Today I’m feeling a bit burnt out. One of those days where everything feels louder and heavier than usual. Working on this week’s theme — Noticing has gently reminded me that creativity doesn’t always mean doing more. Sometimes it means doing less and paying closer attention instead. Noticing the light through the window. Noticing my breath slow down. Noticing when my body is asking me to pause. These moments don’t look productive, but they matter just as much. They hold us when we’re tired. They help us come back to ourselves. I have added week three to the classroom ( including kids version) enjoy and spread the wealth 🥰 If today feels like a noticing day for you too, that’s more than enough 🌱

Hi everyone! I'm Kane! I've never used Skool before and have only recently been introduced to it via Kate who has been my partner in crime for many years! I'm so proud that she has created a space for all creatives to come and share their work, ideas, and stories, and it's so good to see it growing. I recently graduated in Creative Writing and am currently undertaking a research MPhil in Golden Age Detective Fiction and to help me advance my research skills, I have recently started a new podcast where I dive deep into the lives of the authors behind some of the most iconic books, it would be really good if any of you would check it out. So far the podcast has covered Agatha Christie, John Steinbeck, Enid Blyton and more - and at the moment we have a special giveaway on our Instagram (see image attached). If anyone would like to check it out, it's called The Author Files [theauthorfilespodcast on Instagram]. I love writing, it's my passion but I also love to see people's art - something which I'm not very good at myself! But as mentioned previously it is so nice to finally have a space where I can share work and see and get involved in other's work too. Anyway, now that I've introduced myself and done some shameless plugging, I hope everyone is keeping well and enjoying this space! I look forward to interacting with you all!

I absolutely love how differently creative everyone in this community is — and that’s something worth celebrating. There’s no one way to create, no right pace, no loud or quiet requirement here. If you’d like to share what you’re working on, or even something you’re quietly proud of, we would genuinely love to see it. A sketch, a few words, a moment of noticing, a small step you took — it all counts. This is a judgement-free space. Come exactly as you are, share as much or as little as you like, and know that your way of creating is more than enough 🤍

There’s something deeply important about reconnecting with our childhood selves.Can you remember the last time you felt their presence ? Not to escape adulthood, but to remember the feeling of it — the excitement, curiosity, and sense that the world was full of small magic. As children, we created without judgement. We played, noticed, collected, imagined, and followed what felt good rather than what was “useful” or “productive”. As adults, life can slowly teach us to tuck those parts away. Responsibilities grow, confidence can shrink, and creativity often becomes something we think we need permission for. But those childhood sparks are still there — they just need a little space and kindness to surface again. Revisiting those feelings isn’t about being childish; it’s about being connected. When we allow ourselves to return to wonder, we soften. We breathe differently. We remember that creativity doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. Here are a few gentle, creative ways to reconnect with your inner child: - Create without an outcome – draw, paint, write, or doodle with no plan and no intention to share. Let it be just for you. - Notice like you used to – clouds, puddles, patterns in bark, the way light hits a wall. Children are brilliant noticers. - Collect small things – leaves, pebbles, words you like, colours, memories. Keep them in a jar or notebook. - Play with colour – choose colours you loved as a child and use them freely, even if they “don’t go together”. - Revisit an old joy – colouring, cutting and sticking, making dens, reading an old favourite book, listening to music from your early years. - Follow curiosity – if something catches your attention, let yourself explore it without needing a reason. Reconnecting with childhood isn’t about going backwards — it’s about bringing that sense of excitement forward into who you are now. Those feelings still belong to you. They always have. So if today feels heavy, try something small. A moment of play. A moment of wonder. A smidgen of calm.

This week my creative mojo has been a little quiet. But I’ve learnt that if I take one small step — just one — it doesn’t feel quite so heavy. Opening the sketchbook. Adjusting a colour. Writing a single line. Small steps still count. And sometimes, they’re more than enough 🌿