Creative Confidence: Building Resilience Through Creativity

Led by award-winning creative entrepreneur Tara Shelton, founder of Dream & Do, this session combines hands-on making with real-world storytelling to show how starting small, experimenting and using what you already have can build belief in yourself over time.

Participants will:

• Hear Tara’s story of creative confidence and resilience
• Learn how she grew a small idea into a thriving creative business
• Take part in a guided creative activity - build their own terrarium (valued at $85)
• Learn how creativity supports resilience, problem-solving and wellbeing
• Explore creative entrepreneurship as a future career pathway
• Ask Tara honest questions about ideas, confidence and the future in a safe space

No creative or business experience is needed. This workshop is about curiosity, participation and trying something new.

All materials are provided.

Who is this for?

Young people aged 12 to 25 who are interested in:

• Creativity and self-expression
• Building confidence and resilience
• Exploring ideas and future possibilities
• Hands-on activities in a relaxed, supportive environment

About the facilitator

Tara Shelton is a creative entrepreneur and the founder of Dream & Do, a platform dedicated to creativity, innovation and inspired action. She is best known for growing Little Succers from a small pop-up idea into a nationally recognised creative business. Tara now champions creativity as a powerful, future-ready skill, helping individuals and organisations build creative confidence, resilience and the ability to take meaningful action in times of uncertainty and rapid change, including the age of AI.

Cumberland City Council Youth Development Team Activities Terms & Conditions (Ages 12-25)

Key terms and conditions to note –

By registering, you agree to the following terms:

• Participants must be 12-25 years old; please note that some activities may have specific age limits, refer to the program information for details.

• Young people aged under 16 years require a parent/guardian onsite for the duration of the activity.

• Providing false registration information may lead to the participant not being able to partake in the program.

• Arriving more than 10 minutes late to the activity/program may result in exclusion from the activity.

For all terms and conditions please visit-Microsoft Word - Youth activities TCs [clean 060225] (5).docx

Failure to comply may result in exclusion from programs. We aim to ensure a safe, respectful, and enjoyable experience for all participants.