8th October 2026
In this issue…
… Are you on Facebook? …
… Course status update …
… Welcome Drinks …
… Course highlights …
… Bellingen Shire Arts Trail …
… Bellingen Showground Camping …
… Commemorative booklets available …
Can you help?
There is one amazing thing that you could do to share the joy of Camp Creative… share it with friends and family!
If you’re on Facebook, we would love it if you could share our event.
Also, if you already have a ticket, you could also respond ‘going’ to the event.
All of these little things help Camp Creative be seen on socials!
Sharing the word about our event helps Camp Creative to keep going for you.
Just click the button below to go to the event on Facebook then…
If you’re already coming, click the ‘Going’ button OR click the ‘Invite’ button to share the event.
Thanks so much!
Check out this great promo video by our videographer Samuel Harrison.
Still deciding which course to do?
These 16 courses are teetering on the brink of selling out, is one of them yours?
Beginner/Intermediate Blues Harp
Beyond the Click: Elevate Your DSLR Images
Exploring Ukulele Magic
From Auto to Amazing: Master Your DSLR
Ikebana Studio: Sculpting with Flowers
Imagination Land: Creature World Play
Intro to Blues Harp
Mixed Media Magic
Potions & Spells: Plant Magic for Kids
Pottery for Young Clay Lovers
The Secret Life of Objects
The Story Lab: Crafting Fiction on the Streets of Bello
Urban Sketching: Bellingen's Historic Street Facades
Wings & Wonders: Bird Watching & Study
Woodworking Studio: Make a Kitchen Trolley
Young Makers
If you have been waiting to secure your spot, the time to act is now!
There is an important NEW change to our system.
Ticket sales will END on Wednesday 6th January @ 6pm
Why?
So that we can carefully prepare class paperwork and name badges.
Welcome Drinks
Before the workshops begin and the creative energy takes over, let’s raise a glass together!
Whether you’re a familiar face or joining the Camp Creative family for the first time, our annual Welcome Drinks event is the perfect way to ease into an incredible week.
This is your chance to catch up with old friends, make new ones, and mingle personally with our brilliant 2027 tutors and staff before the official hustle and bustle starts.
Don't miss the chance to kick off the week with great conversations and a wonderful community. We can't wait to clink glasses with you!
Sunday 10th January
5pm to 7pm
Bellingen Memorial Hall Studio
Tickets $20 per person (enrolled students only)
Enjoy the wonderful highlight video below, created by Samuel Harrison at Camp Creative 2026
Course Highlights
Intro to Auslan (Australian Sign Language)
Monday to Friday - 1pm to 4pm
Suitable for ages 16+
This course is designed for absolute beginners who want to move beyond spoken language and build a foundational toolkit for real-world communication.
Auslan is a beautiful, three-dimensional language where your hands, body, and face work together to create meaning.
Joy of Dance
Monday to Friday - 9am to 12pm
Suitable for ages 16+
Join this inclusive, high-energy workshop designed for everyone—from those who have never danced a day in their lives to those looking to refine their movement vocabulary.
Over five inspiring mornings, we will dive deep into three distinct styles: the sharp, expressive energy of Jazz, the fluid, emotive storytelling of Lyrical, and the grounded, rhythmic power of Hip Hop.
We won’t just learn the moves; we’ll combine them, using our final days to choreograph a dynamic routine that brings these worlds together.
Listen & Learn on Gumbaynggirr Homeland
Monday to Friday - 9am to 4pm
Suitable for ages 16+
“This course was outstanding uncle Micklo and Luke made the course fun and interesting I feel everyone who participated felt connected and learning about the local history and language made me see Bellingen and mid north coast in a different way”
This feedback from Camp Creative 2026 speaks for itself!
Micklo and Luke are bringing this course back for another year.
Be prepared for five days of discovery and immersion into language, land and culture, as we work indoors and out, taking some special excursions to significant sites on Gumbaynggirr Land.
Bellingen Shire Arts Trail
The fourth annual Bellingen Shire Arts Trail Weekend is almost here, and will showcase the vibrant creativity and stunning landscapes of our region.
This year, around 100 local artists and craftspeople will open 39 studios, galleries, and venues across the Shire, from coastal Urunga through Bellingen to Dorrigo and Dundurrabin.
Visitors can meet the makers, explore behind the scenes, and enjoy live music, workshops, and demonstrations throughout the weekend.
Plan your route in advance using the website or pick up a printed guide booklet (complete with maps) from participating venues and local businesses so you don’t miss a thing!
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th of November
10am to 4pm both days
Photos courtesy of Bellingen Shire Arts Trail - Artwork by Crystal Tate
Bellingen Showground Camping
Planning on camping at the Showground?
Camping is now over 70% full.
The venue is being held exclusively for Camp Creative patrons, which means if you just go to their website normally, it will look like they are completely full.
DUE TO SYSTEM ISSUES AT BELLINGEN SHOWGROUND, THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE TO OUR SPECIAL BOOKING CODE
It was previously cc41, now it is CC41
To book your spot,
you must use the code CC41 when booking on their site.
This unlocks the allocation just for you.
Own a Piece of Camp History
We still have a small stack of our 40th Anniversary commemorative booklets left over from January.
It’s a lovely, 27-page A5 glossy memento full of photos, memories, and interviews with our long-term tutors, past presidents, and volunteers.
We’re selling them for $10, which includes the $3.80 postage cost.
Stay tuned for more news soon campers…
we can't wait to see you all again!
