FREE PAINTING  WORKSHOP

Harli

"Art of Flow saved me. And it continues to do so. It's a safe space created by a loving and wildly creative artist, Gabbi Lancaster who freely shares her processes and self with us. That beautiful spirit and intuitive creativity has become a core that connects us all.

Even when I cannot find a way to create, sometimes for months on end, the group is always there for me without any pressure and I feel nothing but love when I am ready to come back from the myriad of stressors life has to deal out.

Through Art of Flow I've learnt so much as an artist, found friends and even more, I have found a family. I have found acceptance and even found myself..."

with all my love, Harli Vi xx

Andrew

"When you join the Art of Flow you feel like you are getting a great big nurturing hug for your creative practice, but of course it’s a lot more than that.

I have learned to relax into and enjoy my painting practice due to the calm, kind, caring encouragement I have received from Gabbi, her team and the supportive membership who are like your personal cheerleaders.

Membership has provided me with regular stimulation, ideas and challenges to ensure I am nudged gently out of my comfort zone, which is such a lovely place to be, but nothing ever grows there. Slowly and gently, the inevitable happens, and your skills and more importantly your confidence grows, without you barely noticing it happening.  With confidence comes pleasure and satisfaction and motivation to keep improving. 

Also you see and support everyone else in the group, and share in the struggles and triumphs which we all go through.  This provides in itself such a rich source of learning, not just in terms of practical technique, but even more importantly, mental attitude and appreciation of self and others.  This is what Art of Flow magically achieves.

So I owe a debt of great gratitude to Gabbi and every one of my new friends in Art of Flow."

Lee 

"You have a lightness and genuine vivacious charm in your presentation Gabbi. You make me feel right at home because you’re not trying to emulate someone else. These are ‘your’ classes!  You see us as individuals and know you make an effort in identifying us separately and consider our needs. As a kid I was the shy withholding student, as competitiveness didn’t suit me. I love the encouragement and uplifting attitude we have in this community you are leading. I can honestly say that I feel and see my own progression, and as someone without any training, I have learned so much in the time so far, and have pushed my personal boundaries and don’t hold back. At my age (60 next year) you kind of lose the fear of what other people think of you or your work, but it’s lovely to have so much beautiful and positive feedback!" 

Jennie R

"Since being a member of Art of flow my art practice has really flourished. I really love painting in the intuitive style it's exciting and the end result  always surprises and delights me..Such a special gentle safe and supportive group I am so happy to be a part of."

Janice

"I’m new to art having begun exploring creatively with the Art of Flow in 2020. I adore the way Gabbi has shown me to paint and to be curious about the process of creativity. I love how acceptance is encouraged and if it doesn’t make you sing to simply paint over it.  Having the opportunity to explore the creative world with a paintbrush, fingers and other unusual tools is so much fun. I’ve gained enormously!!!  

There’s been incredible internal healing that’s resulted from getting stuck in and creating - a result I could never have imagined!!  To me, it’s an opportunity for freedom, tremendous enjoyment, growth, creative discovery, and pleasurable learning beyond the canvas. Gaining trust, taking leaps of faith into unknown creativity and surprising myself every time are incredibly positive outcomes.  I’ve built some understanding and am looking forward to what lies ahead.  I appreciate having my self created parameters stretched beyond their limiting boundaries in such a supportive way through the processes offered in the Art Of Flow Community.  

I love connecting with  the amazingly inspiring people and creative images shared, as well as the fantastic exercises, and I return day after day to attempt new splashing of paint as it offers me a vast openness and a deeply satisfying stillness."

Liz Mather

"With Gabbi’s tuition I am motivated to paint consistently, learning new skills and being encouraged every step of the way. She is an amazing teacher and empathetic human being which has brought together a fabulous group of people. She feeds my creative soul."

Amina 

"I feel so grateful to be on this journey which is honest, thoughtful and nourishing."

Judith & Julian

"It has been our privilege and joy to be part of Gabbi Lancaster’s art community. It has brought new energy, light, love, laughter and colour into our home. The dining room table is now our studio, our clothes now covered in paint (not to mention my fingers)! And we have surprised ourselves with the art that has sprung from the paper! Gabbi is encouraging, enthusiastic, attentive and supportive as a teacher. As an added bonus we have made new friends, most whom we’ve only met virtually, and it’s wonderful to have a like-minded creative community during these challenging times."

Belinda 

Trish

"I think it has really given me confidence and brought me a lot of joy in what I have produced. It’s also been a lot of fun and really great to be a part of the group and be inspired by the other artists’ work. I’ve also learnt some new techniques and approaches. And it is so lovely to get positive feedback. Just so fantastic. And what a great bunch. So supportive and talented!!! And your support and encouragement has been sublime."

Olga 

"I hadn’t done much art for many years other than playing around with the kids.   I joined art of flow for a 28 day challenge and rediscovered my love of art and the happiness it brings me.  The group is so supportive and accepting it doesn’t matter the skill level the aim is sharing and improving and I can definitely say that I have opened my mind to a different perspective and have really developed my skills.  Getting the drawing prompt each day and guidance to help you makes all the difference.  Really recommend this to anyone hoping to grow their skills."