Soulful Long Lunch
SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER | 11:00AM - 3:30PM
11.11 Studios, Noosaville
Creative Connection
What happens when we give ourselves permission to create ~ without expectation, perfection or purpose?
Join us for our next Soulful Long Lunch, “Creative Connection”, an uplifting day exploring the many ways creativity can bring more joy, playfulness, expression and connection into our lives.
Creativity isn't reserved for artists. It can be found in the way we move, make, cook, write, sing, solve problems and see the world around us. This lunch is an invitation to reconnect with your innate creativity, to become curious, embrace play and discover how creative expression can support our wellbeing, help us process emotion and reconnect us with ourselves and others.
Guided by our Series Ambassador and MC Kim Morrison, our panel includes four local, inspiring and very different creatives whose work spans art, music, ceramics and creative expression.
Noosa watercolour artist and surface pattern designer Cass Deller brings colour, intuition and joy to her distinctive creative practice; acclaimed singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Wes Carr explores connection and expression through music.
Ren Jeske, artist psychotherapist & somatic coach, brings another unique creative perspective to the conversation; and award-winning ceramicist, interdisciplinary artist and educator Fiona Cuthbert O'Mearashares her deeply tactile approach to creativity, nature and the art of slowing down.
Our Mindful Moment will be guided by Ren Jeske.
Together, they'll explore what creativity looks like beyond the finished product, the vulnerability of expressing ourselves, letting go of perfection, rediscovering play and allowing creativity to become a tool for connection, reflection and healing.
A Creative Space, Reimagined
Noosa's brand-new 11.11 Studios will be transformed into an immersive and unexpected event precinct, a fitting home for a lunch celebrating creativity in all its forms.
The creative expression continues at the table
Journey Food Co will curate a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired feast. Colourful, abundant and playful, designed for sharing and connection. Expect beautiful food, a unique setting, meaningful conversation and all the thoughtful touches that make a Soulful Long Lunch so special.
Come to be inspired. Come to connect. Come to play.
And perhaps leave seeing your own creativity a little differently.
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A welcome beverage - Prosecco, wine, craft beer or seasonal mocktail
Arrival canapes, vibrant Mediterranean share feast and dessert prepared by Journey Street Food.
A Mindful Moment by Ren Jeske
Enlightening panel exploring Creative Connection expertly facilitated by Kim Morrison.
Hosted by Evoke Experiences
Thoughtfully curated creative and wellness gift from Evoke and our partners
Exciting opportunities to win incredible wellness prizes
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11/11 Bartlett Road, Noosaville, Sunshien Coast, QLD
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The menu has been thoughtfully crafted in collaboration with ēthos, prioritising fresh, spray-free, local and nutritious produce. We cater for all other dietary requirements, including vegan and vegetarian preferences.
If you have any additional dietary requests, please make sure to include them in your booking form.
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Early Access ~ $265
Available until midnight 30 September
General Access ~ $290
Starting 1 October and available until the event reaches capacity
~ Afterpay payment option available
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Dress in attire that makes you feel creative, confident, empowered and happy.
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”
- PABLO PICASSO
Meet Our Speakers
Cass Deller
Working from her studio on the doorstep of Noosa's iconic coastline, Cass Deller blends natural surroundings and Dutch holiday nostalgia to create her distinctive style.
Cass's work is light and detailed, utilising the natural flow of watercolour and loose brushstrokes for modern, distinctly feminine art.
With over 10 years' experience as a designer and a passion for collaboration, she has worked with global companies as well as some of Australia's most well-known brands to bring a fresh, creative edge to the lifestyle and fashion industries.
She helps creative women find their voice and freedom through her Surface Pattern Design Course and also offers exclusive private mentoring, empowering others to build beautiful creative careers on their own terms.
WATERCOLOUR ARTIST & SURFACE PATTERN DESIGNER
Wes Carr
SINGER-SONGWRITER
Wes Carr is one of Australia's most celebrated singer-songwriters, first capturing the nation's attention when he won Australian Idol before going on to achieve multi-platinum sales, a #1 ARIA album and chart-topping singles including Feels Like Woah.
