The virtual Play Ethic Studio

The idea of play ethic includes taking care of our creativity, and taking care of our creativity is taking care of ourselves. It’s cultivating creativity as a tool for connecting, experiencing, and designing our worlds. It’s all from the brain of Shasta Garcia.

In this substack, find posts about

  • Musings on creativity for designers, artists, and the creatively curious

  • The beginners’ mindset

  • Ideas for creative play

  • Keeping your inner artist alive

  • Abundance of inspiration in San Francisco

  • Tools and resources

  • Plus important studio updates

Play Ethic Studio

Located in San Francisco, Play Ethic Studio offers creativity and design coaching, consulting, art workshops, and creativity tools. The studio supports creatives and the creatively curious with informational, experiential, and transformative offerings. Find the studio popping up regularly IRL in the Bay Area. See what workshops are currently being offered.

About Shasta

Shasta Garcia is a multidisciplinary designer, artist, and coach with 20+ years working in creative fields along with a lifetime of deep exploration into art and craft mediums. Learn more about coach and consulting offerings.


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