What if your workplace invested in well-being the way it invests in growth?
Mental health isn’t just personal—it’s professional. This October 10, World Mental Health Day reminds us to put well-being at the center of workplace culture. The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) continues to emphasize the importance of mental health in professional life. When organizations invest in well-being, both people and performance thrive.
One of the most effective—and joyful—ways to support mental health in the workplace is through creativity. Studies show that engaging in creative practices can reduce stress, lower anxiety, and even decrease symptoms of depression by up to 30%. When we give ourselves permission to play with color, shape, and texture, we create more than art—we create space for mindfulness, self-expression, and connection.
At Crave Workshops, we’ve seen firsthand how hands-on art experiences help teams pause, reset, and return to their work with clarity and energy. Whether it’s Watercolor Meditations, Inks + Intentions, or Japanese Marbling, each session blends creativity with mindfulness, offering a restorative break that supports both individual and collective well-being.
👉 Ready to prioritize your team’s well-being? We can bring creativity and mindfulness to your team in the format that works best—whether it’s an in-person event in your office, a refreshing off-site, a fully virtual session, or a hybrid experience that connects global teams.
Explore our Creative Wellness Experiences or book a time in my calendar to learn how to bring mindfulness, art, and connection into your workplace this fall. We’re also now planning Q4 holiday events.
I was recently listening to the podcast "When Science Finds a Way: Can Creativity Help Mental Health?" In it, UK researcher Professor Daisy Fancourt shares more than 10 years of findings showing how art supports well-being—including that making art can reduce depression by nearly 30% through regular practice.
The research demonstrates that "Art isn’t just about creating—it’s about empowerment and reclaiming agency."
🌿 This October, let’s remember that creativity isn’t just a hobby—it’s a practice that supports mental health, resilience, and connection in the workplace.
Virtual + In Person Experiences
Last week, we guided two very special creative experiences. With Arize and @vx_social, we explored the healing power of water through Japanese suminagashi marbling. Water teaches us so much—how a stream can carve canyons with persistence, and how balance comes from knowing when to float and when to flow. It was magical to see the women of Arize create together, connecting through art in a way that was both meditative and deeply inspiring.
We also hosted a Fluid Art Party for Napa Valley Community Housing at @100coombs, the downtown Napa art collective I cofounded. Painting together was pure joy — a chance to slow down, share in creativity, and find calm amidst busy times.
I’m so grateful for local businesses that support one another and create space for connection, well-being, and bold expression.
