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Fancy spending a peaceful morning in an art studio? Enjoy a wonder nugget of happiness and 1:1 creative experience combining guided meditation, mindful free-flow painting and a comforting
pot of Peace Tea.
My gentle art sessions are designed to help you slow down, reconnect with your inner artist and cultivate a deeper, more joyful relationship with your creative practice.
Whether you're beginning your creative journey or returning after many years, these sessions offer a welcoming space to build confidence and create from the heart. All art materials are provided, so you can simply arrive, settle in and create.
Rooted in creativity, awareness and reflective practice, sessions support mindfulness creativity, nervous system regulation, wellbeing and personal development through sustained studio work.
Sessions take place in a calm, low-stimulation environment with soft lighting and a focused, creative atmosphere. With tea brewing and no pressure to perform, you'll be gently guided through creative exercises that encourage curiosity, confidence and self-expression.
Leave feeling creatively refreshed, grounded and inspired, with new skills, renewed confidence and a deeper connection to your own creative voice.
“I am deeply grateful for the care, presence, and steady support Jo brings to every session. Her work has been invaluable, helping me build resilience, regain trust, and experience healing in a creative, fun and holistic way. I would wholeheartedly recommend The Peaceful Paintbrush to anyone seeking a gentle, creative, art-centred approach to emotional wellbeing and self-discovery.”
Julie - Creative Calm 2025/26
“Joanne is an extraordinary art teacher who brings more than technique; she creates a healing space where creativity flourishes. Her inspiring guidance unlocks confidence and imagination, making every session both supportive and educational. She has worked with my teenage daughter for several months now and has created a safe, beautifully crafted
space to work in.”
Bella - Creative Calm Session 2025 / 26
Joanne studied painting at The Royal Academy Schools, London. Her work forms part of an ongoing intuitive enquiry into wellbeing and self-transformation, combining elements of wisdom practices, such as meditation and devotional teachings. Her practice is deeply-rooted in a spiritual and soul-led approach to creativity as a medicine. She is a contemplative artist, guide, Reiki Master and trained cacao ceremony facilitator, space holder, Buddhist and heart-centred connector. Her work explores consciousness, wellbeing, joy and stillness. Her artwork is held in both British and international private collections
Her art studio is based in Freedom Works, Metro House, Chichester, West Sussex, UK
Joanne is currently training with Dharma Moon David Nichtern as a mindfulness meditation teacher.
Creativity has the power to restore, nourish and reconnect us with ourselves. These sessions are an invitation to experience that for yourself.
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“You do not need anybody’s permission to live a creative life”
Elizabeth Gilbert