Create & Connect

I've recently moved to West Georgia, and I have a simple question:
What if making art was one of the easiest ways to make new friends?

Every time I've moved somewhere new, creativity has helped me find my people. I'd love to see if it can do the same here.

So I'm starting Create & Connect, a welcoming community for anyone who enjoys making things, sharing ideas, exploring creativity, and building genuine friendships.

We'll gather in local cafés, parks, libraries, and other community spaces to make art, take walks, enjoy meaningful conversations, and simply spend time together.

I'd love for this to become a space where strangers become friends, creativity becomes a shared practice, and everyone feels they belong.

About me
I'm Victoria (or Vika)—a mom, artist, creative facilitator, and certified life coach. Through my business, Rising Heart Studio, I design creative experiences that bring people together through art, thoughtful conversation, and shared exploration.

My background combines coaching, psychology, and years of facilitating creative workshops that help people connect more deeply with themselves and with one another.

I'm excited to meet people in the area and see what we can create together.