About Michelle Ryder

Michelle Ryder is an experienced educator, art teacher and creative facilitator with a genuine passion for helping people discover confidence, connection and joy through creativity.

With a background in both teaching and the arts, Michelle understands that creativity is about so much more than making something beautiful. It is a powerful tool for self-expression, personal growth, learning and wellbeing. She believes that everyone is creative and that art provides a safe and enjoyable way for people of all ages to explore their ideas, emotions and imagination.

Throughout her career, Michelle has worked with children, teenagers and adults, supporting individuals to develop skills, confidence and a love of learning in a positive and encouraging environment. Her warm and welcoming approach helps people feel comfortable to try new things, build resilience and enjoy the creative process without fear of judgement.

At Think Purple H’artspace, Michelle is committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive space where people can relax, connect with others and experience the many benefits of creativity. Whether it is through painting, mixed media, creative exploration or simply sharing a conversation over a cuppa, she believes that art has the ability to bring people together and enrich lives.

Michelle is passionate about fostering a sense of belonging and community and loves seeing people grow in confidence as they discover their own unique creative voice. Her goal is for everyone who walks through the doors of Think Purple H’artspace to feel welcomed, supported and inspired to create, connect and be themselves.

“Creativity belongs to everyone. You don’t need to be an artist to enjoy the benefits of making, exploring and expressing yourself.” – Michelle Ryder

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What is Think Purple?

Why have I chosen the name “think purple” as my Brand and why is it a phrase that holds so dear in my heart?

To ‘Think purple’ means to live every moment in the perfect balance of joy, happiness and positivity. Living a life in this way is contagious and rubs off on the people we come into contact with on a daily basis.

The colour purple calls for creative doings and seeks inspiration and originality through its creative effort. It likes to be unique, individual and independent, not one of the crowd. People who attend the classes at the studios will be treated as such and supported in their own unique journey into art.

Purple is gender-less and contains just the right amount of masculine and feminine tones. It is a way of being and living in the moment. To always think purple has been a family motto my ENTIRE life….

With such a powerful meaning behind this expression, I just had to use it for my businesss. I want everyone who comes for classes, workshops and lessons to feel joyful, and happy in the flow of their own creative process. I am PASSIONATE about fostering creativity with every age group. I am  obsessed with the process of art making and how it can make us feel in the present moment of it all.

It is my firm belief that we do our biggest learning and gain our greatest insights, self awareness and in fact self healing through the JOURNEY of whatever we do, not the destination. The end product is the small part but how we get there is the most powerful.

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Hi I’m Alisa. I am 18 years old and recently graduated from Banora Point High School. I am currently working at a local cafe until I figure out what path I want to take career wise.

I’m always dreaming about fashion so in my spare time I’m thrifting for some unique pieces to rework and add to my overflowing wardrobe. DIYing accessories and jewellery are another one of my hobbies – my latest project being the rings made of spoons that I have now decorated my hands with.

During High School, Kay’s art space was my comfort zone – I am hoping that I can recreate that same safe space for the youth of our community. To guide them through the same journey I just went through and be like an older sister to them haha. I was lucky enough to have a few mentor type figures like Kay but didn’t really have someone around my age that were outside my close circle of friends and family that I could express my feelings too.

In a nutshell, that’s what I hope to offer here – to lend an ear, have a chat, listen to some good music and make some cool art.

Hello, My name is Bindi

I have had two years of experience alongside Kay. This has refined and developed my teaching and wellbeing support skills.
Seeing the young ones flourish in their own creative ways has been a blessing I did not know could happen at my age. Art has always been a part of my life and my passion is to help others achieve their visions while also supporting and mentoring them with honesty and love.

My goal is to hold a space for others to be themselves and to help young people find their inner fulfilment in life. For some, Art is the catalyst for doing so and my part is to listen and support them.

I have been working as a support person for over a year which has been such a pleasure.

It’s incredible to explore their inspiring ideas and see their creative growth.
I look forward to meeting and connecting with new people and of course making art!

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