The Lamp Post Studio is committed to holistic-wellbeing and fostering the personal and vocational development of groups and individuals.
At The Lamp Post Studio, we believe in providing unique and worthwhile wellbeing and development opportunities, facilitated by skilled professionals, in a respectful and compassionate environment.
In addition to working independently, The Lamp Post Studio also partners with existing organisations, groups, and teams, to provide tailored opportunities for increased; connection, wellbeing, creativity and development for all.
Our Values
Our Team
Our mission is to provide professional, meaningful and life-changing wellbeing and development experiences through solidarity, deep-listening and creativity.
Heidi Franklin
Hello, my name is Heidi Franklin.
I am the founder of The Lamp Post Studio.
As your practitioner, I will journey respectfully alongside you, supporting you in navigating your unique life experiences, emotions, challenges and strengths. I will provide you with a meaningful and encouraging space to explore, create, connect, heal, learn and grow.
Nettie Shue
Hello my name is Nettie Shue.
I am a proud Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Wurrung Woman, Artist, Art Therapist and Community Engagement Professional.
I am passionate about wellbeing, wholeness and cultural engagement through the arts. I facilitate group work and workshops to foster healing through creativity.
Leanne James
Hello, my name is Leanne James.
I am passionate about visual arts and encouraging others to tap into their creative voice as a way of supporting their wellbeing.
I will respectfully guide you as you explore your creativity and your life journey; your sorrows and losses as well as your joys and gifts.
“Sometimes we need a little nudge to create the life we deserve.
Two years ago, I began a life-changing journey. Each Friday we would meet after reading a chapter of The Artists Way and share what we unearthed in ourselves. We learnt things about each other, sometimes surprising, which gave us fresh understanding, and a closer connection. The course kept me engaged, questioning why I held on to certain beliefs about myself. It had me remembering positive aspects about my life, and quietened those voices that were a hindrance to my stepping forward. It reminded me to play, to revisit past interests, to have a vision for my life, and to be true to myself because I am enough. I made a huge leap to freedom all due to a simple well-timed question ‘what is the price of change?’ – and I will be eternally grateful.”
— Colleen Hurley, Artist & Support Worker
The significance of our unicorn
Our unicorn symbolises inner-strength, wisdom, kindness, freedom, and truth.
At The Lamp Post Studio, we support people to; discover their inner strength, to seek wisdom, to choose kindness in ways that support their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others, to experience the freedom, control and agency that promotes intentional living, to be true to themselves and their sense of purpose, and live confidently and authentically in the world.