I just want to thank this community for existing, it's truly a life saver. Every time I come on. It feels like medicine every week.

I just wish I had more of that in my life. I feel like if I did, I wouldn't have all the mental challenges that come from isolation.
I just wanted to pop on here and just express how much I appreciate this group.

Lately I've been drowning from OCD and anxiety/intrusive thoughts. Weekly art meetings are one of the few times I finally feel at ease and above the waters of my OCD symptoms. I love that I have other humans I can connect to about creativity and it clears my heart.
Lava Lamp Lounge such an inspiring and powerful place.

I’m a firm believer that each time we reach out to receptive individuals and share our stories, we create more spaciousness within… to hold ourselves, completely. Which, is what makes communities like Lava Lamp Lounge such an inspiring and powerful place.
Lava Lamp Lounge has helped me a lot especially with me being a single mom with no car and no one to depend on.

I am truly thankful for everyone here even the ones that I have not met in person yet I can’t wait to meet you sometime. I’ve been going through ALOT and I’ve literally lost everything I just got betrayed by my own mother and it hurts a lot. But Lava Lamp Lounge has helped me a lot especially with me being a single mom with no car and no one to depend on.
Thank you all so much for giving me hope to keep going.

I remember joining this Art Community on my darkest days and I keep reflecting back to that. Even though I am going through darkness I am seeing the light I am learning to learn more into my community that I have created and Morgan you have taught me that you can build your own community just by being your loving true self. I am honestly going to ball my eyes out after this. But I just want to say thank you all for being here. You are seen and heard. Every last one of you.
Art is my oxygen, it's what has saved my life more than anyone else could.

I feel so seen by you. I am doing all in my power to make beautiful things i am proud of in this chapter in my life. I am proud of what I have decided to create so far and what I'm choosing to create. All of you are beautiful people, and it's an honor to get to know this space
I just want to express my gratitude for this community. It often doesn't feel real to me often, all you supportive artist don't feel real to me cuz it's like this community is from a dream.

The creative spirit and authentic love is so large, I hope to Lava Lamp grows more and more. That there will even be an app one day. Thank you to everyone here, you humans are pure pixie dust from love itself!!
I found the support group to be a warm and welcoming place with so much support from all the artists.

It gave me inspiration and encouragement. I loved hearing about others experiences. One especially helpful thing was Morgan sending out takeaways in an email the following day.
I have loved being a part of this art community.

Lava Lamp Lounge has connected me to other artists in Columbus, encouraged creativity, and inspired me to make more art.
I learned more in my artist residency with Morgan then I have in my 20 years of teaching.

Morgan is a great mentor in the artist residency! Her feedback is so helpful and I am learning so much.
Lava Lamp Lounge is a place that nurtures the inner artist. Morgan facilitates a creative community through her enthusiastic care of fellow artists.

Each Monday night virtual session gives a sense of belonging and friendship. Morgan provides a safe and welcoming environment where everyone feels comfortable to share their experiences.

Lava Lamp Lounge is completely free to join because all creatives need access to a consistent space to show up for their practice & gain support.

✨ Rooted in love + support + acceptance

✨ Hosting weekly co-working sessions & support groups for creatives

✨ Discord Art Community

✨ Art Workshops + Book Club + Poetry Club

✨ Seasonal Artist Residency

3 years of consistency in creativity & community

Lava Lamp Lounge is a free online art community for all that provides weekly co-working sessions and support groups for creatives, focused on slowing down, inward connection, and creative consistency. Lava Lamp Lounge provides a seasonal Artist Residency mentorship program where selected creatives can grow skills of organizing and hosting workshops online, while learning unique practices of engaging with online audiences and building community.

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I believe that anyone ~ at any point in their journey ~ can step into their creative self to discover (& recover) their inner artist + nurture it within a creative community.

