Workshops & creative sessions

I've spent ten years plus as a hypnotherapist watching creative people talk themselves out of their own talent. The inner critic, the "I'm not a real artist" story, the feeling that everyone else knows something you don't - I've heard it hundreds of times. I've felt it myself.

These workshops exist because I know creativity and mindset can't really be separated. And I've learned some gentle, practical tools along the way that genuinely help.

In these small-group workshops we’ll explore:

  • Practical mindset tools for easing self-doubt
  • Gentle, creativity-friendly ways to work with your inner world
  • Space to reflect, share experiences and feel understood

Upcoming workshops for creatives 

These are the workshops I'm currently offering through Mark Wilson Studio. Ignite – Silence the Inner Critic is now booking for Saturday 12th September. Inner Child for Creatives is currently booking for Saturday 8th August — follow the links below.

I didn't realise where my inner critic had come from or how long I'd been holding onto it — but how effortlessly Mark made me realise I could make it quiet, or even silent.
— Laverne Jack

Ignite — Silence the Inner Critic

For creatives who struggle with self-doubt and impostor syndrome.

In this workshop we’ll explore:

  • Where the inner critic came from — and why it feels so personal
  • The single question that begins to change everything
  • The Ignite Process — a guided visualisation created for creatives
  • Hands-on creative making, free from self-judgement
  • A 7-day daily practice to take home with you
Date: Saturday 12th September 2026
Time: 10:00–13:00 Lisbon/London time
Format: Live online via Zoom — small group
Status: Now booking

Inner Child for Creatives

Reconnect with the playful part of you that loves making a mess.

In this workshop we’ll explore:

  • Why play and curiosity are so powerful for your art
  • Gentle ways to meet the “younger you” who still loves making things
  • Simple creative prompts to quiet perfectionism and overthinking
  • Ways to bring more lightness into your studio time
Date: Saturday 10th October 2026
Time: 10:00–13:00 Lisbon/London time
Format: Live online via Zoom — small group
Status: Now booking

How the workshops work

I know joining a workshop – especially online – can feel like a big step. My aim is to make things calm, clear and pressure-free.

Here’s what to expect:

  1. Live, friendly sessions. Workshops are held live on Zoom in small groups, with plenty of time for questions.
  2. Gentle, practical tools. I’ll guide you through simple mindset exercises and creative prompts you can reuse in your own time.
  3. Ongoing support. After the workshop you’ll get a short recap email and suggestions for how to keep the momentum going.
You don’t need to be “good at art” or have everything figured out – just a curiosity about your creativity and a willingness to explore.

Questions about the workshops

A few practical questions you may have before joining.

Not at all. These workshops are for anyone who makes things, or wants to, but keeps getting in their own way. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m not creative enough” or “I’m not a real artist,” you’re exactly who I had in mind.

Small groups - deliberately. I keep numbers low so there’s space for real conversation, reflection, and genuine support, rather than a passive webinar where you simply sit and watch.

Sessions run live on Zoom. You’ll receive the link and joining details once dates are confirmed.

No. These sessions are about your creative mindset rather than art technique, so you do not need any materials. Just bring yourself and a willingness to explore.

Once you book, you'll receive a confirmation email within a few minutes — do check your junk folder if you don't see it. Closer to the workshop, you'll receive everything you need to join, including your workbook and Zoom details.

You can also explore the other upcoming Ignite and Inner Child workshops and Creative Freedom Sessions from this page whenever you're ready.

Once you book, you'll receive a confirmation email within a few minutes — do check your junk folder if you don't see it. Closer to the workshop, you'll receive everything you need to join, including your workbook and Zoom details.

You can also explore the other upcoming workshops and Creative Freedom Sessions from this page whenever you're ready.

You can book directly via the Inner Child page or the Ignite page or the Creative Freedom Sessions page. 

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Before signing up for Inner Child, get this free PDF. It's a gentle way to reconnect with the playful, curious part of you that went quiet along the way.

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