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Art isn’t just about beauty—it’s a force for resistance, connection, and change. In uncertain times, creativity has the power to unite us, amplify our voices, and push back against oppression.
Women’s Art & Social Change is a contemplative arts and self-development course that invites you to spend four weeks exploring how women’s creativity has shaped history, sparked resistance, and continues to drive meaningful impact today—while creating your own tiny creative impact pieces along the way.
Join us on this exciting mini-journey of creativity and social change, and connect with other like-minded women.
Starts Friday, Sept 19
Live Zoom Classes. Join from wherever you are.
What if your art could become a spark for the change you’ve been longing to see?
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Women’s Art & Social Change, is a 4-week exploration of how women’s creativity has shaped history, sparked resistance, and continues to drive meaningful impact today. Over the course of four weeks, you’ll not only learn from inspiring women artists but also create your own tiny creative impact pieces—small but powerful expressions of change.
Art isn’t just about beauty—it’s a force for resistance, connection, and change. In uncertain times, creativity has the power to unite us, amplify our voices, and push back against oppression. Throughout history, women’s artistic expressions have challenged injustice, sparked movements, and built solidarity.
As political tensions rise, many women are feeling fear and uncertainty. Now is the time to come together, drawing strength from the women who came before us—those who used their voices and creativity as tools for resilience and action.
✨ This 4-week online tiny course is a makers and thinkers lab—a space to explore creativity and social change, study inspiring women artists, and workshop your ideas to discover how your own creative voice can be a tool for impact. No art experience needed!
Join us on this exciting mini-journey of creativity and social change, and connect with other like-minded women.
Course Summary
For women interested in exploring the intersection of art and social change. This tiny course is designed to inspire and empower women by exploring how art has been a powerful tool for social change. Participants will delve into the lives and works of women artists who have challenged norms, learn how to use art to express social concerns, and collaborate to create their own art for advocacy.
**Please note: Classes are not recorded as it takes vulnerability to tap into your creative voice and share your thoughts and ideas, so please ensure you can attend all 4 classes if you are registering. Thanks for understanding.
NEW Course Dates: Sept 19 - Oct 10, 2025
Course Duration: 4 weeks
Class Frequency: Fridays - one class per week
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm PST/2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST
Location: Live classes online
Cost: $225 CAD + GST/$175 USD
Total Course Hours: 8
Please register early, as seats are limited to allow for meaningful conversation.
Class Overview
Sept 19 - Week 1: Foundations of Art & Social Change
Theme: Women’s Voices in History
Objective: Explore the role of women artists in social movements throughout history and begin developing your own tiny act of resistance.
Sept 26 - Week 2: Art as a Medium for Activism
Theme: Creativity as Resistance & Unity
Objective: Discover various art forms that inspire change, build personal connections to these mediums, and create a tiny piece that represents unity.
Oct 3 - Week 3: Workshopping Ideas for Social Impact
Theme: Collaborative Creativity
Objective: Engage in collaborative workshopping to refine and develop your creative pieces. Share your ideas with peers, receive constructive feedback, and explore how your art can serve as a powerful tool for advocacy.
Oct 10 - Week 4: Celebration of Creativity
Theme: Showcasing Our Impact
Objective: Celebrate your work and the creative journeys of all participants. Share your pieces in a supportive environment, reflecting on the experiences and insights gained throughout the course.
Who Will Love This?
Women who want to live with greater presence, purpose, and beauty—and who feel drawn to a creative life that responds to the world around them—will find a home here. This course is for those ready to deepen their self-awareness, explore the power of creative expression, and connect with the stories of women who have used art to inspire change. Through reflection, creation, and shared dialogue, you’ll discover and strengthen your own voice as an artist for change—because when your voice is clear and confident, your actions can ripple far beyond what you imagine.
No artistic experience needed. Just a curious heart and a willingness to listen.
Course Fee
Total Hours: 8
Cost: $225 CAD + GST/$175 USD/$147 Euros
Facilitator
Rachel Schmidt BSW, PLC
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✨ Hello, I'm Rachel
I created Women’s Art & Social Change for women who believe creativity can shape the world and want to explore how. This course is for you if you’ve ever felt moved by a painting that spoke truth, been inspired by women who dared to resist through art, or sensed that your own creative voice could be a force for change—even in small, powerful ways.
I am an activist and artist at heart. I teach contemplative and nature-based art classes, and am deeply passionate about the ways creativity can spark change. My journey began as a documentary filmmaker, collaborating with international organizations like Rights Action to produce and direct human rights films. My award-winning documentary Defensora is featured in law school curricula across Canada and the United States. If you are interested, you can watch the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-1qQoUEeO8
Based on Canada’s west coast, in the mountains, my studio is surrounded by 150-year-old trees. I’m passionate about travel and recently spent time at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico, the landscape that inspired Georgia O’Keeffe’s iconic work. I thrive on connecting with creative communities, sharing stories of resilience, and celebrating the beauty and strength found across diverse cultures.
Please join me if this work speaks to you. I look forward to meeting you.
Warmly, Rachel
"This course reignited my belief in the power of women’s voices. I came in feeling unsure of my place in the bigger picture, and left knowing exactly how my creativity can contribute to change. The mix of inspiring women artists and hands-on projects was empowering beyond words."
— Elena M.