News: June 2024
Welcome to the June Newsletter!
As winter begins to blanket us with its serene beauty, we invite you to warm your creative spirit with our latest offerings at Creative C. This month, explore the transformative world of Altered Books, where pages become canvases of imagination. Dive into the nurturing ART & SOUL Sessions, fostering deep connections through art. Join our C-SAW Group, a supportive community for artists. Gift the joy of creativity with our Gift Cards. And don’t miss our Upcoming Blog, packed with inspiration and insights.
Stay cosy and creative, The Creative C Team
Altered Books
Creating an Altered Book can be a transformative, empowering and therapeutic experience.
This workshop will provide you with the opportunity and materials to creatively alter a book. Experience how your creativity gives you access to the agency within to recreate your narrative. Using paints, images, fabrics, collage, craft, text and more, you will be invited to alter a pre existing book to create your own personal object exploring themes unique to you. The book you choose to alter will lend you ideas and guide you in a direction that is different to a blank canvas.
Altering a pre existing book can offer possibilities and ideas that will ignite your imagination. Share in this creative process in the company of others and allow the group environment to support your themes and open you to possibilities.
To find out more about Tania your facilitator
www.integratedtraumatherapy.com.au
When: Saturday June 22nd 2024
Time: 1-4pm, 3 hours
Investment: $209 incl. GST
Where: The Creative Continuum
Register: via email info@creativec.com.au with subject title ‘Altered Books’
All materials provided. No prior experience required. Beverages and afternoon tea available.
Art and Soul Sessions
Upcoming Dates: Dates for June 8th & 22nd
Booking is required to guarantee a spot as places are limited.
(to te kanohi, tona kite. to te hinengaro, tona kite. to te wairua, tona kite)
‘The eye, the mind, the soul, each has its own perspective.’
– Māori proverb
Welcome
We welcome Angus who will be taking on Beth’s role as the group facilitator for ‘Art n Soul’. He will continue to offer a welcoming space to share creativity, where we reflect on and explore making and getting into ‘the Zone’.
He brings a deal of artistic knowledge & experience along with an open creative spirit to Creative C.
Born in New Zealand, Angus has been living in Melbourne since 1984. He is a practicing artist who works in a variety of mediums including print making (specifically mono printing) and blue chemical photography (Cyanotypes). He has many years of experience working in the community sector on community projects and extensive education/qualifications and experience in the Arts. This includes an Undergraduate degree with Honours in Painting from RMIT, a Master of Art in Performance Studies from Victoria University and a Diploma of Education in Visual Art from the University of Melbourne.
He loves to explore/experiment with new techniques. He uses art to express himself personally, to relax and have fun.
Further Information
Carving out time and space to connect with your Heart & Soul through art on a regular basis can have profound benefits in all aspects of your life. For those of you who are yet to experience this soulful time we highly recommend giving yourself this time to just be, no pressure, relax, listen to soft music & create whatever is in your Heart & Soul in the moment. There's something about being in the creative studio alongside others which makes the Art & Soul time beautiful. It is a welcoming creative space to explore and share creativity in a variety of mediums. Learning about art is optional, the main purpose of the group is to make a space to explore, reflect and get in ‘the Zone’.
Explore different mediums such as watercolour, pastels, acrylics, clay, ink, collage, natural fibres and other craft materials. Session includes 2 hours of creative zone time listening to music without chit chat and an hour for self reflection, witnessing & group connection at the end with a cuppa.
Amazing for creative expression & connection, no experience necessary. A supportive group environment.
The Art and Soul Creative Sessions welcomes new facilitators, Angus and Tania. Both are Artist with a desire to facilitate creative expression. They brings a great deal of artistic knowledge & experience along with a gentle, creative and deeply respectful presence to Creative C. Meet your new facilitators Tania and Angus.