He has forged a career that has taken him from the stages of Australia to the songwriting rooms of Nashville, and has performed at major events, refining a sound that blends rock, soul, country and heartfelt storytelling.
Wes has worked with some of Australia's most iconic musicians, including members of Cold Chisel, co-writing the song Lost, and was a founding member of Tambalane alongside Silverchair's Ben Gillies.
Whether performing solo beneath the stars in the Australian outback, fronting a rock band on festival stages, or sharing stories in an intimate theatre, Wes brings warmth, authenticity and world-class musicianship to every performance. More than two decades after first stepping onto the national stage, he continues to evolve as one of Australia's most distinctive and enduring artists.
Ren Jeske
PSYCHOTHERAPIST, SOMATIC COACH & CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIST
Ren Jeske is a psychotherapist, somatic coach, creative arts therapist, artist and founder of Make Sense Creative Therapies and Body of Work™. Her work brings together creativity, embodiment and human development, using movement, mark-making, materials, reflection and story to support self-awareness, meaning-making and connection.
Across her therapeutic work, workshops and art practice, Ren is interested in creativity as more than self-expression. She is fascinated by what can become available to us when we create: the opportunity to encounter ourselves differently, become curious about our experience and give form to thoughts, feelings and sensations that may not be easily expressed through words alone.
Ren’s commitment to this work is both professional and deeply personal. Her own experience of creativity as a way of making sense of life and connecting more deeply with herself means she knows this process from the inside.
Underlying Ren’s work is the belief that we are each a body of work, continually shaped by what we experience, express and discover, and always in the process of becoming. For Ren, creative connection begins with connection to self and extends into the ways we meet, witness and relate with others.
Fiona Cuthbert O’Meara
CERMAICIST & INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTIST
Fiona Cuthbert O’Meara is an award-winning ceramicist and interdisciplinary artist based on the Sunshine Coast. With a strong foundation in visual arts, she completed a Master of Visual Arts at Queensland College of Art & Design in 2025 and a Diploma of Visual Arts at TAFE East Coast in 2018. Fiona has been the recipient of multiple arts prizes, grants and residencies and mentors emerging artists from her Doonan based studio.
Fiona is also the founder of Naturemuse Ceramics, a vibrant studio which features a wide range of firing techniques including Raku and Wood-firing. The studio offers an extensive program of classes and workshops for all skill levels, and has grown to include artist residencies, mentoring programs, and visiting artist workshops featuring national and international practitioners.
Teaching from the philosophy of interest-based learning, Fiona encourages and nurtures each of her students to relax and enjoy the creative process. To slow down, take notice and truly enjoy the somatic and deeply tactile experience of working with clay.
Kim Morrison
EVENT AMBASSADOR & MC | FOUNDER TWENTY8 ESSENTIALS
Kim is the heart and soul of our Lunch Series, serving as our esteemed Ambassador and Series MC. With her captivating presence and renowned expertise, she effortlessly wears the hat of keynote speaker, leaving us spellbound with her ability to evoke laughter, tears, and a renewed focus on self-care. Kim's selfless dedication to prioritising wellness is truly inspiring, making her an invaluable guiding light on our journey to holistic well-being.
In 1989, Kim set a world record as the youngest female to run 100 miles in less than 24 hours. Kim has used her running story as a direct metaphor for life – riding the highs, hitting the walls, pushing through the pain barriers, crossing the line and never, ever giving up!
Kim is a five-time best-selling author and founder of Twenty8™ Essentials, a multi-tasking wife, and mum to two aspiring and athletic adult children. Kim holds qualifications in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), hypnotherapy, counselling and the 4-temperament theory, as well as in homeobotanical therapy, reflexology, ortho-bionomy, fitness leadership and remedial massage. She has spent most of her career dedicated to the teaching of her main passion – health, wellness and aromatherapy.
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