Inner Child
for Creatives
The child who made things is still there.
Before anyone told you whether you were good enough — you made things. You made them because colour and mark-making were interesting. Because your hands wanted to move. Because it felt like play.
Then something shifted. A teacher, a classroom, a comment that became yours. Or just a slow, quiet fade — the making becoming smaller, tighter, more careful, more judged. The child who created freely didn't disappear. They just became quieter and less visible.
This workshop is about finding them again. Not through theory or technique — but through experience. Through your own hands, your own memories, and a few simple tools designed to help you reconnect with that playful, curious part of yourself.
This is where creativity and inner work come together. We combine the playfulness of making with an exploration of what happens inside us when judgement, comparison and the need to get it right begin to take over. As both an artist and a qualified therapist, these are two worlds I've spent years working in.
"The difference between creating freely and creating with the critic in charge isn't talent. It's simply remembering who you were before anyone taught you to doubt yourself."
Three hours. Six experiences. One invitation to create differently.
We go right to the source — a guided sensory memory walk back to a time when you made things freely. Before the rules. Before the voice. Before anyone told you whether you were good enough.
You write — without editing, without stopping — about the moment creating stopped feeling free. Then you switch hands, and let the child write back. What comes out of the non-dominant hand always surprises people.
Two rounds of mark-making. The contrast between the two is where the workshop shifts. The child doesn't second-guess. The adult can't help it.
Your inner child writes a letter to the artist you are now. What were they never afraid of? What permission do they want to give you? For many people, this becomes one of the most meaningful parts of the workshop.
You leave with a personal, handwritten permission slip — signed by the child version of you. Something to keep by your easel or desk. Every time the critic shows up, you have something to reach for.
Everything doesn't have to end when the live workshop does. You'll have your workbook, guided visualisation, workshop recording and additional resources to revisit whenever you want to reconnect and continue exploring.
- You used to make things freely as a child, but somewhere along the way that stopped
- You create now, but the inner critic is rarely far away
- You miss the playful, experimental side of making — when everything didn't need a purpose
- You compare your work with other people's and find yourself coming up short
- You overthink, hesitate or hold back because you want to get it right
- You want to explore what's happening beneath the technique, not simply learn another way to make art
- You'd like the freedom of creating alongside other people without needing to compete, perform or impress
I spent twenty years as a professional photographer — close to the creative life I wanted, but never quite in it. The inner critic had done its job so quietly, I hadn't even noticed.
Today I'm an abstract mixed-media artist, therapist and creative mentor. Mark Wilson Studio grew from bringing those different parts of my life together — creativity, curiosity and an understanding of what can happen internally when we begin to judge what we make.
I know from the inside what it costs to carry a belief that was never yours.
Your Inner Child for Creatives workbook is designed to be used alongside the workshop — giving you space to capture memories, make marks, write, reflect and follow each part of the experience.
It isn't simply a handout. It's part of the workshop itself, with dedicated pages for each exercise and plenty of space to make it your own.
- Your childhood photo pages — three dedicated spaces for the photos you'll look at during the session
- The memory pages — dotted writing space for the guided visualisation
- The making spread — two full pages for your dominant and non-dominant hand to work side by side
- The letter pages — open, unlined space for the letter from your child self
- Your Creative Permission Slip — designed to print out and keep by your easel
And afterwards: Your Little Inner Artist gives you 30 days of prompts and creative practices to help you keep exploring long after the live workshop ends.
I found myself reconnecting with a younger version of me — the curious, imaginative & free from judgement me.
Les Roberts
Mark is a fantastic facilitator and created such a safe space for unpacking self-doubt, reframing self-perceptions, and sparking creative ideas.
Amelia Hunt
I went in open-minded but not feeling creative — and found myself very pleasantly surprised.
Laverne Jack
- Live 3-hour workshop via Zoom
- Your personal Inner Child for Creatives workbook PDF
- Post-workshop recap email
- Priority notification for future workshops
- 3-hour live Inner Child for Creatives workshop
- Your personal Inner Child workbook
- Guided visualisation and creative exercises
- Full workshop recording
- Your Little Inner Artist — 30 days of creative prompts
- Additional workshop resources
- Ongoing access to your workshop resources
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Do I need to be a practising artist to join?
Not at all. This workshop is for anyone who creates or wants to create — painters, sketchers, makers, crafters, or people who haven't picked up a brush in years. If you've ever felt the pull to create, this is for you.
What art supplies do I need?
Something to make marks with — crayons, felt tips, watercolour, acrylic, or coloured pencils. Whatever you have or love. If you're unsure, a box of children's crayons is genuinely perfect for this workshop. You'll also need paper — a sketchbook, loose sheets, or larger paper taped to a surface all work well.
How many people will be in the session?
This is designed as a small-group workshop so there is space to feel supported, ask questions, and work at your own pace. Places will be limited to keep the experience personal and calm.
What platform do you use?
The workshop will take place live online via Zoom. You will receive the joining details before the session, along with anything you need to prepare. No special software needed beyond a free Zoom account.
What is included in my £75 booking?
Your booking includes the complete Inner Child for Creatives experience: the 3-hour live workshop, your personal workbook, guided visualisation and creative exercises, the full workshop recording, Your Little Inner Artist with 30 days of prompts and creative practices, additional workshop resources, and ongoing access to your workshop resources afterwards.
What happens after I book?
You'll receive a confirmation email within a few minutes to let you know your place is secured. Closer to the workshop, I'll send you everything you need to join us, including your Zoom link and workbook. After the workshop, you'll receive access to your recording and additional resources so you can continue exploring in your own time.
When does the next Inner Child for Creatives take place?
The next Inner Child for Creatives takes place live on Saturday 28 November 2026, 10:00–13:00 UK / Portugal time, via Zoom. You can use the link above to secure your place.