Transformation through creativity
Story Compass Creative Studio
Give yourself and your creativity the time and attention they deserve.
Story Compass™ Creative Studio, located in Serenbe (Chattahoochee Hills, GA) provides women protected stretches of time to explore their creativity in a dedicated space, with guided reflections and access to a variety of materials to enhance creative process and discovery.
Whether you want to write, paint, make, design, or simply experiment creatively, Story Compass Creative Studio helps you tap into that part of yourself you may have been pushing aside or not given a chance to emerge, alongside a small group of women doing the same.
Creative Studio gives you freedom to explore, with guidance at the edges and lots of space for yourself.
Protected creative time just for you
Come knowing that the time is already set aside for you and whatever you want to do.
Your own Story Compass creative journal and guided reflections to open and close.
Story Compass reflections
A worktable, desk, sitting spaces, outdoor options, creative materials, books, and room to spread out.
A space designed for creativity
Collective creativity, momentum, and connection, while staying focused on yourself.
Women creating alongside you
Upcoming Story compass gatherings
Creative Studio Pop-Up!
Two 2-hour blocks of creative time, just you and a small group of women wanting a creative outlet. Make whatever you wish, with or without prompts. Leave feeling calm, yet recharged, and take your creations with you.
All materials and snacks / coffee / tea provided.
Next Pop-Ups:
Wednesday
Oct 28
10am – 12pm
$40
Wednesday
Oct 28
12 – 2pm
$40
Wednesday
Oct 28
10am – 2pm
$70
Upcoming Story compass gatherings
Creative Studio Days
Step away from the demands and distractions of everyday life and give your creativity protected time, space, and attention so that you can reconnect with what matters to you, follow what is emerging, and leave with a stronger sense of what you want to carry forward.
Selecting “Register” on the date of your choosing will open a Stripe payment link for Creative Studio, billed through LuMa Ventures, LLC.
Questions first? Email me at dvollmer@luma.ventures
Weekday Creative Studio Days*
Six hours of protected creative time with materials provided, guided by Story Compass reflections and prompts.
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | In Serenbe | $139 Each
Friday
Nov 6
Monday
Nov 16
Weekend Creative Studio Days*
A full eight-hour Creative Studio Day for more immersive time and reflection.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | In Serenbe | $179 Each
Saturday
Dec 5
Sunday
Dec 6
Mini Creative Studio
I know from experience that taking six or eight hours from a weekday or weekend can be tough. That’s why I added Mini Creative Studio: a two-hour block of time for you to set the everyday demands and distractions aside and let yourself simply create.
Mini Creative Studio provides the same access to materials, small group of women, and a calm, open space, to help women give their creativity some well-deserved time and attention.
Upcoming Mini Creative Studio Dates*
Two hours of protected creative time with materials provided.
1:00 – 3:00 PM | In Serenbe | $40 Each
Tuesday
Oct 27
Tuesday
Nov 3
Tuesday
Nov 10
Tuesday
Nov 17
*Each Story Compass Creative Studio Day or Mini Creative Studio is intentionally small. Your payment secures your place on the day you choose.
Registration is non-refundable.
48-hour guideline: You may move to another date with at least 48 hour notice, pending space availability. Within 48 hours of a Creative Studio Day or Mini Creative Studio, your seat is transferrable to another woman.
“Dorothy creates a warm, welcoming, collaborative space that feels supportive and judgment-free. She helps you fine-tune things you have been circling for a while, and you leave feeling lighter, with more clarity and positivity.”
– Amy M.
About Story Compass and Creative Studio
The guide, not the guru.
She believes that creativity can help us see ourselves and our possibilities differently and empower us to live as our true selves. Dorothy’s work brings together reflection, creative exploration and expression, and the idea that making space for what is emerging can help us notice what we already know, what we want, and what may be possible next.
A creative at heart, Dorothy spent years living more from her rational, logical side, while her right brained-self longed to thrive. Her professional background as a leader across management consulting, telecommunications, and consumer products spans business development, strategy, marketing, and organizational change.
