NEXT SESSION: 27-28TH OF JUNE
A weekend immersion into shadow work -
using breathwork, guided meditation and contemplative collage to look at what you've been avoiding.
This is not a workshop about finding purpose. The Creative Flame is part of the Art2Heal methodology,
a practice that uses contemplative art, breathwork, and mindfulness as tools for genuine self-discovery.
THE JOURNEY
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
10:45 - 11:30 - Journaling + Active Listening
11:30 - 12:00 - Closing Circle - Day One
THE GAP - Saturday Afternoon & Evening
Go live your life. Rest, walk, be with people you love - or be alone. The unconscious needs time. This is where the real work happens.
SUNDAY MORNING - THE IGNITION
9:00 - 9:30 - Surya Bheda Pranayama
9:30 - 10:00 - Talk on Symbols
10:00 - 12:30 - Art Therapy Collage
12:30 - 13:00 - Integration & Closing Circle
This experience is offered on a Donation Basis (Dana).
Dana is a Pali word that means generosity - the act of giving freely, from the heart.
This is a conscious choice to make this work accessible to anyone who feels called to it. Give what feels honest.
(Materials, ceremonial cacao, and snacks for both mornings are included)
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Breathwork Facilitator · Art Practitioner · Author
Fabio is a breathwork facilitator, visual artist and author based in Sydney. His work sits at the intersection of creative practice and inner work — 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
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).
Phone-free → This is an analog experience. Phones stay in your bag so the room stays present.
Experience Required → None · No art background, no prior workshop attendance needed. Just willingness.
Supporting Partner
SAVE YOUR SPOT
The Creative Flame is offered on a Donation basis. Only 8 Spots Available
(Includes all materials, ceremonial cacao &
snacks for both mornings)
As a member, you gain access to free resources and exclusive content tailored to your self-discovery journey.