The following is an interview with Peyton Pugmire, owner of Creative Spirit, conducted by Discover Marblehead. To learn more about the workshops and other offerings provided by Creative Spirit, go to creativespiritma.com.
Tell us about Creative Spirit and why you started it. I started Creative Spirit to provide fun, inspiring and safe opportunities for folks to connect with their innate creativity, which we all have. Over the years, I’ve offered expressive arts-based workshops exploring a range of topics, including intuitive painting, writing, collage and intuitive dance. I also partner with MacRae’s Sustainable Goods here in town to host themed, non-juried art exhibits in which everyone is permitted to show their artwork. I’m most excited about my brand-new offering — creativity coaching — which is a one-on-one coaching service designed to help individuals step into their creative dreams, work through any fears and bring to life a creative goal or project. Read more about this offering at creativespiritma.com/creativity-coaching.
With the holidays just around the corner, I am thrilled to announce that Creative Spirit is presenting “A Christmas Carol” again. The staged reading in the historic Jeremiah Lee Mansion is back for the fourth year of holiday fun and theater magic. Come be entertained by this lively and theatrical reading of Charles Dickens’ classic story about the power of love and generosity. Tickets can be purchased at creativespiritma.com/christmas-carol.
What is the best piece of business advice you’ve ever received? When I was thinking about starting Creative Spirit (and signing my first storefront lease), a lot of fear rose within me. I had a wonderful support group around me who encouraged me to just do it and live my dream. After all, life begins at the edge of our comfort zone.
What is your favorite spot in Marblehead, and why? I love being outside in Marblehead. My favorite spot is on the water on our sailboat.
What is something people would be surprised to learn about you? I’m a recovering perfectionist. And while I love to be creatively free, I also need things to be a certain way — especially when making art. It’s a beautiful dance of honoring my habits (fears) and just surrendering to divine flow. That’s what life is about.
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