About this event
When was the last time you allowed yourself to do something without the rush towards the end
result?
In this creative workshop, we will explore slowing down through mindful mark-making and
colour. Using simple, repetitive creative actions, we will shift our attention away from the need to
achieve and towards the simplicity of noticing what is happening in the present moment.
You will be invited to explore rhythm, movement, stillness and the space between one action
and the next. Through slow painting and drawing.
There is nothing to get right and no image you need to finish. Only slowing your hands,
witnessing the pressure to perform, and giving yourself time to become present.
What we will explore
● What happens when we give ourselves permission to slow down
● Paying attention to sensations, movement and rhythm
● Letting go of the need to produce an outcome
● Creating space between an impulse reaction and a response
● Discovering what becomes noticeable when we move at a different pace
What to expect
A calm, guided, creative experience combining sensory grounding, slow mark-making and
moments of quiet reflection.
You don't need to be an artist, and you don't need to know how to meditate. There is no right or
wrong way to create. You are welcome to get creative at your own pace.
Duration: 90 minutes
Walk-in from 1900. Start 90min workshop @19:15. Walk-out till 21:00.
Materials: All materials are provided
Experience: No previous creative experience required. Come as you are.
Refreshments: tea, water & snacks will be provided.
Workshop Team Bio's:
<3 I’m Pamela. A visual designer and illustrator by profession, and an (art) maker by heart. I believe that we are all here to create — and that everyone is creative. Creativity isn’t reserved for artists; it is a natural way of making sense of the world, expressing what words sometimes cannot, and imagining what could be.
Since I can remember, creative expression has been the way I processed my emotions and navigated the challenges I had to endure. Through art, I could dream of a better future, imagine possibilities, and keep myself grounded. I didn’t know it then, but this seemingly simple habit became an important part of how I cared for myself and stayed mentally grounded.
To this day, creative expression remains my go-to in my pursuit of healing and joy. Creating something — anything — can be a powerful form of self-discovery and, for me, one of the best kinds of therapy there is.
<3 My name is Halima, with African and Arabian roots, freedom has always been an important value and an inner compass in my life. Always drawn to learning, exploring and discovering new ways of seeing the world. Along the way, I had the privilege of calling many beautiful places home. Living across different countries and cultures has taught me to appreciate the many ways people experience life, connect with each other, and make sense of the world. This too has shaped me into the person I am today.
Creativity and movement are also an important part of how I work with my therapy and coaching clients. I aim to create a safe, open space where people can reconnect with themselves, move at their own pace, and gently find their way from feeling overwhelmed towards greater balance, freedom, and self-regulation.
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