AbstraCtions ~ Art for the Soul ~

On the weekend I completed an Abstract Art Workshop with Claire Clifton. What an uplifting and joyful experience it was! From the moment I arrived Claire made me feel welcome and helped me relax - I must admit I was a little unsure as I feel I am not very creative. But how wrong I was! Claire encouraged the participants to feel comfortable in the space, and familiarised us with the flow of the day and how everything would work, before settling into a grounding meditation. We then started exploring, using all the varied materials that Claire had provided, to find what we wanted to create for the afternoon. One thing I really liked about Claire's process was how she encouraged us to have a practice before going to our main canvas to create, which helped reveal what I liked, what worked and what kind of results I could get. Within just minutes I was inspired to create a piece which I really love, and will be hanging in my own home! In fact I produced about 5 pieces through the afternoon inspired by the music, the materials, and Claire's guidance and encouragement. She is such a talented artist but so willing to share the joy of creating with others, a rare quality. I left the workshop feeling joyful, transformed, and encouraged to keep exploring my art myself in the future. Thank you Claire, the workshop was fantastic and I am so lucky to have found you. I'll be back soon! - Catherine Bell, Business Owner

I had the absolute pleasure of attending a workshop with Claire, and it was an incredibly enriching experience! The session began with a gentle and soothing meditation that immediately set a relaxing tone. Claire’s voice was so calming that it effortlessly guided everyone into a state of tranquility.  Next, we dove into some creative exploration, starting with throwing paint. It was so much fun to let go and get messy! We followed that up with botanical art, where we painted items from nature and pressed them onto the page – a truly unique and beautiful experience. To top it all off, we did some hands-on painting, literally getting our hands covered in paint and creating art directly with our hands.  What I loved most was the sense of freedom and joy in exploring our creative side. Claire’s teaching style was both inspiring and supportive, encouraging us to push boundaries and embrace the process. Her mentorship was uplifting and empowering, making the entire experience one that I’ll cherish. Highly recommend this workshop to anyone looking to tap into their creative flow! Jody B

" It was great to work alongside my granddaughter in your session yesterday. She worked industriously on each activity. So many great aspects but one that stood out was we got to take home some beautiful work with more to be done at home especially on the gratitude wall hanging. Thank you I’ll definitely look out for more of your sessions."

Rosemary