our Community Hub - August

Sunday 18 August 2024
Woodburning is not just for wood! Come along and learn how to make your very own unique hat with a woodburner tool. All supplies are included, and after a bit of practice and easy to follow instructions, you will leave with your very own hat! No artist skills required, all hats have designs already pencilled on & ready to trace over with the burner. There are a variety of designs and colours to choose from! Then once you have created your hat, we will be making a simple macrama hat holder to display your new hat on! All supplies provided for 1 x hat and 1 x hanger per person. Workshop suitable for adults due to dangers of heating tool. 24hr cancellation notice required for refund.
Harrigans Calypso Bay
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Hat & Hanger - Our Community Hub - Sept

Sunday 15 September 2024
Woodburning is not just for wood! Come along and learn how to make your very own unique hat with a woodburner tool. All supplies are included, and after a bit of practice and easy to follow instructions, you will leave with your very own hat! No artist skills required, all hats have designs already pencilled on & ready to trace over with the burner. There are a variety of designs and colours to choose from! Then once you have created your hat, we will be making a simple macrama hat holder to display your new hat on! All supplies provided for 1 x hat and 1 x hanger per person. Workshop suitable for adults due to dangers of heating tool. 24hr cancellation notice required for refund.
Harrigans Calypso Bay
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Hat & Hanger - Our Community Hub - Oct

Sunday 20 October 2024
Woodburning is not just for wood! Come along and learn how to make your very own unique hat with a woodburner tool. All supplies are included, and after a bit of practice and easy to follow instructions, you will leave with your very own hat! No artist skills required, all hats have designs already pencilled on & ready to trace over with the burner. There are a variety of designs and colours to choose from! Then once you have created your hat, we will be making a simple macrama hat holder to display your new hat on! All supplies provided for 1 x hat and 1 x hanger per person. Workshop suitable for adults due to dangers of heating tool. 24hr cancellation notice required for refund.
Harrigans Calypso Bay
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Hat & Hanger - Our Community Hub - Nov

Sunday 17 November 2024
Woodburning is not just for wood! Come along and learn how to make your very own unique hat with a woodburner tool. All supplies are included, and after a bit of practice and easy to follow instructions, you will leave with your very own hat! No artist skills required, all hats have designs already pencilled on & ready to trace over with the burner. There are a variety of designs and colours to choose from! Then once you have created your hat, we will be making a simple macrama hat holder to display your new hat on! All supplies provided for 1 x hat and 1 x hanger per person. Workshop suitable for adults due to dangers of heating tool. 24hr cancellation notice required for refund.
Harrigans Calypso Bay
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Hat & Hanger - Our Community Hub - Dec

Sunday 15 December 2024
Woodburning is not just for wood! Come along and learn how to make your very own unique hat with a woodburner tool. All supplies are included, and after a bit of practice and easy to follow instructions, you will leave with your very own hat! No artist skills required, all hats have designs already pencilled on & ready to trace over with the burner. There are a variety of designs and colours to choose from! Then once you have created your hat, we will be making a simple macrama hat holder to display your new hat on! All supplies provided for 1 x hat and 1 x hanger per person. Workshop suitable for adults due to dangers of heating tool. 24hr cancellation notice required for refund.
Harrigans Calypso Bay
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Creative Therapy & Sound Healing - July 18th

Thursday 18 July 2024
This is your invitation to take some much needed time out, give yourself a night of self-care time to fill that cup! Join me for a Creative Therapy & Sound Healing session. Thanks to the amazing support from the Gold Coast City Councils Active & Healthy program these events are only $10 per person (plus booking fee). Please bring along a yoga mat/towel (even a small blanket/pillow if you want to get really comfy) for laying down during the sound healing. Each session will include a small creative activity as well as a sound healing. This is your chance to unwind and relax while also learning about the healing benefits of creative arts therapy. 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month, 7pm at the Upper Coomera Community Centre.
Upper Coomera Community Centre
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Creative Therapy & Sound Healing - July 4th

Thursday 4 July 2024
This is your invitation to take some much needed time out, give yourself a night of self-care time to fill that cup! Join me for a Creative Therapy & Sound Healing session. Thanks to the amazing support from the Gold Coast City Councils Active & Healthy program these events are only $10 per person (plus booking fee). Please bring along a yoga mat/towel (even a small blanket/pillow if you want to get really comfy) for laying down during the sound healing. Each session will include a small creative activity as well as a sound healing. This is your chance to unwind and relax while also learning about the healing benefits of creative arts therapy. 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month, 7pm at the Upper Coomera Community Centre.
Upper Coomera Community Centre
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Hat & Hanger Workshop - Paradise One08 Cafe

