The Creative Container - Spring Series

Do you long to find flow and freedom in a creative practice? Does a blank page feel overwhelming? Do you feel stuck in your art making, or unsure of how to try new things? The Creative Container is for you. Over four weekly sessions, this small group experience offers a space to reconnect with your authentic creative self — not through pressure or performance, but through curiosity, play, and exploration. This isn’t an art class. It’s a guided, supportive, and meditative environment where the focus is on the creative process, not a created product. Together, we’ll explore different materials and prompts in a way that nourishes self-expression, reflection, and wellbeing. Think collage, watercolour, pastels, clay, and creative writing! Plus prompts that help you to to explore them in your own unique way. Inside The Creative Container, there is no “good” or “bad” art. Just space to show up as you are, and find a way of making that feels good for you. Our group will become a community of non-judgemental, expressive, and curious makers, who understand that creative practice has much to offer us beyond being hung in a gallery, or receiving a grade in the classroom. What you can expect: • Meditative, structured group sessions with a weekly creative focus. • Gentle guidance through prompts, processes and materials such as clay, watercolour, pastels, and collage. • A non-judgemental group environment that supports safety and experimentation • Opportunities to step outside your comfort zone in a supported way • Creative practices you can carry into your everyday life Your facilitator Emily is an experienced art therapist, yoga teacher, and counsellor who is passionate about creating spaces for people to be fully themselves. She believes in the power of movement, sound, writing and art-making in supporting our wellbeing. Emily loves helping people to experience a sense of creative freedom, and facilitating connection in safe and supportive environments. Where? 6pm - 7:30pm - The Rumpus Room, Thirroul. Begins Tuesday 13th October, meeting on weekly Tuesdays until the 3rd November September. The space is wheelchair accessible and equipped with a bathroom and small kitchen. Parking in the Coles carpark behind the facility. Park along King Street for free parking. All art materials and tea provided. You are also encouraged to bring water bottles, journals, and to wear comfortable clothing. Investment: $200 (equates to $50 per 90 minute session.) $150 for first nations people Payment plan available through the ticketing page ~please contact the organiser if you are experiencing financial hardship and would like to attend - concessions available ~ As we are cultivating a safe, small group environment, the program will not accomodate drop-in visits. You are encouraged to attend every session so as to get the most out of the program.