Welcome to Everyday Creativity (EDC)
Unlock your creative spark with our free sample brief when you sign up for our monthly newsletter. This brief provides a flexible, month-long creative workflow designed to fit seamlessly into your daily routine. Whether you have five minutes or a few hours, you can engage with the tasks at your own pace.
At its core, this project is about reconnecting with something deeply important to you—the thrill of creativity. That spark of excitement you feel when encountering inspiring art or making something that truly resonates.
Through this process, you’ll follow a creative cycle that encourages you to:
🎨 Research and engage with art
🌍 Observe your surroundings with fresh eyes
🖌️ Create a personal artistic response in any medium you choose
Ready to dive in? Sign up below and start your creative journey today!
Let me know if you'd like any tweaks! 😊
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
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Monthly project briefs designed to run alongside and support your practice whatever that may be.
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A 40 minute live session each month to introduce and discuss the project and its themes.
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A second 60 - 90 minute live session each month to share recent work, celebrate achievements and explore what's inspiring us. Live sessions are recorded so you won't miss a thing.
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Inspirational post and prompts. Each week we send out inspirational posts about things that feed inspiration: art, artists, exhibitions, ideas, books, materials and techniques.
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Community forum. An ad-free community platform where we can stay connected, support and motivate each other. Sharing our successes and reflecting on our progress and the progress of others can be a powerful source of support and inspiration.
WHAT PAST PARTICIPANTS HAVE TO SAY...
"Just wanted to say, thank you – I’m feeling truly inspired and have really enjoyed the research too! I’ve attached pictures of the pages from my project book so far, so you know your efforts haven’t been in vain. Wishing you a truly amazing New Year – here’s to more everyday creativity in 2024 enriching our lives!" (Everyday Creativity member)
'The teaching was excellent with plenty of individual time and opportunity to learn new skills and processes. Dan was very patient." (Art summer school participant)
"Very enjoyable learning experience." (Online course participant)
"Though the pace and style of instruction was relaxed and informal, I feel like I gained a wealth of knowledge.
I think the practical tips were so useful, they have probably saved me 10 years of doing things the hard way!"
(Art summer school participant)
"Outstanding – thoroughly enjoyable – it’s brilliant to be taught by someone with passion and enthusiasm for the subject! The summer school offered a good balance of practical, theory and space and time to think and observe." (Art workshop participant)
"As well as being a great teacher he is very good company and for me got the balance between instruction, encouragement and constructive criticism just right. I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to make rapid progress in drawing." (1-1 mentoring client)
WHO IS EVERYDAY CREATIVITY FOR?
For all artists and makers at any level and situation:
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You may enjoy going to art/craft evening classes.
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You may enjoy making things for the sheer joy of it.
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You may have just begun dabbling with art or craft making.
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You may have graduated from art school or still be studying on an art course.
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You may have gotten out of the habit of creative art making and are looking for the inspiration to get back into the swing.
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You may just be curious about how artists think, practice and develop ideas.
Whether you like to paint, draw, print, sculpt or just make stuff this could be for you. There is no level of experience required, all are welcome from beginners to the more experienced – we learn from each other.
Frequently asked questions
How do I contact you if I have questions?
You can send any queries to us by clicking on the contact page.
What materials do I need?
Here is a list of some basic drawing and painting materials that would be needed.
Can I cancel at any time?
Members on the monthly subscription plan can cancel at any time. Members on the annual subscription plan can cancel before their next renewal. See our cancellation and refund policy in the Terms and Conditions.
Do I need to attend all live events?
No. You can attend as many or as few as you like. You can watch the recording of any webinars that you cannot attend live.
Can I work at my own pace?
Yes, the course is designed to have plenty of space around the projects and tasks and to allow you to interact with the course at your own pace and to your own schedule.
Do I need experience in art practice?
Some experience of art practice will be beneficial but is not crucial.
Do I need to speak or present my work in webinars?
No. You can interact with the webinars as you choose. There will be opportunities for you to ask questions and make contributions if you choose to. You are also welcome to just sit back and watch and listen.
Can I use my phone to access the course?
Yes. There is a mobile app that will allow you to engage with a course forum directly on your smartphone.
What will you do with my data?
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