The Cost of Living Workshop by Shoalhaven Regional Gallery, Nowra

The Cost of Living Workshop is a free, one-day creative event led by artist Peggy Zephyr, focusing on lived female experiences through shared art-making and humour. Participants explore themes of everyday pressures, care, identity, and survival by creating satirical supermarket-style products using paint, collage, and mixed media. Held on 2 May 2026 from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Glasshouse Regional Gallery in Port Macquarie, the trauma-informed session includes warm-up activities, 3 hours of making time, a light lunch, and flexible breaks, with all materials provided. Contributions directly join Peggy Zephyr's evolving community-led exhibition, fostering collaboration without requiring prior art skills or personal disclosures. Co-facilitated by an art therapist, it prioritizes a supportive environment for regional participants resonating with diverse identities.