Give shape to that creative practice or project closest to your heart—without the strain of keeping it alive all by yourself.
A small group workshop for deep, creative people to go from a beautiful (but maybe underripe!) idea to a practice in action—without losing your connection to the heart of it!
THE HATCHERY
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to finally give that project (you know the one) the time it deserves…I’ve got you.
Your heart is full of yearning when you think of having a kitchen filled with foraged herbs you could use for homemade tinctures…or when you imagine a studio all to yourself, covered wall-to-wall with paintings in progress and sketchbooks stacked on a desk. Yet somehow, it’s October already and you still haven’t gotten any closer to the creative life you imagined for yourself at the beginning of the year.
You took a painting class this year thinking it’d translate into more art-making at home…but you still spend most nights scrolling.
You were on a roll with a new writing ritual…but then some family obligations popped up (again) and you haven’t opened your notebook since.
You told yourself you’d start hosting a cookbook club this year, but when it came time to send out invitations, it just felt too vulnerable.
Even though you finally let yourself acknowledge that creative project that quietly feels like your Soul’s work… it still is on the backburner and you’re scared you’ll end this year having abandoned it (and therefore yourself)…again.
Imagine reaching the winter solstice and feeling like you gave this year all you had—not because you worked yourself to the bone, but because you finally got in touch with that creative life force inside of you and took it seriously—not just in theory, but actually through creative action this time.
The Hatchery is designed with a process-oriented, anti-perfectionist, anti-grind, and very human approach to incubating creative practices or projects—so your creativity stays grounded in the ultimate goal: a richer, more connected, and aligned life.
When you sign up, expect to hear from Carter soon. You’ll receive a short questionnaire to fill out so that the workshop is as customized to your needs as possible!
Imagine getting to the end of the year and…
you’ve built a writing practice that grounds your mornings and makes you comfortable calling yourself a writer again.
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all the notes you’ve been making for the workshop you want to lead one day have actually been stitched together, and you’re ready to invite people!
at the end of long, cold days, you’re reaching for your Art Journal instead of your phone, and you’re finally back in touch—not just with your creative practice—but also with yourself.
WHAT YOU'LL GETEight two-hour meetings led by Carter, an artist and therapist—so your process is expertly held by someone that knows how to navigate the vulnerability and deep blocks that creativity can bring up…while still grounding you in practice, action, and creative risk.
A rich community of other creative folks, to help build accountability and collective effervescence around your practice.
Sessions will offer space to share about your creative process, custom writing prompts to go deeper into it, and structure to both identify next steps and the space to take those steps—so we’re not just talking about the creative process, we’re in it.
A week off while we’re part way through—yes, this is because of the Thanksgiving holiday…but what it means is that we’ll have room to discuss the experience of stepping away from your project and then returning—so when this continues to happen in life, you’ll know how to enter back in.
A secure group chat (platform TBD), so there’s a regular place to check in, be accountable, and receive encouragement from the group between sessions.
Discounted access 1-on-1 sessions—so you get the most out of The Hatchery through custom 1-on-1 attention…if you want! Get deeper into the minutiae of your project, the emotional blocks surrounding it, or simply book time to explore your creative life. Book a single session, one a month, or even schedule one up to a month after we end, so the support and accountability continues!
Why I made The Hatchery…
Caring about your creativity can feel lonely. When you
The Hatchery welcomes all of you, and asks you to speak to why your creative practice matters. So that the heart of it all stays at the center, and the group is there in order to help you stay focused on that north star. Without that connection, it can be all too easy to slip through the cracks and stop remembering why we cared so much in the first place.
Where we may find ourselves saying “Maybe it doesn’t matter that much anyway…” there is usually some inner part of us just desperately waiting for our creartive practice or project to finally matter. In the Hatchery, that tender part is given a place to exist, to incubate, and come into existence before apathy or perfectionism snuffs it out.
I myself have signed up for groups before with the best of intentions to make progress of a creative dream…but when I was able to slip through the cracks, I let myself off the hook
Whether it’s the writing ritual I’ve maintained for twenty years, or the running practice I began one morning adter having a dream about running… I have been integrating my psychological expertise with my desire for creative, fully alive life. I love bringing my perspective as both an artist and a therapist to workshops and small groups, so that individuals can feel the transformative power of being known in the complexity of not just who they are, but what they dream of making real in this world.
What People Are Saying
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Communication was top-notch and the final outcome was even better than we imagined. A great experience all around.
— Former Customer
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Their attention to detail and commitment to quality truly stood out. We’ve already recommended them to others.
— Former Customer
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Every detail was thoughtfully executed. We're thrilled with the outcome, and have already recommended them to others.
— Former Customer
THE DETAILS!
Class meets Thursdays* at 11-1pm EST via Zoom
from October 22nd to December 17th
Need a sliding scale spot? Just reach out and we’ll figure something out!
Thursday, October 22
Thursday October 29
*Wednesday November 4
Thursday, November 12
Thursday, November 19
Thursday, December 3rd
Thursday, December 10th
Thursday, December 17th
Dates
$500, with 3-part payment plans available
Pricing
The real risk is…
In the words of Julia Cameron (creator of the Artist’s Way), we all need a “safe hatchery” for our creative selves to tenderly come into being. This group is the community container you’ve been looking for.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You don’t need to have some huge vision or massive project to be part of The Hatchery. It is recommended that you have some clarity around your desire though. (“I want to paint more…I want to get to the end of the year having tried my hand at making a zine..)
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
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We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.