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.

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