Creativity takes courage

This year, in early July, I felt an itch. This happens to me every now and then. I started to feel like I needed a refreshing change of 'normal'. So I decided to satisfy my craving...

After being immersed in the hairdressing world for 14 years, I felt it was time to explore a new creative path in a different industry. One that allowed me to escape my comfort zone, to grow, to learn and to challenge myself. (I know what you are thinking and NO i have not quit hairdressing and YES, I have gone mad!)

A friend referred me to do a Fast Track (15 week) Certificate IV Course in Interior Design at International School of Colour and Design (ISCD) in North Sydney and boy was it fast! (Another crazy stunt).

But I cannot thank her enough. (Thanks Peri) :) WHAT A JOURNEY!

One of the first lessons in class I remember our beautiful teacher Katie saying “after you have finished this course, you might never look at the world the same”. At first i didn’t understand what she meant, but it wasn’t long before i realised, it was true.

Not only did I learn the basic elements and principles of colour and design, I learnt to appreciate more around me in my day to day life. I remember going grocery shopping after a few weeks into the course and being totally mesmerized by the shapes and colours of fruit and vegetables! (Yes, I am insane.)

This fast and furious course had me in a creative frenzy from the start to the end. I made some amazing friends, the genuine kind. You know those creative type that have you in awe of everything they are capable of. I will miss them but forever cherish this short lived experience I had with them.

They were a constant motivation for me through this journey and want to wish them all a successful future doing whatever it is that makes them happy. xx

image via pinterest

image via pinterest

from left to right: Jane, Danielle, Gabby, Florine, Dee, Jess, Janelle, KATIE (Teach), Francis, Belinda, Abbey, Naomi, Myself, Bronny and Bec xx image taken at www.iscd.edu.au

from left to right: Jane, Danielle, Gabby, Florine, Dee, Jess, Janelle, KATIE (Teach), Francis, Belinda, Abbey, Naomi, Myself, Bronny and Bec xx 

image taken at www.iscd.edu.au