Dorothy Vollmer founded Story Compass out of her own experiences and deep interest in the intersection of story, creativity, and change.
At the core, Dorothy is a storyteller, actress, and artist. She has professional film and television credits, stage experience, and she writes and paints regularly. She has increasingly trusted her intuition and credits that with opening up her own creative nature. Dorothy believes we all have intuition and that it helps guide us, when we let it.
Dorothy is also a trained facilitator and coach who designed and guided strategy and implementation planning sessions for senior executives and their teams at Fortune 500 companies for close to a decade. She has an MBA from USC’s Marshall School of Business and a BA in economics from Davidson College (though her favorite classes were English Composition, Shakespeare, and Drawing).
Story Compass brings these threads together: story reflection, creativity, and the belief that when we make enough space and time to hear ourselves, we can notice what’s emerging and see ourselves and our next choices more clearly. Her years of professional facilitation and session design prepared her to create Story Compass.
In Creative Studio, Dorothy guides the day through Story Compass reflections that help open up and unlock creativity and awareness. She also works alongside the group on her own creative projects.
Story Compass Creative Studio may be for you if…
You’ve been wanting to give yourself and your creativity more attention.
You have creative work you keep meaning to start or return to, but are struggling to get going.
You have an idea you want to explore or flesh out, but every day life and handling everything else is crowding it out.
You want more dedicated time and special space for your creative practice, while being able to experiment with materials and mediums.
You want to write, paint, make something with your hands, drift and daydream, explore your intuition, or simply hear yourself more clearly.
You want to be in community and connection with other women nurturing their creativity.
You do not need to call yourself an artist, a writer, or anything at all. You are creative as you are.
Creative or artistic experience is not required.
Some helpful information.
Is Story Compass Creative Studio a class?
This is not a traditional art or writing class. It is a creative session, with guided reflections framed by Story Compass™ and opportunities for additional guidance. The bulk of the time, though, is intentionally yours.
Can I bring my own supplies, food, and drink?
Yes, bring anything you want to work on not listed in materials provided. Oil paint is permitted outside. There is a full kitchen available for your use, though we provide coffee, tea, water, and snacks.
What materials does Creative Studio provide?
We provide a large selection of high-quality paint (watercolor, acrylic, tempera), brushes, pencils and pens, paper and canvas, beads for jewelry making, and stamps / ink.
What if I don’t feel creative, but want to try something?
Then Creative Studio may be a wonderful place to begin. It’s an open, low-pressure space to explore different mediums and follow your curiosity, with a vast library of books to learn from.
What does a typical Creative Studio Day look like?
We begin with a card and a short Story Compass reflection, provided in your Creative Studio Journal. We also close with a reflection. The time in between is open for your own creative work and exploration and everyone can take breaks, eat, and stretch as they wish.
Do I need to be working on a specific project?
You do not have to have chosen how you want to use your time. Some women arrive with an idea of what they want to work on, while others decide in the moment. There is no right approach.
What is the cancellation or change policy?
You may switch to another Creative Studio Day, space permitting, up to 48 hours before your registered date. Registration is non-refundable.
Can I come by myself if I don’t know anyone or live nearby?
Absolutely. We welcome women from anywhere. Creative Studio is a great way to meet other women who also want to give themselves more time and space for their creativity.
Where is Creative Studio located?
In Serenbe, which is in Chattahoochee Hills, GA about 30 miles southwest of downtown Atlanta. The exact location is provided after registration.
What are the types of creative work women do?
Women often write, paint, or draw. Many do all three in one session. Others bring their materials for fiber or textile work, collage, scrapbooking, and more.
Can someone else use my spot if I cannot attend?
Yes, you can transfer your registration. Simply email us with your replacement’s contact information so that we can connect with her.
How many women are in each Creative Studio Day?
Creative Studio is intentionally small, with no more than six women. This keeps the space comfortable, gives everyone room to spread out and focus, and allows for meaningful connection.