Association PEP Pure Énergie Positive

Neurodiversity, Sensitivity & Authentic Expression

At Pure Énergie Positive (PEP), we believe creativity is for everyone, not despite our differences, but because of them.
Whether you identify as neurodivergent, autistic, highly sensitive, gifted, burned out, or simply different, this is a space made for you.

Find a place that adapts to you, not the other way around.

At Pure Énergie Positive (PEP), we believe creativity is for everyone,not despite our differences, but because of them.
Whether you identify as neurodivergent, autistic, highly sensitive, ADHD, gifted, burned out, or simply different, this is a space made for you.

We understand that society often praises “potential” but forgets to support the person behind it. It demands productivity while ignoring sensitivity. It overlooks the need for calm, clarity, and creative freedom.

That’s why we’ve designed inclusive offerings tailored for:

🧩 Autism & Neurodivergence

🌿 High Sensitivity & Intensity

🔥 Burnout & Creative Recovery

Through art, play, structure, and community, PEP offers a gentle path to rediscovery on your own terms.

Explore the areas that resonate most with you, or just start right where you are.

All of who you are is welcome here.

A Place to Create Without Masks

🧩 Autism & Neurodivergence

Autistic and neurodivergent individuals often carry unique strengths, deep creativity, and powerful perspectives, yet are asked to “adapt” in spaces not made for them.

At PEP, we flip the script.

We provide creative experiences that adapt to you, with clear structure, sensory-friendly settings, and facilitators trained in inclusive communication. You don’t have to pretend, translate, or mask.

You are free to stim, pause, and create in the way that feels right.

🖌️ Workshops may include:

“Art for Quiet Thinkers”

“Creative Circles for Neurodivergent Adults”

“Sensory Painting & Expression”

“Color Outside the Lines: Art for Autistic Youth”

👩‍🎨 One-on-one or small group formats available

🎨 See upcoming neurodivergent-friendly workshops

You Are Not “Too Much.”
You’re Just in the Wrong Room.

🌿 High Sensitivity & Intensity

Are you deeply emotional, quick to process, or intensely focused? Maybe you’ve been labeled “high potential,” “HPI,” or “hypersensitive” and it didn’t feel like a compliment.

The truth is: many people with high cognitive or emotional capacities struggle in traditional environments. Not because they can’t, but because they feel and sense too much, and get overwhelmed.

At PEP, we embrace your depth and intensity as creative fuel. Our workshops are calm, flexible, and grounded in emotional safety. There is no performance here, just space to be fully yourself.

💛 You might enjoy:

“Deep Feelers, Big Colors”

“Highly Sensitive, Highly Creative”

“Draw What You Can’t Say”

“Calm the Nervous System Through Art”

💛 Explore workshops for highly sensitive people

You're Exhausted, Not Broken

🔥 Burnout & Creative Recovery

Burnout doesn’t always come from doing too little. It often comes from doing too much for too long, especially for those who’ve masked, adapted, over-performed, or carried emotional labor for others.

At PEP, we see burnout as a sign of wisdom, a body telling the truth.

We offer gentle spaces for rest, creativity, and reconnection. You don’t need to explain or justify. You can just arrive.

🌱 Workshop suggestions:

“Rest & Rebuild: Creative Recovery Circle”

“Painting Through Burnout”

“From Pressure to Play”

“Art as a Soft Re-Entry Into Life”

🌱 Join our creative recovery spaces

Our Commitment Is Personal and Professional

🛡️ Why You Can Trust PEP

At PEP, we don’t just welcome neurodivergent individuals, we are neurodivergent individuals. Many members of our team have lived experience with autism, ADHD, high sensitivity, and other forms of neurodiversity.

In addition to this personal understanding, we’ve also taken specialized training to work with autistic individuals in creative, therapeutic, and community settings.

We combine professional training with the wisdom of lived neurodivergence

We are:

✅ Certified in inclusive practices for working with autistic people

✅ Recognized by Autisme Suisse Romande as a safe and supportive space

✅ Sensitized to sensory and communication needs across the spectrum

✅ Committed to listening, learning, and adapting every day

We know that trust is earned, not assumed, and we are here to walk with you, at your rhythm, with respect and openness.

Workshop Categories:

Explore our workshop categories, each designed to inspire and nurture your creative spirit.
Choose your area of interest and dive into the art world.

Recycling and DIY

Discover your inner artisan with workshops on crafting, DIY projects, and handmade creations.

Visual Arts

Explore the world of visual arts, including painting, drawing, and mixed media creations.

Pottery and Ceramics

Get hands-on experience with pottery and ceramics, from wheel throwing to handbuilding.

Photography and Digital Art

Develop your photographic skills or delve into the world of digital art with our creative workshops.

Performing Arts

Express yourself through theater, dance, and music in our dynamic performing arts workshops.

Technology and Art

Explore the fascinating intersection of technology and art in our workshops. Learn about digital art, 3D printing, and interactive installations.

💳 Prepaid Art Cards

Our prepaid Art Cards offer flexibility and savings.

Purchase a 5- or 10-session card and use it for à la carte activities or open studio sessions.

It's a cost-effective way to enjoy our offerings at your convenience.

Buy a PEP card

🧑‍🎨 PEP Membership

Become a PEP Member and enjoy exclusive benefits:

Unlimited access to Open Studio hours

Discounted rates on workshops

Priority booking and pricing for events and workshops

Exclusive access to participate in private exhibitions, artisans markets and conferences

Annual Fee: CHF 99

Please note: Materials are not included in the membership fee and may incur additional charges.

Become a Member

🧰 Materials & Supplies

Materials Policy and availability

Scheduled Art Courses include all materials, otherwise most sessions offer free shared art materials.

Members creating during Open Studio or working on personal extensive projects may need to bring extra/specific supplies.

Premium materials can be bought at the atelier and may incur a small fee.

Let us know in advance if you need anything, or are interested in working with materials in specific!

💖 Conscious Pricing

At PEP, we believe creativity should be accessible to everyone.
Our Conscious Pricing model allows you to choose what you pay:

Pay the suggested price

Pay less if needed

Pay more to support others

Every extra contribution directly supports our nonprofit mission—reinvesting in more creative activities, expanding access, and strengthening our community through events and social initiatives.

Get Involved with PEP

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