Starting: Monday 1st September 2025
SAVE £100 until 31st July + immediate access
to the pre-course project to start your 'shift'!
2025
Feeling stuck, disconnected,
or overwhelmed in your creative practice?
CREATIVE SHIFT is a transformative 12 week journey designed to help you reconnect with yourself, your work, and your creative practice. Through guided reflection, creative exploration, and a supportive community, you'll build a personal framework that supports the work you want to make and the way you want to create.
You’ll gain clarity on what is important to you in your work and practice, and how to nurture that with greater consistency . Whether you’re returning to art after time away, navigating a period of transition, or simply seeking more meaning and momentum, CREATIVE SHIFT will help you move forward with confidence and renewed creative energy.
“This year’s CREATIVE SHIFT is the most focused and expansive it’s ever been. I’m so looking forward to guiding you through my thoughtfully created framework - built to support your creative work, wherever you are on the journey.”
Sally-Anne
Full cost: £895
SAVE £100 until 31st July
£795
Available to pay in 5 monthly instalments: £159
( £159 per month x 5 months)
What is
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A 12 week artist development course (10 guided modules + 2 rest/integration weeks)
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Designed to help you reconnect with yourself and your creative work, no matter your discipline
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It's not about technique - this is about building a personal, reflective practice
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Helps you explore why you create, what you want to make, and how to move through creative shifts with clarity
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Each week offers a new focus - from self-enquiry and uncovering blocks to exploring your materials, processes, and how creativity weaves through your life
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You'll actively build your own framework - a living, visual map of how you work best
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By the end, you’ll walk away with your personalised CREATIVE SHIFT framework to support and guide your ongoing practice
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A gentle but powerful process you can return to again and again as your work evolves
Who is
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for
This course is for you if:
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You want a deeper understanding of your work and processes
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You crave clarity in your creative journey
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You’ve taken art classes but want to make your own work.
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You yearn for confidence in your artistic decisions
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You want to be more discerning about learning new skills + techniques
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You strive for a sense of progress in your practice
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You long for guidance when feeling creatively stuck
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You want to craft a personal framework for doing all of this!
What's included in
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CREATIVE SHIFT 2025 includes:
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12 weeks: 10 weeks of guided content, including: course modules delivered via pre-recorded videos, reflective prompts, and creative exercises + 2 rest weeks for integration
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LIVE weekly group calls on Zoom (two time options to suit your schedule / timezone, all calls are recorded)
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A private online space for community, conversation, and support
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Downloadable workbook, resources and journal prompts
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Access to course materials until November 2026
Does this sound familiar ?
* Returning after a long break and unsure where to begin
* Making work that feels unfamiliar - like it’s no longer yours
* Drifting from what you thought you wanted to make
* Feeling disconnected, flat, or uninspired in the studio
* Taking course after course but still feeling lost
* Tired of following other people’s prompts and processes
* Wanting to make work that feels truly yours
* Feeling foggy, restless, or like something’s missing
* Craving more structure, but not more rules
* Needing clarity, confidence, and direction
* Sensing a shift, but unsure how to move with it
You may be ...
Please note: This isn't a painting course!
it's so much more... (see below)
Here's how I can help you
You're not alone...
"I created CREATIVE SHIFT because I knew what it felt like to be overwhelmed, paralysed, and completely disconnected from my work. I also knew there had to be a way forward that was kind, thoughtful and aligned with who I am as an artist.
Starting again can feel daunting - but it’s also powerful.
That moment when you say 'yes' to your creativity, however uncertain or scary it feels, is the beginning of something important. You don’t have to know where it’s all going. You just have to begin.
This course isn’t about adding more techniques to your toolbox. It’s about uncovering the tools you already have - and helping you trust yourself to use them."
Clarity + Focus
Through deep reflection and exploration of my own creative path, I created a structure which provides a step by step process of understanding your own work and its uniqueness. From the point of inspiration through to the consideration of visual elements and the materials and processes you use. CREATIVE SHIFT offers you the guidance, prompts and exercises to explore all of these areas (and more!). My framework helps you to connect the threads in your work which brings a sense of cohesion and allows you to trust in your own path.
I’ve shared my framework with many artists and have seen so many wonderful ‘shifts’ - artists who felt just like you, but who are now applying this framework each time their work evolves. Some artists experience shifts in their work, others experience shifts on a more personal level, but what they all share is the ability to access a thoughtfully curated journey of introspection which brings clarity and focus to where they’re heading.
My Framework
' When we better understand ourselves and the work we create, it ignites a renewed sense of confidence, excitement and courage to move forward ! '
I will teach you how to…
Identify and explore your 'shift'
Use mindfulness and introspective tools to navigate your ‘shift’
Consider the visual elements in your work in relation to your 'shift'
Develop a personal framework for your creative practice
Push the boundaries with your materials and processes
Cultivate a self-guided practice where you can feel confident on YOUR path!
Starting: Monday 1st September 2025
SAVE £100 until 31st July + immediate access
to the pre-course project to start your 'shift'!
Full cost: £895
OFFER: £795 until 31st July
Available to pay in 5 monthly instalments: £159
( £159 per month x 5 months)
Please note: This isn't a painting course!
Ah, yes, that's a great question!
It's because this course isn’t about painting. It’s about you.
It’s about making space to listen in - really listen - to what’s quietly been waiting for your attention,
underneath the doing. Yes, I could spend time teaching you new techniques, and yes, you could absolutely learn to paint like me, or someone else. But that’s not what CREATIVE SHIFT is about.
That’s not what you are here for.
