A phone-free, analog weekend immersion to rediscover what truly moves you and what is just noise.
THE EXPERIENCE
“We have confused boredom with a lack of desire, and escapism with pleasure."
This is not a workshop about finding purpose.
It is a practical, embodied exploration of the energy that moves us. We create a safe, analog container to confront the void, tend to our wounds, and begin the process of reclaiming personal power.
No phones. No performance. No pretending. Just you, your body, a room full of honest people, and two mornings to look at what's really going on inside.
The Creative Flame is part of the Art2Heal methodology - a practice that uses contemplative art, breathwork, and mindfulness as tools for genuine self-discovery.
Next Session
16-17th May
$350 AUD
Only 8 Spots Available
THE JOURNEY
Two Mornings. One Journey.
Saturday plants the seed. The rest of the weekend lets it ferment.
You return on Sunday already changed - without fully knowing how or why.
That is the design.
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Theme: The Descent
Question:“What are you running from?"
Energy:
Inward, honest, raw. We move from the external world to the internal landscape, acknowledging the noise, the masks, and the escapes. -
Theme: Contemplation
Question: "What comes up when you sit with it?"Energy:
Free, personal, unstructured. You carry a single question into your weekend. Life answers it for you. -
Theme: The Ignition
Question:"What truly moves you?"Energy:
Embodied, courageous, open. We work with the energy and awareness uncovered on Saturday - transforming insight into lived experience.
AGENDA
SATURDAY MORNING - THE DESCENT
9:00 - 9:30 - Welcome, Cacao Experience & Introductions
9:30 - 10:00 - Setting the Intention
10:00 - 10:45 - Box Breathing + Guided Meditation — "The Void"
10:45 - 11:30 - Journaling + Active Listening
11:30 - 12:00 - Closing Circle — Day One
THE GAP - Saturday Afternoon & Evening
Go live your life. Be with people you love, or be alone. Rest, walk, dream. Carry the question. Let the weekend answer it.
The unconscious needs time - this is where the real work happens.
SUNDAY MORNING - THE IGNITION
9:00 - 9:30 - Return, Cacao, Sharing & Symbol Work
9:30 - 10:00 - Sacral Chakra Activation — "The Wave"
10:00 - 12:30 - Art Therapy Collage — "Your Flame"
12:30 - 13:00 - Integration & Closing Circle
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Breathwork Facilitator · Art Practitioner · Author
Fabio is a visual artist, educator, and holistic practitioner based in Sydney.
His work explores the deep connection between body, soul, and creative expression - and what happens when we stop running from ourselves.
Founder of the Art2Heal project, Fabio has been facilitating collage and mindfulness workshops for over five years, helping people access their inner narratives through art. His sessions combine guided breathwork, conscious movement, and reflective practice to create a safe space for genuine self-awareness.
With over two decades in creative direction and formal training in Healing with the Arts (University of Florida) and Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health (University of Sydney), Fabio bridges aesthetics, spirituality, and purpose in a way that is rigorous, warm, and deeply human.
Certifications:
Nalu Breathwork Facilitator Training
Healing with the Arts — University of Florida
Positive Psychiatry & Mental Health — University of Sydney
Reiki Levels 1, 2 & 3
Foundation Certificate in Hypnotherapy — Marisa Peer
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY
Jill P. • Apr 2026 ★★★★★
The Creative Flame weekend course was a very profound experience for me in a beautiful, relaxed setting with a group of lovely people and our host Fabio who welcomed everyone warmly and openly and created a beautiful atmosphere for all of us to share and create. I would recommend this workshop to anyone who is interested to explore their inner psychic landscape, both light and dark, through art in a non-confronting, playful way.
Sue Morais • Apr 2026 ★★★★★
The experience was amazing and more deep that I expected. Fabio opened his space and gave guidance for us to dig in what has been holding us back. We all felt a sense of connection and safe to share, supporting each other which was amazing to see.On the second day, we came back for a much needed session to express ourselves through collage, which was an incredible way to make healing something everyone walked away with.
