Welcome

Hi, I’m Purnima Ruanglertbutr

Creating, Teaching and Leading to Inspire, Empower and Uplift

Purnima is an award-winning Australian-Thai writer, poet, author and artist. Whilst creating, Purnima inspires a love for writing in others through teaching the craft to Secondary school students and adults in her role as an educator of English language and literature, creative writing and spoken word poetry.

A home for inspiration and creativity

Purnima Creations is the home of Purnima’s portfolio and shop comprising her published books, art, poetry and the Creative Writers’ Studio, where she facilitates writing workshops to cultivate creativity, community and craft.

Where art and words come together to ignite change

Discover books, poetry and art that uplifts, inspires change, comforts and educates. Participate in curated publications, exhibitions and events that are culturally responsive, embraces diversity, is driven by activism and builds communities.

EDUCATION, EXPLORATION AND STORYTELLING

Connect, learn and grow in your skills and passion as a writer, storyteller, creator or teacher through participation in fun, therapeutic and educational workshops that inspire creative writing, critical thinking, confident communication, collaboration, creativity and empathy.

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collections

Art

Elevate your daily life with carefully crafted, original art objects of inspiration depicting an aesthetic fusion of Purnima’s Thai-Indian heritages.

Prints & Merchandise

Explore museum quality open edition reproduction prints, uplifting accessories, home decor and gifts featuring Purnima’s art.

Books

Discover Purnima’s published collection comprising authored educational textbooks, artistic and creative education research, edited art exhibition catalogues and art books.

Latest Release

Book

Patana Canvases: Unveiling the Artistic Practices of Our Community — an exhibition catalogue and research report celebrating the power of creative practice in education, community, and teacher well-being.

Latest Release

Experience the serene beauty of the Orient and Indochina with our 'Oriental Winter' print on museum-quality archival matte paper.

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Workshops

The Creative Writers’ Studio

The Creative Writers’ Studio is a creative hub for emerging and established writers, poets, authors and educators, with the mission of fostering the enjoyment, confidence and learning of creative writing through online and in-person workshops, meet-ups, casual writing sessions and creative events.

Founded and facilitated by Purnima, the workshops aim to stimulate creative inspiration, expand your creative community and encourage writing experimentation, which can spark new ideas that may lead to the development and publication of poems and stories.

Poetry for Change and Action (Online and In-Person Workshops)

This workshop is for anyone interested in exploring how poetry can support processes of change and activism. In the first hour, we will look at how poems have been used to speak truth to power and amplify seldom-heard, underrepresented and culturally diverse voices. In the second hour, we’ll help you consider how you might use poetry to express your own experiences and beliefs, and to inspire change through writing.

Date: TBC
Time: TBC (2 hours)
Venue: TBC
Price: TBC
Participants: Maximum of 10

Workshops

The Creative Writers’ Studio

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Portfolio

Purnima Creates

Poetry & Spoken Word

Poetry and performs spoken word poetry to uplift, empower and inspire others to grow into their authentic selves

Exhibitions

Exhibitions that she curates in galleries and exhibits her own artwork for sale

Writing For Publications

Writing for publications including educational textbooks, art books, exhibition catalogues, arts writing and research

Public Talks

Public talks about the relationship between visual art and creative writing, and more

Engaging Classes

Engaging classes based on her diverse teaching experiences

“An accomplished multi-disciplinary artist"

(International Women’s Day organisation)

News & Updates

Check out the latest updates in the shop, new projects, events and insights into the inspiration behind Purnima’s creations.

July 28, 2025

Champions of Change: Spoken Word Poetry Showcase & Anthology Launch

The third annual Spoken Word Poetry Showcase at Bangkok Patana School was a powerful celebration of youth voices, creativity and courage. This year’s theme - “Champions of Change: Inspiring Resilience and Hope” - called on students to use poetry as a response to global challenges and they rose to the occasion with heart and conviction.

May 28, 2025

Full Circle: Reflections on Creativity, Teaching and Interdisciplinary Life

Many of us move between roles, often wondering how all the pieces of our creative and professional lives connect. But sometimes the intersections are exactly where purpose, growth and social change take root. In my latest piece in the Bangkok Patana School Term 3 Magazine, I reflect on how my journey as a teacher, author, artist, researcher, performance poet, curator and public speaker has come full circle in the most purposeful ways.

March 16, 2025

Inspiration in Nature – Poetry in the Outdoor Classroom

What happens when poetry steps outside the classroom - into nature and an art exhibition?Year 7 students at Bangkok Patana School found inspiration everywhere as they explored the Outdoor Classroom, where every detail - from the stillness of the pond to the rustle of leaves - became a line of poetry.

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Community

Join a global community of creative practitioners including emerging and professional poets, writers, artists and educators who are passionate about cultivating creativity and storytelling through participation in workshops, publications and inter-disciplinary collaborations.

Purnima’s curated events aim to cultivate:
Community: bringing together creative practitioners to share expertise, motivation, inspiration and storytelling

Creativity: stimulating and celebrating the creative process and self-exploration to help permeate passion, critical thinking, problem solving and empathy into your life and career

Craft: helping writers and creatives of all interests and at any stage of their creative journey develop their skills and find inspiration

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Be the first to know about shop updates, upcoming workshops, poetry and performances, latest projects, receive exclusive behind the scenes, and notes on cultivating creativity from Purnima.

Words of Appreciation

The extraordinary textbooks, ‘Inspired English’, are an exceptional program that fosters critical and creative analysis and writing … beautifully sequenced and scaffolded writing exercises…’

A poem so galvanising! So humbled to witness the recital!

You rocked it; we all loved your words, willingness and wonderfulness.

Purnima possesses a rare range of skills, being a well-credentialed artist, teacher, an outstanding scholar, a creative writer, a specialist in the relationship between art and literacy … This enormous wealth of professional expertise … an outstanding artist-educator.

Purnima's teaching style: enthusiastic and encouraging … questions that Purnima posed were great places to start and help the writer to keep going when stuck. Good balance of information plus time for participants to try out different writing exercises.

Purnima understands the importance of building strong relationships with both her colleagues and students - the skills and knowledge brought to the English department are very strong , especially in her abilities to engage students in creative writing.

Let's Connect

Contact Purnima for more information about her creations, projects, workshop facilitation, bookings for talks & performances or for press, media inquiries and collaborations.