Groups

GROUPS FOR SENSITIVE & NEURODIVERGENT CREATIVES

who want to explore and make art with others, make connections around shared interest, have lunch together, go for a bush walk together, and make a community art studio feel like home. Think of it like a weekly retreat where you slow down and connect without pressure to perform. The groups are intentionally held for the good part of a day so it becomes “normal” to be yourself amongst people who get and quietly celebrate you for your quirks, your way of seeing things, your pace, and your need to express yourself in a world that largely doesn’t understand. This is about forming a small and committed community to back each other as we slowly venture forth, and find those people beyond our little enclave who will listen and support our work, whatever shape it takes – whether we’re an environmentalist wanting to run forest bathing workshops, an artist wanting to exhibit, a writer wanting to be published in a literary journal. We’ll learn how to track our nervous system so we don’t push ourselves too far, too soon. We’ll learn how to take one step, then another, so we make sustainable progress, rather than burnout from the weight of our vision, or stall indefinitely because of fear of the unknown. Whatever goal we have, whatever we turn our attention to during a session, a foundation of being here, now, is laid from the beginning. In that way, we develop a practice of being inwardly still and receptive so we feel a sense of wellbeing, and open ourselves to creativity in that wondrous and mysterious way that it arises – nothing personal, but emanating from our person. 

Welcome to Hollow Vessel’s studio based at Allwood Neighbourhood House in Hurstbridge, Victoria.

We will be running three groups throughout the school terms in 2027 and beyond.

The art group (see below), will run as a 4-week taster in mid-Term 4 in 2026.

Each group will be facilitated by Jasmine Powell of Hollow Vessel, together with a trusted professional specialising in the specific focus of each group. Discussions are underway with each potential facilitator Jasmine has in mind based on their availability, with one locked in.

WOMEN’S GROUP

Centred on art, writing, self-care, and meditation, and optionally, business development support – open to all people who identify as a woman.

Tuesdays 10am – 4pm

Running weekly on Tuesdays throughout 2027 during the school terms for 10-weeks each term.

Maximum of six women in this group.

Facilitated by Jasmine Powell of Hollow Vessel and a co-facilitator (facilitator TBC).

Cost per session: $264*

Cost per 10-week term:$2,640*

WRITING GROUP

Centred on writing, and optionally, self or industry publishing support – open to all people. 

Wednesdays 10am – 4pm

Running weekly on Wednesdays throughout 2027 during the school terms for 10-weeks each term.

Maximum of six people in this group.

Facilitated by Jasmine Powell of Hollow Vessel and a co-facilitator (facilitator TBC).

Cost per session: $264*

Cost per 10-week term:$2,640*

ART GROUP

Centred on art and developing creative practice, and optionally, business development support – open to all people.

Thursdays 10am – 4pm

Running weekly on Thursdays throughout 2027 during the school terms for 10-weeks each term. (This will initially be run as a 4-week taster mid-Term 4 in 2026).

Maximum of six people in this group.

Facilitated by Jasmine Powell of Hollow Vessel and Lachlan Plain, artistic director of Sanctum Studio.

Cost per session: $264*

Cost for 4-week taster: $1,056*

Cost per 10-week term:$2,640*

*For NDIS participants, Jasmine’s role is billed as Capacity Building – Therapy Supports, and her co-facilitator’s role is billed as Core Supports – Social and Community Participation.

20-Minute Discovery Call

To book a 20-Minute Free Discovery Call for groups CLICK HERE