Welcome to Bloom

A Four Month Journey of Creative Flourishing

This is an invitation to join Bloom - an online journey designed for women who wish to connect with their creative potential. Starting on 28th May, as spring reaches its fullest expression and the world brims with possibility, and culminating just after the Autumn Equinox, this course is a journey through the natural rhythms of creativity. Hosted by Martha Tilston with only twelve places available, "Bloom" offers a nurturing space where creativity, community and personal growth intertwine.

Whether you dream of hanging that painting you always wanted to create, writing a heartfelt story for your children, or simply enriching your own personal journey, this course will help you find the time, inspiration and support you need. It will also guide you in bringing more creativity into your work and projects, enhancing problem-solving, innovative thinking and fresh perspectives in your professional life.

Course Themes:

• Creative Connection: Rekindle your artistic spark with options to explore creative writing, sketching, poetry, song and nature-inspired art.  Refine and deepen a familiar practice or try something completely new…

• Integration for Wellbeing: Learn how creativity, when in balance and flow, can enhance every area of your life - at work, at home and within yourself.

• Seasonal Journey: Move with the natural rhythms of the earth, from the fertile heights of spring, through the peak energy of the Summer Solstice, and into the reflective transformation of the Autumn Equinox.

• Supportive Community: Thrive in a non-judgmental, safe space alongside like-minded women, offering encouragement, reflection and connection.

Who Is This For?
Women who:

• Feel a deep longing to be creative but struggle to find time.

• Wish to explore their artistic potential in a supportive environment.

• Wish to start or develop a creative project.

• Seek personal growth through creative expression.

• Desire to bring more balance, joy and flow into their lives.

• Want to infuse their work and projects with fresh, creative energy.

Course Structure:

• Duration: 8 sessions from 28th May - 1st Oct (around the Autumn Equinox)

• Session Time: Weekly evening sessions, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM (online)

• Format: Live interactive sessions, creative practices to explore between classes. Sessions are recorded, so it is possible to catch up if you miss them (but please aim to attend at least 6 out of the 8). 

Weekly Flow: Each session will include:

• Opening Meditation: Grounding and centering practice.

• Creative Exploration: Guided exercises in writing, sketching, poetry, song and nature art (inspired by Andy Goldsworthy).

• Personal Growth Practices: Drawing inspiration from The Artist's Way to deepen self-awareness and creative confidence.

• Song and Sound: After each session, Martha will send a mini mantra-song inspired by the themes we've explored in the session, to accompany your personal journey, sing along to if you wish, or just have as a little touchstone. 

• Reflection & Sharing: Optional space to share your journey within our supportive circle.

Programme Flow: All sessions on Wednesday evenings (7.30-9PM UK Time)

🌱 28 May – Connect, Settle and Begin: Welcome to a supportive space to dream into our creative intentions. 

🎨 4 June – Exploring Creativity: What does creativity mean to us? Identify challenges and tools to navigate them.

☀️ 18 June – Expanding into Solstice: Experiment and embrace creative flow at its peak.

🌿 2 July – Plan, Plant and Prosper: Keep journeying with your creative expression and begin growing a creative project.

🌄 16 July – Widen the Horizon: What else can we dream into? Explore new possibilities.

🌸 August Break – Gentle creative practice: A time for soft exploration and integration.

🍂 10th September - Reconnect, Reflect and Reimagine. A time to reflect on summer’s growth, embrace playfulness and open up to creative experimentation.

🍁 24 September - Harvesting Potential. Focus on refining and nurturing our plans, goals, and projects, giving them space to grow and evolve.

❄️ 1 October - Autumnal Reflection and Winter Wisdom. Explore ways to sustain creativity through the autumn and winter months, turning introspection into inspiration.

Between Sessions:
You'll receive gentle prompts and practices to continue your creative journey throughout the week, weaving art, reflection, song and mindfulness into your daily life. These practices will not only support personal growth but also inspire new ideas and approaches for your work and creative projects.

Booking:

The course costs £350 (low income - up to your discretion) and £450 (standard). There are twelve spaces available for this intimate and supportive four month journey and there are only a few places left.