Creativity Workshop
In Creative Friends 1 you will experience a joyful and reflective art workshop that is designed to help you reconnect with your creativity through collaborative exercises, mixed media play, and mindful exploration. Set in the serene surroundings of Golden Gate Park, this experience invites you to experiment freely, connect with others, and leave with renewed confidence in your creative voice.
About Creative Friends 1
Date & Time
June 28, 2025 from 10AM-1PM
Location
Doughboy Meadow in Golden Gate Park - 1098 Park Presidio Bypass, San Francisco, CA 94121
Theme
Unlocking everyday creativity with friends through collaboration, connection, and play.
Essential Questions
What does it mean to be creative in everyday life?
How can collaboration enhance personal creativity?
In what ways can we overcome self-doubt and build creative confidence?
Learning Goals
Explore different ways to express creativity through low-pressure art activities.
Collaborate with others to co-create visual or conceptual works.
Reflect on their own creative process and leave with increased confidence.
Encouraged to Bring
Water bottle
Snacks or a light picnic lunch
Blanket or yoga mat
Portable folding chair (optional)
Hat and sunscreen
Layers (it can be foggy or breezy)
Sunglasses
Key Activities
Welcome & Warm-Up (10:00AM – 10:20AM)
Exploring Creativity (10:20AM - 11:00AM)
Playfulness & Experimentation (11:00AM - 11:45AM)
Collaborative Creation (11:45AM - 12:30PM)
Reflection & Closing Circle (12:30PM-1:00PM)
Opportunity for Sharing
Partner reflection dialogues
Group art share during the walk-around gallery
Optional social media sharing with a class hashtag
Skills Focus
Creative thinking and brainstorming
Visual expression and mark-making
Communication and collaboration
Reflection and self-awareness
Materials
Sketchbook
Magazines
Pencils
Scissors
Glue Sticks
Pens
Watercolor Pens
Markers
Watercolor Set
Paint Markers
Drawing Board (Optional)
Wax Oil Pastels
Register for CF1
This class is offered on a sliding scale from free to $250, making it accessible to anyone who feels called to join. You're invited to choose a registration price that reflects your support for this creative offering. Your contribution helps sustain this work and makes future community art experiences possible for all our friends.
