Event 0016

Flow

Tickets

Creativity isn’t always a straight path—it shifts, stalls, and surprises. But when we tap into that state of flow where ideas come effortlessly and the work feels intuitive, it’s something special. Flow isn’t just about being productive; it’s about being present, immersed, and fully engaged in the process.

Join us for an evening exploring Flow, where our speakers will share their personal journeys of discovering, losing, and rediscovering this creative state. They’ll open up about overcoming blocks, staying focused, and reconnecting with the joy of creating. Through their stories, they’ll show how flow has shaped their work, their lives, and their approach to their craft.

If you’re stuck in a creative rut, looking for inspiration to fuel your practice, or just curious how others find their zone, this event will leave you with a new perspective on the art of flow. Because when creativity flows, possibilities open up.

Reserve your tickets early on Eventbrite.

Here’s what you can expect from an ODC event:

Make new creative friends! The first hour of the event is dedicated to networking. Don’t be scared, we promise the ambiance will be super laid back. Grab a drink, have some food and have a chat with a stranger!

Listen to inspiring speakers!

Rebecca Clouâtre
Professional Artist

Andy Akangah
Illustrator

Leah Lavergne
Ceramic Artist

Get yourself a zine!
Zines 0005 to 0007 will be available for sale at the event.

Have some food and drinks!
Light food will be provided at the event, drinks are for sale at the bar.

---------

Agenda:

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Chats, snacks, and drinks

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Speaker presentations and panel discussion

9:00 - 9:30 p.m. - More fun chats and drinks

---------

IMPORTANT: Please stay home if you’re not feeling well. Should any speakers fall sick, the event will still proceed. Tickets are non-refundable and any updates will be communicated to you as early as possible.

Questions? Reach out to hello@ottdesign.club

---------

Tickets

Founder and MCIsabelle (Izzy) Poirier
Co-founder and DesignerAriane Bédard
Event PerfectionistAnastasiia Lazarchuk
Social MediaHolly CLark
IllustratorStephany Victorine
Event PlanningRachel Tang
Operation ManagerMai-Lan Tomkins

@rebecca.clouatre.art

Rebecca Clouâtre

Rebecca Clouâtre is a professional artist based in Ottawa, Canada. In 2015 she received a Masters degree in Art History with a concentration in Curatorial Studies. After a brief career in historical research and curatorial work, she is now a full-time artist and mother. In 2020, CBC Arts released a Paper Cuts documentary film about her artistic process. WKP Kennedy Gallery in North Bay, ON hosted Maternal Collections, her first major solo exhibition in Spring 2023. Her work has been exhibited in Canada, the U.S.A. and Australia.

Clouâtre hopes to encourage viewers to contemplate the intricacies of nature and our complex relationships with the environment while exploring themes of human connection, motherhood, and feminism. She is a proud member of 44.4 Artist/Mother Collective based in Ottawa. With the intention of bringing attention to environmentalism and forgotten material, much of her imagery is sourced from a variety of paper-based paraphernalia that have been scavenged and repurposed.

rebeccaclouatre.com

@theakarts

Andy Akangah

Andy Akangah is a self-taught published illustrator from Benin living in Ottawa. He is currently the CEO of AKARTS, a hip-hop inspired streetwear line that has already caught the eye of A-list celebrities like Timothée Chamalet, The Weeknd and Director X.

Andy is captivated by the art styles in comic books, manga, and anime and decided to combine these genres with his love of hip hop. His designs are well known for their bold colors, pop culture references, and unique details. His clients include the NBA, Microsoft, COMPLEX, AT&T and the Ottawa Art Gallery. Currently, you can see his work on the National Arts Centre’s Kipnes Lantern all of February 2025 in honour of Black History Month.

He also finds it amusing to refer to himself in the third person.

andyakangah.com

@highnoonhigh

Leah Lavergne

Leah Lavergne, the creative force behind HIGH NOON, is a ceramic artist and teacher whose work aims to celebrate the rhythms and fluidity of movement. Drawing from her dance background, Leah shapes her work with an instinctive sense of flow, translating movement into forms that evoke harmony and elegance. Through thoughtful, handmade design, HIGH NOON creates ceramics that bring joy to the everyday—offering a sense of comfort with a playful, unconventional twist.

Through a combination of slip casting and hand-building techniques, Leah creates pieces that embrace the uniqueness of imperfection. Subtle variations in texture, pigment, and form tell the story of each piece’s creation, inviting a deeper connection to the art of daily living.

In her upcoming speaking engagement, Leah will explore the concept of "flow state"—the dynamic energy and focus that guide her artistry. By bridging her experiences as a dancer and a ceramicist, she offers a compelling perspective on the intersection of movement, mindfulness, and creativity.

shophighnoon.com

Event 0016

Flow

Rebecca Clouâtre

Andy Akangah

Leah Lavergne

Watch Them Again

Thank you to our sponsors!