Easy Collaborative Art

Why Does Freeform Creativity Matter inCollaborative Art?
In episode 23 of Easy Collaborative Art, I talk about freeform creativity — what it is and why it’s such an important part of collaborative art.
You’ll discover how a simple, structured framework can actually support spontaneity, confidence, and connection in your painters.
I share how the three Pattern Play stages - Messy Playing, Exploring, and Bling - encourage bold experimentation, mindful details, and collaborative fun.

What you’ll discover in this episode:
• How freeform creativity works within a simple framework to give painters c...

What Are 3 Unexpected Benefits of Collaborative Painting?
In episode 22 of Easy Collaborative Art, I talk about three surprising benefits of collaborative painting that most people don’t realise they’re gaining while they create together.
You’ll discover how group painting naturally supports mindfulness, sparks fresh ideas, and strengthens awareness and empathy within a group.
I share simple examples from real projects and why these benefits matter for teachers, facilitators, and anyone guiding creative groups.

What you’ll discover in this episode:
• How collaborative painting helps people relax, focus, and become mor...

🎙️What Paints and Brushes Do You Really Need to Run a Beginner Group Art Session?
Choosing the right paints and brushes for group art doesn't have to be confusing.
In episode 21 of Easy Collaborative Art, I talk about exactly what you actually need to run a smooth, fun beginner group art session.
You’ll discover how to keep things simple, affordable, and stress-free—whether you’re a teacher, facilitator, parent, or community organiser.
I share practical recommendations, why certain tools work better for groups, and how to set people up for a confident creative start.

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How Do You Start a Group Painting Project? – Episode 20

Ever wondered how to get a group painting session started smoothly?

In episode 20 of Easy Collaborative Art, I talk about how to start a group painting project with confidence and ease, using Pattern PlayCollaborative Art as a framework.
You’ll discover how a few simple setup strategies can make your session flowsmoothly and help participants feel calm, engaged, and ready to explore.
I share practical tips on preparing your space, organising paints and brushes, and using Pattern Play prompts to inspire creativity from the very...

Easy Collaborative Art – Episode 19: Group Painting for Beginners: How to Balance Structure and Fun?

In episode 19 of Easy Collaborative Art, I talk about how to balance structure and spontaneity in group painting.
You’ll discover how a simple framework can help anyone paint confidently while keeping creativity alive.
I share my top three insights on guiding beginners, sparking spontaneous ideas, and achieving stress-free, satisfying results.

What you’ll discover in this episode:
• How structure builds confidence by giving beginners clear stages, limited colours, and brush guidance.
• How spontaneity sparks creativity as painter...

Bring your family together through creativity!

Episode 18: How Can Families Enjoy Painting Together with Collaborative Art?

What you’ll discover in this episode: In episode 18 of Easy Collaborative Art, I talk about how families can enjoy painting together using the Pattern Play Collaborative Art process.
You’ll discover how a shared canvas can become a simple, ongoing activity that builds connection, confidence, and fun over time.
I share practical tips for starting small, layering patterns, and celebrating your family’s creative teamwork.

• How to make painting easy and playful so everyone can join...

Make Collaborative Art Simple and Fun
In episode 17 of Easy Collaborative Art, I talk about three success strategies that help collaborative art projects run smoothly, stay fun, and produce beautiful results.
You’ll discover how to guide painters confidently, create structure without stifling creativity, and support everyone’s artistic expression.
I share practical tips from my experience facilitating over 60 community and school-based collaborative art projects with more than 2,000 participants.

What you’ll discover in this episode:
• How underpainting can create an inviting starting point and reassure hesitant painters.
• How using the...

Easy Collaborative Art Podcast – Episode 16: How to Create Collaborative Art Murals?

Ever wondered how to lead a collaborative art mural that’s simple, inclusive, and full of creative energy? This episode breaks down how to design and paint a group mural using my beginner-friendly Pattern Play Collaborative Artframework.

