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Art For Today Art For Today facilitate wellbeing Art Sessions for corporate teams and groups founded by Gemma Donnellan, Professional Artist and Creative Coach

As a professional artist and Connector, I love hosting engaging art sessions, where people take time out, tap into their creative flow and have fun. I specialise in helping women to open up their creativity, let go of self-doubt and limiting beliefs, and embrace the freedom of self-expression that art provides. I believe everyone has an innate artist and through guidance can let go of inhibitions and unlock their creativity and positive flow, which I believe has a transformational effect on other areas of life. Whether you’ve been dabbling for a while, or haven’t picked up a paintbrush since primary school, you’ll love my art sessions. It’s a nurturing space for women to take time to connect with themselves, ponder, play and converse with others. I have been formally trained and practiced for more than 20 years, I’ve been painting since I could hold a brush. This means I’m well qualified to guide you the painting skills you need to bring out the artist in you. As well as building my own business, I’ve spent many years in a large studio practice collaborating with and working alongside exceptional established artists. This type of knowledge and practical know-how gleaned from the studio you can’t get from YouTube, it’s skills and experience shared over a round table, through exploration, practice and sometimes making mistakes which sometimes turn out to be break-throughs. My art sessions are designed with all this experience in mind, stirring inspiration, imagination and developing positive ways of thinking and expanding, unlocking your unique expression. Throughout my career I have had six solo exhibitions, been a feature artist and exhibited in numerous group shows, all of which have cultivated my diverse style and subject matters. So it doesn’t matter what type of painting interests you, I can guide you. When I’m not holding my art classes or painting, I love, yoga, meditation, gardening and music. Through art I have also had the privilege to organise and take part in numerous fundraising activities which is something I love. The art sessions I offer allow me to mix my love of community, people and entertaining with art and creativity.

Jubilation. 🌟It’s not a word you hear very often, let alone get to use.​So now that I’m feeling jubilant, I’m going to r...
12/09/2026

Jubilation. 🌟

It’s not a word you hear very often, let alone get to use.
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So now that I’m feeling jubilant, I’m going to run with jubilation, because YAY I’ve completed 50 Ethereal Arches artworks. 🎉
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If I could bottle jubilation, this feeling, and sprinkle it around, I would.
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Jubilation is a victory, a personal win, an accomplishment you want to declare and make public. I’m making this public because it feels so good and I’m hoping it rubs off and inspires you.

It’s important we celebrate our desires, give ourselves a pat on the back, really let yourself soak in the joy of accomplishment, and have it carry us through days and weeks.

These 50 Ethereal Arches have taken around two years to complete, in amongst other creative projects. They came through pure intuition, divinely created, patterns visualised in my mind’s eye. 🦋

The arches speak of the divine, ancient wisdom, our higher selves, an abundant presence beyond what we see.

I’ll be super excited to tell you more about the arches’ new creative direction and life as a collection, in the coming months.

Watch this space

So please soak in the feeling of jubilation and run with it. It’s Spring — jump into that creative project, listen to your heart’s desire, and begin.

Love, Gemma 🍃

PS Big thank you to my family who have put up with a kitchen table covered in arches on and off all year.
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PSS Jubilation - a word used in one of my favourite Mental as Anything songs Berserk Warriors. Found on my Aussie hottest 100 playlist which I was listening to yesterday afternoon my I finished the arches. Have a listen here the playlist starts of mellow then builds.

09/09/2026

This is a snapshot of my latest podcast with Jolynne Rydz.

We had a lovely conversation with a few gold nuggets to take away.

Thanks Jo for having me as a guest on your show. 💕

Have a listen to the full episode here
https://www.buzzsprout.com/.../19769493-28-the-art-of...

Women - need this.Expansive time to connect with themselves, other women and their creativity.Allow your nervous system ...
06/08/2026

Women - need this.

Expansive time to connect with themselves, other women and their creativity.

Allow your nervous system to relax, new ideas to flow and be nurtured for a few hours at 'The Creative Table.'

This Friday afternoon we have 'Wisdom Keeper' Kath Clarke joining us.

Kath is the founder of Kath Clarke Consulting and IDNTTY Agency, where she helps professional services firms, consultants, and creatives build personal brands that are aligned, distinctive, and sustainable.

Through Kath Clarke Consulting, she works on leader clarity using Impact Alchemy, her proprietary personality-based framework that turns deep personal insight into a clear profile of a leader's unique contribution and natural strengths, making them a deliberate USP.

She has delivered Impact Alchemy to around 400 professionals, including an ongoing engagement with Engie.

Through IDNTTY Agency, Kath then leads ex*****on, turning these leaders into recognised authorities in their field. Her team builds the bespoke brand assets, websites, CRMs, messaging, and content, designed around the leader's vision, then brings it to life through her content, credibility, and partnership engines, making them memorable and referable.

An expansive Friday afternoon mini retreat, to exhale and release the working week and step into creativity.

We begin with intention-setting and grounding meditation, then art becomes the vehicle to quiet the noise, open your mind and let inspiration move through. In between there is a delicious home cooked lunch, afternoon tea, great conversations and new perspectives.

A perfect lead into the weekend, where creativity, play and reciprocity weave together in the most nurturing environment.

