Although we are all born with creative ability, practice is required to develop it. This is where most people get discouraged and fail to fulfill their creative desires and potential. We think it should be easy or automatic. We imagine that the talented people have genes that let them whip out masterpieces as soon as they get an inspiration.
Enjoying the Process is the Key
All those myths about inspiration, the creative muse, and talent are just excuses people tell themselves because they’re not enjoying the process. We feel frustrated when our artwork doesn’t meet our expectations. We tend to tell ourselves that there’s something wrong with us when we start to struggle. When we’re alone, struggle can be disempowering.
But, there’s nothing wrong with you! Getting frustrated, feeling blocked, and making a mess are a natural part of growing and learning. Struggle is purposeful because it can lead to great insights. It can actually be your friend and mentor if you let it.
A creative practice is a journey better walked together
The solution to struggle is to get new input, see from a different perspective. We can do this by practicing together with others! Struggle is overcome very quickly when you’re surrounded by the encouragement and stimulating ideas of others. Creativity multiplies exponentially when it bounces between people, and it’s a lot more fun!
Developing your creativity is the journey of becoming the co-creator of your life. Only you can figure out who you are and what you want your life (or art) to be, but we learn and benefit from each other.
New Expressive Art Group Practice
In this group we will explore how art-making can help us express our hidden potential and open doorways to fulfilling our life goals. Various media, tools and methods will be used and new skills introduced. Most supplies provided but you can bring your own if you wish.
Many creative arts are practiced as a group such as: theatre, film, dance, music, even writing. It’s mostly visual arts, like drawing and painting, that we think of as a solo endeavour. In this group we will each create our own work though responding to the same prompts. We will share our insights, inspiration and methods with each other. Doing creative activities together is more fun and adds to what we get out of it.
This group will run one day per week for six weeks, then two weeks off. New sign ups are open every six weeks, and discounts for returning group members. Each 6 week session will be different. The group will be structured with specific projects to inspire your creative journey. $140 for the 6 week session. All materials supplied but you can bring your own if you wish. Concession available.
Heart Beat of the Soul 