It’s been a long time coming, but the workshops I’ve been aspiring to deliver are finally here!
I’ll be delivering a mix of online and in-person workshops over the coming months – I’d love to see you at one of them!
A Passion for Community, Connection & Value
Workshops and events through The Opaque Elephant are centred on three main principles: community, connection, and value.
Community
Community should be at the heart of everything we do as humans.
With every online workshop, you’ll gain access to a dedicated Facebook community to maintain connections during and after the course.
Connection
Creating spaces for people to connect drives every workshop created here.
Connection can mean so many things: to yourself, to other people, to your creativity, to your sense of wellbeing.
Value
Providing value for money whilst remaining accessible is what has always inspired the work I do at The Opaque Elephant.
You won’t find inflated prices, over-promising, or gimmicks.
Live Events: In Person
In-person workshops will be starting in Ashfield from late September 2025. I’ll be starting off with three flagship workshops – find out more below.
You can also find me popping up in random places around Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire for some free art activities. All you need to do is come over and leave your mark! Check out the pictures from some previous participants.
“It was really nice to make something with no pressure. To just create and be like a child again.”
With different themes and a focus on using creativity for reflection and expression, there’s something to appeal to everyone. Live sessions last for 2 hours, with tickets starting at just £10 + booking fees.
Art: Connect in Colour
Explore a new method for expression every month. No experience or artistic talent necessary. This is about exploring life, feelings, and thoughts through different artistic mediums.
Writing: Lessons from Nature
Slow down to connect with nature, understand and create symbolism, reflect on life through the seasons, and learn new methods for creative writing.
Craft: Crafting the Seasons
Enjoy tactile crafts with a different project every month. Taking inspiration from nature, there’s a new hands-on craft for you to explore in small & friendly workshops.
Not Local to the Live Workshops?
I also run some online workshops that you might be interested in.
Full Moon Reflection
Monthly sessions to reflect on life and let go of worries.
Pay-what-you-feel pricing.
Lessons from Nature
Slow down to connect with nature, explore your senses, and write beautiful descriptions.
New Moon Intentions
Monthly sessions to set intentions for the moon cycle ahead
Pay-what-you-feel pricing.
What to Expect from an Online Event
Sometimes it can be nerve-wracking to sign up for a new event, workshop, or course. Here’s what you can expect when you join one of my workshops.
- No previous experience needed.
- A welcoming and non-judgemental space.
- Space to share your thoughts and ideas.
- A community space to continue developing long after the course is finished.
Why Choose Me as a Facilitator?
I believe workshops should feel welcoming, playful, and purposeful.
My role is to create a space where you can explore freely, without pressure, and discover new perspectives through creativity and reflection.
With a background in teaching, I know how to guide groups with care, comfort, and adaptability. I design sessions that meet you where you are and encourage the process of reflection and creative expression, no matter where that road may take you.
My focus is always on your experience: you’ll walk away with fresh insights, tools you can use again, and the confidence that your voice and perspective matter. I don’t believe in selling you a magical quick-fix, but I do believe in empowering you to embrace your creativity, the power of reflection, and to connect with everything around you.
Creativity for Every Occasion
Looking for a creative and memorable way to bring people together? I offer private workshops designed for groups who want something a little different: a hen do with a playful twist, a team-building session that goes beyond the usual icebreakers, or a birthday gathering filled with creativity and connection.
Each workshop can be drawn from my current offerings, or tailored to the needs of your group. No artistic experience is needed for any of my offerings. If you’d like to find out more, or discuss ideas for your own private booking in the Nottinghamshire area, simply send me an email to start the conversation, and we can design something that feels just right for your group!
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