This workshop is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and allow music to guide your creative expression. Working intuitively on an A3 canvas, you will respond to carefully chosen pieces of music, letting sound, rhythm, and silence shape your marks, colours, and textures.

There is no expectation to create a finished “picture”. Instead, this is about process over outcome, allowing emotion to move through paint, line, and layer. Music has a powerful way of unlocking feelings we don’t always have words for, and this session creates space for that release.

This can be a raw and deeply emotional experience. Some participants may feel sadness, grief, or vulnerability, and it is not uncommon for tears to arise. This workshop is held as a respectful, compassionate space where all emotions are valid and welcome. What is shared visually or emotionally remains confidential within the group.

You will work primarily with acrylics, with a mixed media approach encouraged. Inks, glitters, and sparkle are available for those who feel drawn to them, allowing for both gentle and expressive layers. Participants are welcome to explore freely, following instinct rather than instruction, supported by gentle guidance throughout.

What to expect:

• A calm, supportive art therapy environment
• Guided intuitive painting in response to music
• A3 canvas provided
• Acrylic paints, inks, glitter, and mixed media materials available
• Emotional expression honoured and respected
• No art experience required, just openness and curiosity

This workshop is suitable for those seeking emotional release, creative exploration, or a deeper connection between sound and self. You are invited to come exactly as you are,  and to be held by the music as your colour finds its way.

There is a welcoming space outside of the class - should you wish to take 5 mins to reflect or catch a breath. 

Working with colour and emotion in this way is an essential part of an artist’s practice because it allows us to listen beneath the surface of our usual making. When we pause to ask how am I feeling? and let sound, movement, and instinct guide our choices, we uncover emotional palettes that often sit quietly beneath our conscious ideas.

These sessions can reveal unexpected colour stories, textures, and rhythms that later find their way into resin work, mixed media pieces, and future collections. A feeling might become a colour pairing, a moment in the music might suggest a new surface, finish, or form.

By honouring emotion as a creative compass, we give ourselves permission to create work that is more honest, more connected, and more alive, shaping collections that don’t just look beautiful, but feel meaningful.

Lou truly believes that working intuitively and allowing ourselves to feel is how artists begin to uncover their own visual language. In a world where we are constantly influenced by trends, algorithms, and the work of others, turning inward becomes an act of creative self-trust. When artists create from emotion rather than expectation, their choices of colour, texture, and form become more personal and instinctive, and that is where style quietly takes shape. By listening to inner responses instead of external noise, artists can develop work that feels authentic, grounded, and unmistakably their own.

Terms and Conditions for all Classes and Workshops

1. General Policy
By enrolling in any class or workshop offered by Create and Bloom, you agree to the following terms and conditions regarding cancellations, no-shows, and refunds.

2. No Refund Policy
All payments for classes and workshops are non-refundable. This includes situations where you cancel your enrollment or do not attend the class (no-show).

3. Credit Notes
At the sole discretion of Create and Bloom Crafts Ltd, a credit note may be issued for cancellations made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled class or workshop. Requests for credit notes must be submitted in writing and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. For example, frequent requests for refunds or no-shows, may not be granted. 

4. Notification of Cancellation
If you need to cancel your attendance, please inform us as soon as possible. Cancellations made less than 14 days before the class will not qualify for a credit note or any refund.

5. Changes to Classes
Create and Bloom reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes and workshops due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In the event of a cancellation by us, participants will be notified and offered a full refund or the option to transfer to another class.

6. Acknowledgment
By enrolling in a class or workshop, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms and conditions.

7. Contact Information
For any questions regarding our cancellation policy or to request a credit note, please contact us at hello@createandbloomcrafts.com