Keeping the Creativity Going: Developing a Sustainable Creative Practice with Susan Bear

A workshop focused on sustaining a creative practice, exploring the practical and emotional challenges that can come with making creative work consistently. We’ll look at ways of developing a sustainable creative routine, finding motivation, working through creative blocks, and making space for creativity alongside other commitments. The workshop will also include an informal sharing session, where participants can bring along a song, piece of music, or other work in progress to share with the group. This will be a supportive, low-pressure space to talk about what we’re working on, what we’re finding difficult, and what has helped us creatively. Participants will be encouraged to exchange ideas, advice and experiences, with an emphasis on peer support rather than formal critique. The aim is to leave with some practical ideas for maintaining a creative practice, as well as a sense of connection and encouragement from other people making work.

No prior knowledge required, bring a laptop with music if wanting to share.

This workshop is for 16–25* year olds. To reserve a spot please fill out the sign up form.

Please note there is a limited capacity, and places will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis.

Please email us via music.space.projects@gmail.com with any questions.

We reimburse all participants travel costs, we can discuss this with you once your place is confirmed.

*Our activity is for people up to the age of 30 if they are:
– Disabled, including those with a long-term illness, neurodiverse people and anyone else who would identify with the social model of disability.
– Care experienced, and/or have been a young carer (including those with children or those who have cared for/are caring for someone with a long-term illness or disability).

Venue information (Soundplay Projects)
This session will be held at Soundplay Projects.

Soundplay Projects is located on the 9th floor of One Cadogan Square, at 51 Cadogan Street, Glasgow G2 7HF. Follow this link for a short video showing how to access the space.

The building has lift access, and disabled parking is available at the front of the building. The space is fully accessible.

Closest public transport: The venue is in Glasgow city centre, within walking distance of Glasgow Central Station and Anderston Station.
Parking: Disabled parking is available at the front of the building.
Access: Lift access to the 9th floor.