Scroll all the way down to read what past artists have said about their Make Kwento 8-week Journey.
"Nica, thank you for being my friend, philosopher, guide. Thank you for leaving the door open for us. You make us feel welcome. You like a warm muffin on a rainy day. Thank you for your positive energy! "
"Nica - getting to know you and joining this community of artists has been life changing. You are helping me find my “artistic voice” and I am deeply grateful for it."
"Dear Nica, thank you for creating this space. It’s been such a gift to be with genuinely beautiful souls whom I could never have crossed paths with if it weren’t for you."
"Nica, I love that you used your own creative process as a chance to connect with others. This whole group is a testament to your warmth and open heartedness."
Probably one of the most powerful, creative efforts out there. Nica is just absolutely amazing in facilitating these one-of-a-kind, strangely healing artistic experiences. I was pleasantly surprised by just how much I needed this even if I didn’t join as an artist, but as someone who needed to face a fear I’ve been running away from for a decade. The courage to pursue my dreams, get over my fears, and to show up for myself with the help of a group of artists coming from different creative spaces was exactly what I needed. If you need to show up even when it’s hard, here’s a group that’s low pressure but lots of fun! Join the next oneee
Make Kwento will really have you looking forward to every single session! I am very blessed to have been a part of batch 6. Nica is amazing and super talented, to say the least. You will find a safe space here to share your work and receive valuable feedback. The activities will ground you and force you to really be present. You will share many laughs and really feel cherished.
This is an invitation to make art and have fun with Make Kwento! This is a home for curious and sweet artists who can stretch your creativity in new ways. It feels like a virtual artist residency, a container to be silly and also be intentional about the projects you want to give more love to. I want to participate again! I hope to see you there. :)
Just about to end my night with Batch 6 of Make Kwento! We had so much fun in the last 2 months. My heart is bursting with joy. There are no words to describe how thankful I am for Stepfanie, Tealoni, and Paulina for sharing their artistry and craft every time we showed up to zoom. If you are reading this I hope you feel the love and joy we feel as artists belonging to this creative house. It feels amazing!
Make Kwento is a safe space to connect to other artists in an open, understanding, and reflective way. Nica guides us through fun (we laughed!) creative exercises that invite us to learn more about each other (we talked!) and ourselves (we learned!). Our group allowed vulnerability (we listened!) and supported each other with empathy (we loved!). Thank you, Nica, for fostering new connections in the creative community.
Welcome to Make Kwento yall! I’m an artist from Batch 4 and 5. I liked it so much I tried to do it twice in a row!
The experience was incredibly comforting. I had just moved into my new apartment (where I am living alone for the very first time) and it was a great way to keep me accountable and stay connected to my creative spirit. I was able to make new friends, have thoughtful discussions, and feel more empowered with myself. To me, it was more than just working on my project. I found the deep conversations and creative exercises were what I was looking forward to most.
I got a great head start on my first project (sculpture, toy making) in Batch 1 (Spring), and I approached my second time in Batch 2 much more casually (guitar practice, which worked w/ my busy summer schedule). It’s up to you on how you go about your project and it may change over time.
Make Kwento was great! I met some awesome people through it and I got to re-engage with my creative side, which I haven’t been able to do for a while! The group is fun, low-pressure, and welcoming.
As a former artist returning to creating art after many years I felt intimidated even in my own familiar space to even have the courage to just put brush to paper. Make Kwento gave me the safe, collaborative space I needed especially during the pandemic which was already so isolating. I connected with other artists who also gave a feeling of safety where we could check in on each other’s work, have space to ourselves to create, and importantly have fun activities together that applied so nicely with where everyone was in their journey. I’m incredibly thankful for the space provided by Nica to do so and get back to creating art again.
This program is like a slice of home. Filled with warmth and joy. You will encounter spirits, all out on their journey walking each other home. Nica brings everyone together with care, intention and love. Hope you’ll join this!
I’m an artist from batch two, which consisted of an eight-week journey of self-reflection and being creative with a group of supportive and kind individuals. Our batch was held in the winter time. I felt an extra connection during the cold months where we could gather and share our work with each other. When I began, I decided to complete a paint by numbers. It took much longer than six weeks to complete, but I held all that I had learned with Nica throughout my painting. Which now holds a special memory in my heart when I look at it. ;) Thank you Nica for sharing some love, light and kindness.