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Creative Nest is a place where creativity becomes a way of listening—to your imagination, your experience, and what might be emerging in your life.

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Creative Nest is a six-week, in-person group, limited to six women. 

 

Nesters gather to spark imagination and deepen intuition through creative exploration. Together, we share stories, experiment with new forms of expression, and discover moments of stillness and connection within a supportive community.

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Through simple art-making, reflection, and conversation, we pay attention to what begins to surface when we give our imagination some room to lead. Often the things we discover through creative expression are things we wouldn’t have reached through thinking alone. Participants get to follow their own creative process from week to week, noticing what changes, what returns, and what begins to take shape.

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Some women come to reconnect with their creativity. Others long for a space where they can simply be seen as they truly are. Some are ready to shake off complacency; others just want to try something new.

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Whatever draws you to the Nest, you are welcome. When we gather, we meet one another exactly as we are in the moment. There is something deeply freeing about being seen and valued, even on days when you don’t feel your best. We support each other through discoveries and disappointments, celebrate growth, and share plenty of laughter. Many Nesters even form lasting friendships beyond the group.

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Creative Nest is about making space for yourself. It’s about using creativity to rediscover your connection to what matters — to yourself, to your expanding life, and to community. 

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No art experience of any kind is necessary. Yes, we make art, and that can feel intimidating at first. But this isn’t about learning technical skills or being “good” at art. Creative expression is simply another language for exploring your inner life. Anyone can do it. No experience or special talent is needed — just a willingness to try something new and see what unfolds.

 

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​​​Creative Nest is for you if you:

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• Feel disconnected from your creativity or intuition

• Crave time away from modern, technology-based life

• Yearn for a space where imagination has room to lead

• Feel stuck, bored, or discouraged by the world

• Want to play with art materials but feel nervous

• Long for creative connection 

• Want to build a more intentional, joyful, expressive life

• Are curious to see what your creative work might reveal

• Desire a safe place to stretch yourself, explore, and feel heard, seen, and supported​

• Feel curious about what might happen if you step outside your usual ways of thinking

 

 

 What to Expect 

 

Creative Nest takes a small group of women on an 6-week journey of

creating, opening, discovering and connecting. 

 

 

• Explore different forms of creative expression— collage, free writing, movement, and more
• Follow our curiosity and see what emerges through the creative process
• Share (if you’d like) what your art or writing brings up in a relaxed, judgment-free circle
• Listen to one another and reflect on what we’re discovering along the way
• Spend time considering personal themes, questions, or transitions in our lives
• Reconnect with a sense of curiosity and openness

 

Creative Nest is a mix of structure and spaciousness. Some sessions may be quiet and contemplative. Others may be playful and energizing. All sessions are grounded in empathy, curiosity, and care.

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​​​Remember: no art experience, confidence, talent, or success is necessary. In Creative Nest, art is a process that leads to discovery. There is no right or wrong or good or bad. Activities are simple and designed to stimulate your imagination. 

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How does Creative Nest work?​

 

Schedule: 

Six-week series beginning Thursday, April 16, 2026. Time TBD.
We meet once a week for two hours​

 

What is included:

• A small group where everyone has space to participate
• Guided creative prompts using drawing, collage, writing, and other forms of expression
• Time for reflection and conversation about what emerges in the process
• All art materials provided

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Location:

All sessions will be held at Expressive Arts NYC's space within Windsor Healing Arts.

 

709 Greenwood Avenue

Brooklyn, 11218

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What people often take away from Creative Nest

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• New perspectives on questions or situations in their lives
• A stronger connection to their own creativity
• Greater comfort expressing themselves through art, writing, or conversation
• Creative practices they can continue using on their own
• A sense of encouragement and support from being part of the group
• Greater connection with their intuition

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Who is Facilitating Creative Nest?

 

 

 

I’m Karen, the Founder and Director of Expressive Arts NYC and a passionate advocate of creative expression in all of its forms. I create safe, inspiring spaces and experiences for people to explore art, nature, and creative expression. 

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I bring over 30 years of experience incorporating the arts into learning, growth, and discovery. I use my education (MA in Counseling, MFA in Drama and Theatre for Youth and Communities, current graduate student in Expressive Arts) and extensive experience as a facilitator, creativity coach, counselor, mentor, and program director to bring a variety of tools and skills to my work. I deeply value empathy, curiosity, and community, making running groups for women like this just about my favorite thing to do.

 

 

How much does Creative Nest cost?

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This series is offered on a sliding scale so that people with different financial circumstances can participate. Please choose the level that feels manageable for you right now.​

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Supported — $225

For those who would benefit from a lower-cost option.

Sustaining — $300 (Standard Rate)

This reflects the typical cost of the series.
 

Community Supporter — $375

Helps make supported spots possible for others.

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If you are able to choose the higher tier, it helps make lower-cost spots possible for others in the community.

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