Creative Mornings/Austin

Our theme for October is SOFT.

It was chosen by our Victoria chapter in British Columbia, Canada and illustrated by Leah McInnis.

The world feels hard in so many ways. Couldn’t we all use more softness? 

Soft is gentle, empathic, and vulnerable. But being soft is not a weakness. It is a sign of deeper strength. Having the courage to walk through life without armor. A willingness to listen before speaking. Welcoming whatever comes with open palms. Pulling someone close for a hug. 

What if our work was softer? What would we make with a little tenderness? Art that truly resonates. Innovations that heal instead of harm. Communities that hold one another instead of tearing other people down. 

Soft can be a quiet form of resistance. Practice subtlety, trust, and intimacy in a world that celebrates loud braggadocio, knee-jerk reactions, and blunt force. 

September’s global CreativeMornings theme BLOSSOM will be discussed by Michelle Savage on Friday the 26th.

Join us for free Cuvée Coffee & breakfast tacos.

We’ll be meeting at Barton Springs Nursery.

Get your free ticket on our site. (Registration opens Monday, September 22nd.) 

Our theme for September is BLOSSOM. It was chosen by our Pereira chapter in Colombia, illustrated by Edwin Morales, and is presented by Adobe. 

Every blossom is an act of becoming. The quiet force of roots pushing through the dark, the slow unfurling of a bud, a sudden burst of color. But plants don’t blossom on command. Each flower requires the right amount of sunlight, water, and nourishment across the cycle of the seasons. 

It’s the same for creativity. Our next idea lies dormant, while we fertilize our mind. With attention, protection, and space to play, our work becomes what it is meant to be. Petal by petal, the passion inside us bursts into a glorious bouquet.

But remember that flowers don’t bloom purely for their own sake. They share their fragrance, attract pollinators, and serve the larger ecosystem. Your creativity needs to pollinate as well. So, share your gift. Spread more ideas, more beauty, and more courage. 

To truly blossom, you must take the risk of opening up. This is your season. You deserve to be seen. Offer your abundance of color to the world! 

Happy 17th Birthday to CreativeMornings! 

August’s global CreativeMornings theme NOMAD will be discussed by Michael Tabie on Friday the 29th.

Join us for free Cuvée Coffee & breakfast tacos.

We’ll be meeting at George P. Johnson.

Get your free ticket on our site. (Registration opens Monday, August 25th.) 

Our theme for August is NOMAD. It was chosen by our Ulaanbaatar chapter in Mongolia and illustrated by Oyuna Bold.

Some people feel compelled to travel from place to place. To live outside the confines and constraints of a permanent address. Others have no choice but to leave home in search of a better life. A nomad embraces discomfort, welcomes the unknown, and sees every detour as a new adventure.  

Have you heard the call of the open road? Ever dream of being a digital nomad working from exotic locales? Crossing borders and time zones to discover fresh inspiration and share-worthy views. But following your nomadic spirit doesn’t require collecting stamps in your passport. 

The act of creating is its own journey. So, meander through your ideas. Roam between different styles. The most important thing is to take the first step. It doesn’t matter where it leads, because the joy is suddenly finding yourself somewhere unexpected.

Get a new headshot at our August 1st event!

Photographer Nick Berard will be shooting headshots on a first comes, first served basis. Spots are limited, so look for the sign up sheet when you arrive.

Enjoy a sauna, cold plunge, and dip after our event on August 1st!

BATHE is thrilled to host the CreativeMornings community at their new bathhouse + wellness social club. As a thank-you, they’re gifting all attendees complimentary access to the bathhouse on Friday, August 1st after the event. If you’d like to sweat + soak with us, just bring a bathing suit, water bottle, and towel (or rent a towel for $5 onsite).

You’ll get access these amenities: 〰 Three distinct sauna experiences — wood-fired, infrared, and traditional Finnish 〰 Varied temperature ice and cold plunges to wake up your system 〰 Heated + chilled dipping pool 〰 Magnesium-rich “hot springs” soaking tub 〰 Sun-soaked lounges, quiet corners, and good energy all around

July’s global CreativeMornings theme MENTOR will be discussed by Doreen Lorenzo on Friday, August, 1st (aka July 32nd.)

