I have finally finished reading Elizabeth Gilbert’s “Big Magic.” I had pre-ordered this book before its release in 2015, but have only this week managed to get around to reading it. I have to admit that I didn’t find it earth shattering or particularly enlightening, as I think I have already been experiencing my […]
Mindful Kids/ Mindful Teens
Mindful Kids/ Mindful Teens will focus on helping children and teens develop mindfulness skills to assist with relieving stress, managing emotions, building self-esteem, relaxation and resilience. Put simply, mindfulness is a way of training yourself to pay attention in a specific way to what is happening right now. It is about observing your thoughts, feelings, bodily […]
Optical Illusion and Zentangle Drawing
Zentangle drawing is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It is said that Zentangle drawing can increase focus and creativity, provide artistic satisfaction along with a greater sense of personal well-being. Optical illusion drawing is a fun and creative way to make shapes look like they are […]
Magical Mandalas for Grown Ups
Relax and unwind with the gentle art of mandala drawing. The Cr3ative Space is holding a Magical Mandala workshop for grown-ups on Friday 28th July. In this workshop, we will be exploring the wonderful world of mandala drawing. Mandalas are circular designs that bring about a sense of peace, harmony and wholeness. They are powerful […]
Teen Creative Expression Workshop
The Cr3ative Space is offering two Teen Creative Expression Workshops during the school holidays. These workshops provide the opportunity for the teens to explore their creativity. During the first workshop they will be painting their own original artwork on a canvas using acrylic paints. The second workshop is all about using art to explore emotions. […]
Magical Mandalas
Relax and unwind with the gentle art of mandala drawing. In this workshop we will be exploring the wonderful world of mandala drawing. Mandalas are circular designs that bring about a sense of peace, harmony and wholeness. They are powerful tools for children who struggle with regulating emotional responses and back-to-school anxiety, as the process […]
Creative Teen Workshop
For the first time The Cr3ative Space is offering a Creative Teen workshop. This 3.5 hour workshop provides the opportunity for teens to explore their creativity and self-expression by painting an original artwork on a canvas using acrylic paints. They will need to bring their own canvas (these are available to purchase for an additional […]
How Art Saved Me
“Creativity is what helps me escape a lot of my inner demons.” – Demi Lovato A friend and I were talking recently and we got onto the topic of mental health. Through our conversation we discovered that we both suffered from anxiety. She encouraged me to share my story, as we had both found comfort […]
Individual Art Therapy
The Cr3ative Space- Gold Coast offers individual art therapy for adults and children. Sessions are tailored to suit the needs of each individual so that you can explore the creative process, gain insight, connect with yourself in new ways and find empowerment to be your authentic self. Art therapy can be a very powerful way […]
How to Make Self-Care a Priority
“Self-care is not selfish or self-indulgent. We cannot nurture others from a dry well. We need to take care of our own needs first, then we can give from our surplus, our abundance.” Jennifer Louden Why is it that when we are stressed our self-care is the first thing to go? Our brain goes into […]