A calm, creative space where humans explore emotions, imagination, and self‑expression through guided art experiences.
About The Program
- Co‑Creative Academy offers a Montessori‑aligned creative wellbeing program designed to support children’s emotional awareness, confidence, and self‑expression.
- Sessions are process‑focused rather than outcome‑driven. Children are invited to explore materials freely, follow their curiosity, and express their inner world in a safe, respectful environment.
- The role of the facilitator is to hold space, observe, and gently guide. not to instruct or correct. Each child’s pace, voice, and way of creating is honoured.
What Children Experience
- Guided creative sessions with colouring, drawing, painting, mixed media, face painting and symbolic expression
- Gentle prompts that invite reflection and imagination
- Freedom to choose materials and direction
- A calm, grounded atmosphere that supports focus and nervous system regulation
- A sense of being seen, respected, and trusted
Program Format
- Small groups (6 - 8 children)
- Sessions typically run 60–75 minutes
- Term‑based (after school or holidays ) or short intensives
- Guided art experiences that support emotional awareness and self-expression
- Helps children recognise and relate to a range of emotions
- Uses emotional metaphors (similar to those seen in *Inside Out )
- Emotions are explored as natural parts of being human, not problems to fix
- Uses colour, visual metaphors, and creative materials for safe expression
*For families who wish to explore this further at home, we recommend watching "Inside Out" (1 & 2) together and reflecting on the emotions it presents
Registration
- Parents can register their child by completing the online registration form below.
- Places are limited to maintain small group sizes and a calm, supportive environment.
- Once registered, parents will receive confirmation and further details about session times.