In episode 16 of Easy Collaborative Art, I talk about how to create collaborative art murals with groups of all ages.
You’ll discover how to make the process fun, structured, and confidence-building — even if no one in your group considers themselves “an artist.” I share my favourite mu...

Struggling to run your first group art session?

Learn a simple three-stage framework to guide beginners with confidence and creativity.

In Episode 15 of Easy Collaborative Art, I talk about how to teach collaborative art skills to beginners. You’ll discover how a simple three-stage framework can help both painters andfacilitators gain confidence while creating engaging group artworks. I share practical tips for structuring sessions, scaffolding activities, and encouraging confidence over perfection. Following is a simple how-to guide for creatingcollaborative art with inclusive groups - beginner-friendly!

What you’ll discover in this...

Discover how using a limited colour scheme can simplify your group painting sessions while keeping the art visually engaging and cohesive.

🎙️ Podcast Shownotes — Episode 14: What Are the Best Colour Schemes for Collaborative Art Projects?

In episode 14 of Easy Collaborative Art, I talk about how keeping your colour scheme simple helps your group relax, focus on creativity, and produce striking results without the stress of colour choice overload.

You’ll discover how a few smart choices make painting easier for everyone — from beginners to confident painters, and especially for you as the instructor.

I...

Closed Choices in Art – Simplify, Empower, and Build Creative Confidence

In episode 13 of Easy Collaborative Art, I talk about closed choices in art — what they are and why they help group artists feel empowered.
You’ll discover how structured choices can reduce overwhelm, support beginner-friendly skill development, and give participants the confidence to dive into creativity.

I share practical ways to use the “this or that” approach, the power of three, and why simplicity can actually enhance collaborative art experiences.

What you’ll discover in this episode:

• Clos...

Discover how adding simple limits can actually boost creativity and make group painting easier for everyone.

🎙️ Podcast Shownotes – Episode 12: How Can You Boost Your Collaborative Art with Constraints?

In episode 12 of Easy Collaborative Art, I talk about how constraints like using only three colours, patterns, or shapes - can spark imagination and help groups feel confident starting and exploring their art.

You’ll discover how structured choices lead to more creative outcomes.

I share practical ways to guide participants, reduce overwhelm, and make collaborative art enjoyable...

Easy Collaborative Art Podcast Episode 11: What are 3 Simple Tips for Collaborative Art Projects?

Discover how the Power of Three can make collaborative art projects easier, more enjoyable, and beginner-friendly.

In episode 11 of Easy Collaborative Art, I talk about three simple tips for running successful group art projects.
You’ll discover how using the Power of Three helps simplify choices, build confidence, and spark creativity in any group.
I share practical strategies for colour, tools, and process that make collaborative art engaging and fun for everyone.

What you’ll disc...

Easy Collaborative Art Podcast - Episode 10: How Do You Use Underpainting for Group Painting?

Discover how underpainting can remove the fear of a blank canvas, spark confidence, and set the tone for a cooperative painting project.

In this episode of Easy Collaborative Art, I talk about the role of underpainting in collaborative art.
You’ll discover how a simple first layer not only reduces overwhelm but also builds depth and creates an inviting surface for group painting.
I share practical ways to start your canvas with colour, texture, and playful prompts so that ev...

Easy Collaborative Art Podcast – Episode 9: Beginner Collaborative Art: How to Get Started with My Free Pattern Play Guide?

In this episode of Easy Collaborative Art, I talk about how to get started with collaborative art even if you’ve never tried it before.
You’ll discover how a simple beginner-friendly framework can make group art fun, inclusive, and stress-free.
I share tips on using my three-stage process: Messy Playing, Exploring, and Bling! - to guide your group from blank canvas to colourful, connected artwork.

Why Use Only 3 Colours in Collaborative Art?

- to SIMPLIFY your group painting with a limited colour scheme!

In this episode 8 of Easy Collaborative Art, I talk about the benefits of using a limited colour scheme in collaborative art. You’ll discover how working with just three colours can make painting easier, more enjoyable, and still visually cohesive. By reducing decision fatigue and keeping supplies simple, your painters can focus on creativity rather than overthinking colour choices.

