About Us

Art à la carte: Creativity served with heart

Welcome to Art à la carte, a boutique studio in the heart of Toowoomba where creativity meets connection. We offer hands-on art and craft classes that celebrate culture, spark joy, and invite every hand to make something beautiful.
Our classes are playful, tactile, and thoughtfully curated—from leather clutch-making and ceramics painting to jewellery design and craftcuterie samplers. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned maker, there's a seat for you at our creative table.
But we’re more than a studio. We’re a movement for change.
Every paid class helps fund free community art workshops for migrant women across the Darling Downs. These sessions offer healing, empowerment, and belonging through creative expression. It’s our way of using art to build bridges—between cultures, stories, and hearts.
Founded by Jamie-Lee Wagner, a proud Kaurareg woman, artist, and advocate, Art à la carte blends contemporary craft with deep community care. Our studio is a safe, inclusive space where creativity becomes a tool for wellbeing, celebration, and social impact.

What we believe

  • Creativity is for everyone
  • Art can heal, connect, and empower
  • Community-led change starts with shared stories and open hands
Join us for a class. Make something meaningful. Craft for change.