Artist dates are important year-round. We already have a list of some options that might work for you, including autumn artist dates, but here is a list of ten winter artist date ideas so that you can flex your creative muscles and fill your cup in a seasonal way!
Winter yoga flow
When it’s cold out, it’s important to take a slower approach to yoga, making sure that you don’t harm cold, tense muscles. Roll out your mat and do a slow, gentle yoga flow. Here’s a cozy flow I love from Yoga With Adriene. It’s only 20 minutes!
Build the blanket fort of your dreams
Get in touch with your inner child by creating your dream blanket or pillow fort! Pinterest has tons of ideas for building forts. Once you’ve constructed your hideaway, curl up inside with your journal, sketch book, or a good book.
Thrift your perfect winter outfit
Thrift stores are a great place to find things like wool sweaters. Create a Pinterest board that exemplifies your winter style to use as reference and then head to your local thrift store to see if you can put together an outfit you love. Bonus points if you give yourself a price limit to create the head to toe look.
Light up the night
The days are much shorter this time of year, and the lack of light can get depressing. One evening, see how you can light up your home without using the overhead light; candles, fairy lights, and lanterns are all fair game. Once you have a cozy glowing ambiance going, snuggle up under a blanket and do something relaxing.
Create a seasonal soup
We tend to think of summer as being the time for seasonal produce (tomato season, anyone?) but you can cook seasonally in the winter as well. The produce available will differ from place to place, but leafy greens, root vegetables, and alliums tend to be available in the winter. Many farmer’s markets are open year round; you could simply go and see what’s available there! Then, get to work making a delicious, warming soup to enjoy.
Visit a local art gallery or museum
When it’s cold outside, you probably want to spend more time indoors, but it’s still good to get out of the house. Check out your local art gallery or museum. Try to be mindful as you walk through, making note of what piece speak to you. Then, if you want, when you get home you can try your hand at creating some art based on what you see.
Paint candles
Nothing says winter like beautiful, glowing candles. Hand painted candles go for a pretty penny on etsy and in stores, so why not try out painting them yourself? There are lots of tutorials on Pinterest, and even candle painting kits available for purchase online! Pour yourself your winter beverage of choice and get painting!
Go on a nature walk
Winter might not be a time that screams “nature walk,” but it can be invigorating to see nature from a new perspective! Bundle up, grab a thermos of tea, hit your favorite trail, and see what the world looks like when so much is dormant. Make note of the barren branches, the evergreen trees, and the things that are still alive and active. To step this up a notch, collect things you find in nature and create a collage when you get home. It won’t be as vibrant as a spring or summer collage, but that’s the point!
Have a hibernation day
Just like how so many creatures hibernate during the winter, this can be a fallow time for people as well. See if you can block out a day (or even just a few hours) to “hibernate.” Stock up on good books, cue up a bunch of movies on Netflix, prepare a bunch of snacks, and then just cuddle up and try to turn your mind off for a while. It may not feel connected to your artistic life, but prioritizing rest is actually a key part of making art.
Go coffee shop hopping
Here’s another one to get you out of your home. Choose a few nearby coffee shops and go “coffee shop hopping.” Choose a solo activity (reading, writing, sketching, knitting, people watching, really whatever you want) and order a drink before settling down for a little while. Repeat three or so times. Just make sure you don’t load up on too much caffeine!
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