30 Day Creative Playground Challenge

30 Day Creative Playground Challenge

What happens when you stop creating for clients, algorithms, deadlines and outcomes—and start creating purely for the joy of exploration?

Creative Playground is a month-long creative adventure for artists, illustrators, and makers to explore curiosity, play, and experimentation.

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Guest Artist Workshops

During the challenge, you'll be guided by three inspiring artists who will share their creative process and lead exclusive live workshops where you'll experiment, play, and create together in real time.

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Live Schedule

The Joy of Collage: Play, Texture & Visual Experimentation (19th August @ 11am BST)

Join Daria Gushchina for a playful 60-minute collage workshop where you'll explore layering, texture, composition, and intuitive image-making. Create freely, embrace happy accidents, and discover new ideas through curiosity and creative experimentation.

Sketchbooks as Creative Playgrounds (26th August @ 3pm BST)

In this 60-minute workshop, Alexia Winterhalter will show you how to use sketchbooks as a space for observation, experimentation, and creative growth. Build visual research, develop ideas through drawing and reflection, and create a sustainable practice that lasts beyond the challenge.

Following Your Curiosity: Colour, Play & Visual Discovery (2nd September @ 7pm BST)

In this final 60-minute workshop, Molly Egan will guide you through playful colour exploration, intuitive making, and creative experimentation. Discover unexpected ideas, embrace visual play, and develop concepts you can carry into your final project.

Creative Playground Showcase (17th September @ 11am + 7pm BST)

Celebrate the end of the challenge at our live Show & Tell, where you'll share your final work, reflect on your creative journey, and be inspired by fellow participants. Two sessions will be held in the final week so creatives from around the world can join the celebration live.

The Joy of Collage

19 Aug • 11am BST

Explore layering, texture, composition, and intuitive collage with Daria Gushchina Create freely, embrace happy accidents, and experiment with new ideas.

Sketchbooks as Creative Playgrounds

26 Aug • 3pm BST

Join Alexia Winterhalter to turn your sketchbook into a space for observation, experimentation, and lasting creative growth.,

Following Your Curiosity

2 Sept • 7pm BST

Molly Egan leads a playful session on colour, intuitive making, and visual discovery to spark ideas for your final project.

Creative Playground Showcase 17 Sept • 11am & 7pm BST

Celebrate the challenge with a live Show & Tell. Share your work, reflect on your journey, and connect with fellow creatives. Two sessions available for global participation.

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CHALLENGE OVERVIEW

Everything you're about to get

Get everything included below (Just £69)

Daily creative prompts

Interactive artist workshops

Live sketching sessions

Share your work along the way

Live creative-check-ins

Supportive creative community

3 exclusive creative bonuses

6 months access to replays & resources

Finish the challenge with pages of experiments, observations, colour studies, visual notes and creative discoveries — plus a collection of ideas that can continue inspiring future projects long after the challenge is over!

Weekly Themes

Week 1: Gather & Explore

Every great creative adventure begins with curiosity. This week is all about collecting, experimenting and giving yourself permission to play. We'll explore materials, textures, found imagery and unexpected combinations as we begin filling our creative toolbox with ideas.

Week 2: Collect & Connect

By now you'll have a growing collection of experiments, observations and creative discoveries. This week we'll begin collecting inspiration more intentionally, developing sketchbook habits, and identifying the themes, ideas and visual directions emerging throughout your work.

Week 3: Play & Discover

With a sketchbook full of inspiration, observations and creative experiments, it's time to follow your curiosity and see where it leads. This week we'll use colour, imagination and playful prompts to unlock unexpected ideas and generate exciting possibilities for our final projects.

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ALL THIS & MORE!

What's Included

Come and play, experiment, explore and create together!

30 Days of Creative Prompts

A month of playful prompts, creative experiments and inspiring invitations designed to help you loosen up, explore new ideas and build momentum in your creative practice.

Three Live Workshops

Create alongside Daria Gushchina, Alexia Winterhalter and Molly Egan as they share their creative process and lead exclusive hands-on workshops packed with inspiration and exercises.

Weekly Studio Sessions

Set aside dedicated time to make, explore and stay accountable alongside a supportive community of artists and illustrators. Perfect for building momentum!

