Jumping with Amanda Trought - Creative JumpStart 2021

 

I caught up with Nathalie Kalbach host of the Creative JumpStart for an interview and we had a great time.  I share a bit about my journey and inspiration, you can catch the video below. 

I hope that you will join us for the Creative JumpStart sessions which begin on January 1st 2020.  It is an opportunity for you to jumpstart your creativity and create more wellbeing in your life.

Join 45 Artists from a variety of backgrounds sharing their inspiration and insights - what can you do in 10 minutes?  They will show you just what and more.  It will be a fantastic time.  

Get the Early Bird Special of $69 up to 31st December 2020

You can sign up HERE and get more information about all the teachers on the course and hear some of their interviews as well.

To Join us on the course CLICK HERE

Stay blessed and be a blessing

Art Courses for 2021 - Are you Ready

We have some great courses lined up for you for next year and some of you would have been able to sample some sessions on one of the courses.  There are some great prices and I will share below where you can make some savings.

Creative Art Adventures with 

Creative JumpStart 2021, One BADASS Art Journal and Life Book 2021

I am really pleased to be teaching on all of the courses and some of the lessons that I will be bringing are varied and one of the things that I plan to do over the next month is to help you get ready by sharing free process videos so that you can dip your feet in and have something to do while you wait.

I shared recently about Creative JumpStart which brings together 45 teachers who will give you tips and ideas when you only have a short amount of time and you want to get something done.  All the lessons on this course are under 10 minutes and a great way to get you going.  There will be giveaways and you are able to download all the lessons for your continued use.

The course is normally $89 and you have an opportunity to get it at a discounted price.  If you register before the 31st December $69, after which it reverts to its normal price of $89.  You can learn more and sign up for the class HERE

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One BADASS Art Journal is open for registration and available at the discount price for the whole of December of $69 after that it goes up to $89.  You are taught by an amazing group of teachers.  All the videos are downloadable  and the course runs from 1st February to the 31st May and then it becomes a self directed course.  It is going to be a lot of fun!!  You can sign up HERE.

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Join us for Life Book 2021  We had an amazing time on the Free Taster sessions.  Do you want to learn how to create more well-being into your life?  Spend time with us and create, express, grow and develop as you play with paints, get messy with collage, mark making, clay, fabrics and drawing.  You will also get loads of hints and tips on how to use your creativity in all areas of your life.  Get 20% off when you use the code FEELHAPPY20 at the checkout.  Join in the fun HERE

I hope you decide to join us and look forward to getting to know you more. Stay blessed and be a blessing. 😍

I am on Patreon - Come and Join me

I took the plunge and started a Patreon Page a while back, as I move forward in my bid to create free content for those interested in the use of creativity and the effect on our health and well-being.

My passion is creating and sharing how the Arts and Creativity can impact our health and well-being and in the process help you spend more time using creativity to unlock your creative talents.

What is Patreon?

Patreon is a place where you can support artists who create content you love, so they can make more content. It's kind of like a membership with different tiers, the cool thing is that you get rewards for each month you support, whether that is just once or on an ongoing basis. 

I have been an artist for over 15 years, a mother, a carer and a creative soul.  I looked after my mother for over 17 years and have seen first hand the changes that take place in a loved one living with dementia and the impact on the family.  I was not longer able to care for my mother and a few years ago and had to put her in a nursing home which was devastating.

Art Heals

I used art and creativity as a tool to help me through the 17 years and saw first hand the positive impact that it had for me as well as my mother and I went on to share my art and creativity with men and women who attended a day care center specializing in dementia care.

I believe everyone should have access to the arts across the board. Creating and sharing what I am doing, encouraging participation and hopefully being inspiring means so much to me, especially when you can create important resources for free. The importance of the arts to our lives really came to the forefront of what I was doing when my mum started showing signs of Alzheimer’s which is now in the severe stages and while the effects were devastating, Art and Creativity and improving both of our nutrition helped us navigate the uncharted territory, and there has and continues to be so many treasured moments. 

The Arts gave us the space to express ourselves in ways that words could not. I have been creating and developing resources for everyone and anyone who just wants to be able to create and find themselves in the midst of their situation too, I also started a free Arts and Health network sharing and curating information about Arts and Health events globally. If I can make a positive impact on just one person that would be a blessing.

Subscribe to a Tier on Patreon

My goal is to help you find ways to incorporate art and creativity into your life and to find those pockets of time.  My art and workshops are designed to inspire you to dream, to remind you of all that you already know, and to help you discover the best parts of yourself.

Check out the Tiers below

$3 Tier - Creative Gifts

$10 Tier - Creatively Treasured

$15 - You are Talented

I want to do more and I’d LOVE for you to be part of the adventure with me.

Through your subscription to my Patreon page, I will have the resources to create more art and more content (including ongoing workshop series, digital downloads, tutorials, vlogs, books!). And you will have access to as little or as much as you want. You decide when you select your subscription tier!

I want to create community; a space where we can all share and spread our creative wings together. I want to share the ins an the outs of this imperfect, messy and beautiful journey and I want inspire you on your own journey.  The ability to create isn't reserved for the special. It is for ALL of us.

Your soul knows there is more,  Your mind has forgotten. My work aims to remind you while you increase your creativity and unlock your hidden talents, Join me.”

Come and check out the Patreon page - HERE

Arts and Wellness Café - Relaxed

 

Come and join me as we look at ways we can use our creativity to relax.  Also how can you break down your creative tasks and use them in those moments where you are forced to wait in a que, or an appointment.  These small tasks are ideal to slot into your day.

I also share ways in which you can get your art journal started by creating a series of background.  If you only have a short time to create you can prepare the background by adding colour then going back when you have more time.

Let me know how you use your creativity as a tool to bring more relaxation into your life.