Woy Woy, NSW – May 2025
Theia Studios, the Central Coast’s creative and therapeutic hub, is proud to unveil its upcoming season of art exhibitions, expressive workshops, and community offerings. Blending beauty with healing, Theia offers a unique space where art, psychology, and soulful expression intersect.
Art Exhibitions
May 10 – June 9: Journey Back to Myself by Audrey Briel
Audrey Briel’s first solo exhibition is a raw and intimate exploration of her journey through depression, anxiety, and reconnection. Using painting as meditation and expression, her deeply human work offers hope, healing, and insight into the power of art to transform internal struggle into something shared and meaningful.
June 10 – July 10: Grounded in Abstraction by Emma O’Connell
Emma O’Connell’s expressive abstract landscapes reflect the vastness and soul of the Australian outback. Fresh off her residency with BookFace in Erina Fair, and with a palette rooted in earth tones and an intuitive approach to brushwork, her work invites viewers into a space of stillness, presence, and connection with land, memory, and feeling.
August 10 – September 9: Fracadelic by Len Hurley
Len Hurley’s fractal-inspired digital video works take audiences on immersive journeys through cosmic geometries and expanding voids. This meditative exhibition explores the beauty of repetition, infinite patterns, and the hypnotic rhythm of the unseen universe.
“We are thrilled and humbled that these incredible and well-known artists have chosen to show their incredible works in our space. They join a suite of immense local talent that we have had the privilege of showcasing since we opened last October.” Co-Director Samantha Fin said.
Workshops & Events
Tuesday, May 7 – Social Life Drawing with Jessica Davina
A relaxed, inclusive life drawing session that welcomes all experience levels. Reconnect with the human form in an atmosphere of creativity, curiosity, and community.
Friday, May 9 – Resonance: A Night of Creative Sharing
7:30 – 9:00pm | An monthly open mic evening of music, poetry, storytelling, and spoken word. Whether performing or simply soaking it in, Resonance is a community space for expression, connection, and celebrating what lives in the heart.
Saturday, May 25 – Artist Talk + ESPT Exploration with Audrey Briel and Sam
2:00pm | Audrey and Theia’s founder Sam come together for an inspiring conversation and Expressive Sensory Perceptual Therapy (ESPT) experience. This event explores how art heals, transforms, and communicates what words cannot, highlighting the profound therapeutic potential of creative practice.
Meet the Practitioners at Theia
Theia is more than a gallery—it is a sanctuary of holistic care and therapeutic creativity. Its practitioners bring a diverse array of modalities that span expressive therapy, nutrition, energy work, coaching, and spiritual guidance.
- Samantha Fin is a qualified therapist and artist who developed Expressive Sensory Perceptual Therapy (ESPT), a unique modality blending creative expression with sensory awareness to support emotional balance and self-discovery. Her warm, trauma-informed approach supports clients navigating anxiety, grief, perfectionism, and self-worth, rooted in the belief that healing is a birthright.
- Lauren McDonnell is a soulful facilitator, branding mentor, and community weaver who empowers individuals and soul-led entrepreneurs to amplify their creative essence and impact. With a background in performance, design, and coaching, Lauren creates bespoke, heart-aligned experiences and communities that foster deep connection and growth.
- Danielle Hanrahan is a therapeutic coach who helps women break free from societal ‘shoulds’ and reconnect with their authentic power and potential. Grounded in existential, Jungian, and mindfulness traditions, her work spans one-on-one coaching, group sessions, and sacred women’s circles both locally and internationally.
- Lisa Eva Maria bridges psychology and mysticism to help clients integrate the unconscious and conscious aspects of self for emotional clarity and spiritual growth. Through holistic counselling, intuitive guidance, and shadow work, Lisa helps clients awaken their inner wisdom and reclaim their truth.
- Liz McDonald brings intuition, lived experience, and a global perspective to her soulful and compassionate practice. As a mother of three and a deeply reflective guide, Liz gently supports those on a journey of self-awareness and transformation.
- Heidi Zimmermann is a Clinical Nutritionist with over 20 years of experience, offering holistic, evidence-based support tailored to each client’s health and wellness goals. With a special interest in paediatric nutrition, brain and heart health, Heidi provides both in-person and online consultations with a humanistic, intuitive touch.
- Jude Whitehead-Pope is a seasoned therapeutic guide who integrates CBT, ACT, EFT, Reiki, shamanic healing, and family constellations into her soul-led sessions. Drawing on her own recovery journey, she brings both grounded support and spiritual depth to help clients live with more grace, ease, and alignment.
About Theia Studios
Nestled in Woy Woy, Theia Studios is a creative, therapeutic, and holistic studio designed to reconnect people with their inner worlds through sensory expression and shared human experience. With regular art exhibitions, workshops, and therapy offerings, Theia is a haven for artists, seekers, and anyone craving beauty, embodiment, and community.