Permission to Play Manifesto
A Gentle Manifesto for the Creativity You Set Aside
Some of us have wanted to make art for years. We buy the supplies, we admire other people's work, and then we quietly put it off again. The Permission to Play Manifesto is a small, honest look at why that happens — and why it makes complete sense that it does.
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Understand why creativity feels both necessary and out of reach — and why that makes complete sense
Recognize the quiet stories you've been telling yourself about talent, timing, and whether you belong here
See your "butterfly brain" and your false starts in a completely different light
Find language for the thing you've been feeling but couldn't quite name
Discover what a creative practice built around joy — not skill, not product, not performance — actually looks like
Give yourself permission to start. Or start again. Without the pile of shame this time.
Hi! My name is Cindy Jones Lantier, and I'm so happy you're here!
I'm a mixed-media artist and writer. I teach art to women who love the idea of being creative and making art, but who are somewhat intimidated by traditional art classes.
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Suzanne says -- I was always curious about what gelli printing was. I got a great introduction and ended up with a finished piece in book form. Wonderful, fast-paced experience. Fantastic online class.... I’d take more!
Ellie says -- Thanks, Cindy, for introducing me to gel printing. Such a fun workshop. Cindy’s instructions were very clear and encouraging. It really made a difference to see her demonstrate. I can see this new hobby being very addictive.
Roberta says -- What a fun class Cindy! Great job! Cindy led us through the process of creating our project clearly, step by step from start to finish.
Nelly says -- . I’ve only ever tried Gel printing once before, and this workshop was so much more in depth, I learnt so many new techniques and fun stuff to use for patterns.
Susan says --- Cindy's technique instruction on brayering acrylic paints with finished examples of possible effects and the encouragement to experiment was more than satisfying.
Wendy says -- When the opportunity came to learn from Cindy I thought I’d try again. I was so pleased by Cindy’s explanations. Her demos were clear and concise.