Ep32. Calm Summer Series Part 3: Embracing Creativity Over Perfection with Jess Gannoway

In Part 3 of our Calm Summer Series, Nina sits down with Jess Gannaway, mum of two and founder of The Colour Club Studios in Belmont, WA. 

Together they explore how arts and crafts can help kids build autonomy, agency, and confidence, and how parents can gently lean into creativity over perfection - even if they don’t see themselves as “crafty”.

 

You’ll Learn:

• Why creativity supports children’s emotional wellbeing
• How arts and crafts can challenge perfectionism in kids (and parents)
• Simple ways to set up low-pressure craft spaces at home
• How to use recycling, “tinker boxes”, and crafty carts to keep things easy
• Practical prompts to help children move into more self-directed play

Why This Episode Matters

School holidays can bring pressure to entertain, perform, and keep everything tidy. This conversation offers a softer, more sustainable path: embracing creativity over perfection, focusing on the process rather than the product, and setting up craft in a way that feels realistic and contained for the whole family.

 

One Small Shift

Create one simple “crafty cart” or tinker box using items from your recycling (cardboard, packaging, ribbons) plus basics like scissors, glue, tape and a few favourite materials. Make it easy to access, low-stakes, and let your child lead.

Take the Next Step

Join Nina for the Calm Summer Blueprint Masterclass on 3 December - your go-to session for planning a summer that feels lighter, calmer, and more connected.

Early-bird tickets available until 27 November.

Register here.

And don't forget - if you’re in Perth, explore The Colour Club Studios’ term classes and school holiday workshops for your kids. They look amazing!

Links and Resources 

• Check out upcoming programs and classes on The Colour Club Studioswebsite.
• Follow The Colour Club Studios on Instagram
• Craft tools and ideas discussed: 
  • crafty pod/pop-up craft space, IKEA tray tables, sticker books and basic supplies from Daiso, Officeworks and Kmart
• Register for Your Calm Summer Blueprint  

Let’s Connect

• Follow Nina on Instagram
• Website: mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au
• Email: [e-mail]

 

About the Hosts

Nina Visic is a mindful parenting coach and mum of three, helping parents move from overwhelmed and reactive to calm and connected. Through her podcast and coaching, she shares practical, gentle tools that fit real family life, encouraging parents to embrace small shifts, curiosity, and imperfection along the way.

Jess Gannaway is a mum of two and the founder of The Colour Club Studios in Belmont, WA. With a background in design and a passion for challenging perfectionism, she creates warm, low-pressure spaces where children can explore, experiment, and grow through process-led arts and crafts — without needing perfect outcomes.