Welcome to The Lamp Post Studio, located in Bendigo Victoria.
We provide meaningful opportunities for wellbeing and development through deep-listening and creativity. Celebrating a multidisciplinary approach in a respectful and non-judgemental environment, we welcome a wide variety of ages and appreciate individuality.
We’d love to hear from you,
Heidi, Nettie & Leanne
Sessions
Engage in Art Therapy, Life Coaching or Counselling Sessions with Heidi Franklin.
Courses
Embark on a focused journey to explore your life, values, direction or creativity over multiple sessions, in a small group setting.
Retreats
Reflect, refresh and gain new perspectives through deep-listening and creativity over the course of a full day.
Workshops
Learn visual art skills, mediums and techniques & explore the dynamics of meaning-making for visual arts, in a small group setting.
Professional Development
All Professionals: experience art-making strategies to promote clarity, wellbeing, creativity and problem-solving.
Wellbeing Professionals: experience the integration of visual arts and talk therapy to produce therapeutic outcomes.
Testimonials
“As we unpacked what was behind things, clarified my focus, and celebrated the joys of success, I have found new productivity, healing and grace in what I do.
This life-giving experience has gifted a whole new thrust and purpose in my life that has been a timely gift of invigorating healing!”
— Safina Stewart, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Artist & Educator
“Through art and gentle reflection, The Lamp Post Studio cast light on my deepest longings…
By creating space for me to imagine myself expressing my giftings in new ways Heidi helped me discover I had the courage to explore new paths.
— Jenny Ayton, Writer and Vocational Education Course Coordinator
“What a blessing it has been for me to work with someone deeply understanding and encouraging, in this loud and busy world.”
The gentle wisdom Heidi brings as she listens is helping me to listen to God and my inner self, and develop myself as a person.”
— Rebecca Sonsie, Midwife, Hypnobirthing Instructor & Lactation Consultant
You have a treasure within you that is infinitely greater than anything the world can offer.
— Eckhart Tolle