The Torc
The Rebellious Creative Club
A creative club for those
who never grew out of curiosity, colouring and a little everyday magic.
Welcome to The Torc, The Rebellious Creative Club.
A wonderfully curious little online village where colouring, journalling, small makes, folklore, seasonal traditions and a touch of the wonderfully peculiar all belong.
For the daydreamers, makers and curious souls, and anyone who's ever been told they're too old, too strange or too different for the things they love.
No judgement. No pressure to keep up. No need to fit anybody else's idea of normal.
Come as you are. Create what you love. Find your people.
So, what do you actually get for £9 a month?
Colouring Pages
Beautiful printable colouring pages for a little creativity, calm and time for yourself. Stay inside the lines or don't!
Journalling Prompts
Gentle prompts to spark your imagination, explore your thoughts and put pen to paper. No rules, no perfect handwriting required!
Little Creative Adventures
Easy, enjoyable projects with easy-to-follow pdf guides, from botanical bookmarks to herb pouches and seasonal makes. No special skills needed!
Folklore & Old Traditions
Discover fascinating stories, curios customs and forgotten folklore from Wales, the Celtic lands and beyond. There's always another tale to tell!
Herbs, Oils & Crytals
Explore the folklore, traditions and symbolism of herbs, essential oils and crystals, with gentle ideas for bringing a little nature-inspired magic into everyday life.
Community & Connection
A cosy, welcoming space to chat, share your creations, swap ideas and find your people. Join in as much or as little as you like!
A LITTLE DIFFERENT BY DESIGN.
The Torc isn't about keeping up, completing challenges or adding more to your already busy life.
It's your little corner of the world to enjoy whenever you fancy. Colour for an hour, try something creative or simply pop in for a chat.
Five minutes or a whole afternoon. The choice is entirely yours.
So what's waiting inside the village?
The Raven & Lantern
Where everyone gathers. Conversation, belonging, a place to return to.
The Crooked Cottage
Get creative with colouring pages, journaling prompts and little projects to make and enjoy.
The Lore Hall
Folklore, legends, curious traditions and stories worth sharing.
The Mugwort & Mischief Apothecary
Explore herbs, essential oils, crystals and their folklore, symbolism and everyday uses.
The Turning Year
Celebrate the changing seasons with gentle inspiration, seasonal activities and simple rituals.
WHY I'M CREATING THE TORC
I'm Shirley, the woman behind The Celtic Alchemist. I've always loved life's wonderfully curious things: folklore, old traditions, crystals, colouring and all those little things that make an ordinary day feel a bit more magical.
But I've never been particularly good at fitting into boxes. I like mixing the old with the new, the sensible with the slightly peculiar, and doing things my own way. And somewhere along the way, I realised something.
I couldn't find my table, so I built it.
That's why I'm creating The Torc. A little village for the curious, the creative, the unconventional and anyone who's ever felt a little out of place.
No pressure to fit in or be anything other than yourself. Just somewhere to create, explore, laugh and belong.
Pull up a chair. There's room for you here.
Different tools. Same root.
THERE'S ROOM FOR YOU
Come as you are.
The Torc is for the curious, the creative, the slightly peculiar, and anyone who just wants a peaceful half-hour with some colouring pencils.
You don't need to be a witch, an artist or an expert in anything. You don't need a particular set of beliefs. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to enjoy yourself.
Come as you are. Create what you love. Find your people.
JOIN THE WAITLIST
The fire is only just being lit.
Our little village is getting ready to welcome its first residents. The doors will be opening soon, and we'd love you to be amongst the first to step inside.
Founding membership: £9 per month.
(as long as you remain a member)
Joining the waitlist is completely free, with no obligation to subscribe.
A little creativity. A little magic. A whole lot of belonging.
By joining, you'll receive emails about The Torc's opening, including your founding invitation and launch date. You can unsubscribe at any time.
No inbox overwhelm. Just occasional notes from The Torc as the world begins to take shape.
There's a chair by the fire when you're ready.
THE TORC
Part of the world of Shirley Cooper | The Celtic Alchemist
