About us
Creativity is more than what we make; it’s how we live. Writing, painting, research, teaching, designing, thinking: all these forms of expression are sustained not only by talent or inspiration but by the art of practice itself. The Art of Creative Practice is a community for writers, artists, academics, thinkers, makers and everyone in between who want to deepen their creative relationship with themselves, build sustainable rhythms, and grow within a space that understands the complexity of a creative life.
At its heart, this is a place for people who take their inner world seriously. A place to explore ideas, cultivate courage, steady your practice, and connect with others walking a similar path. Whether you’re starting something new or carrying a long-term project forward, this community gives you structure, companionship, and breathing room.
This community is for you if you’re looking for:
- A circle of fellow creatives who understand both the exhilaration and the vulnerability of making.
- A more sustainable, nourishing rhythm for your creative life.
- Encouragement that feels authentic, not performative.
- Tools and practices to help you move from intention into action.
- Space to think, reflect, and build a deeper relationship with your work.
Whether you’re just beginning or have been practicing for years, you are welcome here. We honour the process as much as the outcome, and we believe that showing up for your creativity—imperfectly, experimentally, consistently—is a profound act of self-trust and possibility.
Here you’ll find a blend of practical structure and reflective depth. We host:
- Weekly Creative Flow Coworking Sessions: two-hour co-working gatherings where we write, think, sketch, or plan side by side.
- Group coaching sessions to help you clarify your goals, navigate blocks, and nurture a more resilient creative life.
- Meditation and contemplative practices to ground your imagination and connect creativity with inner stability.
- Special events and workshops from guest speakers to themed explorations of how creativity shows up across disciplines.
About Your Facilitator
My name is Allan Johnson, and I’ve spent more than twenty years working at the intersection of creativity, scholarship, psychospiritual development, and contemplative practice. I am an academic and writer with extensive experience teaching, researching, and publishing on literature, creativity, and contemplative practices. Over the course of my career, I have worked with thousands of students, artists, thinkers, and practitioners at all levels, helping them to develop clarity, confidence, and depth in their own work. Alongside my academic work, I am a qualified Psychosynthesis Coach and Clinical Hypnotherapist, trained to support personal growth, transformation, and wellbeing. I am also a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher (MBSR/MBCT) and a registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200), which allows me to bring together contemplative, embodied, and psychological approaches in an integrated way. This combination of scholarship, coaching, therapeutic training, and meditative practice gives me a unique perspective on creativity as both discipline and discovery. I also draw from integral pedagogy, contemplative studies, and a long-standing personal practice in meditation and inner work—disciplines I regularly explore on my YouTube channel and in my writing.
Featured event
Unlock Your Creativity: An Introduction to The Artist’s Way
Back for Its Second Year!
Are you ready to reconnect with your creativity, overcome blocks, and discover how to make creative practice a joyful, sustainable part of your life? Join me for a 1-hour free taster session where we’ll explore the principles of Julia Cameron’s iconic book The Artist’s Way and give you a taste of what’s possible in the full 12-week Artist’s Way Circle.
This free taster session is designed to be hands-on and experiential. You’ll:
- Learn the key principles and tools of The Artist’s Way, including Morning Pages and Artist Dates.
- Participate in guided exercises that you can immediately apply to your own creative projects.
- Experience the benefits of working in a supportive, structured creative environment.
While this is a free informational evening to give you more info on what to expect from the full 12-week course, you’ll leave with insight, clarity, and practical techniques for your own practice, with no obligation to sign up for the full course.
Whether you are new to The Artist's Way or are already familiar with its core practices, going on this journey in a group of other creatives is a deeply transformative experience, and one that will open up new avenues for creative thinking in ways you had never imagined.
What to Expect
- Introduction to core concepts: Learn how The Artist’s Way can help you overcome blocks, build consistency, and reclaim your creative confidence.
- Guided practice: Try out exercises like Morning Pages and creative prompts in real time.
- Q&A and discussion: Explore how the 12-week Circle works, what you can expect, and how it supports growth and accountability.
About the 12-Week Artist's Way Circle
If you love the session and want to take your practice further, the full 12-week Circle provides:
- A supportive online group to share breakthroughs, challenges, and insights.
- Accountability and routine to help sustain your creativity beyond the Circle.
- Community of fellow writers, artists, academics, and thinkers exploring creativity as a practice, not just a product.
Investment for full course: £150 for the complete 12-week Circle.
About Your Facilitator
I’m Allan Johnson, an academic, writer, and creativity coach with extensive experience supporting artists, thinkers, and practitioners at all levels. I am a qualified Psychosynthesis Coach and Clinical Hypnotherapist, certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher (MBSR/MBCT), and registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200). I bring together contemplative, embodied, and psychological approaches to support personal growth, transformation, and sustainable creative practice.
Upcoming events
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Unlock Your Creativity: An Introduction to The Artist’s Way
·OnlineOnlineBack for Its Second Year!
