Our Artists

Creativity is an innate ability that we all possess and it’s important that we enable the participants to embrace their creativity and enjoy the creative process regardless of the results. It’s about having fun, being in the moment and exploring their creative side. As artists we truly believe that there is a creative side in all of us.

All of the artists that join us have different backgrounds, skillsets and specialisms in art and we all share the belief that art should be accessible to everyone and can have an extremely positive impact on people’s lives.

The Creative Minds community is supportive, inspiring and collaborative and we communicate with each other daily via our private community groups. A day won’t go by when you’re not inspired and humbled by the art sessions and the art work created by the participants across the country.

 

 

Rozenn G

Tunbridge Wells

"I feel that everyone, regardless of their background should have the opportunity to explore their own creativity; learning through art and creative experimentation is an invaluable tool for understanding the world."

Karen U

Marldon, Devon

Evie H

Islington, London

"I believe creativity is in everyone. For me sharing spaces to be creative, whatever that means to you, is a way of giving and receiving with ourselves and each other."

Rebecca B

Grayshot, Surrey

"Creative Minds is the perfect next step to integrate everything that I have learned so far and continue making a difference in people’s lives."

Carol C

Warsash, Hampshire

"Creative Minds allows everyone to access and experience the joyful process of creating art."

Anna T

West Dulwich, London 

Olivia M

Leominster, Herefordshire

"I fell in love with the concept of Creative Minds as soon as I heard about it. When my partner and I relocated to Herefordshire, I jumped on the opportunity to be part of a community of artists with well-being at its heart."

Catherine P

Exmouth, Devon

"I was delighted to find out about ‘Creative Minds’ and discover the opportunities this social enterprise offers me to work, using arts for well-being, in this beautiful part of the country."

Sally T

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Creative Minds offers a great way to run your own business whilst still being individual, and the supportive community of artists is just fantastic. It’s brilliant that I can do a job a love, and fit it around my family commitments.

Kayleigh N

Silchester, Hampshire

"As a licensee of CM Artist I'm self-employed, so I have the freedom to organise my time to fit in with my family and child care."

Rhiannon Y

Dronfield, Derbyshire

"When I discovered Creative Minds I knew it was exactly what I’d like to do. Everyone has the ability to be creative and to enjoy all creative processes."

Valeria P

Surrey Quays

"Delivering art sessions to vulnerable people and bringing art to the local community is an amazing opportunity to share my passion for art and make art accessible to everyone."

Lucy A

Leytonstone

"I’ve facilitated art sessions for many different groups of people, including children, refugees and people with dementia. I am excited to be part of the Creative Mind's team and help people grow and gain confidence through art."

Janina W

Herne Hill

"It is a wonderful opportunity for me to spread my love for Art and Creativity into the local community so that others can receive pleasure by engaging in the creative process."

Sarah F

Barnstaple, Devon

"Joining Creative Minds has been the best career move I have ever made."

Sarah Win

Winsford, Cheshire

"I found Creative Minds after googling on my last week at work. I never looked back! I emailed James, then a week later I had signed up for the training."

Sarah W

Scarborough, North Yorkshire

"I now feel very privileged to be working alongside other like-minded people who share the same passions and values that I do and I can honestly say I've never felt happier!"

Tracey K

Bradford, West Yorkshire

"I especially like the support and encouragement from other members of CM and I'm very much looking forward to learning new crafts as I progress."

Kirsteen

Morden, Surrey

"It is just so incredibly rewarding to see the therapeutic benefits of art, how people relax, engage and transform."

Jayne

Wigmore, Kent

"I feel so lucky to be part of the 'Creative Minds' team. It is a wonderful opportunity for me to work in the community and to bring a little piece of creative happiness into people's lives."

Georgiana

Putney, London

Elaine K

Cockfosters, North London

"It is a wonderful opportunity to be able to bring the pleasure of creativity to my local community and hopefully spread happiness on the way!"

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Traceys’ Story

To be able to say that I enjoy my job is such a great feeling. I’m able to spend more time with family and friends as I can choose when I work. My work/life balance is much more improved and I’m so much happier in myself.

Being able to work doing something I love was what caught my eye initially. I also loved the idea of the artist community where you can share and learn new ideas.

I found the start-up cost was reasonable, along with the monthly fee. With the training, information and materials provided you are given a good foundation to begin building your business at whatever pace is suited to you.

At the start, I was able to combine my current job with my Creative Minds art sessions – which was ideal for my situation. When the time was right, I could then focus completely on my art sessions.