Sunday 23 June 2024
Woodburning is not just for wood! Come along and learn how to make your very own unique hat with a woodburner tool. All supplies are included, and after a bit of practice and easy to follow instructions, you will leave with your very own hat! No artist skills required, all hats have designs already pencilled on & ready to trace over with the burner. There are a variety of designs and colours to choose from! Then once you have created your hat, we will be making a simple macrama hat holder to display your new hat on! All supplies provided as well as a 1 x cafe coffee or tea plus cupcakes for morning tea. Workshop suitable for adults due to dangers of heating tool. 24hr cancellation notice required for refund.
Paradise ONE08 Cafe
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Hat & Hanger Workshop - All Our Hands

Saturday 15 June 2024
Woodburning is not just for wood! Come along and learn how to make your very own unique hat with a woodburner tool. All supplies are included, and after a bit of practice and easy to follow instructions, you will leave with your very own hat! No artist skills required, all hats have designs already pencilled on & ready to trace over with the burner. There are a variety of designs and colours to choose from! Then once you have created your hat, we will be making a simple macrama hat holder to display your new hat on! All supplies provided for 1 x hat and 1 x hanger per person. Workshop suitable for adults due to dangers of heating tool. 24hr cancellation notice required for refund.
All Our Hands
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Sourdough Workshop

Sunday 9 June 2024
Join us for a hands-on sourdough making workshop and create your very own focaccia dough to take home and bake. Workshop includes your own starter, instructions and interactive experience learning the skills needed to continue your sourdough journey at home. Plus enjoy tasting our freshly baked sourdough during the workshop. Each ticket holder also receives 1 cafe tea or coffee. BYO mixing bowl and tea towel to take your dough home in! 24 hrs cancellation notice required for refund
Paradise ONE08 Cafe
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Cacao & Drumming - June 6th

Thursday 6 June 2024
This is your invitation to take some much needed time out, give yourself a night of self-care time to fill that cup! Our May event went so well we are going to repeat it in June! Join us for a Cacao & Drumming evening. A beautiful heart opening cacao ceremony, meditation and creative journal writing session along with the earthly sound healing of medicine drums! Thanks to the amazing support from the Gold Coast City Councils Active & Healthy program these events are only $10 per person (plus booking fee). 1st Thursday of each month, 7pm at the Upper Coomera Community Centre.
Upper Coomera Community Centre
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Gathering of the Sisterhood

Sunday 2 June 2024
Join me for a journey of soul connections, energy sharing and space holding with a small intimate group of women, as we come together for a 'Gathering of the Sisterhood' twice each month! Each circle event will include a cacao ceremony & meditation, journaling, oracle card readings plus a special activity at each session (eg: sound healing, creative therapy, DIY smudge stick making etc). We will also have time each session for sharing. Each circle will be $25 pp or $40 if you book for 2 circles and will include a small handmade journal at your first session (as well as cacao etc). BYO blanket for comfort. Bookings are essential as they're a small gathering, so I am running them on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month to give everyone a chance to join in. Note: Once you book your first session, I will send you a coupon code to book a second session at the discounted price Hope to connect with you at a gathering! 🥰
The Landings
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Hat & Hanger Workshop - 26th May

Sunday 26 May 2024
Woodburning is not just for wood! Come along and learn how to make your very own unique hat with a woodburner tool. All supplies are included, and after a bit of practice and easy to follow instructions, you will leave with your very own hat! No artist skills required, all hats have designs already pencilled on & ready to trace over with the burner. There are a variety of designs and colours to choose from! Then once you have created your hat, we will be making a simple macrama hat holder to display your new hat on! All supplies provided as well as a 1 x cafe coffee or tea plus cupcakes for morning tea. Workshop suitable for adults due to dangers of heating tool. 24hr cancellation notice required for refund.
Paradise ONE08 Cafe
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Gathering of the Sisterhood

Sunday 19 May 2024
Join me for a journey of soul connections, energy sharing and space holding with a small intimate group of women, as we come together for a 'Gathering of the Sisterhood' twice each month! Each circle event will include a cacao ceremony & meditation, journaling, oracle card readings plus a special activity at each session (eg: sound healing, creative therapy, DIY smudge stick making etc). We will also have time each session for sharing. Each circle will be $25 pp or $40 if you book for 2 circles and will include a small handmade journal at your first session (as well as cacao etc). BYO yoga mat, pillow and blanket for comfort. Bookings are essential as they're a small gathering, so I am running them on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month to give everyone a chance to join in. Note: Once you book your first session, I will send you a coupon code to book a second session at the discounted price Hope to connect with you at a gathering! 🥰
The Landings
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Hat Burning Workshop - Our Community Hub Market

