Cultivating Creative Talent in Design & Art

Creative Start™ is a nonprofit that provides workshops, courses, talks, and mentorship in design and the arts to diverse girls and young women, especially those who are Black, Brown, or Indigenous. Founded by Creative Director and Branding/Graphic Designer Sophie Taylor of Castlefield®, Creative Start aims to inspire, teach, and guide the next generation of creative women of color.

Cultivating Creative Talent in Design & Art

Creative Start is a nonprofit that provides workshops, courses, talks, and mentorship in design and the arts to diverse girls and young women, especially those who are Black, Brown, or Indigenous. Founded by Creative Director and Branding/Graphic Designer Sophie Taylor of Castlefield®, Creative Start aims to inspire, teach, and guide the next generation of creative women of color.

We believe in curiosity exploration passion learning diversity imagination teamwork storytelling integrity dreaming kindness teaching authenticity independence ambition collaboration doing good .

We believe in curiosity exploration passion learning diversity imagination teamwork storytelling integrity dreaming kindness teaching authenticity independence ambition collaboration doing good .

Programs for Kids, Tweens, and Teens

From creative outlets to career preparation, we offer a variety of options for finding or nurturing creative passion and talent. 

Interested? Looking to Help?

Please fill out our form (for students or for educators/volunteers/sponsors); consider making a donation to help us purchase more supplies and cover operating costs; or contact us if you have supplies you’d like to donate (like laptops or art supplies) or if you have any questions.

Interested? Looking to Help?

Please fill out our form (for students or for educators/volunteers/sponsors); consider making a donation to help us purchase more supplies and cover operating costs; or contact us if you have supplies you’d like to donate (like laptops or art supplies) or if you have any questions.