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“Lower the stakes. It’s a beginning. Complete the work so you can move on.” — Rick Rubin
“Support growth through curiosity and structure, not judgment.” — Liz Lerman’s CRP

The Creative Rhythms Circle is a gentle creative incubator. It supports members from the tiny first step of creation through to sharing and receiving feedback, in a nonjudgmental, playful, community-based rhythm.

🌱 1. Foundation: Core Values

• Small Steps: Progress through micro-commitments

• Playful Creativity: Lighthearted, curious engagement

• Supportive Witnessing: Encouragement over critique

• Process over Perfection: Done is better than perfect

• Rhythm, Not Urgency: Sustainable creative flow

🔄 2. Membership Structure

A. Format

• Monthly Themes: One simple theme or creative prompt per month

• Weekly Touchpoints: Optional guided activities, group check-ins

• Community Forum/Platform: Private group space (Mighty Networks, Circle, Slack)

• Live Monthly Gathering: Zoom-based play session + sharing circle

B. Member Journey

Each month flows through the same supportive rhythm:

Week 1: Spark

• Prompt + playful “tiny creative act” challenge

• Mindset support: Lower the stakes, begin anywhere

• Journaling + visualization session

Week 2: Make

• Gentle studio time: A 30-minute “create-with-me” session

• Optional co-working times

• Mid-month check-in post or video prompt

Week 3: Reflect + Share

• Share your work-in-progress (WIP) with the group (not for critique)

• Use Liz Lerman’s CRP Steps:

  1. Artist shares the work & states what kind of feedback they’d like

  2. Responders describe what they notice

  3. Artist asks questions

  4. Responders ask permission to offer opinions

Week 4: Celebrate + Release

• Group reflection: “What did I learn?”

• Letting go ritual: Move on, no attachment

• Celebrate completion (no matter how small)

✨ 3. Core Offerings

Monthly Content

• 🌟 Theme (e.g., "First Light," "Edges," "Echo")

• 🎧 Audio Reflection: Gentle voice guidance

• 🎨 Creative Prompt PDF

• 📓 Playbook: Simple journal pages / creative logs

Live Calls

• 1x Monthly Zoom Call: Make + share in real-time (recorded)

• Optional add-ons:

  • “Tiny Studio” silent co-creation time (weekly)

  • Guest Creatives / Artist Talks (quarterly)

🤝 4. Community Culture

• Clear Agreements: Kindness, consent-based feedback, no unsolicited critique

• “Tiny Brags” threads to celebrate small wins

• “In Process” sharing encouraged

• Creative Buddy option (optional pairing)

🌸 5. Optional Tiers

1. Basic – Self-guided content + community

2. Circle – Includes monthly live call and group sharing

3. Mentor – Add-on 1:1 coaching or feedback sessions (limited spots)

🧭 6. Outcomes / Transformation

By staying in the rhythm of making and sharing with low stakes and high support, members will:

• Reclaim a sense of play and momentum

• Complete small creative projects with less fear

• Practice giving and receiving nonjudgmental feedback

• Build a sustainable creative habit and identity

• Feel seen and supported in a circle of fellow creatives