This class series blends hands-on art tutorials with neurodivergent-affirming mindset lessons. Each lesson introduces a creative technique alongside a design principle and a life concept, helping students explore creativity, self-understanding, and personal growth.
Lesson 1: Neurodivergence & Creativity
• Art: Collage techniques, layering, texture, sealing.
• Mindset: Neurodivergence as sensitivity + creativity; growth is non-linear; failure reframed as trial-and-error.
Lesson 2: Repetition, Routine & Ritual
• Art: Basics of needle felting (materials, safety, 2D vs. 3D forms).
• Mindset: Repetition in design/art; ADHD and routines; rituals as intentional joyful structure.
Lesson 3: Alignment & Values
• Art: Water control, values, layering, preserving whites.
• Mindset: Alignment in design = clarity; alignment in life = values + boundaries; VIA Strengths Test.
Lesson 4: Proximity & Relationship
• Art: Carving, inking, and printing basics.
• Mindset: Gestalt principles; proximity in design/relationships; outsiders vs. outliers; affirmations + entelechy.
Lesson 5: Contrast, Don’t Compare
• Art: Blending, layering, sgraffito, correcting mistakes.
• Mindset: Contrast as metaphor; black-and-white thinking; ‘angel advocate’; colour theory; embracing individuality.
Lesson 6: Perspective
• Art: 1 and 2-point perspective; shading with pencils.
• Mindset: Perspective as metaphor: wings, flying, and self-trust; crashes as learning.
Key Takeaways: Creativity is both expression and survival skill. Design principles double as life lessons. Art provides low-stakes ways to experiment with identity and resilience. Neurodivergence is strength, difference, and possibility.
This class series blends hands-on art tutorials with neurodivergent-affirming mindset lessons. Each lesson introduces a creative technique alongside a design principle and a life concept, helping students explore creativity, self-understanding, and personal growth.
Lesson 1: Neurodivergence & Creativity
• Art: Collage techniques, layering, texture, sealing.
• Mindset: Neurodivergence as sensitivity + creativity; growth is non-linear; failure reframed as trial-and-error.
Lesson 2: Repetition, Routine & Ritual
• Art: Basics of needle felting (materials, safety, 2D vs. 3D forms).
• Mindset: Repetition in design/art; ADHD and routines; rituals as intentional joyful structure.
Lesson 3: Alignment & Values
• Art: Water control, values, layering, preserving whites.
• Mindset: Alignment in design = clarity; alignment in life = values + boundaries; VIA Strengths Test.
Lesson 4: Proximity & Relationship
• Art: Carving, inking, and printing basics.
• Mindset: Gestalt principles; proximity in design/relationships; outsiders vs. outliers; affirmations + entelechy.
Lesson 5: Contrast, Don’t Compare
• Art: Blending, layering, sgraffito, correcting mistakes.
• Mindset: Contrast as metaphor; black-and-white thinking; ‘angel advocate’; colour theory; embracing individuality.
Lesson 6: Perspective
• Art: 1 and 2-point perspective; shading with pencils.
• Mindset: Perspective as metaphor: wings, flying, and self-trust; crashes as learning.
Key Takeaways: Creativity is both expression and survival skill. Design principles double as life lessons. Art provides low-stakes ways to experiment with identity and resilience. Neurodivergence is strength, difference, and possibility.
