Try clay art: online workshop for war widows, defence and veteran families 

On Wednesday 3 June 2026, we’re hosting a free air dry clay workshop — and you’re invited to join from the comfort of your own home! This session is open to all defence and veteran families, including war widows, partners, carers and children. 

No experience is needed. Just come along, get hands-on with air dry clay, and enjoy a night of creativity and connection. Facilitated by our Wellbeing Team, this workshop aims to provide relaxation, self-expression and fun. 

Air dry clay workshop 

War widows, defence and veteran families are warmly invited to join a creative evening of air-dry clay art. A complete kit will be provided, making it easy to join in from the comfort of your own home. Facilitated by social workers, Evelyn and Gabby, this session offers a relaxed space to connect with peers while engaging in a hands-on activity. Working with air-dry clay encourages relaxation, and self-expression, allowing you to slow down and enjoy the process of mindful art. 

There is no cost for this activity. Your clay kit and postage will be covered by Families of Veterans Guild.

Previous attendees to wellbeing activities said “I really enjoyed unwinding and chatting to others online. It was an enjoyable creative opportunity for self care.” 

Event information

• Location: Online (Zoom link will be shared with you).

• Date and Time: Wednesday 3 June 2026, 7pm – 8pm (AEST).
  

• Cost: FREE for families of veterans.

Registration is a must, places are limited. Register below or call us on 02 9267 6577. For more information, please email wellbeing@fov.org.au.

Families of veterans are invited to an online clay making workshop

Has any of your loved ones ever served in the Australian Defence Force? Are you connected to defence service in any way? Whether you’re the partner of a current member, a veteran spouse, parent, adult child or a widow of a veteran, we warmly invite defence and veteran families to join us for our Clay Workshop online on Friday 28 March, brought to you by our Wellbeing Program.

Families of veterans and war widows make unique sacrifices during and after service. They balance the many demands of supporting a family, navigating grief and loss, relocations or adjustments, deployments or other absence from home, transition out of service or caring roles due to illness or injury. 

Social connection, peer support and self-care are at the core of our wellbeing activities. We acknowledge that veteran families may face barriers in developing and maintaining peer connections due to the unique nature of defence life, increasing their risk of social isolation and loneliness. The purpose of this activity is to encourage the families of veterans to focus on self-care and expand their social network by connecting with like-minded peers.

Online clay making

Defence and veteran families are invited to come together for clay making. Facilitated by Social Worker, Gabby Steel, and supported by Manager for Social Work and Wellbeing, Lisa Stephenson, veteran families will be guided to create art with clay. Moulding clay may provide a calming and meditative experience, reducing stress and anxiety levels. Creating art with your hands can help boost focus, mindfulness and a sense of accomplishment. Attendees will come together online to create their own unique piece of artwork to keep. 

Please have a bowl of water, sponge and towel alongside the clay kit.

There is no cost for this activity. Your clay kit and postage will be covered by Families of Veterans Guild.

Previous attendees to Wellbeing activities said “I just wanted to express my gratitude for being able to connect with such a wonderful group. It was such a great opportunity to do a self-care activity and get to know some of the other attendees at the same time.” 

Event information

• Location: Online (Zoom link will be shared with you).

• Date and Time: Friday 28 March 2025, 6.30pm – 8pm.
  

• Registrations: Open 17 February. Registrations close 17 March.

• Cost: FREE for families of veterans.

Registration is a must, places are limited. Register below or call us on 02 9267 6577. For more information, please email wellbeing@fov.org.au.