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gather well community events
A growing community of artist retreats, creative walks and slow gatherings across Cornwall and the South West of England.
community art events in cornwall & the south west
Join me for artist day retreats, coastal walks and relaxed drawing gatherings in and around the Cornish countryside and by the sea. A chance to meet like-minded people, make lasting friendships and spend a day creating together.
We'll share homemade, seasonal food, swim in the sea, draw and paint from our surroundings using colour and mixed media, keep sketchbooks and journals, complete an hour steady walk and embrace the joy of making without the pressure of perfection.
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New Friends
I've always loved bringing people together and treasure the wonderfully diverse friendships in my life. Over the years, I've come to realise that holding space for myself and others to connect, and forge new friendships, brings both joy and peace.
A Restorative Practice
I also believe there's something deeply restorative about painting outdoors, surrounded by birdsong, herbaceous scents and lush, verdant landscapes. There's an expansive, almost infinite feeling that comes from making in nature, and I'd love to invite you to experience it too.
Feeling the Fear
I believe many of us carry a quiet fear of being seen when we make art. Opening a sketchbook in public, making a 'bad' painting, the sometimes uncomfortable feeling of being watched or simply feeling judged.
It's often on the other side of that discomfort that we find confidence, connection and a deeper enjoyment of our creative process.
an invitation
Gather Well is an invitation to feel the fear and do it anyway, with opportunities for guided journalling along the way.
An invitation to spend a few hours with like-minded creatives, artists and beings, walking, drawing, painting, sharing food and good conversation with pauses of peace too.
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