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Global Creative Community

Share your work, celebrate discoveries, exchange ideas and connect with fellow creatives from around the world. Create alongside others every step of the way.

Final Project & Showcase

Take your favourite ideas and experiments and transform them into a finished creative outcome - whether it's a leporello, mini prints or something completely unexpected!

Replay Access

Enjoy extended access to all workshop recordings and challenge resources, and revisit lessons, catch up on sessions and continue developing your ideas after the challenge ends.

By The End Of The Challenge You'll Have:

A month of consistent creative practice

New ideas, techniques and approaches to explore

A sketchbook full of experiments, observations and creative discoveries

Greater confidence in your creative voice

Fresh momentum and renewed enthusiasm for your work

A finished personal project inspired by everything you've explored throughout the challenge

Whether that becomes a mini zine, a series of prints, a leporello, a visual journal or something entirely unexpected, you'll leave with work you're excited to continue developing long after the challenge ends!

A month of consistent creative practice

New ideas, techniques and approaches to explore

A sketchbook full of experiments, observations and creative discoveries

Greater confidence in your creative voice

Fresh momentum and renewed enthusiasm for your work

A finished personal project inspired by everything you've explored throughout the challenge

Whether that becomes a mini zine, a series of prints, a leporello, a visual journal or something entirely unexpected, you'll leave with work you're excited to continue developing long after the challenge ends!

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FAQS

In case you're wondering..

How does the challenge work?

Over 30 days, you'll spark fresh ideas with daily creative prompts, live artist-led workshops, and a global community of makers. Explore, experiment, and create at your own pace with replays, resources, and plenty of support to keep your creativity flowing.

What will I learn?

You’ll learn how to embrace creative exploration through playful prompts, experimentation, and intuitive making. Along the way, you'll develop fresh ideas, build confidence in your creative process, and discover new ways to stay curious long after the challenge ends.

What if I can’t attend the live sessions?

No worries! All live Q&As and workshops are recorded and uploaded inside our Challenge Space, so you can watch them anytime that suits your schedule.

How much time will I need each day for the prompts?

The challenge is designed to fit around your life. Spend as little as 20–60 minutes a day exploring the prompts, joining workshops, or creating at your own pace. There's no pressure to keep up—just plenty of inspiration, flexibility, and support whenever you're ready to make.

How long do I have access to the challenge for?

Enrolment includes six months access to all challenge content after we wrap up - so you can revisit the best bits for weeks to come!

Will I get feedback on my work?

This challenge isn't centred around individual critiques or industry portfolio reviews. Instead, you'll have plenty of opportunities to share your work throughout the month inside our creative community, celebrate your progress, exchange encouragement, and be inspired by what others are making. It's a supportive space to explore, connect, and grow together.

Who are the guest speakers?

We're delighted to be joined by Daria Gushchina, Alexis Winterhalter and Molly Egan, who will each deliver a live workshop where you'lll create alongside other artists in real time and explore various sketchbook techniques together.

When does the challenge start and how long does it run?

The challenge kicks off on Monday 17th August and runs until 17th September. Each week you'll receive fresh prompts, live workshops, and creative guidance to help you explore new ideas, experiment freely, and create a collection of work inspired by curiosity and play. We'll round off the challenge on 17th September with our Creative Showcase Events!

Anything else I need to know?

By the end of the challenge, you'll have renewed creative confidence, a collection of playful experiments and finished pieces, and the momentum to keep creating long after the month is over. Along the way, you'll discover fresh inspiration, connect with a supportive community, and rediscover the fun of making.

BONUSES INSIDE THE CHALLENGE

Get £166 worth of bonuses included free when you join

This is more than a challenge—it's a month of creative exploration. Step into a playful process of experimentation, discovery, and making, leaving with new ideas, greater creative confidence, and a renewed sense of curiosity.

Playground Prompt Pack - £39 value

Six Months Replay Access - £69 value

Creative Workbook - £29 value

Keep Creating Guide - £29 value

Join artists, illustrators, and designers from around the world for our 30-Day Creative Playground Challenge. Explore, experiment, and create alongside a global community.

Doors open Monday 17th August — we can't wait to welcome you!

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The Power of The Sketchbook Masterclass

Special Offer

Join us for an inspiring Masterclass with illustrator Nina Cosford on Thursday 6th August, exploring the creative power of sketchbooks!

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