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'Permission to Play: A way back to your creative self' is coming soon!

 A course about getting back to making, exploring what’s possible and giving yourself permission to play.

You’ll explore traditional art tools alongside found objects, natural materials and things you might never have thought to use. You’ll learn how to approach mark making through simple exercises, intuitive prompts and experiments designed to get you out of your comfort zone.

 You don’t need a studio or a huge collection of art supplies. Just some space to work, a few materials and the willingness to experiment.

Enrolment opens soon! Join the waiting list to hear first and get a special early-bird price when the course opens.

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If this sounds like you

You miss being creative, but somehow you haven’t made anything in a while.

You want to play with ideas, make things with your hands, and see what happens when you stop worrying about whether it’s “good”.

You’re curious about intuitive art and want to explore patterns, textures and marks using whatever you already have around you.

You don’t need a studio, a dedicated art room or loads of space. This is made for real homes, real tables and real life. 

Mostly, it’s for anyone who’s ready to make things again...

The idea

We're not here to paint well. We're here to find out how good it feels.

Break the material rules

Forget the “right” way to make art. You’ll experiment with everyday objects, unusual materials and simple techniques to create unexpected patterns, textures and marks.

Follow your hands

You’ll explore intuitive painting through small prompts and playful exercises that help you make decisions without overthinking them. 

Make without worrying if it’s good

You’ll let go of the pressure to create something finished or impressive. There’s no critique and no perfect end result to chase. 

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Hi, I'm Rachel!

I have always loved creating, making things by hand, painting, crafting, sewing.

If it’s an arty activity - I am up for it!!. The pure and simple act of creating, putting paint on paper, making marks, choosing colours, is endlessly satisfying to me.

I like to use a bit of everything in my work, to mix things up, and make up my own rules. I also love to sew, and have been running a textile side of my business of a few years now.

As a recovering perfectionist, I am now finding so much joy in embracing imperfections, the messy middle, the not having a plan and not knowing where my hands are taking me. Embracing the differences and things that go wrong are all lessons to be learnt and part of the process.

I like to use traditional and unconventional materials, found recourses and love giving ideas a go.

Originally from London, I did attend Art College back in the 90s, I loved my foundation year at Camberwell, but lost my ‘Artistic Way’ after my degree in graphic design. I currently live in Nottingham, painting in my bedroom and hoping to inspire others to get out their art materials and just have a play!

When I’m not creating, I am probably with my family, walking our dog, out in nature or reading a book. After years of being a full time mum whilst also home educating our two kids, it’s finally time for me to come home to myself and get those paints out.

 

Ready to begin?

You don’t need a plan, a studio or a shelf full of art supplies.

Join the waiting list and unlock a special early-bird discount.

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