Creative Rituals Community | Weston-super-Mare

If you'd love the opportunity to be more creative, and hang out with like-minded people, you need Creative Rituals Community. Join us every other Tuesday for a relaxed, welcoming evening of creativity, chats and connection. Bring along an unfinished project, start something new, do some journalling, have a doodle, read or chat about a book, or simply enjoy being with other creative peeps. Each session has a theme for you to interpret in your own way, and this week's theme will be Sanctuary. We're taking inspiration from the full moon on 24 November, also known as the Beaver Moon, which encourages us to gather our emotional and physical resources, and turn towards what makes us feel secure and supported. As the year grows darker, we’re called by this full moon to create a cosy sanctuary, both around us and within ourselves. Named after beavers actively building and fortifying their winter lodges, this moon symbolises prioritising your survival and well-being for the upcoming season. Acting as a bridge into winter, this is a time to ask what needs storing away until spring, what you're ready to let go of, and what plans or creative rituals you need to put in place to get through the colder months. For this session you might want to try a cosy new craft, come back to an old craft you associate with winter, read something new (or get into reading), or learn more about creative habits you can put in place to make winter more enjoyable. No experience needed, no pressure, no expectation to create a masterpiece. And, we'll be on hand with inspiration if you're stuck for ideas, or want to learn more about slowing down and living seasonally. No experience needed, no pressure, no expectation to create a masterpiece. And, we'll be on hand with inspiration if you're stuck for ideas, or want to learn more about slowing down and living seasonally. What to expect... We start with a short grounding meditation. From there we introduce the theme, share some ideas, inspiration, and journalling and creative prompts. Then, we settle into making, creating, reflecting, reading, chatting or simply taking some time for yourself. You're welcome to: • Journal or write • Draw, sketch or colour • Bring a craft project (crochet, embroidery, knitting, etc.) • Read or reflect • Talk about our current book • Start something completely new • Chat to people and make friends • Do absolutely none of the above and just enjoy the atmosphere! We finish with an optional check-in, sharing what we've been working on. Think: creative club, accountability group, and time just for you. We'll bring: • Pens, pencils and colouring materials • Paper • Journalling prompts • Creative prompts Come as you are, or bring along your own notebook/journal/projects/supplies if you'd prefer. Why join? • Meet and make friends with local like-minded people • Make creativity a habit instead of an occasional treat • Enjoy a low-cost creative evening out • Get gentle accountability to keep showing up • Finish those nagging projects you've had sitting around • Have an excuse to create or read something new • Support local independent businesses and venues • Be part of an actual community, not just a one-off event Practical details Date: 17 November Time: 7pm-9pm Venue: The Duke of Oxford, Weston-super-Mare (upstairs room). For more info on location and accessibility go to: Home | Duke Of Oxford Tickets: £4 per session We're keen to keep the Creative Rituals Community accessible, so if money is tight, send us a message and we’ll try and help. If you’re happy to gift a spot to someone who can't afford it right now, please grab a pay it forward ticket (even if no-one claims it for this particular session, we will use the money for providing a free or discounted ticket to someone who needs it at one of our events). Your host Sami from Creative Rituals hosts these sessions. Sami lives in Weston-super-Mare and is on the lookout for local creatives, crafters, writers, readers and curious humans. We already have some "regulars" but newbies are always welcome! Creative Rituals is all about creating warm, welcoming spaces where people can slow down, get inspired, and reconnect with themselves. Our workshops blend creativity, seasonal living and a bit of gentle ritual, always rooted in community, growth, and feeling safe to show up as you are. Website: www.creativerituals.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/creativeritualsinsta Newsletter: www.creativerituals.co.uk/subscribe In partnership with Very Small Bookshop We've teamed up with Leah from Very Small Bookshop, a lovely independent bookshop in Bristol. For each session, she'll recommend a book inspired by the theme. We'll share a little about why she chose it at the start of the evening, and discounted copies will be available if you'd like one (because reading counts as creativity too!) Website: www.verysmallbookshop.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/verysmallbookshopbristol Here's how some of our participants have described Creative Rituals Community on our feedback form: “chance to switch off and relax” “being with others who are like minded” “hanging out with others and being creative” “really calm” “chill creativity” “my kind of vibe” “Intentional time to be creative” “easy nature and open space just to write and chat” “Relaxed atmosphere and support and encouragement” “Allowing myself to switch off and not think about work” “The chance to be creative and meeting other people” Any questions? Message us on socials or email [email protected] Sami & Yvette