News: March 2025
Dear Creative C Community,
As we welcome the shift into autumn, a season of change and reflection, we invite you to embrace creativity and connection with the Creative C. Join us for Art and Soul Sessions, Drawing for Regulation, or the C-SAW Group, offering space for artistic exploration and growth.
We’re also excited to celebrate Jenny’s Art Exhibition and remind you that our Studio and Consultation Room Hire is available for your creative and professional needs.
This month’s Featured Artist, Segni Mossi, inspires us with the fusion of movement and mark-making.
Here’s to a month of creative discovery and the beauty of autumn’s colour!
Warmly,
The Creative C Team
C-SAW Feature
There’s something truly special about coming together in a space where creativity and connection intersect. Being part of this special C-SAW group is about engaging in a process that allows insight, reflection, and deep personal growth and the wisdom that can emerge from this creative exploration never ceases to amaze me. It is wonderful to see how powerful this can be when someone’s creativity is witnessed by a supportive group.
I can see that groups hold space in a way that is hard to replicate alone. There’s a magic that happens when we express ourselves, not just for our own discovery but in the presence of others who truly see and support us. As we create, we can gain new perspectives—about our art, about our lives, our challenges, and our personal narratives. I think that it’s through collaboration, accountability, and witnessing, that we start to uncover truths that may have taken longer to reveal themselves had we been working in isolation.
Much like what I wrote in The Power of Groups, when we join a creative collective, we engage with something bigger than ourselves. The C-SAW group offers an opportunity to be both deeply personal and meaningfully connected to others. It’s a space where creative play meets insight, where laughter and lightness sit alongside deep reflection, and where each person’s unique experience is honoured.
If you’re curious about the power of C-SAW and how creative groups can enrich your personal journey, I invite you to take a step into this space.
C- SAW Group
Expression of Interest to participate
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
We are calling for people to gather monthly for the duration of 6-12month commitment
Day options: Saturday afternoon, Sunday morning or afternoon , Monday, Tuesday Thursday, Friday evenings
$60.50 inc. GST per person per session - includes studio hire, wifi, music, art materials, basic refreshments.
4hours
At the CC Warrandyte
Min 4, Max 6 per group gathering
NDIS participants before booking please send an email to:
info@creativec.com.au
Please include the workshop name in your email
You can register to be part of a new group or you may have already have an established group that would like to commit and explore to this way of gathering for 6 - 12months
The initial gathering will be facilitated by a previous C-SAW participant to guide you through the process.
The intention is to become a self governing group that offers an equal space to welcome the unique qualities of each person. It is important that each member takes turns to facilitate and hold sessions. Each member commits to the guiding principles of C-SAW as a way to support everyone’s self inquiry and process.
Art and Soul Sessions
Our next session are:
Mar 8th and 22nd
April 5th and 19th
(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: fortnightly sessions. Next Saturday session
Mar 8th and 22nd
April 5th and 19th
9.30am-12.30pm
Investment: $35 + GST
Book here
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 information
Contact Angus:
angus@creativec.com.au, 0434 158 117
Drawing For Regulation
Find your way out of stress and feeling overwhelmed by surrendering yourself to the process of Guided Drawing. The use of bilateral movement will support you to find your rhythm and connect to your authentic impulses to move stress and tension from your body and mind, to experience greater presence, stability and space. With drawing materials you will be guided to explore the experience of expansion and contraction, fast and slow, soft and hard gestures in your mark making and within your body. This is a wonderful method to discover and build your internal resources to experience greater capacity, resilience and understand where your choices, preferences and desire lies.
To find out more about Tania your facilitator
www.integratedtraumatherapy.com.au
When: Saturday Mar 29th 2pm
Time: 2-4pm, 2 hours
Investment: $165 incl. GST
NDIS participants before booking please send an email to:
info@creativec.com.au
Please include the workshop name in your email
Where: The Creative Continuum
All materials provided. No prior experience required. Beverages and afternoon tea available.
Special Event
I am very excited to announce Jenny’s Art Exhibition.
Jenny has been a recipient of Art therapy for over 2 years and after a long journey of self exploration and understanding, Jenny has been able to initiate her own art practice that has brought her much joy, satisfaction and purpose. Now she is excited to share her artworks with you by exhibiting them at
Location: Epping Views Family and Community Centre
Date: Saturday 22nd March 2025
15 Lyndarum Drive Epping Vic
Time: 1pm to 3 pm
Enquiries: gradjenny6@gmail.com.
Artist statement:
Me, Autism and Tiny Miniature Creations
In 2019,at the age of 54, I was diagnosed as Autistic.
I have been attending Art Therapy for approximately 2 years now.
I enjoy paint, clay, sand and wood.
Through Art Therapy my confidence has grown and I have discovered a special interest in creating miniatures.
I have created a world of miniatures that I would like to share.
Making this world brings me a lot of joy and satisfaction and helps me with my emotional regulation.
My first ever exhibition is called: Me, Autism and Miniature creations.
Gift Cards
Creative C Gift Cards!
Creative C Gift Cards are 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
Studio Hire / Consultation Room Hire
Looking for the perfect space for your next event, workshop, or session? At Creative C, we offer versatile studio and consultation room hire available on Thursdays, Wednesdays and weekends starting from January.
Our spaces are ideal for creative therapies, allied health, counselling, mindfulness sessions, Reiki/massage, art classes, and much more. Whether you're planning group sessions, meetings, or kids’ art parties, we have the right environment to suit your needs.
GROUP BOOKINGS WELCOME FOR KID'S ART PARTIES AND BIRTHDAY PARTIES.
Find out more here.
Featured Artist: Segni Mossi – Where Movement Meets Mark-Making
This month, we are excited to feature Segni Mossi, a groundbreaking research project that beautifully intertwines dance and graphic expression. Founded in 2014 by visual artist Alessandro Lumare and choreographer Simona Lobefaro, Segni Mossi creates immersive spaces where participants—both children and adults—explore the profound connection between movement and mark-making.
Through workshops and participatory performances in over 30 countries, Segni Mossi invites individuals to step beyond traditional artistic representation, embracing a nonlinear, expressive journey. By using the body as a tool for artistic exploration, the project fosters deeper self-awareness, richer interactions, and a more intuitive creative process.
Recognised by HundrED as one of the world’s most innovative education projects, Segni Mossi continues to inspire educators, dancers, and Art Therapists worldwide. Learn more about their unique approach at segnimossi.net.
Take a break and enjoy some of our blog content
Creativity Is Unique to Us All
Something I think we can all see, is that creativity is a deeply personal experience, unique to every individual. I think it flows through all aspects of life—whether it’s in the way we garden, cook, dance, practice yoga, play, interact with others, or even in how we perceive and interpret the world around us. And we know that creativity is not confined to the arts or music, it can be found in every act of imagination, in how we problem-solve, and express ourselves.
You can find this on the Creative C BLOG!
A Glimpse Into Our Upcoming Blog
Becoming the Observer in Your Art Making
Something I have recently become more aware of in my art-making practice is how I have developed the skill of being both creator and observer while I work. This shift—from simply making art to witnessing my own process—feels like an important progression, one that has opened up a deeper relationship with creativity itself.
Out in mid April
Thanks for reading :)
