News: August
Welcome to the August Edition of the Creative C Newsletter!
As we transition into the last month of winter, we are thrilled to share our latest offerings.
This month, explore the depths of Pandora’s Box, or find grounding and inspiration with Nourishment of Clay. Continue your creative journey with our beloved Art and Soul sessions and join the supportive C-SAW group. Don't forget to visit the CC Store too.
We are also delighted to feature the incredible artist Nona Orbach, whose work is sure to inspire and captivate.
Stay creative and connected,
The Creative C Team
Workshop: Pandora’s Box
Free from the constraints of everyday life this creative journey is all about you. Allow yourself to be taken on a journey of self discovery exploring the myth of Pandora’s box. A range on tactile experience using images, objects, fabrics and words to transform a 3D box that reflects your authentic self. With step-by-step creative processes we slowly unwind, de-stress, trust our intuition and find self-acceptance, the final gift in Pandora's Box.
To find out more about Tania your facilitator
www.integratedtraumatherapy.com.au
When: Sunday 11th August 2024
Time: 10-4pm, Full day, 6hours
Investment: $ 242 incl. GST
Where: The Creative Continuum
Register: info@creativec.com.au with Subject heading Pandora’s Box
All materials provided. No prior experience required. Beverages and afternoon tea available.
The Nourishment of Clay: The Felt Sense of Contact and Connection
This workshop will guide you through an exploration of clay and the felt sense (Peter Levin). This process aims to develop the felt sense of touch through the hands and to connect to deeper layers of you and your body. You will be led through a non-verbal mindful process, that will enable you to connect with the earthen, forgiving and yielding clay. You will be supported to find what touch, text, pressure, movement or holding feels nourishing and right for you at any given moment to slowly allow a 3D object to emerge. Reflection of the process will follow to integrate your experience.
To find out more about Tania your facilitator
www.integratedtraumatherapy.com.au
When: Saturday 24th August
Time: 2-4pm, 2hours
Investment: $165 incl. GST
Where: The Creative Continuum
To make a booking: Please register your interest via email info@creativec.com.au with subject title Nourishment of Clay
All materials provided. No prior experience required. Beverages and afternoon tea available.
Art and Soul Sessions
Next Upcoming Session: Saturday August 17th
(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
The Art and Soul group is growing interest!
Come along to experience what it is all about.
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 facilitators, Angus and Tania are both 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: Monthly sessions. Next Saturday session
August 17th
9.30am-12.30pm
Investment: $35 cash, per session or $38.50 incl GST direct deposit
Where: The Creative Continuum, Upstairs 2/2 Colin Ave, Warrandyte
www.creativec.com.au/workshops
Min: 5 participants
Max: 12 participants
Please note: Booking is required to guarantee a spot as places are limited
For further info & bookings
Contact Angus: angus@creativec.com.au, 0434 158 117
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
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
Featured Artist: Nona Orbach
This month, we feature the incredible Nona Orbach and her insightful exploration into the therapeutic and spiritual significance of plasticine. In her latest work, Nona looks into how this seemingly simple material can provide profound emotional release and support, especially in times of trauma. She discusses its widespread use in art therapy to help individuals of all ages manage stress and find solace through creative expression.
Discover more about Nona Orbach's transformative work with plasticine on The Good Enough Studio.
~ Tania
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 :)
