Virtual Art Hive
Saturdays, 11am–1pm
This is a standing link — the same link is used every week. Drop in anytime during the two hours. The room is limited to 100 people due to platform capacity.
What This Is
An Art Hive is a shared space for making — without pressure, instruction, or expectation.
It’s a place to show up, be seen, and work alongside others in real time.
How It Works
The Virtual Art Hive runs Saturdays from 11am–1pm. You’re welcome to arrive late, leave early, or stay the whole time. There’s no agenda and no requirement to “produce” anything finished or good.
Cameras are on by design. Seeing one another creates a sense of shared presence and accountability, and helps the space feel held rather than anonymous. Cameras are also on for safety, so everyone knows who is in the room.
Microphones stay muted so we don’t disrupt each other. The chat is open if you want to say hello, share what you’re working on, or keep things light while we make together.
Why It Exists
The purpose is simple: body doubling for creativity.
This is a way to make space for art — or writing, crafting, planning, sketching, mending, thinking — especially if starting alone feels hard.
Who It’s For
This space can be especially supportive for:
- People who are neurodivergent
- People who struggle to begin on their own
- People who feel like they “don’t have time” for art
- People who want community without pressure or performance
You don’t need to identify as an artist.
You don’t need to speak.
You don’t need a plan.
A Note
Just bring whatever you’re making — or whatever you’re trying to begin — and let the shared presence of others help hold the time.
This is new, and we’re learning as we go. If you have feedback, thoughts, or ideas, you’re welcome to share them in the chat or email me anytime. Helping shape this space together is part of the practice.
Image Credit: Montreal Gazette
Frequently asked questions
What is a virtual art hive?
A Virtual Art Hive is an online, shared making space. People gather on video, with cameras on and microphones muted, to work on their own creative projects alongside others in real time.
There’s no instruction, no pressure to perform, and no expectation to finish anything. The purpose is simply to be seen while making — using shared presence and body doubling to help create focus, momentum, and space for creativity.
You can come and go as you please, work on anything you’re working on, and let the quiet accountability of others doing the same help hold the time.
When does it run?
Saturdays from 11am–1pm.
You’re welcome to arrive late, leave early, or stay the whole time.
What happens during the session?
There’s no agenda and no requirement to “produce” anything finished or good.
Everyone works on their own thing, together.
This can include art, writing, crafting, planning, sketching, mending, or thinking — whatever you’re trying to make space for.
Why are cameras on?
Cameras are on by design. Seeing one another creates a sense of shared presence and accountability, and helps the space feel held rather than anonymous. Cameras are also on for safety, so everyone knows who is in the room.
Most importantly, cameras are on because being seen matters.
Many artists carry a quiet fear of being seen - not just in finished work, but in the messy, uncertain middle. Being gently witnessed while you work helps loosen that fear over time. It makes the act of creating more empowering.
Do we talk?
Microphones stay muted so we don’t disrupt each other.
You’re free to play your own music as loud as you want, follow your own rhythms, and work however you work best.
BUT, the chat is open if you want to say hello, share what you’re working on, or keep things light while we make together. We encourage it!
Whats the goal?
The purpose is simple: body doubling for creativity.
A way to make starting — and staying — easier, especially when doing it alone feels hard.
Who is this for?
This space is for anyone who wants to make something. It can be especially supportive for:
- People who are neurodivergent
- People who struggle to begin on their own
- People who feel like they “don’t have time” for art
- People who want community without pressure or performance
You don’t need to identify as an artist.
You don’t need to speak.
You don’t need a plan.
Is there a limit to how many people can join?
Yes. The room is limited to 100 people due to platform capacity.
You don’t need to speak.
You don’t need a plan.
Do I need to bring anything or work on something specific?
No. Just bring whatever you’re already working on... or whatever you’ve been meaning to start! There’s no required materials, no prompt, and no expectation to work on any one thing. Showing up is enough.
Anything else I should know?
Just bring whatever you’re making (or whatever you’re trying to begin) and let the shared presence of others help hold the time.
This is new, and we’re learning as we go. If you have feedback, thoughts, or ideas, you’re welcome to share them in the chat or email me anytime. Helping shape this space together is part of the practice.