Sunday 19 May 2024
Woodburning is not just for wood! Come along and learn how to make your very own unique hat with a woodburner tool. All supplies are included, and after a bit of practice and easy to follow instructions, you will leave with your very own hat! No artist skills required, some hats have designs already pencilled on & ready to trace over with the burner. Or you can draw your own image if you wish. Workshop suitable for adults due to dangers of heating tool (older children - preferrably 12+ - welcome to assist you but under parent strict supervision/responsibility). Www.instagram.com/a_smile_from_heaven Www.facebook.com/asmilefromheaven
Harrigans Calypso Bay
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Gathering of the Sisterhood

Sunday 5 May 2024
Join me for a journey of soul connections, energy sharing and space holding with a small intimate group of women, as we come together for a 'Gathering of the Sisterhood' twice each month! Each circle event will include a cacao ceremony & meditation, journaling, oracle card readings plus a special activity at each session (eg: sound healing, creative therapy, DIY smudge stick making etc). We will also have time each session for sharing. Each circle will be $25 pp or $40 if you book for 2 circles and will include a small handmade journal at your first session (as well as cacao etc). BYO yoga mat, pillow and blanket for comfort. Bookings are essential as they're a small gathering, so I am running them on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month to give everyone a chance to join in. Note: Once you book your first session, I will send you a coupon code to book a second session at the discounted price Hope to connect with you at a gathering! 🥰
The Landings
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Hat & Hanger Workshop

Sunday 5 May 2024
Woodburning is not just for wood! Come along and learn how to make your very own unique hat with a woodburner tool. All supplies are included, and after a bit of practice and easy to follow instructions, you will leave with your very own hat! No artist skills required, all hats have designs already pencilled on & ready to trace over with the burner. There are a variety of designs and colours to choose from! Then once you have created your hat, we will be making a simple macrama hat holder to display your new hat on! All supplies provided as well as a light morning tea. Workshop suitable for adults due to dangers of heating tool. 24hr cancellation notice required for refund.
The Landings
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Cacao & Drumming - May 2nd

Thursday 2 May 2024
This is your invitation to take some much needed time out, give yourself a night of self-care time to fill that cup! Our May event will be a special Cacao & Drumming evening. A beautiful heart opening cacao ceremony, meditation and creative journal writing session along with the earthly sound healing of medicine drums! Thanks to the amazing support from the Gold Coast City Councils Active & Healthy program these events are only $10 per person (plus booking fee). 1st Thursday of each month, 7pm at the Upper Coomera Community Centre.
Upper Coomera Community Centre
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Hat Burning Workshop

Sunday 7 April 2024
Woodburning is not just for wood! Come along and learn how to make your very own unique hat with a woodburner tool. All supplies are included, as well as a light morning tea, and after a bit of practice and easy to follow instructions, you will leave with your very own hat! No artist skills required, some hats have designs already pencilled on & ready to trace over with the burner. Or you can draw your own image if you wish. Workshop suitable for adults due to dangers of heating tool. Www.instagram.com/a_smile_from_heaven Www.facebook.com/asmilefromheaven
The Landings
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Creative Therapy & Sound Healing

Thursday 4 April 2024
This is your invitation to take some much needed time out, give yourself a night of self-care time to fill that cup! Join me for a Creative Therapy & Sound Healing session. Thanks to the amazing support from the Gold Coast City Councils Active & Healthy program these events are only $5 per person (plus booking fee). Please bring along a yoga mat/towel (even a small blanket/pillow if you want to get really comfy) for laying down during the sound healing. Each session will include a small creative activity as well as a sound healing. This is your chance to unwind and relax while also learning about the healing benefits of creative arts therapy. 1st Thursday of each month, 7pm at the Upper Coomera Community Centre.
Upper Coomera Community Centre
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Hat Burning Workshop

Sunday 17 March 2024
Woodburning is not just for wood! Come along and learn how to make your very own unique hat with a woodburner tool. All supplies are included, as well as a light morning tea, and after a bit of practice and easy to follow instructions, you will leave with your very own hat! No artist skills required, some hats have designs already pencilled on & ready to trace over with the burner. Or you can draw your own image if you wish. Workshop suitable for adults due to dangers of heating tool. Www.instagram.com/a_smile_from_heaven Www.facebook.com/asmilefromheaven
The Landings