Monika Astara Studio
Creating with your hands is the oldest, fastest and most fun way to leave the turmoil of the world behind - and to shift into feeling substantially more calm, joyful and relaxed again.
Come in and create Happy Art, Clothes and Jewelry.
It's highly gratifying to create things you can SEE, TOUCH and WEAR in everyday life.
"Mindboggling-ly" simple, fun methods - stunning results.
Online courses - Virtual Retreats - In-person and Virtual Classes - Private Sessions: in-person and on Zoom - Corporate Virtual Retreats and Sessions.
From joyfully smudged Papers to stunning Artsy Clothes -
play with Unconventional, Simple, Proven Approaches.
And create for the Pure Joy of Creating.
"It's like a magic pill for having joy in an adverse world." Amanda Meyer
Melanie in her creative paint dance.
Picture yourself entering a relaxing, inspiring space where you create...
...happy simple to artsy Clothes - with just ONE pattern piece.
...beautiful Jewelry that nurtures your soul.
...uplifting Abstract Art without a brush.
...fun, exciting and unconventional Papers.
...soothing, uplifting Zen style Collages and Mixed Media.
NO talent required.
"It's so SIMPLE! It's brilliant."
Priti Bhardwaj
Marilyn in her necklace to support her in her transition.
There are no mistakes.
And you get instant gratifications at every SHORT step.
What clients say:
"I am in my studio again, having fun!
Monika's methods are so much more fun and a lot faster than the dyeing procedures I am used to.
.....
The videos are short and to the point.
And you get instant gratifications."
Linda Thompson
"Monika, what you are offering is something so special. I haven't seen anything like it.
I must say I quite enjoy the freedom to splash paint freely.
It took me out of my comfort zone.
It is quite liberating."
Lindsay Cash
"I thought I was quite relaxed.
But this is taking it to a whole other level.
And you can apply the Golden Key principles in everyday life.
I've even tried it in the gym.
With zero motivation.
It WORKS."
Lynn Edmonds
Priti is deciding which part of her first doodle to frame.
Permission to PLAY
Regardless of whether...
...your creativity might have been put on hold, or got stifled by rude comments - and your heart longs to create now.
...you are in transition or on a spiritual journey - and you want to feel alive and nurture your spirit,
...you are retired, in midlife, an empty nester - and you are looking for fulfillment, a hobby and more joy,
...you are feeling anxious, lonely, frustrated, or depressed - and are longing for inner calm and joy,
...you are an accomplished artist who loves to do "different" - or forgot how to create for the joy of it and want it back,
I got you covered - with the most joyful and simple ways for creating.
Yet - you can get stunning, high-end looking results that make you proud and happy.
Start CREATING
Start SIMPLE. Start FREE.
Make this fabulous Drama Vest to jazz up your leggings and jeans - skirts...pants...dresses.
It's just a rectangle with 2 holes.
No seams.
Wear it 5 different ways.
Banish doldrums and uplift your mood with a variety of FREEbies
Discover the joy of letting loose and seeing immediate results.
Hello, I am Monika Astara, your guide on restorative creative journeys.
"You don't have a creative bone in your body.
God must have been asleep when He created you."
That's what my art teacher told me for 6 years - while rolling her eyes in despair.
You most likely have similar experiences in your life.
In 1987 I took the plunge and followed my dream to create fun, comfortable clothes that make women feel great about themselves. Since then I've created and sold over 23.000 artful pieces of clothing and jewelry. And worked with thousands of women to use clothes and jewelry as tools to light up from within - and love themselves the way they are.
From the very beginning I've always come up with my own simple, fun methods and patterns.
With the outside world going bonkers, so many of us feel anxious, depressed and lonely.
So I started combining my love for teaching (my first career) with my love for creating for the pure joy of it.
I am offering you beautiful, powerfully transformative courses and classes (fee and free) to restore your inner joy and peace.
The methods are super simple, proven and fun.
In the process you can get unconventional, striking and soothing pieces of art, clothes and jewelry.
My clients say they haven't had as much joy and happiness as in my courses.
Regardless of whether you are a timid beginner or an advanced creative, join me to create for the pure joy of it - and watch your confidence and creative spirit soar.
Ways we can create together:
Doodle Magic and Creative Joy - Virtual Retreat
Upcoming nurturing, transformational Retreat.
Want to have more joy and energy - and feel calm and relaxed again?
In a world that has our nervous systems rattled to the core, this virtual retreat is about beautifully cultivating and restoring your natural inner calm and joy.
We do it with the most SIMPLE, soothing, playful and proven ways to create on paper.
NO brush, NO talent, NO special supplies required.
Online modules with live Zoom and private Facebook Community.
"It's like a magic pill for having joy in an adverse world." Amanda Meyer
All 7 Ways we can Create Together
Online and in-person - fee and free options.
1. Online Courses - fee and free
2. Bite sized 1-2 hour in-person Classes and virtual Classes
3. Private Studio Days
4. Private Zoom Sessions
5. Corporate Sessions and Retreats
6. Printable Downloads
7. Join the free Creative Freedom and Joy Club
"I haven't had joy or happiness in many years.
Your course if giving me so much joy and happiness!"
Dale H.
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