Because what happens when you feel stuck again?
When things dry up?
When you start scrolling and doubting and reaching outside yourself for the next thing?
CREATIVE SHIFT exists to stop that loop.
My course is designed to help you to notice more, to become more mindful about what's going on
in your creative practice and process, to catch yourself when things become sticky and uncomfortable.
It's about learning to ask yourself better questions to understand why you work the way you do,
and begin to gently shaping a way of creating that really works for you.
It's about building a sustainable, personal practice.
One that lasts far beyond the high of a finished painting.
One that can support you through the inevitable wobbles and quiet patches.
One that feels alive.
So no, there’s no technical tuition in this course. You are, of course, welcome to continue with your
studio practice as we go, some members choose to, and others choose to take a natural pause -
either way, the work we do here is about noticing, reflecting, uncovering, and shifting.
Because when you really get to know the way you work - when you start to trust it -
that’s when your most authentic work begins to flow out of you.
You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to be willing to begin.
"Why don’t we paint during the course?"
What happens when you say 'YES!'
Joyce Berger was feeling stuck and unsure of how to translate her ideas into her art practice. She had dabbled in various courses but lacked the clarity and focus she was seeking. She found CREATIVE SHIFT and felt drawn to the word 'shift' itself, knowing that she wanted to make a change.
Throughout the course, Joyce experienced a deep transformation that went beyond her expectations. She learned the power of noticing, paying attention to the details and patterns in her surroundings and how they influenced her art. By asking herself 'why?' and exploring her motivations, she gained a deeper understanding of her creative process and discovered new possibilities for self-expression.
Seeking something more...
Anne Armes had been creating art for over 40 years, starting with cross-stitch kits and evolving into creative embroidery and teaching. However, as arthritis began to affect her hands, she sought a new creative pursuit. That's when she discovered painting.
Anne took CREATIVE SHIFT in 2023, initially, she found it challenging but as the weeks progressed, Anne began to see a shift in her perspective and approach to her art.
It was around week seven when Anne experienced a breakthrough. Through the course assignments and introspection, she realised that she had been staying within her comfort zone, not taking risks or fully expressing her true artistic self. Week ten marked a significant turning point as Anne felt a
renewed sense of purpose and excitement for her art!
See more video testimonials HERE (YouTube link)
More from past course members - see what's possible!
"PLAY was a big shift. Play was unaccessible for me, barely a part of my life. Learning it was ESSENTIAL in the process blew my mind and released me from a lifetime limiting belief."
Joyce Berger
"I have gone from feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and on the verge of quitting, to a calm acceptance of where I am now coupled with an excited curiousity about what the future holds."
Ann Roberts
"Challenging
(in a good way).
Grounding. Exploration."
Sally Ann Sims
Some FAQ's answered...
How is CREATIVE SHIFT different from other courses?
Rather than teaching art techniques, CREATIVE SHIFT guides you through a structured process of reflection to help you understand what you want to make and why. I share a personal framework of tools - developed over 25+ years - that have supported my own creative path. You’re invited to explore and adapt these to shape a process that truly works for you, leading to greater clarity, confidence, and direction in your practice.
Is it for beginners or experienced artists?
It’s for both. The course meets you wherever you are on your creative path. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, the process helps you grow in your own way.
Do I need to use specific materials or make certain types of art?
No - CREATIVE SHIFT isn’t tied to any particular medium or subject. Instead, it’s a way of thinking more deeply about your creative work. We start with you, your motivations, your ‘why’ - then move into the visual language of your work. Whether you’re painting still life or working abstractly, the choices you make (like objects, colours, or forms) all contribute to the story you’re telling. Everything we cover is designed to support your practice, whatever shape it takes.
Is it self-paced or live?
Both! Each week begins with pre-recorded video modules released on Mondays, so you can work through them in your own time. Then we come together for live Q&A calls - choose between Thursdays at 5pm (BST) or Saturdays at 8am (BST), whichever suits you best.
How much time will it take?
A minimum of 2 hours a week is a good starting point, but there’s no maximum - how deep you go is entirely up to you. The work is mostly reflective, so insights often surface while you’re walking, gardening, or simply having a coffee. You can dip in and out, even in short 5 minute moments. As with most things, the more you engage, the more you’ll get out of it.
Do I need to be self-motivated?
Yes - this is your journey! While there’s plenty of guidance and exercises along the way, I can’t do the work for you! That said, you won’t be alone. The more you engage, the more you’ll gain - so a willingness to dive in with curiosity is ideal.
Is there any teacher interaction?
Yes, plenty! I'm present throughout the course.
Ready to Begin?
If something in you is stirring - if you’re craving more clarity, connection, and confidence in your creative practice,
CREATIVE SHIFT is your invitation to start again with fresh eyes.
This isn’t about doing more.
It’s about finding your own way
back to what matters in your work.
Join the earlybird waitlist to receive:
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A special early booking discount
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'Before the Shift' a pre-course project to support your journey
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The acknowledgment of saying 'YES' to yourself!
Step into a space that honours where you are
and gently guides you toward where you want to go.
Starting: Monday 1st September 2025
SAVE £100 until 31st July + immediate access
to the pre-course project to start your 'shift'!
Full cost: £895
OFFER: £795 until 31st July
Available to pay in 5 monthly instalments: £159
( £159 per month x 5 months)
CREATIVE SHIFT is a gentle but powerful process.
If you’re ready to give yourself this time - to reflect, to reconnect, and to grow - I’d be delighted to welcome you in.
I hope to see you in September!
Sally-Anne x
