About Silly Goose

My name is Tegan Sutton.

Silly Goose Studios started at a crossroads — the kind where one door closes and another idea refuses to be ignored. After losing my art teaching role, an idea that had been tugging at my brain for months suddenly had the space to take flight. Turns out, the universe was nudging me to finally do the thing.

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At its core, Silly Goose Studios exists to remind people that they can make beautiful art — even if they walk in convinced they can’t. Especially then. My workshops are designed to build confidence, spark creativity, and create genuine moments of connection. You’re not just making art; you’re sharing a table, a laugh, and a little creative courage with the people around you.

I believe there is no wrong way to be creative. Art is subjective, messy, personal, and wonderfully imperfect. If you think what you’ve made is beautiful, that’s all that matters. No gold stars. No cookie-cutter outcomes. Just exploration, play, and self-expression.

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The workshops themselves are a little different from your standard craft class. You won’t be following a step-by-step formula or leaving with something identical to the person next to you. Instead, I introduce you to a medium, share techniques and guidance, and then let you take it somewhere uniquely yours — without having to invest in a cupboard full of niche supplies.

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Silly Goose Studios is for kids, adults, and especially adults who miss the excitement of waking up on art day at school. It’s for people who say “I’m not creative” (my favourite group), and for anyone who just needs permission to play again.

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Behind the scenes, I bring 10 years of primary teaching experience — including three years as a specialist art teacher — to every session. I’ve taught all kinds of people, answered all kinds of questions, and learned to plan for just about every possible hiccup. I love the weird questions. I thrive in structured chaos. I am, at times, a colourful hermit goblin who dreams about workshops and hyper-fixates on new ideas.

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So if you’re wondering whether you should come along…
What’s the worst that could happen from taking some time out just for you and your art?