A calm, creative space to stay connected, focused, and in flow.

Thrive is a grounded membership for reflective artists who want to keep momentum in their practice, nurture genuine connection, and feel at home in their creative rhythm — without pressure or comparison.

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Build your art life with clarity, rhythm, and quiet confidence — surrounded by artists who value depth, presence, and authenticity as much as you do.

A steady rhythm for your creative life.

Thrive is a calm, supportive membership space designed for artists who want to sustain their creativity with balance and ease.
It’s not another course or checklist — it’s a living practice.

Each month, you’ll move through one guiding theme that helps you stay grounded in your art, your process, and your vision.
You’ll find (and keep) clarity through reflection, momentum through gentle structure, and connection through a caring community.

 

 

A gentle space to help you

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Find Clarity

through reflection & guided prompts

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Build Momentum

through gentle structure

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Stay Connected

through meaningful discussions & meet-ups

Thrive helps you keep your creative rhythm alive — so your art evolves naturally, with presence & authenticity.

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Who It’s For

For you — the reflective maker, steady and ready for flow.

You’ve already begun your journey, mid-career, mid-life, or mid-evolution.
You know your craft. You’re devoted to your path.
Now, you’re craving a gentler structure, something that keeps you creating without burnout or noise.

You want:

  •  A creative home that feels grounded, not performative.
  •  Structure that supports, not demands.
  •  Momentum that flows from clarity, not hustle.
  •  A community that feels real, encouraging, and kind.

If you’ve been looking for a space where your art, your energy, and your purpose can move together — this is that space. 

You’re not chasing growth. You’re cultivating depth. You’re not trying to prove your worth, you’re living it through your art.

What you'll find in the Thrive Membership?

Inside Thrive, you’ll find structure that feels like flow — consistent, gentle, and deeply relatable.

Each month, you’ll receive:

  •  A monthly Thrive Live Session — a space to reflect, reset, and connect with other artists.
  •  A monthly theme — guiding prompts to focus your creative energy.
  •  Mid-month reflections — short, grounding videos or journal practices.
  •  A calm online community — where real conversations replace comparison.
  • Quarterly reviews — to help you see how your practice has evolved.
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Join Thrive

A calm, creative space to stay connected, focused, and in flow. 

As a valued member of the Lab, Thrive, or Working Artist community, you’re warmly invited into this next chapter of Thrive, a grounded, spacious environment designed to support your creative rhythm and help you stay aligned with what matters most in your art.

Membership Investment €47/month
Your membership gives you full access to:

  • Monthly Thrive Live Sessions
  • Monthly themes, reflections & worksheets
  • Mid-month grounding practices
  • The private Thrive Facebook community
  • Quarterly review sessions
  • Occasional bonus lessons
  • And the optional Thrive Buddy Circle

Thrive is designed to be a calm companion for your creative life, not another commitment or pressure point. This is your space to stay connected, stay encouraged, and stay in flow. If you’re ready for a gentle, sustainable creative rhythm, Thrive is here to support you.

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 Stay in rhythm with your art, your energy, and your purpose

 

Thrive is for the reflective artist who wants:

  • A creative home that feels grounded, not performative
  • Structure that supports, not demands
    Connection that’s real, encouraging, and kind
  • Momentum that flows from clarity, not stress

Join us for this new season of Thrive and rediscover your own creative rhythm, surrounded by artists who truly understand the path you’re on.

 

Join Thrive now for €47/month

MONTHLY RATE

€47

 When you join Thrive, you’ll receive:

  • Monthly Thrive Live sessions to reflect and reconnect
  • Monthly themes & prompts to guide your creative flow
  • A calm online community for genuine connection and support
  • Mid-month reflections to stay grounded and inspired
  • Quarterly review sessions to celebrate your growth
  • Prompts & worksheets
  • Access to Thrive Members Area
  • Replays of all the live sessions
  • Join the Thrive Buddy Circle
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What Artists are Asking!

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"I found focus & fresh motivation."

Sonja gave me the confidence to talk and write about my work.  She explained the importance of focusing on one technique/style that shows what you and your art are about.

ROB DE VRIES - DUTCH REALISTIC PAINTER
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"I love the connection with the other artists."

I found insights into where I am in my artist success path. I love connecting with other artists, giving each other advice, and sharing knowledge and stories.

DIDO DE BEER - DUTCH ARTIST

 

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"I have a body of work ready to sell."

Before I joined, I was fluttering from one project to the next, and I had no foundation or vision for my art business. I now have the tools I need to make concrete plans. I gained insight into my vision, and I set up a marketing strategy. I have a healthy working routine, my website is complete, and I have a body of work ready to sell.

SIMONE CIERAAD - DUTCH VISUAL ARTIST
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"My message is now clear and my art business is organised"

Sonja is an experienced coach. She’s accessible and transparent. I’ve achieved a lot in a short time. My message is now clear and my art business is well-organised. This gives me confidence.

MAGGIA SWETS - DUTCH ABSTRACT ARTIST

 

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Sonja Smalheer

Artist & Creative Coach

I’m a former TV director and media professional turned artist and mentor, with over 20 years of experience helping creatives build confidence, clarity, and connection.

My work has always been rooted in story and structure, in helping artists find the thread that holds their creative life together. I understand what it’s like to feel scattered, uncertain, or disconnected from your own rhythm, to love your art deeply but struggle to keep it flowing.

That’s why I created Thrive — not as another program to push you harder, but as a calm space to return to yourself and your art. A place to build sustainable creative momentum, surrounded by artists who value depth and authenticity.

Thrive is where we remember that structure can feel like flow, and that our creative rhythm, and once found it can carry you for a lifetime.

 Join Thrive — your creative rhythm starts here.

Step into a calm, connected membership that helps you create with confidence, connection, and flow. 

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