Lava Lamp Lounge

2026

Weekly Offerings

Slow Making Session, Virtual Zoom Gathering

Artist Support Group, Virtual Zoom Gathering,themes: The Artist’s Way, Elements of Nature

Discord Art Community

Art Pals, USPS, Send & Receive Art Mail

Artist Residency

Workshops & Gatherings

Hearing Colors: The Exploration of Color and Sound, Virtual Workshop, hosted by Gianna Adams

Intro to Watercolor Part 4: Pen & Ink, Virtual Workshop, hosted by Cara Romano

Beyond Empire: Resistance Through Cultural Exploration and Creative Reconnection, Virtual Workshop, hosted by Gianna Adams

Meditative Visual Journaling, Virtual 1:1 Sessions, hosted by Morgan Bukovec

Shedding to Personal Power, Virtual 1:1 Sessions, hosted by Morgan Bukovec

Monthly Open Mic, Template Cafe Gathering, hosted by Lava Lamp Lounge

Narrative Collage with Found Poetry, Virtual Workshop, hosted by Jamilee R Douthirt

Workshop: Craftivism for the Craft-Curious Citizen, Virtual Workshop, hosted by Anna House

Monochromatic Texture Study Collage: Create your own Magic Portal, Virtual Workshop, hosted by Jamilee R Douthirt

Cross-Stitch Craftivism, Virtual Workshop, hosted by Anna House

Book Club

Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz

Wired to Create: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind by Scott Barry Kaufman and Carolyn Gregoire

Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear: Poems from Gaza by Mosab Abu Toha

Artist in Focus

hosted by Cherisha Kay Norman

Sally Mann

Sarah Kay

Leigh Mccloskey

Minnie Evans

2025

Weekly Offerings

Slow Making Session, Virtual Zoom Gathering

Artist Support Group, Virtual Zoom Gathering

Discord Art Community

Let’s Take Action, Virtual Discord Gathering

Art Pals, USPS, Send & Receive Art Mail

Artist Residency

Cara Romano

Gianna Adams

Workshops & Gatherings

Visual Journaling to Manifest & Dream, Virtual Workshop, hosted by Morgan Bukovec

Visual Journaling to Explore Self Love, Virtual Workshop, hosted by Morgan Bukovec

Grant Writing 101, Virtual Workshop, hosted by Morgan Bukovec

The Power of Perception: Drawing to See, Virtual Workshop, hosted by Artist in Resident Cara Romano

Local Lounger Meet-Up, Mission Coffee Gathering, hosted by Morgan Bukovec

Visual Journaling to Document, Observe, Travel, Virtual Workshop, hosted by Morgan Bukovec

The Magic of Mandalas, Virtual Workshop, hosted by Artist in Resident Cara Romano

Craft Supply Swap, Mission Coffee Gathering, hosted by Morgan Bukovec

Mending Matters, Virtual Workshop, hosted by Morgan Bukovec

Intro to Watercolor Part 1, Virtual Workshop, hosted by Cara Romano

Intro to Watercolor Part 2: Color Mixing, Virtual Workshop, hosted by Cara Romano

Intro to Watercolor Part 3: Creating Textures, Virtual Workshop, hosted by Cara Romano

The Art of Affirmations, Virtual Workshop, hosted by Gianna Adams

Morning Pages: Connecting to the Subconscious, Virtual Workshop, hosted by Gianna Adams

Live in the Lounge Podcast

002 : spark of unserious play, collaborating with chance, knowing your neighbor, interview with Maura Parker

003 : art education, making mistakes, mundane beauty, creature mode, interview with Bridget McCafferty

004 : the transformative nature of acceptance, harnessing superpowers of intention, connection, and reflection, interview with Luke Leffel

005 : riding the rollercoaster of inspiration, tips for navigating the art world, challenging yourself beyond, interview with Annie Denten

006 : self publish your novel, commit to projects, interact with strangers, step outside comfort zones, interview with Eline Vedder

007 : the hardest part is getting there, follow your own light, let go of control, interview with Cara Romano

008 : vintage collections, benefits of markets, the rush of estate sales, interview with Caitlyn Whalley

Book Club

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin

Making Time: A New Vision for Crafting a Life Beyond Productivity by Maria Bowler

Sitting Next to a Stranger by Eline Vedder

You Better Be Lightening by Andrea Gibson

The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype by Clarissa Pinkola Estés

Let This Radicalize You: Organizing and the Revolution of Reciprocal Care by Kelly Hayes and Mariame Kaba

