The Joy Project – Spring

Make space for yourself this spring

Join us for a full-day creative wellbeing experience for women at Tiwu Kumangka (Blackwood Community Centre) - 2/4 Young St, Blackwood South Australia.

The Joy Project brings together creativity, music, laughter, reflection and meaningful conversation in a welcoming space where you can slow down, reconnect and simply enjoy being present.

Whether you're looking to recharge, meet like-minded people, explore your creativity or take a break from the busyness of everyday life, this day is designed to leave you feeling refreshed, inspired and connected.

Your experience

Throughout the day you'll enjoy a thoughtfully curated program including:

Live healing harp music featuring two Celtic harps woven through the experience. The gentle resonance of the harp has long been associated with calm, relaxation and wellbeing, creating a beautiful soundscape to support creativity, mindfulness and deep rest.

“Harpa Nidra” - our signature meditation experience – a deeply restorative guided meditation inspired by Yoga Nidra, enhanced with the soothing sounds of two live harps inviting relaxation and inner stillness.

Mindfulness, movement and laughter through guided laughter yoga and playful activities that invite joy, presence and connection.

Practical mindfulness and resilience techniques you can continue using at home to help cultivate calm, manage stress and build lasting wellbeing in everyday life.

Guided watercolour mandala painting, offering a mindful and creative space for flow and self-expression.

Voice, harmony and connection through simple group vocal activities, discovering harmony together and using your voice to find a sense of calm, presence and your own still point. No singing experience is needed.

A sensory bliss ball experience and mindful chocolate tasting, inviting you to slow down and savour the present moment.

Light refreshments throughout the day. You're warmly invited to bring your own nourishing lunch (or something to share if you wish), with no pressure or expectation.

Time to pause, connect and simply be in a warm, welcoming and restorative space where you'll be supported to nurture your creativity, wellbeing and sense of connection.

Everything is thoughtfully designed to be accessible, restorative and enjoyable, leaving you feeling calmer, more connected and renewed - with practical tools and inspiration to continue nurturing your wellbeing long after the experience has ended.

If you choose to continue with the Joy Journey, each seasonal gathering will build on these foundations, creating a gentle rhythm of creativity, mindfulness and connection throughout the year.

Who is this for?

This experience is perfect for anyone who would like to:

Take time out for themselves and the busyness of everyday life

Reduce stress and recharge

Connect with like-minded people in a welcoming and supportive environment

Experience the calming benefits of live harp music, mindfulness and creativity

Explore creativity in a relaxed environment

Discover joy through laughter, movement, voice and shared harmony

Invest in their wellbeing

No previous experience with painting, meditation or music is required.

The Joy Project Journey

Invest in the Joy Journey: Fill your cup this Spring, then reset, refresh and reconnect through the seasons with three half-day retreats at the beautiful Sophia Centre.

The Spring Experience is the beginning of The Joy Project - a series of four seasonal wellbeing experiences designed to help you reconnect with yourself through creativity, music, reflection and meaningful connection.

🌸 Spring – Creativity, Connection & New Beginnings (This Event)

Sunday 20 September | Full Day - 10am - 4pm

Launch the Joy Project with a special full-day experience featuring three Joy Project facilitators. Together we'll guide you through a rich day of creativity, music, laughter, relaxation and connection.

☀️ Summer – Joy & Play

Sunday 6 December | Half Day (afternoon)

Hosted by Yvette Colton, featuring special guest Annie Harvey, exploring laughter, play and joyful connection.

🍂 Autumn – Creativity & Expression

Sunday 4 April | Half Day (afternoon)

Hosted by Yvette Colton with a focus on creativity, mindfulness and artistic expression.

❄️ Winter – Harmony & Stillness

Sunday 27 June | Half Day (afternoon)

Hosted by Yvette Colton, featuring special guest Emma Horwood, exploring music, voice, stillness and deep relaxation.

You're welcome to join us for the Spring Experience as a standalone event or continue through the seasons with the Joy Journey package, creating a gentle rhythm of creativity, connection and wellbeing across the year.

Please note: The Spring Experience will be held at Tiwu Kumangka (Blackwood Community Centre). The Summer, Autumn and Winter half-day experiences will be held at the beautiful Sophia Centre, 225 Cross Road, Cumberland Park.

Meet your hosts

Yvette Colton

Host • Founder • Creative Facilitator • Harpist • Artist

Yvette is the founder of The Joy Project, inspired by her belief that creativity, music and meaningful connection are essential to our wellbeing. As a consultant and business owner balancing family life, she understands the importance of making space to pause, reconnect and restore.

A Celtic harpist for more than 20 years, Yvette performs with the South Australian Celtic Harp Orchestra and is an exhibiting artist. Trained in creative facilitation, improvisation and therapeutic music, she will thoughtfully host the day, guide the creative experiences and share the calming sounds of the Celtic harp to create a warm and restorative space for connection.

Annie Harvey

Bestselling Author • Wellbeing Educator • Certified Laughter Yoga Leader

Annie Harvey is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author of The Little Book of STILL and creator of The F.U.N. Formula™. A certified laughter yoga leader and wellbeing educator, Annie combines mindfulness, positive psychology and laughter to create joyful, evidence-informed experiences. During The Joy Project, Annie will share practical evidence-based tools to help participants build resilience, cultivate calm and bring more joy and wellbeing into everyday life.

Emma Horwood

Award-Winning Harpist • Soprano • Music Educator

Emma is one of South Australia's leading harpists and sopranos, bringing more than two decades of professional performance and music education experience. Her captivating harp playing and beautiful voice create immersive musical experiences that inspire stillness, harmony and connection. During The Joy Project, Emma will guide participants through live harp and voice, shared harmony activities, and a mindful sensory chocolate tasting, inviting everyone to experience the joy of slowing down, engaging the senses and embracing the restorative power of music.

Want to know more

Visit the Joy Project website for further information.