A gentle creative session combining visual making and reflective writing
A calm, low-pressure creative space
The Mindful Making & Noticing Session is a quiet, supportive creative session designed for anyone who wants to slow down and reconnect with making, without pressure, critique, or expectations.
This is not about learning techniques or producing finished artwork. Nothing needs to look “good”. Sharing is always optional. Simply turning up and taking part is enough.
Mindful making and writing, without performance
The session gently combines visual making and reflective writing. Participants are invited to create a small image in response to a place, moment, or feeling that has stayed with them. The approach is open and exploratory… abstract, partial, or unfinished work is welcomed.
From the image, a few words are invited to emerge. This isn’t about analysing or explaining the work, but about noticing what stands out and allowing language to arrive naturally. Writing can take the form of sentences, fragments, or notes.
A supportive environment for creative confidence
The tone of the session is calm and unhurried. I make alongside participants, keeping my own work simple, so the space feels shared rather than led. Presence matters more than instruction.
There is time at the end to share an image or a line of writing if you wish, but listening quietly is just as valid. The session closes with a short pause to notice how you’re feeling before returning to the rest of your day.
Who this session is for
This session is particularly suited to people who:
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Want a gentle introduction to creative practice
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Feel unsure or low in confidence about making or writing
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Are interested in mindful creativity and reflective practice
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Prefer small groups and low-pressure environments
It offers a simple, human way to reconnect with creativity, through presence, curiosity, and small, honest acts of making.