This Friday 7th August, 12 to 3pm, Balwyn North.

Time to do something fun and spontanious.

Love, Gemma 🤍



https://www.artfortoday.com.au/ladiesartsessions

Introducing “Wisdom Keepers” at The Creative Table.🌺I’m inviting weekly special guests  "Wisdom Keepers"  to join us at ...
16/07/2026

Introducing “Wisdom Keepers” at The Creative Table.🌺

I’m inviting weekly special guests "Wisdom Keepers" to join us at the table on Friday afternoons. Our first is the beautiful Jen Annette.

Jen is an artist, ritualist and embodiment mentor devoted to women’s inner lives. She weaves together movement, textile art, ritual and prayerful play, creating the most exquisite space for women to soften and simply be.

Give yourself permission to step into a Friday afternoon and connect with your true self. The Creative Table is an afternoon to exhale, soften your shoulders, and let someone else hold space for you for a change.

We begin with a short grounding meditation, then move into intuitive painting as a way to soften the nervous system, clear the mind and let inspiration move through.

Around the table, we talk about all sorts of interesting things — well-being, feminine wisdom, books, food, music, mystic traditions, gardening, nature, AI, reciprocity, quantum… most topics are welcome (politics can stay outside).

You are nurtured with soul food lunch and afternoon tea and the warmth of a small circle of women.

Five seats. This Friday, 12 to 3pm, Balwyn North.

Feeling the nudge, you are welcome to join.

Love, Gemma 🤍

https://www.artfortoday.com.au/ladiesartsessions

🍂An afternoon just for you, to paint freely in a beautiful light-filled home surrounded by beauty, art & garden. The Cre...
17/05/2026

🍂An afternoon just for you, to paint freely in a beautiful light-filled home surrounded by beauty, art & garden. The Creative Table - Curated Art Sessions for Women

Step away from the noise & into a space of creativity, ease & find your creative self again.

Enjoy uplifting conversation, delicious food & fabulous women, in a setting to nourish, reconnect & come back to yourself.

Thursday and Friday afternoons 🌺
More info and booking
https://www.artfortoday.com.au/ladiesartsessions

🍃 Nourishing yourself isn't just a mothers day thing.The Creative Table is open this Thursday & Friday,  a nurturing spa...
11/05/2026

🍃 Nourishing yourself isn't just a mothers day thing.

The Creative Table is open this Thursday & Friday, a nurturing space to ground, connect with your creative self, leave the outside world behind and let yourself receive.

Paint how you feel, share meaningful conversation, enjoy delicious lunch. Everything is provided.

Come as you are. Leave uplifted and transformed.✨

Thursday's & Friday's
12-3pm, Balwyn North

Book here: https://www.artfortoday.com.au/ladiesartsessions

🩷 What a glorious autumn afternoon at The Creative Table.Lots of creativity and painting, shared stories, a delicious lu...
07/05/2026

🩷 What a glorious autumn afternoon at The Creative Table.

Lots of creativity and painting, shared stories, a delicious lunch, cups of tea and our soul cups filled.

There are a few seats available for tomorrow (Friday) afternoon's session, if you'd love to join us.

We'll be exploring 'The Essence of Motherhood' through conversation and intuitive painting in a grounded, light-filled space.

Friday 8th May, 12-3pm
Balwyn North

Everything is provided - just come as you are.

Book here: https://www.artfortoday.com.au/ladiesartsessions

06/05/2026

🩷 Gaby from .soul.coaching sharing her Creative Table experience.

This is what happens when women give themselves permission to pause, create, and connect.

Thank you for being at the table, Gaby.

If you've been feeling the to join us, there are still seats available for upcoming sessions. Reserve your seat here: https://www.artfortoday.com.au/ladiesartsession

🩷 A special Mother’s Day week at The Creative Table.This week, we’ll gather around the table to explore 'The Essence of ...
01/05/2026

🩷 A special Mother’s Day week at The Creative Table.

This week, we’ll gather around the table to explore 'The Essence of Motherhood' through gentle conversation, creativity, reflection, and intuitive painting.

A space to slow down, reconnect, and honour the many layers of motherhood, nurturing, womanhood, love, care, and self.

We’ll paint, share stories, enjoy a beautiful lunch, and spend the afternoon in a calm and beautiful light filled space overlooking the garden in Balwyn North.🍂

Everything is provided, materials, food, and the atmosphere itself, so you can arrive and settle in. ☕

Thursday 7th May, 12–3pm
Friday 8th May, 12–3pm
Balwyn North

Only six seats are available for each session.

Reserve your place at the table:
https://www.artfortoday.com.au/ladiesartsessions

I’m excited to have a selection of artworks currently on display at Eaglemont Artisans Hub.There is a selection of black...
28/04/2026

I’m excited to have a selection of artworks currently on display at Eaglemont Artisans Hub.

There is a selection of black ink works on rag paper, oil studies of perfume bottles, and a collection of contemporary landscapes.

Pop in for a fantastic coffee at the aniseed cafe and check out the exhibition, all artworks are for sale.

📍 67 Silverdale Rd, Eaglemont

eaglemontartisanshub
aniseedcafe

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Balwyn North, VIC

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