An Invitation to sit at 'The Creative Table'
Give yourself permission to step into a Friday afternoon that's entirely yours, to connect and hear to your inner voice.
The Creative Table
Ladies Art Sessions
12.00 - 3.00pm
Fridays
North Balwyn
Wisdom Keeper
Brooke Gale
Fri 28th August
The Creative Table is a mini retreat, an expansive afternoon to exhale and release the working week and step into creativity. These afternoons are designed to gently settle your nervous system, so you can feel held, grounded, and connect with your inner self.
A great space to reset and slip into your flow state. If you have been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or need for some pure joy in life, this is for you.
The Creative Table is where five women gather to step into a creative afternoon, a place to awaken your inner artist and let go of self-judgment and inhibition.
We discuss interesting topics, such as well-being, feminine wisdom, books, food, music, mystic traditions, AI, Reciprocity, birds, quantum - there no topics are off the table - (maybe except politics).
We begin each session with intention-setting and grounding meditation. From there, art becomes the vehicle to quiet the noise, open your mind, and let inspiration move through.
Together, we process the week, let go of what no longer serves us, and create space for new insights and possibilities. It's a perfect lead into the weekend, where creativity, play, and reciprocity weave together in a nurturing environment.
Set in my beautiful Balwyn North home, it's a sanctuary surrounded by artworks, inspriation and creative energy, I guide you, hold space, and help you step into creative flow.
Everyone leaves uplifted, lighter and expanded with little insights to take home.
Only 5 seats at The Creative Table.
$120 per session
Your mini retreat includes:
Delicious home cooked lunch and afternoon tea,
with soup, baker blue bread, merediths goat cheese, home made pickles, cold meats and salads
All materials provided
Curated Art for Today playlist
Selection of Organic Teas
Great Conversations - new perspectives and learnings
No experience necessary and no judgement
Meet new women
Grounding meditation
Stay in creative flow, connect with inspiring women, and give yourself permission to reset be nurtured, play and have fun.
Love,
Gemma
Wisdom Keeper 28th August
Brooke Gale
On Friday 28th at The Creative Table, we're welcoming Brooke from Her By Design Co.
With more than 25 years of experience in mindset coaching, psychology education and workshop facilitation, Brooke empowers women to move from the 'just getting through it' feeling and the 'treadmill' of roles and expectations, to intentionally designing a way of living that feels more aligned, fulfilling and energised.
Her program is based on evidence-informed mindset strategies, creating gentle but powerful opportunities for women to reconnect with themselves, shift unhelpful internal dialogue and create meaningful change to reclaim centre stage of how you want to live.
Around the table, Brooke will share practical insights into how our thoughts, emotions and daily choices shape the lives we experience, along with simple tools that can help you cultivate greater clarity, confidence and calm.
Whether you're feeling stuck, navigating change, or simply sensing that there is more available to you, this conversation will leave you with fresh perspectives and practical ways to create a life by design rather than by default.
Reflections from the Table
"It was exaqctly what I needed, time with wise beautiful souls, in a beautiful light filled home playing with paints with complete freedom to mark the pages any way I want.
Thank you for holding a supportive space for all of us"
Ines McKean
"The Creative table provides a gift to self on a multifude of layers - creative, connection and a beautiful gift to self. A beautiful space held by Gemma."
Brooke Gale - Dance MYND
"A perfect afternoon with inspiring creative women. Full of great conversation and art making. What more could you want? I loved it!"
Tara Reed
Creative Table feels like being invited into a sun-drenched exhale. Gathered around the table with women, paintbrushes in hand and vinyl spinning in the background, I found myself remembering that creativity doesn’t need to be serious to be sacred.
There was something so nourishing about the entire experience…the beautiful home, the thoughtful personal touches, a delicious home-cooked lunch, and the gentle encouragement to simply play and create. Even as a novice painter, I felt completely at ease. The space was held with such warmth and care that there was no right or wrong, only curiosity, connection, and delight.
I left having made new friends, deepened existing ones, and with a piece of art that unexpectedly found its way into my Holy Tease performance at an intimate open mic night, which felt like the perfect continuation of the creative magic of the day.
Creative Table is a beautiful reminder that art, sisterhood, nourishment, and joy belong together. I can’t wait to return.
Jen Karlich - Wisdom Keeper - 17 July
If you have any questions or would simply like to know more, I'd love to hear from you.
Reach out however feels comfortable and let's have a chat.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Creative Table?
The Creative Table is a Friday afternoon mini retreat, time to exhale, release the week and reconnect with your creative self. Up to Five women gather to create, connect and have interesting conversations. No two afternoons are ever the same.
Do I need any experience?
Not in the slightest. Many women arrive telling me they can't paint or haven't painted since primary school. By the end of the afternoon they are surprised at how much they enjoyed the process of painting and what they have created.
What actually happens?
We begin with a cup of tea and a short grounding meditation to settle the nervous system and come into the creative space. From there, painting becomes the vehicle to quiet the noise and open to your creativity. We stop for a soul food lunch, afternoon tea, great conversation and comfortable silences. The afternoon becomes exactly what it needs to be.
What do we talk about?
There are introductions and small talk is limited we generally dive into juicy conversations around well-being, feminine wisdom, books, food, music, mystic traditions, birds, quantum, AI, Reciprocity. Most topics are welcome and there is no judgement.
What type of women attend?
Curious women, of all ages and stages of life, from all over Melbourne. Looking to expand their networks, their thinking and creativity in all areas of life. Looking to connect back in with themselves on a new level.
What if I don't know anyone?
Most women come on their own. Within half an hour it feels like you have known each other for years. It's a very warm and welcoming enviornment, designed to nuture.
Will I have to share my painting or talk about my feelings?
Absolutely not. There is no performance here, no show and tell. You paint what you paint and share what you want to share. This is a non-judgemental space.
What if I am feeling stuck, overwhelmed or creatively flat?
Then you have found the right place. The afternoon is designed to ground you and open up to creative self expression. There is inspiration everywhere and I am here to guide you.
Is this therapy?
I would not call it therapy but it is theraputic. A nurturing space where women take time to slow down, create, connect and have meaningful conversations.
Who are the Wisdom Keepers?
On some Friday afternoons I invite a special guest to join us at the table. Wisdom Keepers are women with lived experience, depth and something meaningful to share. Authors, artists, mentors, women with a strong perspective and a story worth hearing.
What transformation can I expect?
Everyone leaves uplifted, lighter and expanded with little insights to take home. Creative flow returns. Perspective shifts. Connections are made that sometimes last years. It is a few hours that has a way of spilling into your thoughts, your work, your relationships and your energy.
What is included?
A delicious home cooked lunch with soup, Baker Blue bread, Meredith's goat cheese, homemade pickles, cold meats and salads, afternoon tea, all materials, organic teas and a curated Art for Today playlist. You just bring yourself.
What should I wear?
Something comfortable. We do use paint so maybe not your best whites.
Where is it?
In my beautiful Balwyn North home, surrounded by artworks, flowers and garden.
How do I book?
Head to the link below and reserve your seat. If you have any questions or simply want to have a chat first, reach out and I will get back to you personally.