Oscar Arrais • Mar 2026 ★★★★★
Such a great experience! From the begging of the journey with the hypnosis meditation, Fabio led us through with patience and kindness. We shared our own insights on what we saw during our hypnosis with the class, making us aware of each person’s story, which helped us to interact and cooperate while searching for imaginary to use for our collages. The process felt intuitive but also very organic. It was my first time creating a paper collage and will definitely not be the last! I absolutely recommend coming to Fabio’s workshop. It was an awesome experience ️ Thank you
Stephanie Ip • Feb 2026 ★★★★★
It was a wonderful healing experience! I work as a counsellor and healer, this workshop still gave me a new insight and make me enjoy the here-and-now moment.Fabio is a very nice and thoughtful person, I’m very glad to chat with him (just feel like talking to another me from the different cultural background).Highly recommend to who is interested in art or healing, or just want to spend the time of doing some meaningful artworks
Parish Stapleton • Nov 2025 ★★★★★
What an outstanding experience. Fabio’s workshop was so much more than a class; it was given in the spirit of generosity, kindness, care, and individualised guidance. From the opening meditation to the closing moments, every element was thoughtfully woven to create a space where creativity and presence met in the most natural way.Fabio invited each of us to slow down, to listen inwardly, and to create from a place of genuine connection. The collage process became a dialogue between intuition and expression, revealing what wanted to be seen and honoured.He held the group with such warmth and attentiveness that each person felt seen and valued. It was a rare balance of technical teaching and soulful presence, and the generosity of spirit that he brought to every moment was palpable.This workshop reminded me that when we create together with open hearts, something truly profound unfolds. I will be back :-)
Frequently asked questions
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Yes - the experience is designed as a two-part journey, and each day builds directly on the one before it. Saturday plants the seed; Sunday is where it takes root. Attending only one morning would be like reading half a story. We ask that you commit to both sessions before reserving your spot.
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We strongly encourage it - and here's why: the analog container is the experience. That said, we understand that life doesn't always pause. If you need to keep your phone nearby for an urgent reason, we simply ask that it stays on silent and that any communication happens outside the group space, so the focus and safety of other participants is protected.
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More than you might expect. You'll leave with one A3 art piece created by you on the second morning - visual records of your inner journey that serve as tools for ongoing integration. After the experience, you'll also receive a curated set of guided meditations, a recommended reading list, and a selection of resources to help you go deeper into the themes explored over the weekend.
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Art2Heal is a creative methodology developed by Fabio Borges over six years of facilitation work. It integrates active breathwork, self-hypnosis, symbolism, archetypes, and conscious intention into the creative process — using art not as an aesthetic practice, but as a language for the unconscious. The methodology helps people reconnect with their inner world, reframe lived experiences, and move toward acceptance and reinvention. The Creative Flame is the first immersive workshop built entirely within this framework.
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These practices are gentle and guided, and most people move through them with ease. However, we recommend that you consult your doctor before attending if you have a history of epilepsy, high blood pressure, heart disease, or if you are currently pregnant. If you have any concerns, please reach out before booking and we'll be happy to discuss what's right for you.
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Yes. Parking in Chippendale is free on weekends and spots are generally easy to find around the studio.
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Nothing. We provide all art materials, ceremonial cacao, and snacks for both mornings.
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Never more than you choose to. The Creative Flame is designed as a safe container for honest exploration — but you are always in control of what you share and what you hold close. There are dedicated journaling moments built into the programme for private reflection, and if you'd prefer to process something directly with the facilitator rather than the group, that option is always available.
The Practical Bits
Where? Art 2 Heal Studio (Chippendale)
When? Saturday & Sunday Morning Sessions · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM each day
Small group – Maximum 8 People · Intentionally intimate. Space is limited.
What to Bring → Nothing (Everything - ceremonial cacao, snacks, all materials and your A3 collage pieces - is provided).
Our Analog Commitment → To create a truly immersive and safe container, this is a phone-free experience. We invite you to disconnect from the digital world to fully reconnect with yourself.
Experience Required → None · No art background, no prior workshop attendance needed. Just willingness.
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THE EXPERIENCE
Only 8 Spots Available
(Includes all materials, ceremonial cacao & snacks for both mornings)
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