Mindful Mondays
join me in my paint-with-me sessions on Youtube every Monday as we explore and paint abstract watercolors for relaxation
frequently asked questions
about OUR courses
What are your courses like?
Are Bloom True Courses right for me?
We champion emotional wellness through creative expression & exploration. Our courses are designed to encourage & nurture & inspire hope, healing & wholeness with self-compassion & loving kindness
Each creative workshop is uniquely designed to provide you with creative & personal tools to enrich your ability to create, discover & grow. The lessons and exercises often build upon each other, from warm-up activities to full, in-depth projects.
My online workshops are meant for your own pleasure and creative fulfillment. They are not academic classes. They are simply a space for you to come to the table to freely explore your creativity and personal growth through creative expression.
I share my own process as authentically as possible so that in turn, you can be inspired to build your own creative practice in a way that is true to you. I am open and forthcoming so you will be able to see how I deal with personal challenges and creative expression creating a safe space for joyful discoveries. My hope is that you feel like you are with me in the studio!
To me, the path of the artist is an emotional and spiritual journey where following our heart and the whispers of our souls comes before color theory and technical correctness. My classes always involve an element of personal development, including one or more of the following: taking the time to breathe, journaling, meditation or quiet contemplation, prayer, setting an intention, expressing gratitude, learning to trust your intuition, welcoming serendipity and setting up your space in a way that supports your creativity and emotional well being.
Disclaimer
Bloom True, and its courses are not intended to be a substitute for licensed therapeutic advice, diagnosis, medical treatment, or therapy. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified mental health provider with any questions and/or concerns you might have regarding any mental health symptom or medical condition. Never disregard professional psychological or medical advice nor delay in seeking professional advice or treatment because of something you have read and/or an art course you have participated in through Bloom True. By purchasing and participating in any of our courses you agree to accepting and understanding this.
How do I know if a class is right for me?
I’m a self-taught artist and a certified Art & Creativity for Healing facilitator. I teach in a heart-centered, intuitive and non-academic way. You will see me in action and will be gently guided to explore your own creative & emotional world, inside and out. All my classes aim to bring you closer to your most authentic creative & personal voice, and to help you discover what is within and to grow both as an artist and an individual.
My workshops are sprinkled with my own techniques, wisdom & experience from both my artistic and personal journey.
To know if a class will be the right fit for you, trust your intuition. If it piques your curiosity, feels exciting and if it resonates in a way that feels really good, or that feels like joy, like coming home, or like a warm, squishy hug and a comforting exhale… then it most certainly is for you. Let your inner artist (or inner-child) guide you!
If, on the other hand, you are looking only for technical instructions, or for an academic class where you submit work and get detailed feedback and critique, then this is not the right place.
If you are not comfortable with words such as heart-centered, intuition, soul, serendipity, wholeness, mindfulness, affirmation, inner artist, inner child, magic or creative flow and spark, and/or (where designated), Christian based prayer and theology may be referred to, then my classes may not be for you.
If in doubt, I encourage you to start with one of the free creative sessions to see if my teaching style resonates with you. Please note that refunds will not be made after registration for a paid class.
How do the Online Courses Work?
How does it work?
Bloom True courses are e-courses, hosted online, and as a member you will receive an individual, private account to access all your purchased classes. I will be offering in-person workshops in the near future as well.
Bloom True on-line e-courses are, unless otherwise indicated, self-study and self-paced. Most classes have lifetime access (as per our Terms of Service, “lifetime” means the lifetime of the Bloom True program). The videos are prerecorded, so you can watch them whenever you want, and as many times as you wish. It is up to you to find the rhythm that suits you best. You are encouraged to make regularly scheduled art dates to complete the course. It is a gift you are giving yourself!
Some on-line classes may be related to a specific date and a whole group starts together, which is motivating and fosters a spirit of community. For some classes, especially new classes involving a lot of content, the lessons might be released over a period of several weeks, but here is no schedule to comply with, no “catching up” or “falling behind”, ever.