Our last Coffee Break was so much fun. It was wonderful to finally meet some of you, chat about art, share ideas, and simply spend time together. I’d love to make it a regular event—but I’d like to plan it around your schedule. Would 8:00 PM (Paris time) work for you? Or would another time be better? And what day do you prefer? 🗓️ Weekday or weekend? I’d also love to hear what you would enjoy doing during our Coffee Breaks. Should we: 🎨 Paint together? 📚 Follow a short lesson or mini course? 🖌️ Work on our own projects while chatting? ☕ Simply grab a coffee and get to know each other? 💬 Talk about art, creativity, and the challenges we’re facing? ✨ Or something completely different? The goal is to build a friendly community where we can inspire, encourage, and learn from one another. Leave a comment and let me know: • Your country (I’m curious where everyone is joining from!) • Your preferred day • Your preferred time • And what kind of Coffee Break you’d enjoy most. Hopefully we can get an even bigger group together this time. I can’t wait to see you all! ❤️

Just a quick reminder that our Coffee Hour is happening tomorrow at 3 PM! (French time) After last week’s unexpected postponement, I’m really looking forward to seeing you all and catching up. Bring your coffee, tea, questions, works in progress, or simply come and say hello. Whether you’re creating every day or just getting started again, you’re very welcome. See you tomorrow! Drop a ☕ in the comments if you’ll be joining us! Valérie 🎨

Looking for collaboration partners? Drop your details below and connect with other creators in the community. Please copy and paste this template and fill it in: 👇 Name: Niche / Topic: Platform(s):(Instagram / TikTok / YouTube / Newsletter / Podcast / Blog / Other) Followers / Subscribers:(Please include numbers for each platform) Location:(Country or region) What type of collaboration are you looking for?(e.g. guest lives, shoutouts, interviews, joint challenges, giveaways, podcasts, co-creating content, community swaps, affiliate partnerships, etc.) Who would be a good fit for you? What can you offer in return? Link to your main account: ⭐ Important:The more specific you are, the easier it is for the right people to find you. Instead of saying:❌ “Looking to collaborate with anyone.” Try:✅ “Looking for Instagram creators in the art, creativity, or handmade niche with 500–10,000 followers for Reels collaborations and live sessions.” Let’s help each other grow!

Hi everyone, Unfortunately, my daughter and I are currently at the hospital after an accident. It looks like her knee will likely need stitches, so she will be staying home from school this week while she recovers. Because of this, I need to postpone our Coffee Hour by one week. My sincere apologies to anyone who had arranged time off or adjusted their schedule to attend. Thank you so much for your understanding and patience. I’ll keep you updated and look forward to seeing you all next week. Thank you for your support. ❤️ Valérie

I want to take a moment to highlight someone who has been consistently shaping the energy of this space in a really meaningful way. @Jenny Warden has been showing up with presence, generosity, and momentum in this community. She’s one of the people who quietly makes things move forward here — through sharing, engaging, and contributing consistently. She’s been one of the top 1% contributors in terms of activity and support, and I really want to acknowledge that properly. So: thank you Janny ❤️ Your presence genuinely matters here. At the same time, I also want to acknowledge everyone who supports this space financially through Ko-fi. Those contributions help keep this group running, ad-free, and open for everyone. It directly sustains the work and energy that goes into maintaining it. Both types of support matter. Different forms, same impact. Going forward, I’ll be introducing a monthly (or more) a Community Spotlight — a simple way to highlight the people who help shape this space through their energy, ideas, and consistency. More of this soon. @Jenny Warden