I share practical strategies for selecting and layering three colours, mixing subtle variations, and using white to...

How do you start your collaborative art project with just three essentials? A surface, brushes and paint plus the right mindset is the key.

In this episode 7 of Easy Collaborative Art, I share the three things you truly need to start a collaborative art project.

Perhaps you’re painting with your family, in a classroom, or with a public group at an event:

Keeping it simple helps you begin confidently and enjoy the playful process of making art together.

You’ll discover:

Discover how my personal journey inspired me to create collaborative art that’s fun, supportive, and beginner-friendly for everyone.

In this episode of Easy Collaborative Art, I share why I started facilitating collaborative art and how my experiences as a parent and teacher shaped the way I guide groups. You’ll hear how breaking projects into simple steps and creating a supportive environment helps everyone feel confident, explore creatively, and enjoy contributing to something bigger.

Whether you’re guiding kids, teens, adults or simply friends, this episode shows how a simple, structured approach can unlock creati...

How do you finish a collaborative group art project? Add the sparkle! Learn how to bring your collaborative artwork to life with the Bling stage.

In this episode of Easy Collaborative Art, I guide you through the Bling stage—the final step in the Pattern Play process. You’ll discover how to use paint pens, doodles, and shiny finishing touches to add fun details that transform your group’s painting without overwhelming it.

Whether you’re working with kids, adults, or mixed abilities, these simple techniques make it easy to celebrate everyone...

What happens after the fearless first layer of 'Messy Playing' with paint? - Exploring patterns in collaborative art!

In this episode, discover how to guide your group into the Exploring stage of collaborative art—layering patterns, playing with colour, and building confidence together.

In this episode of Easy Collaborative Art, I take you inside the second stage of the Pattern Play process: Exploring. This is where your group shifts from wild spontaneity to structured play—adding playful patterns, experimenting with size and colour, and responding to what’s already on the...

Wondering how to start a collaborative art project? In this episode, we explore the Messy Playing stage—the fun, fearless first step of my Pattern Play method.

How Do You Start Collaborative Art? (Messy Playing Stage)

Ever stared at a blank canvas and thought, “Where do I even begin?”

In Episode 3 of the Easy Collaborative Art Podcast, I share the very first stage of my Pattern Play method—Messy Playing—and why it’s the perfect way to start any collaborative art project.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

Why start...

Ready to discover how collaborative art can turn any group into a creative team? Episode 1 introduces you to the playful, beginner-friendly Pattern Play approach—perfect for parents, teachers, and facilitators.

Welcome to Episode 1! I’m diving into what collaborative art is all about and why I’m so passionate about sharing it with you.

Discover how this simple, playful approach can turn any group into a creative team by painting together.

I’ll also introduce the 3 stages of 'Pattern Play Collaborative Art' so you can get started with confidence—even if you’re new to art...

Collaborative Art is actually easy - are you curious how simple patterns can bring people together to paint something vibrant and fun? Episode 2 explores Pattern Play Collaborative Art—a beginner-friendly approach where anyone, of any age or ability, can join in and create.

What is Pattern Play Collaborative Art (and How Does It Work)?
Are you curious about how painting simple patterns can transform a blank canvas into a vibrant, collaborative artwork? In this episode, I share with you the creative world of Pattern Play—a fun, beginner-friendly approach to collaborative art that anyone can join in o...

Ready to spark creativity and connection with your next group art project?

🎨 Discover how easy and fun collaborative art can be with my beginner-friendly Pattern Play process.

Hi! I’m Charndra, and welcome to Easy Collaborative Art — your go-to podcast for running fun, inclusive group art projects, even if you don’t consider yourself “arty.”

In this trailer, I’ll introduce you to my simple, beginner-friendly "Pattern Play Collaborative Art" process that helps you bring creativity, connection, and joy to groups of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re a teacher, facilita...