Drinking from the River of Light: The Life of Expression by Mark Nepo

Devotions by Mary Oliver

2024

Weekly Offerings

Slow Making Session, Virtual Zoom Gathering

Artist Support Group, Virtual Zoom Gathering

Discord Art Community

Art Pals, USPS, Send & Receive Art Mail

Workshops & Gatherings

Vision Boarding Meditation & Art Journaling, Virtual Workshop, hosted by Lizzie Lane & Morgan Bukovec

Love Letters Workshop, Virtual Workshop, hosted by Lizzie Lane & Morgan Bukovec

Visual Journaling to Process Emotions, Virtual Workshop, hosted by Morgan Bukovec

Art Swap & Connect, Mission Coffee Gathering, hosted by Morgan Bukovec

1 Year Celebration of Lava Lamp Lounge, Mission Coffee Gathering, hosted by Morgan Bukovec

Play & Learn : Byron Kim, Virtual Workshop, hosted by Morgan Bukovec

Play & Learn : Margaret Kilgallen, Virtual Workshop, hosted by Morgan Bukovec

Junk Journals & Book Binding, Mission Coffee Workshop, hosted by Leah Lee & Morgan Bukovec

DIY Costumes & Embroidery, Mission Coffee Workshop, hosted by @itzokayapparel & Morgan Bukovec

Play with Clay, Kiln Room Workshop, hosted by Morgan Bukovec

Live in the Lounge Podcast

001 : building the art community you want to be a part of & feeling less alone, interview with Morgan Bukovec

2023

Weekly Offerings

Slow Making Session, Virtual, hosted by Morgan Bukovec

The Artist’s Way Support Group, Virtual, hosted by Morgan Bukovec

Workshops & Gatherings

Visual Journaling Through the Chakras, Virtual, hosted by Lizzie Lane & Morgan Bukovec

Visual Journaling & Astrology, The Dallas, hosted by Lindsay Ciulla & Morgan Bukovec

Self Care & Visual Journaling, The Dallas, hosted by Morgan Bukovec

Travel Log & Visual Journaling, The Dallas, hosted by Morgan Bukovec

Affirmations & Visual Journaling, The Dallas, hosted by Morgan Bukovec

Art & Astro Journaling, The Dallas, hosted by Morgan Bukovec

Live in the Lounge Podcast

Creative Resource Episode 1 : Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon

Creative Resource Episode 2 : How to be an Explorer of the World by Keri Smith

Creative Resource Episode 3 : Wired to Create: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind by Scott Barry Kaufman and Carolyn Gregoire

Creative Resource Episode 4 : Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St. Clair

Creative Resource Episode 5 : Creative Block by Danielle Krysa

Creative Resource Episode 6 : The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

Creative Resource Episode 7 : On Art and Mindfulness by Enrique Martínez Celaya

Creative Resource Episode 8 : Evidence: The Art of Candy Jernigan by Candy Jernigan

Creative Resource Episode 9 : Creative Pep Talk by Andy J. Pizza

Creative Resource Episode 10 : Finding Your Creative Voice by Lisa Congdon

I just want to thank this community for existing, it's truly a life saver. Every time I come on. It feels like medicine every week.

I just wanted to pop on here and just express how much I appreciate this group.

Lava Lamp Lounge such an inspiring and powerful place.

Lava Lamp Lounge has helped me a lot especially with me being a single mom with no car and no one to depend on.

Thank you all so much for giving me hope to keep going.

Art is my oxygen, it's what has saved my life more than anyone else could.

I just want to express my gratitude for this community. It often doesn't feel real to me often, all you supportive artist don't feel real to me cuz it's like this community is from a dream.

I found the support group to be a warm and welcoming place with so much support from all the artists.

I have loved being a part of this art community.

I learned more in my artist residency with Morgan then I have in my 20 years of teaching.

Lava Lamp Lounge is a place that nurtures the inner artist. Morgan facilitates a creative community through her enthusiastic care of fellow artists.

3 years of consistency in creativity & community

I believe that anyone ~ at any point in their journey ~ can step into their creative self to discover (& recover) their inner artist + nurture it within a creative community.

Lava Lamp Lounge