Launching MasterPeace Creative Studios!

by Zena El Farra in London, England, United Kingdom

We did it
On 23rd August 2019 we successfully raised £16,179 with 184 supporters in 22 days

MasterPeace is a unique art experience for adults in London who want to learn to paint mindfully and express themselves creatively

by Zena El Farra in London, England, United Kingdom

 New stretch target

We are totally overwhelmed with gratitude that you enabled us to reach our initial target. We don't want to stop there, we have massive ambitions for the impact we can have through this creative movement. 

Your extra help will really enable us to launch MasterPeace with impact come September. We want to offer our guests the best possible experience, offering them the best equipment and facilities to remove all barriers to helping them find their creative flow.

Plus, with your extra support we can:

1. Run more Karma Classes. These are donation-only classes which mean that MasterPeace can be accessible to all in our local community2. Increase our sponsorship of the creative arts in local schools, facing cutbacks, so important in a world where our children now more than ever need a creative education to solve the world's un-automateable challenges! 3. Run more Workplace Team events on the importance of mindfulness & creativity for wellbeing, beating burn-out (and breaking the stigma)

Help us launch MasterPeace in September 2019!

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What is MasterPeace?

  • MasterPeace is about helping people tap into the mindful benefits of the painting process. 
  • We enable guests to turn a photo of their choice into a beautiful, personalised work of art within just 90 minutes.
  • Using our unique techy hacks, even total beginners can find their flow with us.
  • We aim to open the doors to our inclusive, fun and stunning studio, located in the lovely Eccleston Yards, London, this September!

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Why Mindful Painting?

  • At MasterPeace, the focus is in on the mindful benefits of the paintwork process, with research showing painting and creativity is proven to help boost wellbeing and improve mental health. MasterPeace is the first mindful painting experience in London of its kind, making it possible for guests to drop-in at a time that suits them, ensuring it's that much easier for guests to get started and find their creative flow.

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"I’m no artist, I’ve had the classic city job. Painting for me is like yoga or meditation. It gets me out of my busy head for a minute and helps me focus on the beauty that’s around me. I wanted to share that feeling of flow with all our guests, which is why we created MasterPeace"

- Zena El Farra, MasterPeace Founder

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How does it work?

  • We’ve developed a new way to start drawing and painting effortlessly, using light as a guide to turn your favourite photos into a painting, even as a total beginner, in just 90 minutes.
  • With nearly 200 unique sessions offered every month, simply book online at a time that suits you, and we’ll help you find your flow, through our unique blend of creative meditation. 
  • All materials are provided, and there's no washing up. Simply come with a photo you love on your smartphone, and we'll take it from there. 

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"I hadn't picked up a pencil in years, but even I could do it, it really couldn't be easier. I'd forgotten what it felt like to paint, you lose track of time and you are truly present with no distractions. My finished painting fills me with pride now, and reminds me to take a bit of time for me!"

-MasterPeace Guest, Pilot Event, London

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Who is MasterPeace for?

  • MasterPeace is for everyone, from total beginners through to the more advanced. MasterPeace welcomes individuals, friendship groups, couples, all the way through to teams and corporates. 
  • All our guests are taught by professional, vibrant, up and coming local artists living in London, for whom mindfulness is an important part of their practise and their lives, and whose private collections are exhibited in our curated art gallery. 


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What is MasterPeace's Social Mission?

  • At MasterPeace, we are passionate about creating a new conversation about mental health & wellbeing. We believe everyone's wellness is unique to them. Providing new and varied ways to tap into our personal revitalisation is essential. Our mental wellness offering centres on the transformative impact of creative meditation, whilst belonging to a new community of like-minded, local people.
  • At MasterPeace we invest in our local community. For every adult class we teach, our goal is to help fund a creative arts class in our local schools, where we’ve seen investment falling in all arts departments. 
  • We’re breathing fresh life into the high-street, creating a new way for communities to come together, with one class per week available on a donation-only basis, so everyone can afford to be part of our community. 
  • MasterPeace is an inclusive employer: with a female CEO and all-female founding team, alongside a gender, race and LGBTQ balanced professional artist instructor network, we are passionate about creating new jobs for creatives from all backgrounds.

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How can I support MasterPeace?

  • We need your help to open our doors. We’ve tested the concept works, and now we’re ready to go. We’ve found the perfect studio, just 5 minutes walk from Sloane Square and Victoria stations in the lovely Eccleston Yards. 
  • Your funding will help us create the gallery and studio, buy the equipment we need, including our light technology, train our instructors, and more. In short, your funding will help us make our dream a reality!
  • Please pledge as little or as much as you can: there is no pledge too small!  
  • Share our campaign with your friends, family, colleagues, the world!
  • Like & re-share our social promotions on Insta, Facebook & LinkedIn!

