Creative Ground Workshop

I am thrilled to announce the launch of Creative Ground, a workshop space in Glen Iris for practicing artists, crafters, writers, designers and creatives. As I lean further into my work at the intersection of mindfulness, creativity and coaching through art therapy studies, I'm reflecting on the need for a space that is more than just a place to paint—it is a place for contemplative and creative practice for enquiry, self expression and well-being. Whether you are working on a specific project or looking to explore the space between your art making, nature, community and inner world, this group program may be for you.

The Intention of Creative Ground is a collaborative studio workshop experience. We will gather to share ideas, offer feedback on our emerging vision, and hold space for each other’s authentic, creative stories, process and journeys. We'll work through what is blocking you and what is supporting your creative juices to flow. Exploring art as a process to make sense of the world and a soulful way to express a meaningful response to modern life. This is a container for those who want to move deeper into their creative practice, drawing inspiration from the inner focus of mindfulness and insight and the collective energy of a supportive studio community.

The Details of Creative Ground - An Art Studio In Glen Iris

When: Tuesdays, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Frequency: I am currently gauging interest between a fortnightly or monthly cadence.
Capacity: To keep the container intimate and focused, each intake is limited to four participants across four sessions.
What to bring: Please BYO lunch, art materials, and your current project.
What is provided: I will provide the space, comfortable work benches, easels and plenty of herbal tea to keep the inspiration flowing.
The cost: TBA

The Creative Ground Format:

10am-10.15am Grounding meditation practice and then each person shares what they are working on.

10.15-10.20am I'll provide some prompts for inspiration and we put on our playlist. (add songs to the Creative Ground Apple playlist ahead of time, link will be provided).

10.30am-12.30pm We work on our projects.

12.30-1pm We pause for lunch outside in the garden if weather permitting.

1-2.30pm We work on our art projects.

2.30pm-3pm We share our art and debrief on the process.

3pm Finish.

If this sounds like the kind of studio space you have been looking for, I would love to hear from you. Please reach out to me at marionmillerart@gmail.com to express your interest. Please note this is not guided art making, this is a creative group process with some coaching facilitation. During art making we prefer silence or intentional speech related to the art making process and emergent ideas.

Projects can include, painting, sculpting, textiles, writing, poetry, performance, drawing, collage and more. Once we have a sense of numbers, I will be setting up an RSVP invite in my community WhatsApp group for coordination. It doesn't have to be the same group every inatke in fact I hope to build a data base and offer the space regularly and potentially grow it into a weekend retreat offering at The Eco Retreat where I am setting up an Art Barn and regional Gallery space.

I look forward to co-creating the Creative Ground with you.