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Creativity in an Age of Chaos: A Studio Session for Writers, Artists, Musicians & Filmmakers

This event happened on Mon, Apr 13, 2026 • Virtual
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Abena Ntoso

Writer, Artist, Teacher at Bricolage Lit.

Houston, TX, USA

I am a writer, artist, and teacher supporting authors in writing and publishing literary works that inspire deep conversations and awaken our humanity. I am founder and owner of Bricolage Lit and host the podcast Backlit. My poetic and futuristic novel, Woman Outside the City, will be released in October 2026. I enjoy spending time in nature, and I love to travel the world! Find me at https://www.abenantoso.com ✍️📝🎨 the book: https://www.abenantoso.com/books 📕

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About this FieldTrip

Join us for a session of artistic inspiration and individual studio work in the company of other creatives!

During our time together we will:

✅ Draw inspiration from artistic works outside our field of expertise

✅ Apply principles of artistic crossover to harness creative energy in the midst of chaos

✅ Make progress on an individual creative project

✅ Reflect on our creative work and define our approach to meaningful progress

You’ll leave with creative inspiration, motivation, and crossover tips to help you practice your art in the context of contemporary social upheaval.

Please note: This FieldTrip offers optional breakout rooms. If you do not feel like joining one for any reason, no worries! We'll make sure you have something to do introspectively in the main room.

Agenda

  • Invite Creative Flow: We will settle our minds and invite creative flow with a short guided breathing exercise.

  • Inspiration from Music: We will explore genres and musicians whose work inspired artistic movements.

  • Artistic Crossover: We will examine three principles for using artistic works outside our field to inspire our own creative work. 

  • Studio Session: We will apply the artistic crossover principles as we use this dedicated time for working individually on our creative project.

  • Reflection: We will practice “reflection in action,” noting successes, challenges, questions and insights from our studio session.

  • Optional Share Out: We will have some time to share an excerpt from our reflection or our thoughts on artistic crossover.

What to know or bring

  • Please bring your latest creative project to work on during the FieldTrip

What to expect

Workshop format!

A hands-on session where participants get to build, craft, or create something tangible.

Optional breakout rooms!

This FieldTrip offers optional breakout rooms. If you do not feel like joining one for any reason, no worries! We'll make sure you have something to do introspectively in the main room.

It will be recorded!

The recording will be shared within 24 hours in the follow up email for a 4-day window, and available at the top of this page. Make sure to register for access!

Learn more about FieldTrips

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Your Host

Abena Ntoso

Writer, Artist, Teacher at Bricolage Lit.

Houston, TX, USA
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About Abena Ntoso

I am a writer, artist, and teacher supporting authors in writing and publishing literary works that inspire deep conversations and awaken our humanity. I am founder and owner of Bricolage Lit and host the podcast Backlit. My poetic and futuristic novel, Woman Outside the City, will be released in October 2026. I enjoy spending time in nature, and I love to travel the world! Find me at https://www.abenantoso.com ✍️📝🎨 the book: https://www.abenantoso.com/books 📕

Attendees

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Anvita Dasani

Brand and Design Strategist + Artist at Independent .

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Krystal casey

Freelance Copywriter / Candle Maker .

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Bridget Koerber

Graphic Designer at Visual Macrame.

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crys goure

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Entrepreneur at CG Designs.

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Jon Cooney

Artist / Graphic Designer at Cooney Arts.

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How to make the most of FieldTrips

The FieldTrips experience is defined not only by what the host has to share, but also by how we show up individually and collectively. The way we show up impacts our capacity to be moved, inspired, and activated.

Show up fully

Get ready to be immersed! Engage with smiles, nods, waves, emojis. Share in the chat. Get cozy. Turn off notifications. Sip your favorite beverage.

Stay curious

Wear your beginner’s hat. Go with the flow. Welcome the stumbles and fumbles. Congratulate yourself for trying. Keep going! 

Celebrate your host

Our hosts are members of the CreativeMornings community—just like you! Everyone comes to this with different backgrounds—a lot of our hosts have never done anything like this before! And we love that! Cheer them on when something goes awry and when it goes perfectly.

Support each other

We’re all figuring things out in real time. Celebrate, rather than critique emerging ideas. Cheer each other on as you try new things.  Try “Yes! And…” in conversation.

Not vibing?

It’s 100% okay when a FieldTrip does not resonate with you. Pop out quietly and try another experience later. Fill out the survey with your feedback (no dms to host or chat commentary, please.)