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Natwest Back Her Business Scheme

  • We are delighted to be able to participate in the Natwest x Crowdfunder Back Her Business program. Designed to back female-led start-ups, Natwest will match what ever we raise pound for pound, up to an incredible £5,000! 

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Saying Thank You!

  • To say thank you for those who contribute £45, why not come and visit us in Eccleston Yards for a free mindful painting experience, and turn your favourite photo into a painting with us from September? Plus, there are lots more rewards to explore on our page!  www.masterpeace.studio

Rewards

This project offers rewards in return for your donation. Please select a reward below.

£45 or more

Mindful Painting Experience for 1, plus champagne!

If you pledge £45, we would be delighted to invite you or your guest to our Central London Studio for a free 90 minute session. At our Mindful Painting sessions, you will use our unique tech to paint a photo from your smartphone right away, with the help of our artist instructors. All our guests leave with a painting that is truly one of a kind. Plus, experience the revitalising benefits of painting mindfully, and expressing your creativity

£5 or more

MasterPeace Postcard & 20% Cass Art Discount

A handwritten Thank You note from our founders to you, on a beautiful MasterPeace Gallery postcard, delivered face-to-face when you visit our studio. Plus, an amazing 20% discount at Cass Art to kick start your new mindful painting passion!

£20 or more

MasterPeace Gallery Painting Prize Draw

Entry into a Prize Draw to win an incredible art work from the MasterPeace Gallery. Art works up for grabs include a stunning seascape by the internationally celebrated Victoria Obolensky, as well as beautiful contemporary prints by up-and-coming artists Harriet Gillett & Will Hiscocks, ones to watch!!

£46 or more

Mindful Painting Experience +10% off @Wild By Tart

If you pledge £46, we would be delighted to invite you or your guest to our Central London Studio for a free 90 minute session. At your session, you will use our unique tech to paint a photo from your smartphone right away, with the help of our artist instructors. PLUS, get 10% off at the incredible Wild By Tart restaurant, for lunch / dinner for you and 3 guests, as well as a few glasses of champagne! http://tart-london.com/wild-by-tart

£65 or more

1 of 100 claimed

Artist's Gown: for Taabar Street Children Shelter

The MasterPeace x Kapara Artist's Gown. A durable, machine washable cotton, embossed with the MasterPeace Hand of Fatima print. Worth £150. With each Artist Gown purchased, a school uniform is hand stitched for a child at the Taabar Street Children Shelter, Jaipur. These school uniforms are made by the Women's Empowerment Programme, that supports and employs vulnerable women, including survivors of domestic violence. www.kaparalondon.com

£80 or more

Mindful Painting Experience for 2, plus champagne!

If you pledge £80, we would be delighted to invite you and a guest to our Central London Studio for a free 90 minute session. At our Mindful Painting sessions, you will use our unique tech to paint a photo from your smartphone right away, with the help of our artist instructors. All our guests leave with a painting that is truly one of a kind. Plus, experience the revitalising benefits of painting mindfully, and expressing your creativity

£100 or more

1 of 4 claimed

Personalised Caligraphy Commission

A personalised caligraphy commission by the amazing Marianne Moulder-McPhee for an inspirational quote or poem of your choice, onto A4 sized paper

£200 or more

1 of 2 claimed

Abstract Landscape Painting, by our Co-Founder

One of two stunning abstract landscape paintings by the internationally recognised, Royal Academy exhibiting, Georgie Mason - MasterPeace Co Founder - worth £300 each.

£300 or more

1 of 4 claimed

Pet Portrait Commission

A bespoke portrait of your adored pet, completed by the incredible Harriet Gillett, with your specific tastes and requirements in mind. A wonderful keepsake or gift for a loved one, worth £450.

£500 or more

0 of 3 claimed

MasterPeace Gallery Original Painting

For such a generous contribution, you will become the proud owner of a stunning original artwork worth £750, collected from the MasterPeace Studio, alongside a personal face-to-face thank you from the founders.

£500 or more

Private event for you and 9 guests

We'd love to invite you and 9 guests to a private sitting in the MasterPeace Studio. At your event, we'll provide a 90 minute Mindful Painting experience with one of our Master Instructors, champagne and nibbles. Plus, enjoy a personal tour of our MasterPeace Gallery by Lara Robinson, our gallery curator. We'll also offer photography and a shout-out on social media where desired. This would make an amazing team Christmas Party!

£1,000 or more

A private event for you and 19 guests

*Half Price* We'd love to invite you and 19 guests to a private sitting in the MasterPeace Studio. Includes: - A 121 meeting with the founders to craft your bespoke event - A 90 minute Mindful Painting experience with a Master Instructor - Champagne reception - Catering - A personal tour of our Gallery by Lara Robinson, our gallery curator - Photography - A shout-out social media (optional) Would make a lovely team Christmas party !

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