October is nearly here, and I’m so excited to share something new: the very first Slow & Wild Creative Challenge! Each season I’ll be running a themed challenge inside The Curious Magpie, and this October we’re starting with an Autumnal/Halloween-inspired drawing adventure.
Throughout October, you’ll get a calendar of 14 prompts (every Monday, Wednesday and Friday) to spark your creativity. Whether you’re sketching in your notebook, doodling on scrap paper, or playing with pattern on your iPad and collage, you’re invited to join in.
How it works:
Free for everyone:
A calendar of 14 October inspired prompts (Mon/Wed/Fri).
2 free live drawing sessions here on Substack:
Join the fun, draw along, and explore the season with us.
For paid members (extra magic):
Final pattern reveals after each live (Pumpkin + Ghost).
A private Pinterest moodboard with weekly reference images for all the prompts.
A Draw Together online session (Tuesday 14th October 8.30pm).
A private thread to share your drawings and connect with other members.
2 Wednesday Wonders posts following the theme (seasonal inspiration, outside of drawing prompts).
Special invitation (the discount):
To celebrate the very first Slow & Wild challenge, I’m offering a special 20% off yearly membership if you join before 31st October 2025.
This challenge is about slowing down, drawing for the joy of it, and finding a little seasonal wildness in your days. Whether you join for free or step into the paid Magpie circle, I’d love for you to be part of this Slow & Wild challenge.
Let’s make something spooky, playful, and slow together 🖤
I’ll be back soon to share the calendar of prompts.
Océane xoxo
Cannot wait and after missing the last few live sessions looking forward to joining this one!
Exciting challenge! Unfortunately I won't be able to be there for the wednesday live sessions :(