An expressive art group to reconnect you with your creative self. We meet in multi-week series (although drop-ins are welcome) and use creativity as a source of self-discovery, authenticity and inner peace.
Each gathering includes a brief check-in, a mindfulness exercise, a prompt to guide you through the creative process and plenty of time for hands-on projects, and a chance to share, and learn from others. ​ ​No prior art experience necessary. Each session includes unlimited art materials (we've got a LOT of options).
We do not focus on skills or creating artistic masterpieces. The core belief of this group is that creativity is a fundamental part of being human, and is intrinsically linked to wellbeing and feeling fully alive. You will use your creative abilities (at whatever level) to express yourself freely and without judgement. ​
When We Create™ is ideal if you want to:
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Rediscover yourself
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Reignite passion and curiosity for life
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Find peace and presence in the moment
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Find your creative spark
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Break through creative blocks and obstacles
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Build meaningful connections with others
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Escape the day-to-day routine​
🌟 Immerse in Art: Rediscover your innate creative joy, freely explore a variety of art materials and make art from the heart without an expectation to make it "look good".
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🌼 Nurture Your True Self: Each gathering empowers you to better understand yourself, boost self-confidence, de-clutter the mind and release things that don't serve you.
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🌈 Embrace Playfulness: Let go of judgment and fear and see what shows up. Connect with a supportive, welcoming and whimsical community.
We practice being creative, explore our own beliefs and resistance around creativity, redefine what it means to "be creative" and make art from the heart, unconstrained by expectations, judgments or the end result.
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✨ No Experience Needed: Come as you are, and bring an open mind. Art materials and light refreshments will be provided.​
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*This group is committed to maintaining mutual respect; we welcome all who feel comfortable supporting/discussing women's issues and contributing to maintaining a safe and inclusive space within the group. 🎨🌈
"When We Create" launched in Metuchen in November 2021, but we have been around since 2014. Here's how we evolved over the years:
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2023 "What Do I Even Like Now" seminar at Bowery Art Collective, Metuchen, NJ
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2020 Virtual Art in the Pandemic, Zoom Workshops
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2019 ARTFIT Mamas, Chicago
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2017 Art Journaling Series - Authentic Self, Chicago
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2016 Art Journaling Series - Creative Energy Boost, Chicago
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2015-2016 ARTFIT, Chicago
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2014 Chicago's Creative and Motivated Meetup Group (CCMMG), Chicago