Join us for free Cuvée Coffee & breakfast tacos.

We’ll be meeting at Bathe.

Get your free ticket on our site. (Registration opens Monday, July 28th.) 

Our theme for July is MENTOR.

It was chosen by our Glasgow chapter in Scotland, illustrated by Molly Hankinson, and is presented by Adobe.  

No one is born with all the knowledge and skills they’ll need to thrive in life. That’s why kids go to school. But we shouldn’t stop learning once we graduate. We need to find new teachers. 

A mentor doesn’t have to be an expert or the top of their field. Just someone who’s been there and done that before. Someone to show you the way and offer a bit of advice and encouragement. Ideally, they’re willing to make introductions and mention your name when you’re not in the room. 

Being a mentor is considered a way of giving back. But mentors get just as much out of the relationship, if not more. Beyond the satisfaction of helping, mentors also learn from their mentees. From a fresh way of looking at established practices to tackling new problems with a beginner’s mind. 

June’s global CreativeMornings theme PUNK will be discussed by Mathew Zuniga on Friday the 27th.

Join us for free Cuvée Coffee & breakfast tacos.

We’ll be meeting at BOTE Austin. 

All thanks to our partner LumApps.

Get your free ticket on our site. (Registration opens Monday, June 23rd.) 

Our theme for June is PUNK. It was chosen by our Bologna chapter in Italy and illustrated by Cristina Portolano. 

🎸The description for this month’s theme is written in the style of lyrics to a punk rock song. If you know a band that wants to put them to music, we’ll feature their cover song of our punk rock anthem on the CreativeMornings blog and social. 🎵

Does the system feel broken 

Staring at our screens

Not hearing the screams

Wake up wake up wake up

We’re not meant to go it alone 

Find your people lift them up

Do what you can with what you got

Wake up wake up wake up

Your creativity can save you

What you gonna make

What you gonna change

Our partner Adobe has two free events in Austin on May 21st and you're invited!

Creative Café from 12:00 - 2:30 PM. RSVP HERE.

A free event for the next generation of creatives—whether you're in college, recently graduated, or just starting your creative career. Pop by anytime to grab a coffee, stay for lunch, and get inspired!

Create Now from 5:30 - 8:00 PM.  RSVP HERE.

Explore new ways to collaborate and enhance your creative process while connecting with fellow creators. 

May’s global CreativeMornings theme REVIVAL will be discussed by Nick Shuley on Friday the 16th.

Our musical guest will be Julie Bouchard. 

Join us for free Cuvée Coffee & breakfast tacos.

We’ll be meeting at GSD&M.

All thanks to our partner Adobe. 

Get your free ticket on our site. (Registration opens Monday, May 12th.) 

Our theme for May is REVIVAL. It was chosen by our Fort Worth chapter in Texas and illustrated by Mariell Guzman.

“Everything old is new again” sums up the revivals that bubble up throughout culture. Clothing styles, art movements, and all kinds of things come back into fashion decades after their original popularity waned. It’s a useful paradigm. Take something old, dust it off, and adapt it to suit the present moment. 

But are there really no original ideas left? Has everything been done? Does it matter? New context adds new meaning. You can recycle whatever you want, just make it your own. Lots of things from the past are worth saving from obscurity. 

What we need is a few more revivals. 

A revival of empathy and understanding. 

Kindness and caring.

A revival of handwritten notes and holding open doors for strangers. 

Let’s pursue hobbies and join clubs instead of optimizing and monetizing every hour. 

Bring back boredom and curiosity. 

It’s time for a revival of the golden rule. 

April’s global CreativeMornings theme CROSSROADS will be discussed by Nina Means on Friday the 25th.

Our musical guest will be Pam Reyes.

Join us for free Cuvée Coffee & breakfast tacos.

We’ll be meeting at Vuka. 

All thanks to our partner Austin Center For Design.

Get your free ticket on our site. (Registration opens Monday, April 21st.)