When: Fortnight session on Saturdays at 9.30am-12.30pm
Upcoming Dates: June 8th & 22nd
Investment: $35 cash, per session
Where: The Creative Continuum, Upstairs 2/2 Colin Ave, Warrandyte
www.creativec.com.au/workshops
Min: 5 participants
Max: 12 participants
The intention of offering fortnightly sessions is so that if your heart desires you have the opportunity to cultivate and commit to a regular practise with a group of like minded souls.
Please note: You don’t need to commit to every fortnight to be able to attend a session you can just come along if and when it suits you.
Booking is required to guarantee a spot as places are limited
For further info & bookings
Contact Angus: angus@creativec.com.au, 0434 158 117
C-SAW Group
Expression of Interest to participate in a C- SAW Group
C-SAW emerged out of a need to collaborate and vision with other women. Bridget, the creator, initiated the group based on 4 guiding principles which organically became known by its acronym ‘C-SAW’
C- Collaboration / Creative
S- Support
A- Accountability
W- Witnessing
C-SAW (see-saw) also suggests the deep exploratory and often hilariously funny play ground where participants can enjoy freely creating and expressing held in the safety of the group.
The group meets once a month to collaborate using creative methods to find solutions to personal & professional challenges.
Via creative methods and processes one engages in the sacredness of allowing your own experience to guide you. The group aims to support participants to trust their own experience and develop their inner listener. In witnessing, we hold and allow the other’s own journey to be as it is.
‘It has been so wonderful to witness each member creatively discover their deepest truth and then to live this out in their lives in a genuine and ongoing way. We witness each other and support each other during this process.’ - Group participant
If you have a group of associates, friends, colleagues, or connections and would like a refreshing way of connecting, perhaps you may like to C-SAW. If you feel called to share this wonderful way of gathering connect with us at info@creativec.com.au
New! Gift Cards
Exciting News: Introducing Creative C Gift Cards!
We are thrilled to announce the addition of Creative C Gift Cards, now available for purchase! These gift cards are the perfect way to share the joy of creativity with your loved ones. Whether for birthdays, holidays, or just because, a Creative C Gift Card opens the door to a world of artistic exploration and self-expression.
Why Choose a Creative C Gift Card?
Versatility: Redeemable for any of our inspiring workshops, including favourites like Art and Soul Sessions, Nourishment of Clay, and more.
Flexibility: Available in various denominations to suit every budget, making it easy to give the gift of creativity.
Thoughtful Gift: Perfect for anyone looking to explore their creative potential in a supportive environment.
How to Purchase:
Visit our website at www.creativec.com.au.
Navigate to our online store and select the Gift Card option.
Choose your preferred denomination and complete your purchase.
Instantly receive the gift card via email, ready to forward to your special someone with a personalised message.
At Creative C, we believe in the transformative power of creativity. Our gift cards are more than just a present; they are an invitation to embark on a journey of artistic discovery and personal growth.
Give the gift of creativity today and inspire a loved one to explore their artistic spirit!
For more information or to make a purchase, visit our website or contact us directly. Let’s make this season extra special with the gift of art and creativity.
Happy Creating, The Creative C Team
Feature Artist: Kit Davey
Kit Davey is the creative force behind Found-Object-Art. She has a knack for transforming everyday items into whimsical and playful artworks, spreading joy and delight through her unique creations. Specialising in book and paper arts, Kit also offers greeting cards and hosts various classes and tutorials. Her innovative approach to found-object art invites us to see the beauty and potential in the mundane. Explore her work and get inspired to create with what surrounds you.
Discover more about Kit Davey and her art at Found Object Art.
A Glimpse Into Our Upcoming Blog
Milad Fakurian
Reflections on Creativity and Why Art Matters
For me, art and creativity connects us with our unique individual selves and I have witnessed countless times the amazing outcomes of creative engagement, where the discovery of one's unique relationship with oneself is affirmed, consolidated, and available to be offered to the world. This is my deeper motivation, and for me, why art matters more than ever.
Coming soon on the Creative C blog!
Thanks for reading :)
