Our Story

The Playful Space: Creativity. Play. Connection.

Welcome to The Playful Space...that spot in your heart craving creativity, play, and connection! The Playful Space was born as a personal creative outlet as I struggled with postpartum depression in 2019. I found it extremely difficult to tap into my creative self as I tried to heal and raise a tiny human! Through art therapy and a personal retreat, I discovered that in order to heal I needed to feel connected to my community, creatively express myself on a daily basis, and make time for play and rest. Read more about my personal journey here

During the darkest time of my life, these daily commitments to myself bloomed into a business of connecting and sharing the gift of play and creativity with others. Self-discovery, hands-on exploration, process art, and open-ended play are key components of our offerings. We are proud to be thriving in our 4th year in business and accepted Small Business of the Year at The Beautiful Bakersfield Awards in 2024! The Playful Space mission is to share the power of play and creativity as tools for healing. I hope to create and connect with you soon! 

With gratitude,
Emily