Are you ready to reconnect with your creativity, overcome blocks, and discover how to make creative practice a joyful, sustainable part of your life? Join me for a 1-hour free taster session where we’ll explore the principles of Julia Cameron’s iconic book The Artist’s Way and give you a taste of what’s possible in the full 12-week Artist’s Way Circle.
This free taster session is designed to be hands-on and experiential. You’ll:
- Learn the key principles and tools of The Artist’s Way, including Morning Pages and Artist Dates.
- Participate in guided exercises that you can immediately apply to your own creative projects.
- Experience the benefits of working in a supportive, structured creative environment.
While this is a free informational evening to give you more info on what to expect from the full 12-week course, you’ll leave with insight, clarity, and practical techniques for your own practice, with no obligation to sign up for the full course.
Whether you are new to The Artist's Way or are already familiar with its core practices, going on this journey in a group of other creatives is a deeply transformative experience, and one that will open up new avenues for creative thinking in ways you had never imagined.
What to Expect
- Introduction to core concepts: Learn how The Artist’s Way can help you overcome blocks, build consistency, and reclaim your creative confidence.
- Guided practice: Try out exercises like Morning Pages and creative prompts in real time.
- Q&A and discussion: Explore how the 12-week Circle works, what you can expect, and how it supports growth and accountability.
About the 12-Week Artist's Way Circle
If you love the session and want to take your practice further, the full 12-week Circle provides:
- A supportive online group to share breakthroughs, challenges, and insights.
- Accountability and routine to help sustain your creativity beyond the Circle.
- Community of fellow writers, artists, academics, and thinkers exploring creativity as a practice, not just a product.
Investment for full course: £150 for the complete 12-week Circle.
About Your Facilitator
I’m Allan Johnson, an academic, writer, and creativity coach with extensive experience supporting artists, thinkers, and practitioners at all levels. I am a qualified Psychosynthesis Coach and Clinical Hypnotherapist, certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher (MBSR/MBCT), and registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200). I bring together contemplative, embodied, and psychological approaches to support personal growth, transformation, and sustainable creative practice.73 attendees- £150.00
The Artist’s Way Circle: A 12-Week Creative Journey
·OnlineOnlineBack for Its Second Year!
Are you ready to reconnect with your creativity, overcome blocks, and cultivate a sustainable, joyful creative practice? Our 12-week Artist’s Way Circle offers a supportive, structured environment to work through Julia Cameron’s iconic book The Artist’s Way, widely celebrated as a roadmap for creative recovery and growth.
This Circle is for writers, artists, academics, and thinkers at any stage who want to explore creativity in an inspiring community of other creatives.We will meet on Tuesdays from 7.30–9.00 PM (UK time), starting on 15 September, for 12 consecutive weeks. Over 12 weeks, we will come together online to:
- Engage with weekly exercises that build on the principles of The Artist's Way
- Reflect and share in a warm, structured group setting, exploring insights, breakthroughs, and challenges in your practice.
- Build accountability and routine, creating a supportive rhythm that helps sustain your creativity beyond the Circle.
- Grow a community of practice, connecting with fellow creatives who understand the joys and struggles of showing up for your work.
This Circle is hands-on and experiential, not just a discussion group. Each session combines guided exercises, prompts, and open reflection, giving you the chance to actively practice creativity while learning from others. Participants are encouraged to work on whatever projects inspire them: writing, painting, research, music, or any other creative endeavour. Over time, the shared commitment and mutual support help strengthen your creative habits and deepen your connection to your work.
Who this is for:
- Anyone who wants to build a regular creative practice
- Those feeling stuck or blocked in their work
- Creatives looking for community, support, and accountability
- People who want to explore creativity as a lifelong practice, not just as output
The full 12-week Artist’s Way Circle is available for £150, giving you access to the complete journey and all sessions, as well as a private WhatsApp group to chat with other participants and to ask Allan any questions during the programme.
If you want to learn more about The Artist's Way Circle with no obligation, you are invited to our free taster session on 31st August from 7.30-8.30 pm UK time. At the taster session, you will participate in guided exercises that you can immediately apply to your own creative projects, and experience the benefits of working in a supportive, structured creative environment.
About Your Facilitator
I am an academic and writer with extensive experience teaching, researching, and publishing on literature, creativity, and contemplative practices. Over the course of my career, I have worked with thousands of students, artists, thinkers, and practitioners at all levels, helping them to develop clarity, confidence, and depth in their own work. Alongside my academic work, I am a qualified Psychosynthesis Coach and Clinical Hypnotherapist, trained to support personal growth, transformation, and wellbeing. I am also a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher (MBSR/MBCT) and a registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200), which allows me to bring together contemplative, embodied, and psychological approaches in an integrated way. This combination of scholarship, coaching, therapeutic training, and meditative practice gives me a unique perspective on creativity as both discipline and discovery.1 attendee
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