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Scenario

When family creative learning exposes skill gaps

My teenage daughter and I started taking pottery classes together as a way to connect, but she's naturally gifted and picks things up so quickly while I struggle with everything, and now I feel like I'm holding her back and she seems embarrassed by my beginner mistakes.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A parent and child navigating the complex emotions that arise when natural talent differences become visible in shared creative learning.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Art as learning — creative intelligence?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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