Finding The Artist's Way is a twelve week, in-person course for FLINTA* artists and creatives of all disciplines. Some classes are for queer/trans/nb creatives only. The course is based on The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, and is designed to offer tools for unblocking creativity, building community, and for healing the inner artist, finding greater confidence, clarity, and enjoyment in making and experiencing art. Participants will complete the book in full across twelve weeks, taking part in written exercises, completing homework, and sharing their experiences together in a private space. Class runs 6:30pm - 8:30pm each week, followed by a one hour social at a nearby space, helping the group to form connections, and build collaborations and community. This class will run weekly on Monday evenings, starting Monday 23rd March 2026, with the final class of the course on Monday 29th June 2026. This allows there to be no session on the Bank Holiday dates of 6th April, 4th May, and 25th May. There will be no class on these dates. Venue: The Mill, 7-11 Coppermill Lane, E17 7HA Follow @PlentifulArtists (https://www.instagram.com/plentifulartists)to stay up to date. This course is max capacity 15 people, in order to allow time for sharing.

My name is Mel. I am a genderfluid, lesbian, queer, musician, songwriter, lyricist, performer, arts professional, and writer (pronouns are flexible). For references of my work and music to date, check out @playinghouseuk (https://www.instagram.com/playinghouseuk)or my LinkedIn.(www.linkedin.com/in/melody-patman-a8150a8b) I am working on a new body of work currently. Music will be released in 2026. WIP name for the project is TUFT.

The Mill is a fully wheelchair accessible venue. The room is quiet and soundproofed. There is a fully accessible toilet, and a kitchen for water. A step-free journey to the venue can be made via the Victoria Line to Tottenham Hale > 230 bus to St James Market. For a link to an in-depth overview of accessibility information at The Mill, please see here.(https://themille17.org/whats-on/contact-us-accessibility-information/) Please email tuft.artistsway@gmail.com (tuft.artistsway@gmail.com)if you have any questions.

The course is beneficial for artists and creatives who enjoy making work in any creative discipline, including, but not limited to; visual art, music, making, design, writing, photography, film, performance, fashion, drag, and all creative fields. You do not have to be currently working in a creative field to apply. Typically, a group could consist of someone who hasn't made work since childhood and has followed a different professional path, with someone who is currently exhibiting work. Diversity in the group is key. The tools learnt in Finding The Artist's Way offer long-term benefits for inner confidence, clarity and the sustainable making of creative work, no matter what the external circumstances may present. If you feel drawn to the course, apply.

You do not need to bring any artist materials to the session, all exercises are written. Paper and pens are provided in the first session. Try and bring the same notebook to class each week. This notebook will be A5 and will be suitable for notes during session. You will want to purchase an additional A4 book ideally for your Morning Pages. All sessions involve a reading of the chapter, and group interpretation, followed by guided written exercises from each weekly chapter, with optional homework to be completed between sessions.

Sessions for this course will run weekly at The Mill in Walthamstow on Monday evenings from Monday 23rd March - Monday 29th June 2026. Schedule: 6:30pm - 8:30pm - Session 8:30pm - 10:00pm - Optional one hour social at a nearby venue. The Mill E17 is a fully wheelchair accessible venue, close to Wathamstow Market, St James Street station (Overground), and Blackhorse Road station (Victoria Line). If you are looking to make the journey using step-free and lift access, then get off at Tottenham Hale (Victoria Line), and take the 230 to Walthamstow Market for a step-free journey. - Are you interested in joining Finding The Artist's Way but aren't available on this day? Email tuft.artistsway@gmail.com (tuft.artistsway@gmail.com)with dates and locations for future suggestions.

Finding The Artist's Way costs £360 for twelve weekly sessions. This is equivalent to £30 per week for a two hour session, or the same as £15 per hour, which is charged at London Living Wage. I hope this makes the course as affordable as possible for people, whilst enabling venue hire and teaching costs to be covered. TWO x FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE. Low or no income? Email tuft.artistsway@gmail.com if you are interested in a free place. Simply email with your name. No questions asked. Two places will be chosen at random, and participants notified on the 15th March 2026. REFUNDS AND CANCELLATION POLICY There are no refunds available for Finding The Artist's Way. This helps the venue (often non-profit, community spaces) know that they are getting paid for the twelve weeks, and will not lose out on other events.

It is advised to purchase a copy of The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, in order to make the most of daily and individual exercises contained in the course. You will be fine to complete Week 1 of the course without it if you are in a rush, but try and purchase it as soon as possible. Copies can be purchased online from around £10 - £30. See here for some quick links that aren't Amazon: £14.35 from AwesomeBooks,(https://www.awesomebooks.com/book/9781788164290/the-artists-way?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAneK8BhAVEiwAoy2HYaNIvtKYaxA5ceRXN8YovrVFPrAMPHrNERqWGSEoyB1j_V-QDmsL0xoCSDgQAvD_BwE) £15.05 at Hive.co.uk, (https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Julia-Cameron/The-Artists-Way--A-Spiritual-Path-to-Higher-Creativity/25261132)£116.09 at World of Books,(https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/artist-s-way-book-julia-cameron-9781788164290) or £19.99 at Pages of Hackney (https://pagesofhackney.co.uk/webshop/product/the-artists-way-a-spiritual-path-to-higher-creativity-julia-cameron/?srsltid=AfmBOoqjarZoGvI4i_aZcP3J0TQOrpdkZPz4cwEDIlZYF8uzaGsojxp2)or Waterstones.(https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-artists-way/julia-cameron/9781788164290) Purchasing this book will allow you to repeat The Artist's Way in your own time.

There are no refunds available for Finding The Artist's Way. This helps the venue (often non-profit, community spaces) know that they are getting paid for the twelve weeks, and will not lose out on other events.

Courses for FLINTA* participants (including cis-het women) run often throughout the year. Allies, we love you. All classes are taught currently by a queer, genderfluid, lesbian. Courses for cis men will start running in the future. This will include classes for the queer and het community. Keep eyes peeled for future updates.